Windows 10: how could this happen? Who or what can cause this type of change when I did not do it?...

this is a problem here.


I asked a question in the community forum of Microsoft. It was about how to keep the wi fi signal from being broadcast publically, as we see the list of all people in the areas wi fi connections.


I didn't change any settings. I think I have them as secure as one can have it, and I have antivirus etc.


But after jtwo very -- how should I say? -- unfriendly people were sarcastic and abusive in answering, i see settings changed SPECIFICALLY regarding the broadcasting when I accidently clicked on it. I always ujse this hard wired but do have the wi fi on so I can use the wireless printer.


My old notebook also is totally wi fi


But under the internet access, when I clickd on it, it pulled up the "ethernet" and other settings AND IT SHOWED THE RADIO BUTTON PRIVATE WAS SELECTED.


I DID NOT DO THAT.


THAT HAS not a thing to do with what the hell is broadcast, but what whkether my computer can communicate with my printer. What it tells me is someone is hjacking into my notebook, and at that, someone who is too stupid to know what is what.


HOW CAN I CHECK THAT? WHAT CAN I DOWNLOAD OR DO THAT WILL TELL ME IF THIS IS THE CASE?


OH, DON'T THINK IT CAN'T HAPPEN. I have an older router, I am going to change that to a better more secure one.

I think the router is the problem, along with some bad Frontier co. employees who have nothing to do.

Please can anyone suggest ways to check? what shoudl i look for in addition to changes I DID NOT MAKE?

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Can't change printer preferences in Windows 10

Hi Chris,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft community.

I apologize for the inconvenience caused. We are glad to help you.

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  What exactly happens when you try to go into printer driver settings from Control Panel?
  

I suggest you to try the steps given below and check if it helps:

Step 1:

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  Type change default printer and hit
  enter.
  
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  Check whether you are able to change the preferences and properties from here.
  

Step 2:

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  Type printers and scanners and hit
  enter.
  
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  Check whether you are able to change the preferences and properties from here.
  

Hope this information helps. Do contact us for further queries. We will be happy to assist you.

Regards,

Jenith

 

Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
Step 1:
Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.

Step 2:
I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
3. Select add someone else on this PC.
4. Enter a user name and hit next.
5. Click on Finish.
6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.

Step 3:
It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.

 

Typing speed

Hi Sarah,

For us to provide the best resolution suitable to your concern, we need additional information:

• Is it happening when you're typing on Office apps like Word or other Windows apps?
• When did this start to happen?
• Have you made any changes to your device prior to the issue?
• Have you tried any troubleshooting steps so far?
• Which version of Windows are you using?

In the meantime, we suggest updating your keyboard driver as an initial workaround and see if the same issue will happen.

We'll keep an eye out for your response.