Can I stop Windows 7 searching for wireless networks all the time?

My internet keeps freezing (chrome and firefox), and it seems to be when windows is searching/trying to connect to other networks.

When I un-tick connect automatically, everything runs smooth again, but it soon picks the connection back up.



Cheers

Disable wireless zero config service? Not sure if it's called the same on 7.

I've had Wi-Fi connection issues that seemed to happen for no apparent reason, so disabling automatic connections to saved networks sounds like a good place to start. It's also worth checking the network adapter driver, as it can sometimes cause this kind of problem. When travelling, eSIM connections can help you avoid relying on public Wi-Fi, although it's important to compare coverage and data plans for your destination. Have you tried deleting old saved networks to see if that fixes the issue?