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  1. F

    Question Widows Updates - - - Android - Net - 3/30/2016 1.0.0.1 Optional Update ?

    After I install this optional update, it keeps on popping up after I scan for windows update. I tried to see the update history and it was already installed but if I check for windows update, it still's pop up as an optional update. Tried to find it to uninstall this update but there is no...
  2. J

    Question Lenovo Touchscreen no longer exists - Windows update deleted it. Flex 5-14ARE05 Laptop (ideapad) - Type 81X2

    I've had this on the back burner for a year or two but a BIOS / Windows update removed my touchscreen, System is a Flex 5-14ARE05 Laptop (ideapad) - Type 81X2. This has happened more than once on my multiple Lenovo laptops and years ago I was able to restore it but not this time. I have done...
  3. S

    Question Problems with Realtek Audio Driver ?

    I reinstalled Realtek Audio Driver, don't remember why, and after that (If that's the case I don't know) - The option to open the software In the control panel is gone, I tried everything and I followed a lot of guides. I tried locating the .exe and opening that why, It didn't work. Tried...
  4. K

    Question Windows won't start without Lauching CSM mode thru BIOS.

    I recently upgraded my motherboard and CPU, when i tried to boot up I was taken straight into the BIOS. Windows wouldn't boot and BIOS showed that I had no available bootdrives. I couldnt get windows or my SSD's to show up until I launched CSM mode. How can i boot windows without CSM mode? Ive...
  5. Feitu

    [SOLVED] Driver power state failure

    I am starting to have a driver power state failure. After the PC resets. My GTX 1650 is no longer "connected" as well as another copy of Intel UHD 630 (these 2 graphics devices are only visible when checking the "show hidden devices"). Only one intel UHD 630 is working (see attached image). I...
  6. M

    Question Random Blue Screen and Reboot On New Build

    Hello, I purchased parts to build a computer with my son back in March. Here is the build list: LIANLI 205 MESH TG RGB ATX BLACK MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI ATX D4 INTEL INTEL I5-12600K BOXIPSG 2TB PREMIUM QLC SATA SSD SAMSUNG E 1TB 970EVO+NVME M.2 SSD G.SKILL 32G 2X16 D4 3200 CL16 RJ COOLMAST HYPER...
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    Question Start menu slow to respond to keyboard

    I have to press the windows key 3-10 times for the start menu to open. Keyboard works fine(checked online ). The menu opens just fine when I click on it to open. The RUN function using WIN+R keys works everytime, but when taking screenshot WIN Key+Printscreen key ,shot is taken but earlier it...
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    [SOLVED] Windows volume will perpetually scroll down to 0

    There is some bug or bad driver that will start pulling my audio slider for my speakers down to 0 with seemingly no trigger. I have uninstalled the Realtek device in device manager and restarted to let windows reinstall the drivers. I have unplugged both my keyboard and mouse while the problem...
  9. SupremeMaros

    Question Dell USB ports stopped working

    Hello, I own a Dell Inspiron 3576 with i5 8250U without dedicated graphics card and recently the problem started. I had dual boot Ubuntu and windows. My USB ports stopped working. After reboot they still didn't work, so I turned on the Dell diagnosis software in bios and everything worked to the...
  10. J

    Question HDD still won't show after connecting to two different HDD enclosures

    I tried connecting my WD Blue 1TB HDD 3.5 inch hard drive to two different enclosures and it still won't show up on my PC. It doesn't show anywhere, whether it's in the My PC file, in disk management or in device manager. However I did notice that in ''other devices'' it shows Raid controller...
  11. AidanS

    Question Can’t Install Windows

    Hello! I have run into a little bit of a new problem with my PC. Specs: Ryzen 1700X 2x 1070s 750 Watt PCU 32GB 3200MHz IO cooler SSD and 2 hard drives I have been trying to install windows 10 on this fully wiped SSD and finally I get to the install page after other problems, Now it is saying...
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    Question Laptop ONN14 Drivers

    Hi, i need to find ONN14 GW1409U-PC sound drivers windows 10 or 11, but unlike Dell or HP they don't have any webpage (i know they are garbage but mi aunt bought it without asking first), and now i don't know what to do. thanks for any help
  13. Core_Aurora

    Question Windows 10 Not Showing Wi-Fi Network Also After These Fixes

    Hi, I am having an issue with the Wi-Fi connection of my windows 10 PC. My PC is not showing(at first sometimes it showed and sometimes did not) the Wi-Fi network of the router but other Wi-Fi networks such as mobile hotspots are showing up. Also, other devices can detect the Wi-Fi network of...
  14. tobill1221

