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Computer disconnects for a minute evero 10-15 minutes
This problem has been happening for a while and I can't seem to find a way to fix it, every 10-15 minutes my computer disconnects from the internet, no other devices in my house do this it's only my ...
I can see the pics now. What a mess. Seems you still need your password. Assuming you are entering your MS password correctly, it seems your machine is looking for a different password somehow.
I tried booting my system in safe mode and it also requires a password. Safe mode with command prompt also requires a password. The system restore also requires a password.
You might need to call Microsoft and ask for guidance. They created this mess.
Or, you could follow the procedures at this website under "Create a New User to Save Account Files" Once you create a new administrator account you should be able to login and reset your password on the old account, install the network card, etc. You want to be careful not to change something that truly breaks your system though.
https://www.howtogeek.com/222262/how-to-reset-your-forgotten-password-in-windows-10/
Alright, I was able to sign into my computer but the only way was through resetting windows, which wasnt really a big deal, but now everthing is back to normal, except my original problem, I still get disconnected from the internet like Inused to
Good. Did you ever try moving the satellite closer to the router?
I didnt try that because I know that not the problem, the satellite has always been where it is and I never used to have the problem
You should try it. It's actually the most likely problem, even considering nothing has moved. Recent firmware has reduced the satellite to router range. It's also one of the easiest factors to rule out. You probably won't get locked out of your computer. :)
That didn’t work
Do you have Google Home? I reduced my dropouts by unplugging Google Home. I fired up my network WIFI pro app on android when the drops were happening and saw the mysterious office.k wifi name - which apparently Google Home broadcasts out every 2 hours. I think the Orbi firmware doesn't have good error handling for that happeneing and causes the reboot. I still had dropouts - usually a couple times a day after that instead of more than that, but suspect it's the same thing from some of my 50 wifi devices triggering it.
No, I do not have google home or any of those house assistance things