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Windows 11 File Sharing on Home Network With Win 10 , & and Older Devices
After some months with Windows 11 Pro I am at my wits end with it. Nothing but trouble and problems. The main issue I have is that unlike all my other PCs the Windows 11 Pro box refused to display the other devices on the home network so that I can map to the drives and folders that are shared. All except my old Server that seems to pop up, but that is NOT good enough when I want to pass files direct between machines as I've always done. I am tired of trying to fathom the acronym ridden spoutings about the KB5065426 Windows update that was issued in September 2025 which stills seems to be the primary reason given for the rubbish performance of Windows 11 file sharing. Is this still really the case are MS so bad that they can't be bothered to fix the issue in a way that is comprehendible to the average user? Already their Midi devices update that was dumped on people in March wrought havoc with many InMusic devices, what with this and the mess of the start menu and trying to find things, noting the latest update screwed that even further, is making me think that Windows 11 should be binned and revert to Windows 10 as the new stuff is too much hassle. Any ideas that can do better than the many incomprehendible posts about SMB and more as hack to fudge the system would be gratefully received.
Fingerprint recognition issue on Matebook pro x after clean Win 11 install
Laptop: Huawei MateBook X Pro (2018 model MACH-WX9), after performing a clean installation of Windows 11 24H2. Background: I recently repartitioned my hard drive to merge the C:\ and D:\ partitions into a single C:\ drive. As part of this process, I performed a clean installation of Windows 11 (latest stable version, fully updated) using the official Microsoft USB installer. I installed Huawei PC Manager to restore missing drivers, and all device drivers (including fingerprint and chipset) are now correctly installed, according to Device Manager and Windows Update. The Issue: The fingerprint sensor is detected and shows the correct driver version (Goodix Fingerprint Driver v1.1.11.41, dated 2020). I had to manually install this version from the huawei site as the pc manager installed the .32 version (which also didn't work). However, when setting up Windows Hello Fingerprint, I am prompted to tap repeatedly but the process never completes, suggesting the sensor isn't fully functional. Pc manager also states the sensor as 'abnormal'. What I've Tried: Installed all optional and recommended Windows Updates (including drivers). Installed and updated all drivers via Huawei PC Manager. Confirmed that the fingerprint sensor was fully functional before the reinstallation. Verified that all other device drivers (including Intel MEI and Watchdog Timer) are installed and stable. My Conclusion: It appears that the existing Goodix fingerprint driver (v1.1.11.41) may not be compatible with newer Windows 11 security requirements — specifically Memory Integrity (HVCI). I’m reaching out to ask: Is there an updated fingerprint driver available or in development that is compatible with the latest Windows 11 build and security features? If not, is there a recommended workaround or plan for future support? I have seen blogs of users disabling Disabling Memory Integrity, but I am not prepared to do this to risk malicious malware entering my system. Thanks
Search in clipboard manager tabs?
Someone check me on this, maybe my memory is playing tricks on me. I use the Clipboard Manager (WIndowsKey + V) regularly , not for clipboard history but for selecting emojis and GIFs. Today I noticed that when I switch to the emoji or GIF tab, I can no longer search for potential emojis/GIFs. Like I used to be able to type "thumb" in the search bar and it would show me emjois featuring a thumb. Has this changed? Any possibility of getting it back??? Did they move it? Can I search another way?
Network connections delayed
Running Windows 11. Until a few days ago, my laptop would always boot up connected to the internet as soon as the desktop displayed. Suddenly it started booting up showing a globe icon in the systray Clicking on that icon pops up a solid black small window where things like wi-fi, bluetooth, airplane, etc would normally show. After 30 to 50 seconds, the globe turns into the wi-fi icon and it's connected to the internet. I've tried the few fixes I found on the web, but none work. How can I get the "instant" connection working again?Which PC Build should I go for? I have a 1440p 280HZ OLED monitor
I recently built a new PC and have a 1440p 280Hz OLED monitor, so I need a system that can push high frame rates at this resolution to fully utilize the display's speed and image quality. Should I prioritize a powerful graphics card like an RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX, and which CPU would best avoid bottlenecking at 1440p for competitive shooters and fast-paced games?Help with Win11 ISO installation needed
I bought a new computer and installed Windows 11 on it. But later, I uninstalled it to install Linux, and then encountered major problems. Now I want to use a USB drive to boot the ISO file and return to Windows 11. But when I try to install from the USB drive now, no matter what I do, the system will automatically restart after a few minutes and abandon the installation.Why is my Windows 11 computer remaining in a black screen state?
After booting up or waking from sleep, my Windows 11 computer stays on a completely black screen with no cursor or login prompt visible, even though the PC seems to be running. I have tried forcing a restart, disconnecting external monitors, and booting into safe mode, but the issue keeps coming back and I need guidance on what might be causing this.
