Windows 10: How do I remove unknown device (added without my knowledge) to "cast to device" in Windows 10?

Hi, I wanted to play a video, clicked in it with the right button and on cast to device I have someone else's Amazon Fire stick. I do not know any Dennis in my neighborhood - what is the range of WiFi that can add devices to "cast to device"?


How do I review devices that I can cast video to? How do I remove or block this unknown device from my list? How do I make sure that this does not happen again?


I just want to make sure my files are not sent by mistake to a stranger's device.


I am using Windows 10 on a desktop with all current updates. I have high speed cable internet with 64-hex key security for both main account and guests. I have McAfee subscription and McAfee did not find anything.


Thank you for your help!

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X800 GTO2 = Unknown Device

I flashed the BIOS on my X800 GTO2 last night and it is listed in the Device Manager as an Unknown Device. Is this normal?

 

windows 10 cast to device

Hi Steven,

• Do you get any error message when you try to cast the device?
• Does the issue happen when you don't use cast to device, I mean when you are online?
• Which device do you use to cast the content?

If the issue happens only when you cast the device, the issue can be that of the casting device. In that case I would request you to execute the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with the Bluetooth adapter. Refer these steps:

• 
  Press Windows key +X, select
  Control panel.
  
• 
  Change the view by option on the top right to
  Large icons.
  
• 
  Click on troubleshooting and click on the
  view all option on the left panel.
  
• 
  Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.
  
• 
  Restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Hope this information is helpful. Thank you.
  

 

Defect in Cast to Device(?)

OS: Windows 10

Device: Xbox One

Defect: Removing the currently playing, or paused, media from the cast to device list does not stop the media.

Summary: When removing the currently playing, or paused, media item from the cast to device list the next media item in the list "inherits" the "handle" of the removed media item. The next media item retains the expected media's title and thumbnail image.
Pausing and resuming the media pauses and resumes the removed media item. Stopping the media and playing the media plays the removed media item from the beginning. If the removed media item is the last media item in the list then a "null handle" is "inherited"
and no media plays, pauses, or stops, yet the play button remains tactile.

Expected Behavior: When removing the currently playing, or paused, media item from the cast to device list stop the media. Then, if the previous media item was playing, begin playing next media item, else, queue the next media item and wait for user input.

Steps to reproduce:

1) Add 2 or more media files to the cast to device list.

2) Play a media item (if not automatically started).

3) Right-click and remove the playing media item.

4) Observe behavior described in summary.