Ask Leo!: Windows Networking http://ask-leo.com/windows_networking.html en-us 2008-08-06T20:06:13-08:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Why am I being told I'm connected when I'm not? http://ask-leo.com/why_am_i_being_told_im_connected_when_im_not.html If your computer is connecting unexpectedly, there are things you should check. You may have spyware, or your email program may have a mind of its own. 12597@http://ask-leo.com/ Windows Networking 2008-08-06T20:06:13-08:00 What is "Limited Connectivity" and how do I fix it? http://ask-leo.com/what_is_limited_connectivity_and_how_do_i_fix_it.html "Limited Connectivity" displays when your computer is having problems completing its network configuration. It might as well mean "no connectivity". 12496@http://ask-leo.com/ Windows Networking 2008-06-19T11:39:57-08:00 How do I get rid of unused network icons in my taskbar notification area? http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_get_rid_of_unused_network_icons_in_my_taskbar_notification_area.html The area of you Windows taskbar near the clock can have an icon for every network connection. We'll look at how to get only those you care about. 12267@http://ask-leo.com/ Windows Networking 2008-03-09T19:25:38-08:00 Why didn't my gigabit network card result in better performance? http://ask-leo.com/why_didnt_my_gigabit_network_card_result_in_better_performance.html Gigabit network cards hold the promise of faster connections and operations. The key is knowing where your other bottlenecks might be. 12187@http://ask-leo.com/ Windows Networking 2008-01-24T14:33:12-08:00 My internet connection status shows millions of packets when I'm not doing anything; do I have a virus? http://ask-leo.com/my_internet_connection_status_shows_millions_of_packets_when_im_not_doing_anything_do_i_have_a_virus.html A lot of network traffic can mean several things. It can mean that you're doing a lot on the internet or it could mean that some malware is. 159@http://ask-leo.com/ Windows Networking 2004-03-07T17:30:16-08:00 How can I tell what internet activity is happening on my machine? http://ask-leo.com/how_can_i_tell_what_internet_activity_is_happening_on_my_machine.html Network activity can happen for many reasons from expected to benign to malicious. There are free tools that allow you to easily see what's happening. 135@http://ask-leo.com/ Windows Networking 2004-01-05T22:58:35-08:00 Why does my network connection drop every so often? http://ask-leo.com/why_does_my_network_connection_drop_every_so_often.html Network adapters often try to detect the network speed for you. This can cause problems if both sides are trying to auto-detect at the same time. 127@http://ask-leo.com/ Windows Networking 2003-12-14T12:39:39-08:00