Done. Since I never use the context menu aspects of those programs, is it okay to just leave them disabled?

Okay, but I don't think any of these have much to do with wifi. Unless you're talking about a Microsoft extension.

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topgundcp Thank you. I noticed a Windows update and decided to do that. Then I tried to recreate the problem by pulling out my wifi adapter, and I'm not getting the explorer freeze/crash any more,...

Well I can't even get into safe mode anymore. I've tried hitting f8 during boot up, then f12 on another try. Went through Settings>Update&Security>Recovery>Advanced Startup. Tried holding shift in...

They are Frontier Communications. I have not and would never install anything from them.

Edit: I'll try repair mode. Isn't that the same as safe mode? I assume you press f8 as the computer is...

Thanks for the response. I've updated my system specs to the best of my knowledge. Not entirely sure why it would help to know my provider. They are terrible, but are my only good option. It's a DSL...

I live in a rural area with spotty internet (frequent disconnects and outages), and I've noticed that during these moments of no internet, I lose some functionality that I shouldn't be--most...