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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows Vista and 7 => Topic started by: SpicyPickles on September 24, 2018, 11:56:24 AM

Title: Default Network Connected to the Internet safe?
Post by: SpicyPickles on September 24, 2018, 11:56:24 AM

Hi,

I recently got a used/fairly new hard drive. The internet for my previous computer/hardrive was already set up using my modem and router. When I connect to the internet using this new hardrive, I see it's already connected to the internet using a default network. I set it to home and turned off network sharing activity. However I do not see any wireless wifi connections that I own, nor do I see the orginal wifi network I had before this new hard drive. Is it safe then to use this default network that connects to the internet, is it password protected or is it a network that anyone can connect to? Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Default Network Connected to the Internet safe?
Post by: patio on September 24, 2018, 06:35:01 PM

Confused here...does it have an OS installed on it ? ?...if so im suprised it runs bein swapped from another PC...

At any rate if Yes you need to go to Control Panel/Network,,,delete the existing network config then setup your connection fresh...

Title: Re: Default Network Connected to the Internet safe?
Post by: SpicyPickles on September 24, 2018, 06:52:22 PM

I see. yes the OS is installed windows 7. Do you still recommend I delete the network? And if so, what info do I need to provide to create a new network? e.g. from router, etc. or do I need some sort of user/password I can get from my ISP? or any other info?

Title: Re: Default Network Connected to the Internet safe?
Post by: SpicyPickles on September 24, 2018, 06:54:23 PM

Oh I reread and you said if yes. In that case, if I need any additional info to establish and create a new network can my ISP give me that?

Title: Re: Default Network Connected to the Internet safe?
Post by: patio on September 25, 2018, 05:23:42 AM

Yes.

Title: Re: Default Network Connected to the Internet safe?
Post by: SpicyPickles on September 25, 2018, 03:12:59 PM

thank you.

Title: Re: Default Network Connected to the Internet safe?
Post by: patio on September 25, 2018, 04:33:12 PM

Anytime...Welcome Aboard.