    Question No Audio On Windows 10

    Hey guys, about a week ago I suddenly lost all of my audio capabilities on my Windows 10 machine. So far i failed in restoring any of them and to be honest im out of ides. I tried everything I could think of and looked at many forum threads. Everything didnt help. What I tried (and remember)...
  15. pixelss

    [SOLVED] mic not working in apps

    after i updated my windows 10 my mic dosent work in any app but i can hear my self by Sound>recording>my mic> listen to this device and its really work fine but in apps it cant detect any sound and i tried everything in settings privacy and my realtake sound is the latest update any help?
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    [SOLVED] Ryzen 7 5800X Random freezes windows 10 when gaming

    Hi. I'm having a issue. While gaming my PC keep crushing/freezes randomly. Sometimes it takes 10 min to freeze or it can even take like couple of hours. I have two monitors plug into Asus RTX 2070 and while gaming I'm watching something on second screen (Youtube, Netflix etc..) I'm not talking...
  17. J

    [SOLVED] Windows 10 Installation: Drivers Not Found ?

    When I try install windows off of a bootable usb with the latest windows 10 on it, it says that there are no drivers found. How do I fix this? Specs: Mobo: Gigabyte B560m Aorus Pro AX CPU: i5 10500 RAM: 16gb Trident Z 3200 SSD: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1Tb No Graphics Card
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    [SOLVED] New NVme, reinstalled windows 10, Updated drivers from ASUS, lots of things w. exclamation mark.?

    Asus VivoBook X513EA Windows 10 Hi all I seem to have a big issue. I upgraded the system drive to a Samsung 970 Evo Plus NVMe M.2 SSD 1TB and I loaded the Intel Storage drivers during the freash Win 10 install (else win 10 would not see the NVMe). The install seemed to go ok however the...
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    Question Audio completely messed up (big time)

    Yesterday I was playing the new Forza, until it crashed, and a few second later my laptop (HP Omen 15) froze. Restarted it and there were no audio devices. I restarted windows and reinstalled my audio drivers (realtek) yet it still doesn't work. Now it recognizes my speakers/headphones and my...
  20. C

    [SOLVED] Bluetooth missing

    Got myself a new Bluetooth adapter since I either lost it or misplaced it with my other adapters. My Windows is currently up-to-date as of October 9th, 2021, at the time of writing this article. I am on Windows version 21H1 (OS Build 19043.1266). And my PC specs are CPU: Ryzen 5 1600X, MEMORY...
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    Question New install of Windows 10 could not find a driver for the motherboard's network adapter ?

    PC Shut down randomly and when it came back up it had no internet (I am connected via Ethernet and it worked fine before), even though my other devices such as phones were still connected. I then reinstalled windows to no avail. I tried searching the internet for LAN drivers for my motherboard...
  22. N

    [SOLVED] Windows Update Keeps Failing b/c of NVIDIA Graphics Card (nvlddmkm.sys)

    Hi Everyone, I'm a little bit new to this so I apologize in advance if I'm missing any information but I've been having an issue everytime my windows 10 tries to update. Every time it attempts to install an update, it seems to crash and I have to restore my computer. I get this error: Page...
  23. W

    [SOLVED] Switching Windows 10 from HDD to SSD ?

    Hello, I just ordered an SSD as I have run into a problem with slow boot times and a tough time loading into games. When I install my SSD do I have to completely reinstall windows 10? Or is there a way I can just move it from my HDD to my SSD by copying it from my HDD and then pasting it into...
  24. Usernameisrequired

    [SOLVED] Windows 10 Installer cannot find M.2 SSD on Inspiron 15 5502

    I am trying to reinstall windows on my Inspiron 15 5502 but it appears to be impossible. The Windows 10 installer cannot find the drive and I have been trying to figure out if or what drivers I should be installing but I'm not sure. I've been looking at the drivers from the link below...
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    [SOLVED] Constant graphics driver error on Windows 10 laptop

    Hi, about two weeks ago I encountered a BSOD DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE a couple of days after updating to 21H1, upon reboot, I could login, but everything breaks from there. 1. Task Manager would run, but would freeze and crash seconds after, the shut down menu does nothing, running...
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    [SOLVED] Blue Screens and Boot Loops after installing an M.2 SSD ?

    Specs: i9-9900k with a Z390 pro auros gtx 1080 Boot drive samsung 256gb ssd 1tb hdd for media 2tb hdd for games 1tb m.2 ssd WD sn750 black (Installed on the M2A slot) Issue: Been having blue screens, boot loops and different errors after installing an m.2 SSD, I have confirmed that there...
  27. Fremden Führer

    [SOLVED] Installing Windows in new SSD without any activation key but there's Windows 10 in my old HDD.

