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A program that can identify the connections runnig on computer?

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Hi,
I’m on Win 10 Pro.
My ethernet is running about all the time – even when I am not knowingly doing anything on the web.
Is there a program that can tell me who my ethernet is connecting to?
Thank you,
I see this by opening Windows Task Manager

Topic

Blinking LED?

In reply to A program that can identify the connections runnig on computer?

That’s not a good enough test. But there are reasons Windows since about Windows 7 continues to have Internet traffic. We’ll get to tools in a second but did you disable update sharing? Here’s an article:
https://www.howtogeek.com/224981/how-to-stop-windows-10-from-uploading-updates-to-other-pcs-over-the-internet/

Some folk install TORRENT Apps and well, then traffic is to be expected.

Let’s see what Windows own tools says: Read https://www.howtogeek.com/224170/how-to-monitor-your-network-usage-in-windows-10/

PS. To answer the topic question.

In reply to A program that can identify the connections runnig on computer?

This may not be exactly what you are looking for, but to be complete:
https://medium.com/@officeofficecom10/steps-to-check-active-network-connections-in-windows-307f3a856f3e

Re: Ethernet

In reply to A program that can identify the connections runnig on computer?

Can you tell how you see Ethernet is running?

Ethernet monitor

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I open Windows Task Manager

Is the computer

In reply to Ethernet monitor

you’re using disconnected from the internet when you open the task manager?

Ethernet monitor

In reply to Is the computer

no

Re: task manager

In reply to Ethernet monitor

So you see what processes use the network. That’s a good start. What processes are it, while you’re doing nothing yourself? And how much and how long?

program that can tell me who my ethernet is connecting to

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If you’re on a wired connection, head to Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet. On the right, you’ll see your connections listed. Click the one you want. Scroll down a bit to the “Properties” section and you’ll find the information you’re after.

How can I fix the Ethernet problems on Windows 10?

In reply to A program that can identify the connections runnig on computer?

Check for viruses.
Check your drivers.
Check that the connection is enabled.
Check the network cable.
Check your connection details.
Run the Internet connection troubleshooter.
Roll back the network adapter driver.
Turn off your firewall and VPN software.

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