Windows 8 Remote Desktop connects then disconnects right away
I recently purchased a lenovo computer that came with windows 8, so I bought and upgraded it to windows 8 pro. I've been trying to use RDP into this new PC from my windows 8 pro laptop but every time,...
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Since the days of XP, perhaps 2k, I've been using a home network with file sharing. Naturally, overtime I've upgraded routers, switches, cables, and hardware. In the mean time I've collected quite a...
View ArticleProblems connecting to the internet after Upgrade from windows 8.1 pro
Cant connect to the internet after upgrading to windows 8.1 pro, what can i do to rectify this problem?Thanks
View ArticleWindows update not working with windows firewall
I have a Surface Pro with Windows 8.1, the firewall is configured to block both inbound and outbound connections. I have rules set up to allow company traffic through the tablet as well as the...
View ArticleCannot PING or see Windows 8 on Network
My issue: No computer on the network can do a UNC file share to the Windows 8 laptop. No computer on the network can even PING the windows 8 laptop. Windows 8 can ping and UNC file share to all...
View ArticleFirst time network folder access is very very slow...
Hi,On my new Windows 8 box (T500 laptop) I have this annoying problem that first time network folder access is very slow, it can take 30-40 seconds from you click the drive and until it opens. This...
View ArticleWindows 8 Apps lose internet connectivity when I connect to Cisco VPN
Once I connect to my VPN using Cisco VPN Client I seem to lost internet connectivity in the Windows 8 Apps UI. I still have connectivity from the desktop though.Anything I need to do to get them to work?
View ArticleStore can't be opened using the Built-in Administrator account.
Using Windows 8.1 Enterprise and logging in as the Domain Administrator I get the error " Store can't be opened using the Built-in Administrator account. Sign in with a different account and try...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Pro Will Not Join Domain
Hello,I know this a bit lengthy, but hopefully all the details will better help you guys understand my problem.We just purchased an HP Pavilion Windows 8.1 laptop for our office along with the Windows...
View ArticleError 734: The PPP link control protocol was terminated.
I have a new windows 8.1 laptop with an Intel Wireless N 7260 WiFi card. Attempting to connect to a corporate VPN. I have a windows 7 professional PC able to connect with little to no issue. I have...
View ArticleDifferent offline file synchronisation settings for two windows 8 PC's with...
My setup:--Win8 laptop - using live account login-Win8 desktop - using live account login-Network attached storage (NAS) - used for data filesMy laptop is set to synchronise (via sync centre) offline...
View ArticleWhy does my internet explorer open en present de default bing page, when my...
This is my setup:I have a enterprise setup with windows 8 RTM in a windows domain.The wifi connection is setup using WPA2 (AES) with authentication against a RADIUS server.The RADIUS server is using...
View ArticleCan't remote Windows 8 through MSTSC
Dear All,i have a problem connect to my computer through mstsc.when i using that mstsc, i can see my remote login windows,but when i try to login, i fill my username and password after that i hit enter...
View ArticleInternet connection sharing mac address filtering
I am considering adding a wireless adapter to a PC on which I have Windows 8.1 pro running, and enabling internet connection sharing for the wireless adapter. I would like to allow only specific MAC...
View Articlecan't add win 8 pc to win 7 homegroup
My new win 8 laptop isn't aware of my win 7's homegroup and vice versa. They ARE on the same network and they ARE both in discover mode. For both, I see the password for that device's homegroup, but...
View Articleremote desktop: your credentials did not work
Want to connect from my Surface2 to my media center PC (on W8.1). The MC has no password, and only one local acct. (Family2). MC is all this PC is running, and it needs to be family friendly and boot...
View ArticleVPN not working - Missing device
I cannot get VPN working in Windows 8.1 Pro N.If I create a new VPN connection it shows the message "Unavailable - device missing".The device manager shows a warning for "WAN Miniport (SSTP) #2" with...
View ArticleMapped Drive Letter "U" won't persist... Help!
All of the information I keep finding is for all mapped drives not persisting. I am having a problem where only one letter specifically will not persist. Because of file structure, it is very important...
View Articlewindows 8 tiles stopped working
The windows 8 tiles that need to get internet access stopped working. They all say they something about not connecting to the internet. I contacted Microsoft support, they spent over an hour "Fixing...
View ArticleRemote Desktop Internal Error
Hello,I recently upgraded to Windows 8.1 and I am trying to access my work PC from home which goes through VPN. I see my PC trying to connect to my work PC. When I do mstsc /span I am getting a...
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