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Original Title: Why can't I prevent Windows 8 from automatically trying to connect to ALL networks in range?
I just purchased a new HP laptop with Windows 8, and this is my 1st experience with Win 8.
I have noticed that when I view the Network List of all networks within range, all of them have the "Connect Automatically" box ticked. I only wish to attempt to connect automatically to my own network. If I un-tick this box for all other networks it makes no difference -- when I look at it again, the box is ticked.
After researching this on the internet I found some advice which suggested right-clicking on the name of the network and selecting "Forget this network" from the menu that pops up. However, right-clicking on the name of any network other than my own does nothing -- no menu appears. If I right-click on the name of my own network this menu DOES appear ("Show estimated usage, Set as metered connection, Forget this network," etc.)
I have read a similar question posted here, as well as the answers given. It did not help. Stopping and starting the WLAN Autoconfig Services makes no difference:
It does not appear to me that this person got his/her question resolved adequately, and it seems I have the same concern.
Why is Win 8 configured to connect automatically to ALL networks on the list of available networks, and why am I unable to un-check the "Connect Automatically" box for networks I do not wish to automatically try to connect to? To clarify, I can un-check the box, but the change does not persist; if I move my mouse away from that network name, and then click on it again, "Connect Automatically" is checked again, regardless of the fact that I have just un-checked it.
And why can't I right-click on networks other than my own to access the menu choices which include "forget this network?"
I am a VERY frustrated Windows 8 user. I am about to wipe this stupid hard drive clean and install Linux instead. :(
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Thanks Omar, I tried this first, and hopefully it will help my problem of my wireless ntwork not connecting when I open the lid again.
Most importantly, thnkas for the step by step guide,a but also how to undo do it if need be.
I have also seen your later post automating creating a white list, but have not dared try it yet, but again tanks for some top volunteer notch support. If only the real support could be that good!
Thanks again for all your time and effort.