    I bought a new SSD and I wanna boot my pc onto it but I don't have windows 10 installed and no activation key😥 cause I can't afford it, but I have Windows 10 installed on my old HDD. Can I transfer Windows 10 to my new SSD and boot it? (but I still want my HDD Plugged in to my PC and...
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    Question Laptop trackpad stopped working after update!

    Hi, Laptop: HP pavilion 15 gaming notebook ak008tx Touchpad: Synaptics TouchPad Driver- 19.3.31.31 Rev.A Windows 10: 21H1 19043.906 I never experienced any issues with my laptops track pad before this. yesterday night, i received a notification saying that an update requires restart... so i...
  29. Crystillax

    Question Win10 Won't connect via ethernet

    Hello. I recently got a second hand windows 10 pc but it does not have a network driver i think, because it wont connect with ethernet and theres no network drivers in DeviceManager>NetworkAdapters. Im using it with wifi but connection is really bad with wifi even though router is right next to...
  30. N

    Question Graphics card not really working - so confused...?

    Specs: Ryzen 5 3600, MSI MPG B550, Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 4x8 GB, MSI Gaming X Trio RTX 3080, Samsung 980 Pro 1TB, WD Blue SSD 1TB Let me give you some background. Everything was fine until today I tried to install my old gpu (MSI Gaming 1660 Super) into my pc at the same time as my current...
  31. alexanderwe6

    [SOLVED] update causing issues

    After updating to 2OH2, it has had some issues, I'm getting intermittent lagging, and the audio robots with these lags, i ran a game during this occurring and the game was having frame drops, but when I revert my windows edition, these problems stop, I'm not really sure what this issue is. I...
  32. PAFF

    Question Windows Files Get Corrupted

    Hi everyone, i installed my gaming setup and for 2 days im trying to install windows on my system. Every single format had a different problem, I think main problem is the windows updates, before updates system works fine. After the installation or while the updates i get errors or corrupted...
  33. S

    [SOLVED] Likely driver issue, Frozen black screen, audio stops, can't put anything. Think I know the problem, how do I fix?

    Howdy, I've had this issue where, seemingly only when using chrome a minute or two, I get a frozen black (but the monitor is on and getting input) screen. Went into event viewer, it says I have user-mode driver problems. Something about an issue with an HID-compliant headset. Also note that I...
  34. S

    Question Keyboard Mouse Drivers not working at login screen, stuck at wallpaper, plz help

    There I was, enjoying my new gaming PC. An i-7 9700, RTX 2080 SUPER, 32GB RAM and ITB SSD I had a notification that windows 10 was pending an update. I set the automatic update timer to a future time later in the night. I was delaying it before I finished all my work. And then my power went...
  35. maxcell

    Question Every media player freezes, while watching a movie

    So i don't know what else can i do. I have a medium-ish pc, with a core i5-7500 processor, an rx 570 graphics card, 16 GB of RAM, one SSD for the system only, another one for games and programs and an old trusty hard drive for everything else. Firstly, i reinstalled the system and updated all...
  36. A

    I7-7700k cpu and disk going up to 100% in tasks urgent!!!!

    So I recently upgraded my cpu from a i3-6100 to a i7-7700k on my B150M-A D3 motherboard. I upgraded to the latest version of the BIOS and bought some DDR3L 1.35V ram (because it’s the only compatible RAM with my cpu and motherboard) so everything should technically be okay. But the problem is...
  37. lightbulb_789

    Question Windows 10 Bluetooth Issues

    Windows 10 Motherboard: asus prime z390-a Wifi/BT card When I start up my pc, no bluetooth devices are working. Upon checking in Device manager, I see that Intel Wireless Bluetooth device has an error (Code 43). I've tried updating the driver with Driver Hub, which didn't work. There are no...
  38. M

    [SOLVED] Does overclocking effect the audio chip ?

    Hi, I bought my computer 1 and half year ago. My PC has weird microphone issue. One day microphone works fine, next day microphone shows green signal means buzzing sound. I over clocked my PC from 6mb to 12mb cache. and I think it messed up the IC chip. I showed it to the shop keeper and he just...
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    [SOLVED] How to change order of USB sound Devices and order of Network devices labels?

    I uninstalled and reinstalled my Creative Sound Blaster X7 drivers today. The problem is now the device is called (2- Sound Blaster X7) It was called (Sound Blaster X7). I think some how Windows 10 thinks it is a new device and labels it as device two. I want it to be just device one again. I...
  40. LukeKG

    [SOLVED] Win10 failing to recognise GPU/PCI device after fresh install and updates

    Hi, Just did a fresh install and formatting of my PC after years of successful running. Now my 2080 Super isnt being detected by device manager in Win10. The PCI is listed under "Other Devices" and windows fails to find/update any drivers associated with this. Under "Display Adapter" it says the...