Problem When using Live tiles on Start Screen, there is a possibility the live tiles could be using a lot of bandwidth. There could be an issue if you have a limited/capped connection. Live tiles, access content without you clicking on the application. The live tiles provide weather updates, news headlines etc. This information is being… Continue reading Windows 8 Bandwidth issues/Data usage exceeded “Set up Metered connections”
Category: Internet & Networking
Wireless losing signal on Novatech Desktop
Problem Very intermittent issues with keeping signal, Internet will freeze and crash. This can often happen with Novatech desktop machines. Cause This happens with some models that have Ralink wireless cards installed. Novatech desktop machines are mainly affected. Solution Go to this link and download the appropriate drivers: Ralink wireless card drivers
Internet Explorer Error Codes
Problem Internet Explorer has come up with an error code. Cause/Solution Look down in the Table below and you will find a explanation to what’s happened and what you can do should this error occur: Error Code What it means and Solution? HTTP 400 “The webpage cannot be found.” It has connected to the… Continue reading Internet Explorer Error Codes
Windows has detected an IP Address Conflict
Problem You try to access the Internet and you get the error message “Windows has detected an IP address conflict”. Cause An IP address conflict occurs when two computers on a LAN (Local Area Network) or the Internet have been assigned the same IP address. IP conflicts usually occur if static IP addresses have been… Continue reading Windows has detected an IP Address Conflict
Laptop not picking up any wireless networks
Problem The laptop can’t connect to wireless networks and does not display any other networks. Cause The wireless network card has not been enabled. Solution Toshiba Laptop Hold the FN key down (which is located in the bottom left of the keyboard) and press F8. Hi-Grade Hold the FN key down and press F11 or… Continue reading Laptop not picking up any wireless networks