Windows 10 SECURITY ISSUE : WiFi connects automatically on start-up... Unable to prevent laptop from connecting to WiFi automatically

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every time I start my computer, it automatically connects to the available WiFi connections even when I have not selected auto-connect (unchecked the connect automatically box) and have set the connection as public connection.(as seen in screenshot)..


if I shut down device with wifi disconnected, then it doesn't automatically reconnects on device restart.

BUT, if the computer is shut down/restarted/hibernated/etc with the wifi still connected, it automatically reconnects on boot.


this is the time when machine is most vulnerable to attacks as security programmes have not yet started, and the laptop connects to internet without permission.


this is a serious security issue.....


i am having latest wifi drivers, both as per windows and manufacturer website.
Also the firmware on my router is updated.

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