About this tag
The new device tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about setting up and troubleshooting new laptops and tablets running Windows. Common topics include initial setup guides for Windows 11, transferring subscriptions from an old device, and resolving issues like BSOD errors, automatic folder deletion, and problems with the Windows Store. Users also report hardware-related concerns such as MAC address changes on tablets and driver or RAM problems causing crashes. The tag is useful for anyone seeking advice on optimizing, securing, or fixing a newly purchased Windows device.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Your New Windows 11 Laptop

    So, you've just brought home a shiny new laptop preloaded with Windows 11? Congratulations! Unboxing a brand-new device is exciting, but the prospect of setting it up can feel overwhelming with countless settings, updates, and options. Fear not—I've got you covered. This article dissects...
  2. LawH

    Windows 10 How to see all my windows subscriptions?

    Hey! I have a laptop that is broken. I would like to see all my windows subscriptions so I know that I can move the windows from the broken one onto a new one. Where can I see all the Windows subscriptions that are registered to my account? Thanks!
  3. poshwan

    Windows 10 bsod on new laptop

    Hi just wondering the cause, thanks!
  4. dudelybhai

    Windows 10 Folder automatically deletes when i click the folder

    Hi Members i bought a new laptop this week its brand new when i click the folder its automatically deleting the Popup is open when i click any file any folder its asking delete option yes or no kindly please guide me to solve the issue.
  5. OhYeahThisThing

    Windows 10 A lot of problems with my new laptop

    Hello guys! Recently i bought myself a new laptop. Just a few days into using the windows it came with i stumbled upon many problems. It makes the whole windows experience really uncomfortable.One thing that should be noted is that I've used windows ever since I was little and never experienced...
  6. I

    Windows 8 windows store on my laptop

    i recently got a new laptop and im trying to get my windows store on there, before i got a laptop my previous computer had windows store on it and ive gone into my windows store account to add my laptop as a new device but i cant seem to do it. please help. if its any help ive got windows 8.1...
    • ian1892
    • Thread
    • device management laptop microsoft store new device software installation troubleshooting user support windows 8.1 windows update
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. L

    Android Mac keeps changing on tablet

    So i have having a hell of a time with two brand new tablets as of today:) i purchased from amazon two LLLCCORP 100$ tablets for school. I noticed i could not connect to my schools wifi even after registering the device 5 times. Thats when i looked at "my registered devices" and noticed the mac...
    • LT72884
    • Thread
    • amazon bad chip consumer electronics device registration devices lllccorp mac address network new device school tablets spoofing tablet tech support troubleshooting wifi issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Computing
  8. S

    Windows 10 BSOD caused by ntoskrnl.exe on a fairly new laptop!

    Hello, I recently replaced my old 5 year old laptop with a new one about a month ago. Just this morning, I booted up my computer and experienced my first BSOD. I looked at the logs, and it showed that the BSOD was caused by the ntoskrnl.exe. I've looked online, and the ntoskrnl.exe error is...
    • SteveLee
    • Thread
    • boot issues bsod crash diagnostics drivers error hardware laptop logs memtest new device ntoskrnl.exe ram repair tech support troubleshooting update user experience windows 10
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  9. A

    HDMI with HDTV

    Hi, I just purchased a new HDTV & connected it to my desktop w/ a HDMI cable ( the connection is via a splitter, one input to monitor the other to the TV ). Everything seems to be working but when I look @ playback devices it shows the TV that was previously connected as the one currently...
    • AR3142
    • Thread
    • audio cable compatibility configuration connection desktop devices graphics hdmi hdtv monitor new device settings splitter support tech help troubleshooting video video playback
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  10. Neemobeer

    Windows 10 New Laptop HP Omen

    My new laptop laughs at me when I max out game settings and says "Is that all you got"
  11. kemical

    Microsoft Build 2016: Windows 10 Reaches 270 Million Devices and Key Stats Unveiled

