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  1. Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 24H2 Bugs and Latest Insider Updates

    In the latest episode of Microsoft Weekly, we find ourselves knee-deep in the constantevolution of Microsoft’s ecosystem, primarily focusing on the growing pains of Windows 11 version 24H2. As users embrace the latest version of Microsoft’s flagship operating system, the journey has been...
  2. Microsoft Halts Windows 11 24H2 Update Due to BSOD Issues with WD/SanDisk SSDs

    In a surprising twist that reminds us of the age-old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," Microsoft has halted the deployment of the Windows 11 24H2 update for select users. The culprit? A barrage of Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) reports from users equipped with specific Western Digital (WD)...
  3. Intel Ethernet Driver Pack

    Intel® Ethernet Adapter Complete Driver Pack ID15084 Date 6/20/2024
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    USB problem on windows 10

    Hi, Over the past few weeks, I been having strange issues with all of my USBs on my desktop PC where only devices that were previously recognized by the PC are working and more or less (not all) any new USB device (SSD, camera, thumb drive etc. all work with other PCs) get a driver not...
  5. Networking issues

    I am seeking help as networking is not my field. I have a Windows 10 Desktop and a Windows 11 Lenovo Laptop. Both are on the same WORKGROUP private network. My Desktop is hard wired to my Vodafone router and my laptop is connected to the same network by Wi-Fi. On my Windows 10 Desktop (under...
  6. Multiple efi partitions in boot manager

    I am multibooting 3 drives (1 Win10 and 2 Win11) the boot manager on one win11 drive is selected in bios. It works but in addition to the named drives it also lists the three efi partitions which are unbootable -of course. I am not sure why they are there and they are a nuisance. How can I...
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    cannot turn on firmware protection in windows 11

    I cannot turn on firmware protection in windows 11 pro. I have a brand new surface laptop 5 windows 11 pro so it meets all reqs. The firmware protection does not even show at first. I am able to make it appear by going into group policy and turning on, enabling, Virtualization based security...
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    Windows 11 BSOD when clean install

    hi there it seems like a similar problem to the last one posted, but for not confusing the problem I opened a new thread. I disabled secure boot, there are no devices attached beside mouse, keyboard and the usb-stick (no ethernetcable as well). Here's my problem: i had a running desktop gaming...
  9. VIDEO Envisioning a Simplified Intel Architecture

    The long life of Intel® Architecture has resulted in a rich software ecosystem with an enormous installed base that extends from PCs to the cloud to mobile and from embedded devices to supercomputers and beyond. Since its introduction over 20 years ago, the Intel® 64 architecture became the...
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    Windows 11 Bitlocker Recovery after UEFI update, no Key

    Lenovo Yoga 920-13ikb bios 5NCN41WW currently with Win11, likely upgraded from Win10 in the past From approximately 2017-2018 “You need to enter your recovery key because Secure Boot policy has unexpectedly changed.” Helping someone with their Laptop, it was working fine no problems, I went to...
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    Windows 11 using Asus Q-Installer to update drivers after disabling it, updating BIOS.

    I disabled Asus Q- Installer in the BIOS then updated this BIOS. Now I was considering enabling this installer after this firmware update to quickly update drivers.
  12. VIDEO Installing Klipper Firmware On A Laptop Or Desktop (Pi Alternative)

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  13. NEWS Thousands and thousands of Home windows laptops contaminated with ‘unremovable’ malware

    Safety consultants are warning that tens of millions of Home windows laptops are contaminated with malware that’s successfully ‘unremovable’. Over 100 laptops made by expertise agency Lenovo look like affected by a trio of important vulnerabilities which permit hackers to secretly set up malware...
  14. VIDEO How to Enter the BIOS / UEFI on Windows 11

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  15. VIDEO MWC 2022: The next Microsoft Pluton Device + PAC technology

    2021 and into 2022 have seen continued innovation in the attack landscape as cybercriminals refine tactics and tools to evade defenses. 2021 saw the highest year on record for zero-day exploits, increased firmware attacks and new tampering attacks targeting security agents. Microsoft and our...
  16. VIDEO How Risky is Updating Your BIOS? ( + Corruption Demonstration)

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    Windows 10 Will not boot after secure boot enabled

    After enabling Secure Boot, Windows 10 will not boot, it goes to Automatic Repair. I am in UEFI mode, AMD TPM enabled and CSM disabled. I am using a Gigabyte Aorus X470 Gaming 5 WiFi MB, AMD Ryzen 5 3600X CPU, 2x8GB gSkill 3600 RAM, M.2 500GB SSD for C: drive and the latest Windows 10 upgrade...
  18. AA21-229A: BadAlloc Vulnerability Affecting BlackBerry QNX RTOS

    Original release date: August 17, 2021 Summary On August 17, 2021, BlackBerry publicly disclosed that its QNX Real Time Operating System (RTOS) is affected by a Link Removed vulnerability—CVE-2021-22156. BadAlloc is a collection of vulnerabilities affecting multiple RTOSs and supporting...
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    Windows 10 Access Violation When Iterating Through SCSI Slots

    I am getting an access violation when iterating through SCSI HDD's. I'm sure I'm doing something that needs a minor tweak to get it to work properly. Anyone have any ideas on why I'm getting an access violation every time? HANDLE handle = CreateFile("\\\\.\\PhysicalDrive1", GENERIC_READ |...
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    Windows 10 Two W10 Systems with Bitlocker

    Hi, I am struggling with this installation and looking for help from somebody that already did it. I am using Lenovo ThinkCentre with my TV as primary "Internet" computer. Because I have almoust empty 1 TB Nvme drive I had the idea that I will shrink my boot volume (the only one on disk) and...