I fixed the issue. I booted into safe mode with networking and ran "netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt" from an elevated command prompt. I rebooted into normal mode and things started working!

Services is on automatic and running fine.

There is nothing at that key location.

Yes...
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The server, security accounts manager and workstation services are all there, correct and running with no errors.

However, the computer browser service is not present in my...

If the only problem is the NIC, then I'd get a new mini-PCIe WiFi card.

Yes: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17199/windows-10-set-up-your-family

Also, I highly suggest looking into using OpenDNS for more control: Web Content Filtering and Security – OpenDNS

I'd try updating to the latest driver from Intel.

Then I'd try running in safe mode with networking.

If none of those work, I would start to suspect a bad network card in your laptop.

I was...

Here are some things to try:

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If everything is working perfectly today, then maybe you don't want to mess with it...

Tell us more about your setup:

Type of computer and how old
Did it have a clean install of Windows 10, or was it an upgrade
Network card (wifi or ethernet cable or USB or?)
What kind of router...

Ok, try changing the workgroup name to something else.

How to Change Workgroup in Windows 10

Is that all that comes up with 'ipconfig /all' ? It should have a lot more.

Can you do this: click Start > Settings > System > About and then select Disconnect from organization.

This implies a DNS lookup failure.

Run ipconfig /all and look at the current DNS setting.

Is it possible you have a bad router?

Is wifi interference from other routers impacting your router?

Tell us more about this environment. What kind of router, how many are there? How many...

Can you go into device manager and uninstall the driver(s) and then reboot and have them reload?

Boot into safe mode w/networking and see if it works then.

Ahh, okay, I see. The list of available networks on that menu shows all Wifi networks that your system can see, whether you've connected to them or not, and whether they are yours or not. You can...

Ok, I tried the shared folder troubleshooter and checked my router settings...no dice.

I'll try removing the AntiVirus this weekend.

It comes up in the list of available Wifi networks, or it comes up as a network you are currently connected with?

Hey, did you check the event log? Was it clean?

Maybe. You can test this by getting a USB add in card and disabling your current USB ports. Something like this: Amazon.com: SIIG 4 Ports USB 3.0 to PCIe-enabled desktop High Performance Adapter Card...

I have not used them, but I would look into it. See if you can find some reviews on wirecutter, tomshardware or one of the other good review sites.

I would also find a way to solve your...

I appreciate all your suggestions. I'll try them ASAP.

I also have a Netgear router, but I'm running DD-WRT instead of the stock firmware; it is the only way to go on consumer hardware.

Just to be clear, you need working MAC address filtering at the router level and your ASUS router is spotty on this feature (at least on Wifi)?

Here are a few thoughts:

0. Report defect on mac...