Windows 8.1 limited connection WiFi plus cable

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  1. madogk

    madogk MDL Novice

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    #1 madogk, Sep 14, 2014
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    Hello,

    I'm a n00b, but with 8.1 I'm a bigger n00b. I have 8.1 that will connect to the internet [Wifi + Cable] but one specific network it will only make a limited connection [Wifi + Cable], but the network works fine with other devices...

    I suppose that the network is blocked but I don't see where or how!

    It's a new computer, with nothing but office and McAfee LiveSafe

    Please help!
     
  2. PaulDesmond

    PaulDesmond MDL Magnet

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    delete that AV crap and it should work fine
     
  3. murphy78

    murphy78 MDL DISM Enthusiast

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    There's a rule in computing.
    Never allow any McAfee software to remain installed.
     
  4. bchat

    bchat MDL Smart Azz

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    On my machines you can add Norton/Symantec to the list. JMO.
     
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  5. murphy78

    murphy78 MDL DISM Enthusiast

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    Yah, if we were simply naming things we don't like on our own systems, I would put every single a/v-related program on it.
    I even disable Windows Defender.

    Apparently there are still people who think that a/v programs actually help you. I have personally never witnessed this miraculous occurrence.
     
  6. TGNT

    TGNT MDL Member

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    I used to have the same problem with my Toshiba laptop before. But after I upgraded the wifi router firmware, my laptop is working fine.
     
  7. SlimRock

    SlimRock MDL Senior Member

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    8.1 Home Premium? :thinking:
     
  8. Snuffy

    Snuffy MDL Expert

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    8.1 Home Premium? :eek: :thinking:
     
  9. madogk

    madogk MDL Novice

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    8.1 Home Premium? Where does it say that :whistling:

    Repairing to many in one go sorry! Anyway I deleted all AV plus reset windows firewall. Will test this week. Thanks guys! :clap:
     
  10. s1ave77

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    Must commit Bitdefender in my last test kept my PC 1000% safe from being infected by rendering the OS useless with a Repair Loop at boot :mad:.
     
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  11. jayblok

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    I did a fresh install of win8.1 twice on my friends laptop and keep getting "limited Internet access /unidentified network" on wifi/ethernet. i tried all the command prompt tricks as admin, rebooted, no go, tried to manually update driver, no go.
    Reinstalled win7 x64 and Internet/wifi work beautifully but my friend insist on having this POS win8 . 1
    I tried different win8.1 iso's, no go....
    I tried installing the iso from different flash drives, burned iso at different speeds
     
  12. PaulDesmond

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    the wifi adapter is not addressed correctly > drivers, drivers, drivers and then you go bud
     
  13. jayblok

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    Now it says that the default gateway is not available, and ethernet does not have a valid IP configuration?