How to Repair a Network Connection in Windows 7 - dummies

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Then click the Network and Sharing Center link.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\”first-para\”>Click the Fix a Network Problem link.</p>\r\n<img src=\”https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/143178.image0.jpg\” alt=\”Windows Control Panel’s Troubleshooting guide for the network.\” width=\”535\” height=\”388\” />\r\n<p class=\”child-para\”>The link pulls you straight into the Control Panel’s Troubleshooting guide for the network.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\”first-para\”>Click the link for the type of network connection that has been lost.</p>\r\n<p class=\”child-para\”>There are several different troubleshooters available:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\”level-two\”>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\”first-para\”><strong>Internet</strong> <strong>Connections:</strong> When you can’t connect to the Internet or to a particular Web site</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\”first-para\”><strong>Connection to a Shared Folder:</strong> When you can’t connect to a file or folder that you thought was shared</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\”first-para\”><strong>HomeGroup:</strong> When you’re unable to view files or computers in your homegroup</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\”first-para\”><strong>Network Adapter:</strong> When you’re unable to communicate with your router or modem</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\”first-para\”><strong>Incoming Connections to This Computer:</strong> When you’re unable to let other computers in your network communicate with your PC</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\”first-para\”>Work your way through the troubleshooting guide.</p>\r\n<img src=\”https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/143179.image1.jpg\” alt=\”The troubleshooting guide to solve any internet problems on a Windows.\” width=\”529\” height=\”400\” />\r\n<p class=\”child-para\”>Windows 7 will ask you a series of questions. 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As you respond, you’ll get closer and closer to the answer. If Windows suggests an action you must perform, such as plugging in a cable, do so.\r\n\r\n \t\r\nWhen the solution is found, close the Network troubleshooting guide.\r\n\r\n\r\nSometimes the troubleshooter isn’t able to correct the problem. In that case, it’s best to delete the connection and just create it again by clicking the Set up a New Connection or Network link in the Network and Sharing Center window and entering the correct settings.”,”item_vector”:null},”titleHighlight”:null,”descriptionHighlights”:null,”headers”:null},{“objectType”:”article”,”id”:195321,”data”:{“title”:”How to Install a Wired Network in Windows 7″,”slug”:”how-to-install-a-wired-network-in-windows-7″,”update_time”:”2016-03-26T21:57:46+00:00″,”object_type”:”article”,”image”:null,”breadcrumbs”:[{“name”:”Technology”,”slug”:”technology”,”categoryId”:33512},{“name”:”Computers”,”slug”:”computers”,”categoryId”:33513},{“name”:”Operating Systems”,”slug”:”operating-systems”,”categoryId”:33524},{“name”:”Windows”,”slug”:”windows”,”categoryId”:33532},{“name”:”Windows 10″,”slug”:”windows-10″,”categoryId”:33535}],”description”:”Windows 7 is particularly adept at networking. Installing a wired network in Windows 7 is easier than ever before. In fact, Windows 7 was designed with the expectation that everyone would want to be on a network and so it does most of the work for you, as long as you’ve connected everything properly.\nBefore you start, you’ll need a router, network adapters (if they aren’t already built into the computers), and the necessary cables to connect each computer to the router. If you’re going to be sharing an Internet connection, you’ll also need a modem and a cable to connect the modem and router.\n\n Turn off and unplug all the computers on your soon-to-be network.\n \n Turn off all the computers’ peripherals.\nThis includes all the printers, monitors, modems, and anything else that’s attached.\n \n Install the network adapters, if necessary.\nPlug the USB adapters into your computers’ USB ports. If you’re using adapter cards in a desktop PC, remove each computer’s case and push the card into the proper size of slot.