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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,
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.
Hi,
Thank you for the reply.
Windows 8 by default automatically connects to the previously connected/known Wi-Fi network. Listed below are steps to disable the automatic connection to known Wi-Fi network.
Step 1: Right click on Wi-Fi icon and select Open Network and Sharing Center menu option
Step 2: In the Network and Sharing Center window, click the Wi-Fi connection link.
Step 3: This should display the Wi-Fi Status windows as shown below.
Step 4: Now click the Wireless Properties button in W-Fi Status.
Step 5: Un mark the check box with label as Connect automatically when this network in rangeoption available under the Wireless Network Properties window. Click Ok button to confirm and the save the changes.
Hope it helps.
have come to the conclusion that windows 8 wireless connection is completely stuffed. I am experiencing several more issues now, for example auto disconnection from my mobile phone wifi hotspot around the house as the computer then tries to connect to my home cable network, even though its the wifi hotspot I want to use in some circumstances 9for example when im too far from my cable modem to get a decent signal).
Time to go back to windows 7.
Any further assistance available on this issue?
