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This I think is either really strange or normal.
I have windows 8 on my notebook and an Inter Centrino N-2230 wireless adapter.
Recently, all WIFI connections that appear as available have the 'connect automatically' option checked. I uncheck the box, but they automatically get checked again. I am sure that previously, all wifi connections had the box unchecked by default.
However this is NOT the case with the one wifi connection I primarily use, ie my home cable connection. I can uncheck the option for this one and it stays unchecked. Bizarre.
I am a bit concerned that if I use my notebook near an unsecured connection, it will automatically connect to this without my knowing resulting in security concerns.
Any idea if this is an issue, and how to resolve it?
Thanks
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I assume that all of the trouble machines that are automatically connecting are using Intel PROSet Wireless Tools. Simple fix.
Goto the Control Panel.
Type Wireless in the search panel.
If Intel PROSet Wireless Tools is an option click it (if not then you may have another issue)
Under the option Intel Wifi HotSpot Assistant click Settings
Uncheck Automatically Connect to free WiFi Hotspots.
Click Close
Your DONE!
Problem Solved Unless you are not using Intel PROSet Wireless Tools.
Hi,
Same problem here, my laptop tries to connect to every unsecured network.
All network automatically get the "connect automatically" checked and tying to uncheck it does not work.
The only solution at the moment is to set the "airplane mode" on ... really annoying.
Hi,
Thank you for the reply.
Method 1: Try to perform a system file checker (SFC) scan.
System File Checker Tool will try to help you in fixing all the corrupted files and folders in the computer.
a. Type “cmd” on the Start screen.
b. Right-click on it and select “Run as administrator”.
c. Type the following command and press Enter:
sfc /scannow
Method 2: Create a new user account and check.
a. Press the “Windows Key + i”
b. Click More PC Settings
c. On the left, click Users
d. Click “Add a User”, and follow the onscreen instructions to create a new user account.
Please post back if you are still experiencing the issue. I will be glad to provide you with the additional options available that you can utilize to get the issue resolved.
I hope I can still join this question? I bought a new laptop with windows 8 two weeks ago and have the same problem. I tried both solutions Abdul R gave. I ran SFC restarted and ran it again. I also created a new useraccount. But these solutions did not make any difference. Automatically connect is always on for the wifi connections. Except maybe for unsecured connections? There was an unsecured network visible a few days ago and that one was not set to automatically connect.
I understand from this post that this is not normal in Windows 8? I hope it isn't and that you can help me to find a way to switch of automatically connect.
Seriously, am so fed-up right now. This issue is also causing problems with compatability with my router also as I cannot even connect to the internet anymore. It has all wireless networks set to connect automatically, I have tried every suggestion out there and there is absolutely nothing NOTHING sweet FA from Microsoft as to how to address this. Get your act together!!!