\nIf you live in a static-prone environment, ground yourself first by touching the side of the computer’s case. If a card doesn’t seem to fit into a slot, don’t force it. Take your time and test it gingerly in a couple of different slots until you’re sure which slot is right.\n \n Replace the computers’ cases, if necessary, and connect a network cable between each computer’s adapter and the router.\nThe router’s other ports, labeled LAN, are numbered. You can plug any PC into any of the numbered ports. (You can leave any unused numbered ports empty.)\n \n Broadband Internet users should plug their modems into the router’s WAN port.\nMost routers label their cable modem’s port with the letters WAN.\nIf you use a dialup modem, just keep it plugged into the computer. When that computer is connected to the Internet, Windows 7 allows each networked computer to share the Internet connection.\n \n Turn on the router, the computers, and their peripherals.\nTurn on the modem first and let it establish a connection. Turn on the router next, and then the computers and their monitors, printers, and any other connected devices.\n \n Select a location for your network.\nWhen Windows 7 wakes up and notices the newly attached network equipment, it asks you for your network’s location: Home, Work, or Public Location. Your choice here determines the level of security (Public is the least safe).\n \n If you choose Home as your network location, Windows asks if you’d like to create a Homegroup.\nA Homegroup will allow the computer’s user accounts to share files amongst the different PCs. Go ahead and take a few minutes to set one up.\n \n Run any necessary network adapter installation software.\nIf your computer’s network adapter came with an installation CD, insert it now. (If the setup program doesn’t run automatically, double-click the disc’s Setup file to install the software.)\n \n\nTo see other PCs connected to your PC through the network, open any folder and click the Network link in the Navigation Pane on the left. \nIf things aren’t working properly, you might need a new driver for your network adapter. If any of the computers don’t recognize the new network, try restarting them all again. “,”item_vector”:null},”titleHighlight”:null,”descriptionHighlights”:null,”headers”:null},{“objectType”:”article”,”id”:139000,”data”:{“title”:”Disconnecting from a Network and Forgetting a Wi-Fi Connection on Your PC”,”slug”:”disconnecting-from-a-network-and-forgetting-a-wi-fi-connection-on-your-pc”,”update_time”:”2016-03-26T07:12:25+00:00″,”object_type”:”article”,”image”:null,”breadcrumbs”:[{“name”:”Technology”,”slug”:”technology”,”categoryId”:33512},{“name”:”Computers”,”slug”:”computers”,”categoryId”:33513},{“name”:”PCs”,”slug”:”pcs”,”categoryId”:33536}],”description”:”When you decide you no longer want your PC to be a part of a network, you can disconnect it from a network. You can also go one step further and forget a Wi-Fi connection if you don’t want your computer to seek that connection again.\nDisconnecting from a network\nThere’s no need to disconnect from a wired network. Just leave the cable plugged in all the time and Mr. PC will be fine.\nYou can manually disconnect from a wireless network by turning off the PC or simply moving out of range. Otherwise, follow these steps to disconnect from a network in Windows 10:\n\n Open the Settings app and click the Network & Internet button.\n \n Click the currently connected wireless network.\nThe word Connected appears below the network name.\n \n Click the Disconnect button.\nThe Wi-Fi network connection is broken.\n \n\nTo manually disconnect from a wireless network in Windows 7, click the Network icon in the notification area and choose the wireless network from the pop-up window. Click the Disconnect button.\nThe wireless network will automatically reconnect if you’ve configured it to do so. That happens if you move out of range and then back into range, or if you restart the computer.\nForgetting a Wi-Fi connection\nWindows remembers which Wi-Fi networks your computer has accessed. That way, you can reconnect to an established network instantly — unless you direct Windows to forget about a network.\nTo forget a Wi-Fi network connection or simply review the list of saved networks, follow these steps in Windows 10:\n\n Open the Settings app.\nThe keyboard shortcut is Win + I.\n \n Click the big button labeled Network & Internet.\n \n On the right side of the window, click the Manage Wi-Fi Settings link.\n \n Scroll down the list to locate the heading Manage Known Networks.