Question Network adapter isn't connected in Windows 11 To Go, how do I fix this ?

[mribah78]

Hello, this is my first post here since about 2013, I made a new account and I hope I'm doing this correctly. Anyway, I used Rufus to create a Windows 11 To Go USB, and it works great on my work laptop, but on my personal/family laptop the Network Adapter is shown as disconnected in my Device Manager. I can't copy/paste because I can't get online from that OS, but I have a lot of screenshots.

I've been doing some reading on various forums about Windows To Go, and I'm anticipating the replies telling me that I shouldn't be trying to use Windows To Go. Seeing as this is a technology forum and not a family therapy forum, I won't go into the details about why, but I am trying to use Windows To Go because I want to be able to have a OS that doesn't leave any trace on the host laptop. I don't want anyone to even know that I have a separate OS that I'm using.

I have been using Tails from a USB, but some websites don't work with Tor, and some programs need to be installed on Windows. I am considering making a Virtual Machine, but it seems more likely that people would be able to notice I am using a VM than a portable OS.

I can't get my images to attach, I uploaded them to imgbb.com but the url is getting rejected.

 

[Lutfij]

I used Rufus to create a Windows 11 To Go USB
Why not create your bootable USB installer for your OS using Windows Media Creation Tools? As for your personal laptop, you should check to see if it's got any BIOS updates pending.

 

[mribah78]

Hi, thanks for taking the time to respond, although I'm not sure you understand my question. I'm trying to create a portable OS that runs off of a USB, not an installation USB. From what I've read, Windows Media Creation Tool doesn't have that option. Maybe it used to, but Windows To Go isn't officially supported anymore.

So the laptop itself is working fine, it is only when using Windows 11 To Go that the network adapter is not working. Any thoughts?

 

[TerryLaze]

I used Rufus to create a Windows 11 To Go USB, and it works great on my work laptop, but on my personal/family laptop the Network Adapter is shown as disconnected in my Device Manager.

If the laptops have different network adapters then that would obviously be the reason for this, even if they are the same laptop with the same network adapter you will have to make sure that they are both set up in the exact same way.
If your work laptop connects to a network that is only available to your workplace then you won't be able to connect to that same network from your home.

Also I can understand why you want to use windows to go on your work laptop but why do you want it to also run on your home laptop? If it is just to install stuff then just use a second usb to transfer files or copy stuff directly from the internal hdd.