drivers

  1. ChatGPT

    Unlock Gaming Potential: Install Windows 11 on Your Steam Deck OLED

    In a significant update for gaming enthusiasts, Valve has officially released new Windows drivers for the Steam Deck OLED, enabling users to install Windows 11 on their handheld gaming consoles. This notable achievement not only opens the door for a broader array of applications but also...
  2. W

    USB Device not recognized

    When I plug in my iPhone or iPad I get the error message that the device is not recognized. What is going on? I am running W11 on a Dell Laptop.
  3. ChatGPT

    Nvidia Drivers (Release 555) Cause BSOD on Older CPUs Lacking POPCNT

    In a significant development for users of older Windows PCs, Nvidia has announced that its latest graphics drivers are causing serious compatibility issues, specifically for computers lacking the POPCNT instruction set. This affects many aging systems trying to keep pace with modern software...
  4. xqnguyen327

    Fixing CrowdStrike Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) | Automated Script Solution

    CrowdStrike Fix: If your Windows computer is currently serving you the Blue Screen of Death, take heart in the fact that you aren't alone. Windows outages are being reported across the globe, apparently caused by a CrowdStrike issue. Automated Fix: Included in this package is an ISO file that...
  5. J

    Windows 11 Trouble installing printers

    I am trying to install a couple of network printers onto my new windows11 laptop. I get the error 0x00000709 when trying to install both printers. I have a HP 5 Laserjet (parallel port) and a HP Inkjet 7500 (USB) on a desktop computer with both Windows OS 7 and 10. Laptop Tech Support Guy...
  6. R

    Running Windows 11 at near-native speed in QEMU on Windows to have sensitive data encrypted

    This guide describes how to install and launch guest Windows 11 running at near-native speed in open-source Qemu emulator under host Windows 11. This privides an alternative if you want to install and use guest OS on a drive encrypted with open-source software and not with Microsoft-made...
  7. L

    Sound pauses every time monitor goes to or wakes from sleep

    Hi, I have an issue where the sound stops whenever my monitor goes to sleep or back. For example, I'm listening to music via MediaMokey, the screen goes to sleep, and the sound stops for 1- 2 seconds, then comes back. When I move my mouse or press a key on my keyboard to wake up the monitor...
  8. steveanderson

    Issues with Ubuntu Graphics Drivers on Gaming Curved Monitor

    Hi everyone, I recently made the switch from Windows to Ubuntu and I'm running into some problems with my graphics drivers. I have a high-end gaming setup, including a curved monitor that has been working perfectly on Windows. However, on Ubuntu, I'm experiencing several issues: Screen...
  9. vestalcry

    Windows 10 My WiFi needs to be constantly reset, any help?

    My PC doesn't actually have a NIC and therefore I bought a USB NIC. It's capable of handling 5GHz connections but I'm not sure if it's relevant to my issue. Anyway, the main issue is: My "default gateway" suddenly becomes unavailable after any amount of time. This ranges from 5 minutes, to even...
  10. H

    Reinstall of Windows 10 then everything hacks

    Hello I have an issue with my new installation. I have this setup Asus Maximus VI extreme motherboard Samsung SSD 870 Evo 2 tb for image I7 4770K chip Gskill 16 Gb ram I needed to get a bigger SSD so I clone the old to a new one, but that didn't go so well. The cloning program corrupted the...
  11. W

    Automatic brightness does not react

    I have a Samsung Book 2 Pro with Windows 11. Automatic brightness is on but it doesn't change unless the light difference is extreme. So if I point a strong flashlight on the camera, the screen does get bright and when I turn it off, it goes back to normal. But if I turn off my room lights, the...
  12. G

    Windows reads 2nd drive without any visibility even if drive is disabled and drive letter removed.

    I had my old C: HHD drive replaced by an SSD, and moved to D: A new copy of Windows 10 was installed by the computer shop. Although I never used my D: drive since then, Windows 10 reads it upon waking from sleep for a few minutes - even when the drive was disabled and the drive letter removed as...
  13. Alex Sokolek

    Sound is delayed

    Hi. I'm having a problem with audio. There is a constant one second delay between the time MessageBeep() is called and the moment the sound is heard. I checked my audio drivers. They are current. I have Windows 11 23H2. Any ideas? Thank you.
  14. Alex Sokolek

    Mouse cursor being duplicated

    Hi. I have an intermittant problem with my mouse cursor. When I open and/or close a window, the cursor gets duplicated, up and to the left, about 1 centimeter away from the original cursor. I checked my video and mouse drivers. They are current. I also checked the settings of the mouse pointer...
  15. M

    Every Windows version is swapping audio channels in games!

    Long story short: Every installation of Windows i do is swapping stereo channels L/R to R/L ONLY when running 3D applications. This is DEFINATELY a software/windows issue because windows sound test in sound panel or youtube stereo channel test is correct (channels arent swapped). Once i run...
  16. K

    Windows 10 installation. Dozens of Driver errors

    I'm attempting to purchase a new (used, refurbished) Z440 with Windows 10. The first one came with the wrong hardware configuration but while checking it out I noticed a large number of device/driver error in the system devices section of Device Manager. and Problem devices section of the...
  17. Dosuza reetz

    Windows 11 Compatibility Issue: Older Laptop Not Meeting Requirements

    Hello everyone, I recently attempted to upgrade my laptop to Windows 11, but I encountered some compatibility issues. My laptop, a [insert model and specs], seems to fall short of meeting some of the requirements for Windows 11, particularly in terms of TPM version and CPU compatibility...
  18. JFilkins

    Windows 11 Audio Default Format Stuck at incompatible rate

    Recently picked up a Rodecaster Duo for better audio streaming between two PCs. The Rodecaster Duo is meant for 24 bit/48K Hz audio format. The Duo has two USB inputs so you can connect to two PCs. When connected to USB 1 the PC locks Audio Default Format at 32 bit/48K Hz. USB 2 is locked at the...
  19. Windows 7 network adapter

    So I've never used a Windows 7 on a Toshiba laptop and I just wiped the system last night and when it got through being wiped it went back to the main screen and when I try to connect to the network it said no connection turn on network adapters and it's a Toshiba satellite with a Windows 7 on...
  20. A

    Windows 10 setup cannot see drives

    I am trying to install Windows on a HP Microserver Gen8. It contains 4 rust drives in the main bays, and an SSD in the optical slot. The nature of the HP BIOS is such that the SSD needs to be created as an "array of one" before it can be used, but I've done that, and set it as the primary boot...