\nAt this point, you could be done and simply behold the list of former Wi-Fi sweethearts. If you need to purge a network, such as that motel in Bakersfield you know you’ll never return to, continue with:\n \n Click the name of network to forget.\n \n Click the Forget button.\nWindows discards the network information, which includes the saved network password.\n \n\nOf course, you can always reconnect to any network. You need to supply the password again, as well as set the network type.”,”item_vector”:null},”titleHighlight”:null,”descriptionHighlights”:null,”headers”:null},{“objectType”:”article”,”id”:195225,”data”:{“title”:”How to Complete a System Restore in Windows 7″,”slug”:”how-to-complete-a-system-restore-in-windows-7″,”update_time”:”2016-03-26T21:56:25+00:00″,”object_type”:”article”,”image”:null,”breadcrumbs”:[{“name”:”Technology”,”slug”:”technology”,”categoryId”:33512},{“name”:”Computers”,”slug”:”computers”,”categoryId”:33513},{“name”:”Operating Systems”,”slug”:”operating-systems”,”categoryId”:33524},{“name”:”Windows”,”slug”:”windows”,”categoryId”:33532},{“name”:”Windows 10″,”slug”:”windows-10″,”categoryId”:33535}],”description”:”You can often repair software problems by completing a System Restore in Windows 7. Windows 7 is much less buggy than Windows Vista, but sometimes bugs in software and driver updates will cause your system problems. These system errors can include everything from the system running slowly to the system coming to a screeching stop.\nIf you start to notice these kinds of problems, you’ll want to manually restore your computer back to the way things were running before the recent software or driver update. In other words, to the way it was before the problems began.\n\n Save your work and then close all running programs.\nAlthough System Restore doesn’t bother your data files, it can mess up settings. It’s safest to just close everything.\n \n Choose Start→All Programs→Accessories→System Tools→System Restore.\n The recommended restore point isn’t always the best restore point.\nWindows 7 recommends that you restore to a recent system-generated restore point.\n \n If you’re willing to accept System Restore’s recommendation, click Next.\nSystem Restore presents a list of recent available restore points, shown on the left in the preceding figure.\n \n But if you want to look at other restore points, select Choose a Different Restore Point and click Next.\nPick a restore point — and see which programs will be affected.\n \n Click a restore point and click the Scan for Affected Programs button.\nSystem Restore tells you what will happen when the restore occurs. Some programs and drivers might be altered and some might be deleted.\n \n If you don’t see any major problems, click Next.\nSystem Restore asks you to confirm your restore point and warns you that rolling back to a restore point requires a restart of the computer.\n \n Click Finish.\nTrue to its word, System Restore reverts to the selected restore point and restarts your computer. Give it a test drive and see if your problems have disappeared.\n \n”,”item_vector”:null},”titleHighlight”:null,”descriptionHighlights”:null,”headers”:null},{“objectType”:”article”,”id”:206339,”data”:{“title”:”How to Share an Internet Connection in Windows 7″,”slug”:”how-to-share-an-internet-connection-in-windows-7″,”update_time”:”2017-07-17T20:07:38+00:00″,”object_type”:”article”,”image”:null,”breadcrumbs”:[{“name”:”Technology”,”slug”:”technology”,”categoryId”:33512},{“name”:”Computers”,”slug”:”computers”,”categoryId”:33513},{“name”:”Operating Systems”,”slug”:”operating-systems”,”categoryId”:33524},{“name”:”Windows”,”slug”:”windows”,”categoryId”:33532},{“name”:”Windows 7″,”slug”:”windows-7″,”categoryId”:33533}],”description”:”The Internet Sharing feature in Windows is easy. Windows 7 makes it easy for you to get connected to the Internet and to share an Internet connection with other computers in your network. You can use the Windows Internet Connection Sharing feature on your Windows 7 computer to let one or more computers share in your Internet connection.\r\nWhat is internet connection sharing?\r\nInternet Connection Sharing (ICS) is a feature that allows a device with Internet access to act as a host or access point for other devices to connect to the Web.\r\n\r\nMicrosoft and Windows 7 makes it easy for you to get connected to the Internet and to share an Internet connection with other computers in your network. 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