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  1. Thread: Amazon Prime download speed by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Network and Sharing
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    I am 1bout 100 miles from the nearest city. Phone...

    I am 1bout 100 miles from the nearest city. Phone service here is not a general problem although when I moved here a year ago I was told the improvement was recent. While having a phone is sometimes...
  2. Thread: Amazon Prime download speed by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 24 Views 5,229

    I am quite sure. When the new network was...

    I am quite sure. When the new network was advertised, I tried to change to it because it cost less per month.
    NO, your phone is not compatible.
    After running around the barn a few times I was told...
  3. Thread: Amazon Prime download speed by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 24 Views 5,229

    Here is what I’ve found so far. Remember, this...

    Here is what I’ve found so far. Remember, this entire discussion is ONLY about when there are no major restrictions (high traffic, signal interference, etc) on the basic cell phone signal,– unless...
  4. Thread: Amazon Prime download speed by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 24 Views 5,229

    Yes, mobile hotspot tethering can be limited. It...

    Yes, mobile hotspot tethering can be limited. It is up to your Cell provider to decide how tethering is going to use data, along with the modem chipset in the cellphone which can limit the available...
  5. Thread: Amazon Prime download speed by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 24 Views 5,229

    I covered all that in detail. You are just not...

    I covered all that in detail. You are just not reading what I wrote.
    I guess I don't know what you mean "that is good for them." Regardless, Since the allowed hotspot bandwidth is restricted to much...
  6. Thread: Amazon Prime download speed by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 24 Views 5,229

    This is irrelevant. I am contracted for 5Mbps,...

    This is irrelevant. I am contracted for 5Mbps, not 150 or anything else. I expect 5Mbps. Previously I always got 5Mbps. Now suddenly I get only 2Mbps.
  7. Thread: Amazon Prime download speed by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 24 Views 5,229

    If the Amazon server is delivering at 150Mbps (as...

    If the Amazon server is delivering at 150Mbps (as verified by other users not using a phone mobil hotspot) it is obviously much faster than a 5Mbps, or even a 50Mbps connection. Is it possible for...
  8. Thread: Amazon Prime download speed by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 24 Views 5,229

    Amazon Prime download speed

    This is about a strange difficulty with Amazon Prime. Amazon support says they are absolutely not responsible, Amazon never does this to customers.

    My Windows 10 professional system (19045.2846)...
  9. Thread: why no WPA3? by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 7 Views 4,254

    Putting in that command netsh wlan show drivers...

    Putting in that command
    netsh wlan show drivers
    flashes a system command window onto the monitor screen but it is there and gone in less than a second, never long enough for me to see if there is...
  10. Thread: why no WPA3? by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 7 Views 4,254

    why no WPA3?

    I often need to use my phone’s Wi-Fi Hotspot for internet connections. The setup for Wi-Fi Hotspot has a security section with four options:
    None
    WPA2-Personal
    WPA3-Personal
    WPA2/WPA3-Personal
    ...
  11. Thread: proxy server or VPN by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 4 Views 1,016

    The suggestions lead to a solution. somewhat...

    The suggestions lead to a solution. somewhat indirectly. There were some field values in those inquires that seemed peculiar although the solution to my problem did not change those values.

    The...
  12. Thread: proxy server or VPN by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 4 Views 1,016

    proxy server or VPN

    Windows 10 Pro version 22h2 OS build 19045.2486

    I have a simple, if not especially effective, setup. My Windows10 computer’s internet connection is either by means of a cell phone WiFi hotspot or...
  13. Thread: Display Port to HDMI by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Graphic Cards
    Replies 5 Views 1,744

    Yes, I know. Prices seem to be about $5 to $15. I...

    Yes, I know. Prices seem to be about $5 to $15. I have looked at several and all have more bad than good reviews, such as they stop working after a short while. My impression is that this seems to be...
  14. Thread: Display Port to HDMI by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Graphic Cards
    Replies 5 Views 1,744

    Display Port to HDMI

    W10 pro
    I have a monitor with only HDMI input.computer I want to ues it with only has display port output.Use is just basic office type applications and internet use.Are there any display Port to...
  15. Thread: SSD with assigned drive letters by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 3 Views 1,303

    SSD with assigned drive letters

    I obtained an SSD and connected it via USB.
    I had to initialize it,
    then create two simple partitions,
    and format the partitions,
    and assign drive letters (E: and F:)
    before it would show up in...
  16. Thread: product key availability by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 7 Views 1,493

    My, admittedly limited, understanding is that a...

    My, admittedly limited, understanding is that a Windows digital license is something that exist on, and only on, whatever server MS uses to verify installation validity. Thus, if someone tries to...
  17. Thread: product key availability by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 7 Views 1,493

    In the OS Settings I find, under Activation,...

    In the OS Settings I find, under Activation,
    Windows is activated with a digital key

    Using ShowKeyPlus I find two 25 character keys, Installed Key and OEM key. The installed key says “Default...
  18. Thread: product key availability by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 7 Views 1,493

    product key availability

    Sometimes it can be useful to reinstall Windows. Some developments, such as extreme clutter in the Registry, and the inefficiency that causes, cannot really be fixed in place.

    An originally...
  19. Thread: Secure Boot Off and back On by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 3 Views 1,049

    Secure Boot Off and back On

    A computer with Windows 10. The BIOS shows ‘secure boot’ is on. Select secure boot and a message says: if turned off, Windows will be unable to boot.

    That seems an unnecessary restriction but OK –...
  20. Thread: SSD fit for purpose by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 16 Views 2,502

    I know what I want to do. I have done it on...

    I know what I want to do. I have done it on several other computers. I am just trying to figure out if it is possible to manipulate/format/change sector size/change partitions/etc. on an SSD in the...
  21. Thread: SSD fit for purpose by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 16 Views 2,502

    SSD fit for purpose

    I want to replace the very slow Seagate HD in my notebook with an SSD. I’m thinking about
    Western Digital 500GB WD Blue 3D NAND Internal PC SSD - WDS500G2B0A
    but I suppose many other SATA SSDs...
  22. Thread: .Net Framework 2 with later versions by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Software and Apps
    Replies 4 Views 1,800

    I was able to get the .Net Framework version...

    I was able to get the .Net Framework version (installed?/enabled?) Using the DISM command, then install an activate the software program. It appears to be functioning properly now.
  23. Thread: .Net Framework 2 with later versions by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Software and Apps
    Replies 4 Views 1,800

    .Net Framework 2 with later versions

    I want to install a program on a Win10 home laptop. The install routine says “install .NET Framework 2” first.

    I can see that .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.38 were recently updated. This indicates...
  24. Thread: automatically connect to office server by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 6 Views 3,461

    Mapping a drive failed on two counts. First,...

    Mapping a drive failed on two counts.

    First, see the first error message (in red) in the first post. While the message is not true, it is basically the problem. The PC is set up as part of the...
  25. Thread: automatically connect to office server by AndyHw10f
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 6 Views 3,461

    I haven’t mapped any drive, I don’t know what...

    I haven’t mapped any drive, I don’t know what that involves but it should not be necessary in this case.

    The automatic connection worked fine for years under Windows 7. I updated the OS to Wi10,...
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