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How do I edit Network Locations in Windows 7?

Is there any way to edit Network Locations in Windows 7? I'd like to rename some, purge the unneeded ones.. The only place where I found the list is when you manage default printers - but you cannot ...
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Internet connection sharing over WIFI without modifying LAN adapter IP address

I have an Android phone (non-rooted Sony Ericsson ST15i) that I'd like to connect to the internet via my laptop's wired Ethernet connection (linked to my university network, that uses an ...
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Manage Internet connection for a program

I am using a Windows 7 PC with 2 network cards. One for a public line and one for an internal line behind a proxy. Is there a way or a software program where I can manage which program (Outlook, WM) ...
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New Win10 install. Wifi, bluetooth and other UI issues

New Windows 10 x64 installation on a 16" MacBook Pro: i9, Radeon graphics, 16GB RAM, 768GB SSD. Running in Bootcamp (dual boot), not a VM. When I click the wifi / network button on the ...
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Windows cannot access UNC path (error code 0x80070035)

Have a Windows 8.1 PC with a recurring problem when attempting to access a UNC path from a Server 2008 R2 host. Windows cannot access \\SERVER Error code 0x80070035 The network path was not found. ...
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As soon as I plug in the LAN cable WiFi stops working - even though it has higher priority

As suggested here: How can I force Windows 7 to give my LAN (wired) conection priority over my WiFi? ... I checked that WLAN has higher priority over LAN. Nonetheless when I plug-in the LAN cable (...
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Use computer as a virtual wired router

My dad's wireless router is on the opposite end of the room than the TV and I brought over my xbox 360 to play this weekend. However, I lack the will to purchase an overpriced wireless adapter and I ...
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Unable to connect to Windows computer for file sharing

I have a Windows 7 machine to which I am unable to connect from several other computers. When I try to connect to it from other Windows computers I do get the 0x80070035 error code. I've tried the ...
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How to disable/setup same name and same password authentication between two windows PCs on the same network? [duplicate]

So I set up a simple network with two computers. Both of them are in the same Workgroup. I Created a LOCAL user 'A' with password 'A' in Computer 1. And then I created an identical named LOCAL user ...
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The network location cannot be reached. Error code 0x800704cf. Windows 10

When I try to open windows store (OS Win 10) I get an error : The network location cannot be reached. Error code 0x800704cf However, I can open any website through browser Chrome/Opera/Edge without ...
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