Windows 11 with AX210/AX211 unable to see 6GHz network using the latest drivers.
I recently bought a new Asus 6E (6GHz) router, and I have four newer laptops with Intel AX210 and AX211 wireless cards installed, all running Windows 11 or Windows 10 Professional. Two of these computers came with Windows 11 Professional and the…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
Thumbnails not showing Windows 11 - Pictures folder
Hi there, So in my Pictures folder, I used to see all the images as thumbnails, as I should. Now, some images are showing as usual, then there's a bunch not showing. All I did was update Windows, sheesh, it's like living in a rocket with Microsoft, one…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
Windows 10 Update problem with 22H2 - DISM & SFC not working
Hello, since last week im trying to update my system to the latest 22H2 but neither the windows-update, nor the media creation tool worked for me - they got stuck at 100% and even after 24h nothing happened - so then i found a guide on how to reset…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
I am Having Issues Changing My App Recommendation Settings
I am having lots of trouble with my app recommendations, whenever I try to open up a certain app (Discord, Steam, Roblox Studios, Etc.) it says I need to change my app recommendations or use apps from the Microsoft store. When I click on that link it…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
Windows 11 Input Device volume automatically lowering every time
On Windows 11 every time I connect my headset to the PC (usually I use speakers, but put on a hs if I have a call) Windows automatically turns it down to 50-ish level which makes me really quiet. So I open Settings>System>Sound and adjust the…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
dual EFI entries after GPT conversion
For reasons too lengthy to detail here, I was unable to use MBR2GPT for converting my current boot disk. Instead, I used Hasleo Disk Clone to clone the disk to another SSD while also converting it to GPT. This worked fine and the new drive correctly…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
Windows 11 Desktop icons rearrange and re-sort themselves
Lately, my Windows desktop icons have periodically and at random rearranged and re-sorted themselves. It looks like at arbitrary times, This PC and the Recycle Bin, which are traditionally at the top left hand corner of the desktop now shift downwards.…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
How to permanently disable Windows 11 "efficiency mode"?
New system "Efficiency Mode" to OFF Settings to maximize performance. Opened Edge with 9 tabs, used for 15 minutes (every tab) 19 tabs and processes in "Efficiency Mode" Types question 30 tabs and processes in "Efficiency…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
Virtual Network Adapter
My Windows 11 laptop will no longer connect to Wi-Fi. It says "You're connected using a virtual network adapter that we can't test." I have restarted my laptop and rebooted the modem, neither worked. Any help on what to do next?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
How do I get rid of Copilot?
I don't know what happened other than my computer was unplugged and I plugged it back in. Poor design on the part of the manufacturer. The plug in the back of the machine should be very secure. But apparently there was some sort of update because the…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
How can I get sunset version of Money for my Windows 11
I had Money 2007 software but had updated through the years. Now I have a new windows 11 and want to put Money on the desktop. It loaded but because the original is not the saved program I was using it wont work. Is there a way to get a Sunset…
Windows for home | Other | Apps
Has 3d Builder been Removed from Microsoft Store?
I've spent the better part of an hour trying to find a download for 3d Builder but no luck. It doesn't show up in the microsoft store when you search for it & the web page link to download it takes it to the microsoft store page with no download…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
Proxy Settings Per User - problems
Can anyone advise me how to stop the 'Proxy settings per user' in the Registry under 'Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings' from returning to Zero everytime I reboot the PC when I want it to…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR. Tell me if its fixable or not!
So, I was having this error where I have been getting these errors for about 3 weeks. I was playing a game, but it bluescreened out of nowhere. I thought it was just a temporary problem but now every time i play a game, I CRASH! I have tried seeing if…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
Cannot play Marvel Rivals because of "DirectX 12 is not supported on your system"
When I launch Marvel Rivals on Steam, a message pops up as below "DirectX 12 is not supported on your system Please update your Windows 10 64-bit operating system (version 1909 or later) and upgrade your graphics card driver. Ensure that your…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
Why is Task Host stopping my PC from shutting down?
Whenever I shut PC down it says I have one app open and need to shut it down first. There is no apps open. The message also mentions the Task Host stopping the shut down.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
My microphone suddenly started being recognized as an output sound device and I can't get it back. How do I fix this?
I have a Windows 11 home, Dell laptop Inspiron 15 3520. haven't called from my computer in a good 4-5 months, and when I tried recently my friends told me that the sound was bad, to which I checked which microphone was in use(I have a specialized…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
An administrator has restricted sign in.To sign in make sure your device is connected to the internet and have your administrator sign in first
An administrator has restricted sign in.To sign in make sure your device is connected to the internet and have your administrator sign in first. Please tell me the solution of this.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
2021-05 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 20H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5003173) Failed to install - 0x800f0831
Hi all, I've had the same cumulative update error for last month where the installation of this update would cause it to work up to 20% and then fail to install. I've tried using sfc scanning and DISM restore and nothing is wrong with my computer. This…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
intel usb 3.1 extensible host controller not present in device manager
Hello Hello, Hopefully one will be able to help me. I bought an external ssd (crucial x8) i have a laptop with a USB C 3.1 Gen 2 and when i check usb controllers in device manager i only have the 3.0 usb host. look at the screen cap please . The x8…