CVE-2025-55226 is a locally exploitable race‑condition vulnerability in the Windows Graphics Kernel that allows an authenticated (local) attacker to achieve code execution in kernel context by inducing concurrent access to a shared graphics subsystem resource without proper synchronization. This...
With the clock counting down to October 14, 2025, millions of PCs face a stark choice: upgrade to Windows 11, pay for a short-term safety net, or keep running an increasingly risky, unsupported Windows 10—while the debate over hardware compatibility, drivers and sustainability suddenly looks...
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Windows 11’s insistence that low-level drivers must be signed is the single most effective consumer-facing defense Microsoft has built for the Windows kernel — and it’s also one of the clearest examples of security that feels, at times, actively hostile to the people who own the hardware it runs...
The “EA AntiCheat has detected an incompatible driver” block is one of the most common hard-stops gamers see on Windows 11: the game launcher refuses to start, the anti-cheat refuses to load, and the only diagnosis shown is a driver filename or a terse popup. This is usually fixable without...
Epic Games’ Easy Anti‑Cheat (EAC) is finally landing on ARM platforms — a technical and ecosystem milestone that removes one of the largest obstacles keeping multiplayer PC games off Snapdragon‑powered Copilot+ laptops and Linux ARM devices. The company shipped updated Epic Online Services (EOS)...
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Encountering the "A driver can't load on this device" error in Windows can be perplexing, especially when it disrupts the functionality of your hardware. This issue often arises due to Windows Security features, particularly the Memory Integrity setting, which is designed to protect your system...
For PC enthusiasts and power users, AMD’s Ryzen Master Utility has long been an indispensable tool, granting granular control over CPU performance tuning, monitoring, and overclocking options. Yet, as Microsoft steadily raises the bar for Windows kernel security, many users have encountered a...
The recent announcements from Microsoft regarding enhancements to hardware and driver compatibility testing in Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 mark a significant shift in how device makers and developers approach certification for modern Windows platforms. As the company phases...
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The evolution of Windows operating systems often brings not only new features for end users but also significant changes behind the scenes, particularly impacting hardware compatibility and driver certification processes. Microsoft's most recent announcements regarding Windows 11 version 24H2...
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Major changes are on the horizon for Windows hardware driver development—a shift poised to impact not only device manufacturers and IT professionals, but millions of end users as Microsoft undertakes a significant revamp for the next generation of Windows 11. With the recent announcement...
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Windows has recently taken a hard stand on a seemingly innocuous category of utilities—fan control software—with vigilant warnings that such tools can be "dangerous." As it turns out, the devil is in the details, particularly regarding a system driver called WinRing0.
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a few days ago when I started my PC, windows went into startup repair, I let it run a few times and about by the fourth retry I realized something was wrong. I restarted my computer and tried again, same thing. I managed to get into system restore by clicking cancel before system repair...
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Running W7, the 64 bit version.
Installed a new HD on my three yr. old HP Desktop Pavillion as old one conked out.
Used the 3 HP System Restore Disks I made when I first got the PC.
All fine after re-install, except that one program will not run now.
Messages kept coming up that a...
first off, hello to the win 7 forum. much love to those who take the time to help.
I'm having trouble installing an original xbox (official brand) controller. I have tried XBCD, KMDX, in both test mode and with driver signing off, and a couple other ideas that didn't work. any help you can...
If I want to get my 64-bit driver WHQL signed for Win7 then will this siging work on Vista and XP as well, or do I need to get it signed separately for each OS.?
I need help with Windows Seven Pro 32 bit I installed on a nice custom built PC on Monday, it refuses to see (4) different DVD/CDR drives.
I've tried the various methods for Disabling the Digital Driver Signing in Windows 7 but no luck.
F8, then selecting diable never worked, registry entry...
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1st off I can install Win7 x64 via SATA Mode,But when I try to install Win7 x64 via RAID0.When it Win7 restarts for the 1st time,I get either a BSOD or I get just a part of the screen(But still see cursor & I can move it).It shows only upper left of screen.So,I was wondering if there is a way to...
First off, windows 7 is SWEET. A new glossy OS with great looks and great speed. Thank you microsoft (those are uncommon words...). I first got 64 bit. It was sweet. Until I couldn't get internet. Crap. That's kind of important in today's computing world. I tried everything. I have a...
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I have been using W7 for a week with various gimicks to thwart the driver signing issue. Last night, I did a clean install and restored my applications from backup. In some cases (Office, Outlook, Power DVD) I had to re-install from the original media, but my settings and data were preserved...
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