Windows 10: network and sharing center status incorrect

Any idea why my ethernet connection status in network and sharing center shows a name instead of status enabled, disabled, connected etc. ?Apparently the name is one of the device i am using and used to connect to mobile hotspot of my PC.

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Block File sharing in Wifi network, Windows 10

Hi Lori,

As per the description, I understand that you want to block file sharing on your Wi-Fi network. I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

• Right click on Start and select Control Panel.
• Change the view type to Large Icons.
• Click on Network and Sharing center.
• In the left navigation pane, click on Advanced sharing center.
• In the right pane, under Files and printer sharing, select the option:
  Turn off file and printer sharing.
• Restart the system and check for status.

Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

 

Cannot open network and sharing center in windows 10

Hi Aman,

In order to understand the issue in a better manner, please share the following details

• 
  Do you get any error message, when trying to open network and sharing center?
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below to fix the issue.

Method 1: Install all the Windows 10 pending updates and check if it helps.

I suggest you check for the pending updates in resolving the issue.

• 
  In search type Check for updates and hit enter.
  
• 
  Click on Check for updates.
  
• 
  Windows 10 will automatically install all the pending updates.
  

If the issue still persist, suggest you to try the below step to fix the issue.

Method 2: I suggest you to
Run the DISM Tool and check.

The DISM tool checks the system health and will try to restore the files.

• Right click on the Start button, click on Command Prompt (Admin).
• In the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type the following commands. Press the
  Enter key after each command:
• DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth

• 
  DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
  

To close the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type
Exit, and then press Enter.

Reference: I suggest you to follow the steps recommended in the below article for any network connection issues.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10741/windows-10-fix-network-connection-issues

Hope this helps. If the issue persists, please do let us know and we would be happy to help you further.

Thank You.

 

Manual Setup in Network and Sharing Center, Not appearing. Win 10

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand the difficulties that you are unable to access Internet over Wi-Fi on your PC. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the make and model of the PC?
  
• What is the error message/code, when connecting the Wi-Fi?
  

• What happens when you click on the network icon in system tray?

Meanwhile, we would suggest you to refer the steps as mentioned in this article and check:

Fix network connection issues in Windows 10



If the issue persists, then refer the steps as mentioned in these article:

Fix Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows



It’s really unusual that this “Manually connect to a wireless network”
option is missing from Network and Sharing center. In this scenario, we would suggest you to update the Wi-Fi driver from Device Manager. Please refer this
article to update the driver: Update drivers in Windows 10



Let us know the results. If the issue persists, we will certainly assist you further.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator