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Why is "Free Public Wi-Fi" always an option in View Wireless Networks?
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Mar 15, 2026761 viewsConfidence Score0%
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Whenever I go to View Wireless Networks in Windows, there is always an unsecured computer-to-computer network called "Free Public Wi-Fi". You can't get any connection from it, but why is is always there?
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Fix for: Why is "Free Public Wi-Fi" always an option in View Wireless Networks?
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You may have previously connected to an Ad-Hoc network where the credentials were saved. When you do this, Windows usually keeps the settings so you can easily connect in the future. No matter what version of Windows you are using - make a good tool…
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