    Microsoft opens the latest Build conference with 3 days of reveals, news and of course tech... Reference You can watch Microsoft's Build conference here: Link Removed Conference currently live!!
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • build 2016 conference devices growth microsoft new device stats usage hours user count windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  12. W

    Windows 10 Surface Pro 4 Windows 10 issues

    Bought a new Surface Pro, charged it up and started on set up. I then got the blank screen and spinning circle. Held the power and volume button down together and it rebooted. That was the first issue. Then when I had created a Microsoft account as advised, I tried to download some apps but...
    • Watchy
    • Thread
    • blank screen device management download issues error message factory reset new device performance issues setup issues software issues spinning circle surface pro system restore tech help tech support troubleshooting user experience user support windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. Freeman303

    Windows 8 Windows Update Error Code: 80072EE2

    Hi, I just bought my partner a new laptop for Christmas. It came with Windows 8 pre installed and has a sticker on it saying we can upgrade to Windows 10. So we click on Windows update and shortly after are presented with this: Windows Update Error Code: 80072EE2 We have tried to start it again...
    • Freeman303
    • Thread
    • 80072ee2 error failed updates firewall help installation laptop microsoft mixed results new device registry software issues support technical issues troubleshooting upgrade user guide windows 10 windows 8 windows update
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  14. G

    Windows Backup and Restore Error

    So I just bought a brand new Lenovo ideapad Y700 (it's less than a week old) and I have no idea why I'm getting this error as I've barely done anything to the computer. Anyway, any help fixing this would be much appreciated! I'm running Windows 10 and if there's anything else you need to know...
    • goreds13
    • Thread
    • backup computer issues error help ideapad lenovo new device restore software issues support troubleshooting windows 10 y700
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Software
  15. Sahil Tomar

    Windows 10 BSOD help needed.

    Just bought a new laptop.Upgraded from 8.1 to 10. BSOD problem.Help me solve I have uploaded the diagnostics.
  16. N

    Windows 8 Windows 8 First Sign in Problem

    Hey guys. I just got a new Toshiba laptob with Windows 8, and after setting the language, country etc, it asked me to to sign up. I connected to wi fi and tried to login in with my microsoft account, but it said the password is incorrect. I rewrote the email and password over and over, in case I...
    • Noya
    • Thread
    • new device password toshiba troubleshooting wifi windows 8
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  17. S

    Windows 8 Having a problem with Touchpad configuration, Windows 8.1

    Just bought a new laptop (Lenovo Z50 70) with Windows 8.1. Every other laptop I've ever had previously, the touchpad had 2 or 3 finger tap capability configured to function as either a middle-click or right-click. I have so far been unable to get this function working on this new laptop. It's...
    • Sholom
    • Thread
    • configuration drivers elan tech hardware issues laptop lenovo middle-click new device registry right click settings tech support touchpad user experience windows 8.1
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  18. B

    Windows 8 UFO floating across screen when using Internet Explorer..New winnows 8 laptop

    I have recently purchased a new laptop with windows 8.When I go to internet explorer and open a website, I am often seeing a small UFO flying across the screen. It makes a sound similar to the old space invaders arcade game. Has my laptop been hacked and can I stop this? It does not occur one...
    • beetle
    • Thread
    • arcade graphics hacking internet internet explorer laptop malware new device new purchase screen issue software sound tech support technical issues troubleshooting ufo user experience virus website windows 8
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  19. A

    Windows 8 Cannot create recovery drive in Windows 8

    I bought a new computer yesterday and I cannot create recovery drive on it (Windows 8). It says: "We can't create a recovery drive on this PC. Some required files are missing. To troubleshoot problems when your PC can't start, use your Windows installation disc or media." I did not get...
    • astyle
    • Thread
    • computer error message installation media missing files new device support troubleshooting windows 8 windows recovery
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Software
  20. C

    Windows 7 Windows User Problem.. (help!!!)

    Hi. I can ONLY login to administrator accounts, if I set one account as a "standard user" i can not login to it. I've tried making new user accounts, it doesn't work. Please help? This computer is new....