Prefer ethernet cable over WiFi?

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  1. Layback Bear
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       New #11

    I don't understand how 1 button on 1 laptop can be inconvenient.
    Please could you explain.

    Post #6

    Yes, my laptop has a WiFi switch... that's very inconvenient. I simply want Windows to use ethernet over WiFi.
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  3. logicearth
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    Windows 10 Pro (x64)
       New #12

    Windows already does this automatically. /Thread
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  4. Layback Bear
    Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       New #13

    I'm slow so bear with me.
    I understand Windows 7 does it automatically or 1 button can be use to do the job.

    What is the problem that is trying to be solved?
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