Re: Wireless networks and MS Vista - is it me?

harikeo wrote:
SteveH wrote:
harikeo wrote:
SteveH wrote:
harikeo wrote:
Tom Bradbury wrote:
When I was on XP, I was able to turn off broadcasting my SSID
name for my wireless router as a way of trying to hide my
wireless network to the generalist snoopering person passing my
front door, however, since using Vista, I have to leave my SSID
name broadcasting on because if I don't, Vista doesn't/can't
connect, even through the settings are all set up in the
wireless network configeration on the PC and laptop. I thought
it was just my PC at first, but when I also got a laptop with
Vista pre-installed, it did the same.
There's a new setting in Vista which you may need to take a look
at.
Would that be 'format c:\'?
:-)
SteveH


only if you're not happy with it :)

Which is why it was formatted from my PC.
Not a case of not happy though, more a case of 'where are the /real/
improvements over XP?

SteveH




under Vista they're now called 'hidden features' in place of
'features' which is what XP has :)

That's why I couldn't find 'em!
:-)
SteveH


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