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    remove all old wireless networks

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by zfactor, Aug 18, 2009.

  1. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    i used to be able to easily do this with vista sp2 in the network settings page. how can i delete these old previously connected to networks in windows 7 i have connected to so many public places and would like o be able to delete all of them since most i will never connect to again. one thing i have not seen in windows 7 yet..


    also im not talking about the stored / saved one.. simply ones i connected to one time say at a hotel for one night or at starbucks etc..in vista i could do this easily

    thanks
     
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    nevermind i just figured it out..

    for those wondering the same thing go to control panel - network and sharing center.

    now you will see at the top your computer then the type of network then the globe (if connected to the internet)

    under that is "view your active networks" now they made it hidden for some reason.. click the icon directly under that so right now im home so mine is a house. this brings up a "secret" window so you can change the network name and delete or merge old networks i had probably 30+ listed there...

    hope it helps someone
     
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    In Network and Sharing Center, you can also click 'Manage wireless networks' on the left pane.
     
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  4. zfactor

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    no that is only for ones you have saved not ones you only logged onto one time they will not be there
     
    zfactor, Aug 18, 2009
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