Windows 10: Having problems removing hidden networks from my laptop

Discus and support Having problems removing hidden networks from my laptop in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have tried multiple things and I am close to resetting my HP Pavilion Convertible laptop I have Windows 11 Home and two of my Wi-Fi networks were set... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Desiree La Bar Johnson, Nov 16, 2022.

  1. Having problems removing hidden networks from my laptop


    I have tried multiple things and I am close to resetting my HP Pavilion Convertible laptop I have Windows 11 Home and two of my Wi-Fi networks were set to hidden in error. I have corrected my router so it will display my networks however on all my device it worked except my laptop. What must be done so my laptop only shows all my networks again.

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    Desiree La Bar Johnson, Nov 16, 2022
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  2. Delete "hidden network"

    Hi,

    Deleting or Blocking available networks can only be done using Command Prompt. Follow the steps below:

    • Open Command Prompt.
    • Type netsh wlan add filter permission=block ssid="WLAN name"
      networtype=infrastructure (Replace WLAN name with "hidden network" or the name of the wireless network you want to block) and press
      Enter.
    • Close Command Prompt.
    To remove/delete the network from the block list. Replace "add" with "delete" on the command in step two.

    Looking forward to your response.
     
    Radney Dri, Nov 16, 2022
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  3. Hidden network problems

    Hello Werner,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    As per description, I understand that you have to enter ssid password to connect to router every time you restart your computer. I would certainly help you with this issue.

    I would appreciate, if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better.

    • You mentioned that there are four router at the base camp, do you connect to one particular router everytime or select one from those four?
    • Have you checked if one router profile is set as default?

    Some wireless network connections requires to put password every time for connection for security reasons. If that is the case I would suggest you to contact the network administrator your base Camp if there is such settings. The other possibility
    could be incorrect network settings or a network profile is not set as default.

    You may try to set one of the router as default and check the issue.

    Follow the steps to set router as default.

    • Press windows key + x key.
    • Select Network connection.
    • Right click on Network profile.
    • And set as default.
    Please try these steps and update us with results. We would be happy to assist you further on the issue.
     
    Ashish Sondhi, Nov 16, 2022
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  4. Having problems removing hidden networks from my laptop

    I'm online from my wifi laptop but can't connect to my home network

    Nope, I've tried all the steps of all the fixes listed by Dalchina and Try3 but the problem still exists. The W10 laptop refuses to access my main W7 pc (named CG16) on my home network, although it can 'see' it, ie, it shows CG16 in the network list.
    The only thing I haven't tried is Dalchina's suggestion about creating a shortcut, mainly because I'm not sure where this shortcut is supposed to be. I'm assuming it has to be on the W10 laptop but I don't understand how it could work. More info please, Dalchina, if you'd be so kind.

    Daymin, sorry: I have no idea what you're trying to say.
     
    teckneeculler, Nov 16, 2022
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