Ethernet suddenly stopped working on my PC, even with a USB adapter
My wired internet worked normally until about a week ago, then suddenly stopped. The Ethernet port on the PC no longer lights up. I tested multiple cables and…
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Two desktops keep losing Wi-Fi or getting extremely slow Ethernet while other devices work fine
I recently switched to Spectrum and am using the provider's modem/router. My Apple devices have no connection problems, but both of my desktops are having separate networking issues.…
DPC Watchdog Violation crashes when joining voice chat during gaming
My PC consistently crashes with a DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION when I join a voice channel in Discord while playing Battlefield 6. If I start the game and join voice chat…
DPC Watchdog Violation crashes when joining voice chat during games
My PC frequently blue-screens with a DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION when I join a voice channel in Discord while playing Battlefield 6. If I manage to start the game and voice…
Why is my gigabit Ethernet link limited to 100 Mbps?
My internet plan provides 300 Mbps, but my PC's wired connection is stuck at 100 Mbps. The PC uses the integrated gigabit LAN on an ASRock Fatal1ty Z77…
Why is my gigabit Ethernet connection limited to 100 Mbps?
My PC's wired connection is stuck at 100 Mbps even though I have a 300 Mbps internet plan and gigabit-capable hardware. The system uses an ASRock Fatal1ty Z77…
Wi-Fi suddenly stopped working on just my PC—what else can I try?
Earlier today, my PC suddenly stopped connecting properly to my home Wi-Fi. The network works normally on every other device in the house. I've updated, uninstalled, and reinstalled…
Wi-Fi Is Missing and Ethernet Caused a Freeze After a BIOS Reset
My Windows 11 PC suddenly has no Wi-Fi option at all, so I can't view or connect to any networks. I bought an Ethernet cable as a workaround,…
Wi-Fi Has Disappeared and Ethernet Causes Windows to Freeze
My Windows 11 PC no longer shows any Wi-Fi option, so I can't view or connect to wireless networks. I checked the BIOS and Wi-Fi is enabled. I…
Laptop Can’t See Most Wi‑Fi Networks After Factory Reset
I received a used Samsung Notebook 7 Spin (model NP740U3L) and performed a factory reset to remove the previous owner's files. Since then, the laptop no longer displays…
Ethernet Says No Internet While Wi‑Fi Works—What Should I Check?
My PC connects to the internet normally over Wi‑Fi, but the wired Ethernet connection will not work. I've already tried replacing the cable and checking various network and…
Why does my PC keep losing its Ethernet connection?
When I connect an Ethernet cable, the port light on the back of my PC turns green, but Windows continues using Wi‑Fi and does not recognize the wired…
Windows 11 Wi‑Fi rejects the correct password after updates
I have a Dell 5070 SFF desktop running Windows 11 that I bought a couple of weeks ago. Wi‑Fi worked normally until August 25, when two automatic Windows…
Wi-Fi and Ethernet Options Suddenly Disappeared
I normally use a wired connection, but the Wi-Fi and Ethernet options have suddenly vanished from my computer. I also can't run the built-in network troubleshooter because the…
ASUS B650E-F loses Ethernet after being powered off for an hour
When I shut down my PC and turn it back on after it has been off for at least an hour, the Intel I226-V Ethernet connection does not…
Windows 11 Won’t Boot Reliably and Keeps Dropping Wi‑Fi
For about two years, my Windows 11 PC has failed to boot normally roughly 90% of the time. It often takes up to an hour of troubleshooting before…
MSI PC Shows Wi-Fi Connected but Has No Internet Access
My MSI PC suddenly lost internet access yesterday even though it worked normally the day before. Windows says the computer is connected and secured, and the taskbar indicates…
What Could Cause Lag Spikes When Running Two Online Games?
I get intermittent lag and packet loss in online games, especially Path of Exile. I previously used tracing tools and suspected my ISP or the route to the…
Connected to Wi-Fi, but Windows says internet access is blocked
My computer shows that it's connected to Wi-Fi or Ethernet, but several apps and websites won't work. Chrome reports that internet access is blocked, and Discord won't open…
Why do some Windows 11 PCs connect to Wi‑Fi only after sign-in?
Several newer Windows 11 builds I've configured no longer appear to connect to Wi‑Fi until a user logs in. This seems like it may have started after a…