I've got a tower PC that suddenly displays this message saying "This device is paused." I have no idea what it means, and I'm kind of panicking because I really need help fast. I've read some things about it possibly being hijacked, which is freaking me out. Also, my computer can't connect to Wi-Fi, which makes it hard for me to troubleshoot the issue. Can anyone shed some light on what's going on?
3 Answers
Double-check if you accidentally toggled airplane mode on your PC. Sometimes hitting the function key with a Wi-Fi key can turn that on without you realizing it!
First up, try logging into your router and checking the settings. It could be a parental control or something similar that's causing this pause. Also, when you say the Wi-Fi isn't working, do you mean your computer is connected to the router but you can't actually access the internet?
Just to clarify, are you using a laptop or a desktop PC? It might change how we approach the fix. But if it's a PC, maybe there’s an issue with your router setup. If it’s a new router, ensure it’s set up correctly because sometimes they require specific configurations, especially with certain ISPs like Xfinity.
Good call! I’ll check that out right away.