hardware

  1. Still no Touchscreen

    I went through all the Troubleshooting/Mastering Touchscreen articles/posts and nothing worked. For some reason it's not finding the driver to continue to work. Touchscreen still not listed in HID but it is present in the System Data. Device settings for ACPI\ELAN2513\0 were migrated from...
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    Windows Server 2022 Essentials

    I'm considering replacing my 10-year old Windows Server 2012 Essentials R2 platform with a new server - hardware and OS. This is for home use only. Since I'm building the machine myself, I'm looking to purchase a Windows Server 2022 Essentials license - I haven't found a source for this and...
  3. Windows 10 End-of-Support: Microsoft’s Mixed Messages and Upgrade Dilemmas

    Microsoft’s recent email campaign is sending mixed signals that are bound to ruffle the feathers of long-time Windows enthusiasts. In one sleek digital nudge, Windows 10 users are being informed that while their existing systems will continue to work past October, they will no longer receive...
  4. Microsoft Updates Windows 11 OEM Support: New Chips, Old Processors Not Included

    Microsoft’s recent update to the official Windows 11 OEM support list – unveiled with the rollout of update 24H2 – has set tongues wagging among tech enthusiasts and industry insiders alike. The latest list marks a notable departure from previous hardware support: Intel’s 8th, 9th, and even...
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    Storage Space- Move to New PC-Doesn't Work

    Hello, and thanks for helping me out. Here's what's going on: I run a 2 drive Mirrored Storage Space. and it was working fine. However, last week, "C" drive started getting flakey so I replaced it. I had an image of the "C" drive that I reinstalled on the new "C" drive. The PC is back up and...
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    informations hdd

    If my hand hits the USB 3.0 enclosure case after ejecting and safely removing hardware in Windows, does this shock cause friction between the 2.5" HDD heads and the magnetic disks?
  7. Microsoft Weekly: Exciting Hardware, Windows 11 Updates & Market Insights

    Microsoft has kicked off the year with a series of announcements that bring excitement across its spectrum of products and services. Featuring fresh hardware designs, intriguing Windows 11 updates, and even a nostalgic look back at wallpapers that never made the cut, there’s a cornucopia of news...
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    Duvida HDD e windows

    I use USB 3.0 enclosure Kesu 2530 and Orico 25PW1 black + 2.5" HDDs Seagate ST500LM030, WDC WD10JPVX-08JC3T5 and APPLE HDD HTS541010A99E662 I used Windows eject "safely remove hardware", the letter E: in Windows disappears and the USB3.0 cable remains connected to the enclosure/PC after ejection...
  9. AIO Coolers To AIR Coolers?

    So what is your preference? I have always been on the side of Air... The negative of AIO is blockage and leaks. With air you'll never have that. just dust. Blow it out and your done. I think that's pretty much basic. Air is the way to go for me. Argue my point.
  10. Windows 11 Pc randomly completely crashes

    Hello, im having a bit of a problem with my pc. Im unsure if its a hardware or software issue. But randomly for no reason it just decides to A: Completely freezes everything, before black screening and not allowing my to turn my monitor off whilst the pc itself carries on running B: Completely...
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    Trying to install Wifi driver on HP windows 10

    Anyone knows what driver to get from HP? This is the network device info Realtek pcie device. This must be the wifi card?
  12. Windows 11 Surpasses Windows 10 in Steam Survey: Gaming Trends Revealed

    The recent Steam survey provides significant insights into the landscape of operating systems and gaming hardware, marking a notable shift in users' preferences. According to the data released by Valve, Windows 11 has finally surpassed Windows 10 in user share among respondents, a moment that's...
  13. Windows 11 Password required when gfx card is installed

    Hi, pulling my hair out with this one. I have a PC running Windows 11 Insider preview which has been fine for ages. I came to boot up and it's now asking for a password. None has ever been set. I've been into the registry and there is no password in there. I can boot in safe mode but cannot get...
  14. VIDEO Intel's Biggest Failure in Years: Confirmed Oxidation & Excessive Voltage

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    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...
  16. VIDEO HW News - Microsoft Keeps Ruining Windows, Valve Lawsuit, '4090' in the 4070 Ti Super

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    DHCP Window server HW requirements

    We are going to build DHCP server based on Window: number of scope reaches to 40 Number of clients reach to 700000 to 800000 Fail over setup --redundancy with second server What are HW requirements recommendation for server ? or other recommendation from your side?
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    Windows 10 Luzes Amarelas

    Hoje ao adicionar uma memória ram em um dell optilex o dispositvo não ligou e ficou piscando luzes alaranjadas, após retirar a memória e colocar novamente ele ligou normalmente... Ao ligar ele reconheceu e seguiu funcionando normalmente.
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    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...
  20. Help Deciphering DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION Error After System Crash

    Attached is the error I believe that caused my crash, can anyone decipher what this means, and if this is telling me what I can do to fix it. 14: kd> !analyze -v ******************************************************************************* * Bugcheck Analysis...