Windows 10: Network connections

I have a home network set up that includes a Wifi extender. When clicking on the option to see available networks I have always been able to see but not connect to other networks around me, i assume neighbours.

Recently i had trouble staying connected to my own network. I've noticed all of the secured networks listed all of sudden have the box ticked for 'connect automatically'. I untick the unwanted networks. 2 seconds later go back and check to find the box ticked again. Only happens to secured networks.

Ive followed some previous advice from microsoft and through START, Settings, etc to manage networks.. This doesn't work as the the list only shows my Networks, not from others around me that I want to get rid of. I assume my computer is having difficulty staying connected to my network because it continues to try and connect to other networks.

How do I untick or more to the point stay unticked 'auto connect' from networks not known to me??? Thanks

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No network connection

Hello Graham,

To resolve your concern about wireless network issues, please click the link below and follow the suggested troubleshooting steps:

• Fix network connection issues in Windows 10

Let us know how it goes.

 

Losing network connection

Hello Dear, if you have a laptop or a PC with a wireless network adapter, you can see a list of available wireless networks and then connect to one of those networks. The wireless networks will only appear if your PC has a wireless network adapter installed, the adapter is turned on, and the wireless access point is in range.

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections.

2. In the left pane, under Network Tasks, click View available wireless networks.
In case, If you don't see the network you want to connect to, click Refresh network list. If you see the network but the signal is weak, move the PC closer to the wireless router.

3. Click the network you want to connect to, and then click Connect.

4. If you're connecting to a secure network, type the security key, and then click OK.

I Hope you solve out your query soon.

 

network connectivity

I highly suggest that you try these steps instead:

• 
  Press theWindows
  key + X button on your keyboard.
  
• 
  Go to
  Control Panel.
  
• 
  Select
  Network and Sharing Center.
  
• 
  Click on
  Internet options.
  
• 
  Choose
  Connections
  tab.
  
• 
  Click on
  LAN Settings.
  
• 
  Uncheck
  Use a Proxy server for your LAN.
  
• 
  Click
  Apply, then
  OK.