View wireless network

When I open view wireless networks, a window opens stating:
Windows cannot configure this wireless connection.
If you have enabled another program to configure this wireless connection, use that software.
It then gives me the option to allow Windows to configure the connection. Should I allow windows to configure the connection so I can view other connections available in my area?

yes..you need to check the box ( use windows to configure my wireless connection ) in order to view the wireless network available in the range.

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