Windows 11 visual c++ 2008 update issue
So , it's been a while , I was unable to install visual c++ 2008 redistributable for some reason in 2023 on my laptop , But since it wasn't causing any issues , i just let it go , after that i recieved many windows updates where the visual cpp 2008 security update would fail to install , i did not pay attention ! Now it's been about two years , that update is still not able to complete (how can security update install when the main software isn't even installed) , whenever i press update or install , it says retry , Not an issue currently but i would like to know the reason behind this (the issue while installing vis cpp 2008 redist ) , please note that i had windows 11 clean installed few months ago , but the problem still persists , i still cannot install itSave the date: Windows Office Hours - November 20, 2025
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Not Receiving The 24H2 Update Notification
Windows 11 23H2 Pro. I am not receiving any notification to update to 24H2. I noticed that the OS doesn't include a Recovery partition. It didn't bother me because I regularly create and save full system image backups. However, now I'm thinking this might be the reason I'm not receiving the 24H2 update? Is that likely the cause? And, if I perform an in-place upgrade should I create a separate 1GB partition on the system drive beforehand to accommodate a Recovery partition or will the in-place upgrade take care of that for me? TIA.. Jim
Windows 11 update error 0x8024a203. We couldn't install this update
Hello, My PC keeps running into Windows Update error 0x8024a203 when trying to install an update on my Windows 11 PC. The message I receive is "We couldn't install this update, but you can try again (0x8024a203)." I would greatly appreciate any tip from this community! System Information: Operating System: Windows 11 Home Current OS Build/Version: Windows 11 24H2 Dell XPS 13
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
Windows 11 keyboard doesn't work on boot up on restarts after latest update
Windows 11 versions ending 25, After security update when I power on the PC (from a shut down) the keyboard doesn't turn on after windows starts to load to the windows login screen, so I restart the pc from the login screen and the keyboard then works. Important notes - - This only seems to happen when I turn on the pc from a shut down. If its restarted it works every time. - Right when I boot up the pc I can access bios and the keyboard works fine if i shut down or restart. - I swapped out 3 keyboards all the same issue. - tired different USB ports - uninstall reinstalled the drivers etc many times. - This seems to be a big issue with a lot of others in recent forums around fall of 2025 from what I am reading.Windows 11 Create Recovery Drive
I recently upgraded to Win11 24H2 and when I went to create a recovery drive I ran into problems. After telling Windows that I would like to Create a Recovery Drive including system files Windows went off in search of media and came back and told me i needed a 32GB thumb drive. Tried it without system files and no luck either. No matter what kind of thumb drive 32GB, 64GB, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Formatted NTFS, FAT32, exFAT. Whether I formatted the drive using the file explorer utility, or using DISKPART and cleaning the drive and restoring the partition and reformatting. Nothing worked. sfc /scannow and DISM did't show any problems either. I know I can and i did, use a third party application to create a recovery disk, I would like to use the built in Microsoft tool. Any suggestions??
Explorer ribbon blocked / 90% hidden after update
I had an overnight update install itself last week. After the AM reboot, the Windows Explorer window has been altered, such that the ribbon is now hidden the the content frame (not sure about my terminology; please see attached screenshot). The tops of the buttons are barely visible, but hovering over them, some are active. Rebooted many times, no diff. Compact view on or off makes no difference. I believe I tried safe mode, no diff (I'll try again). My tech support source got on the machine and rolled back an update, but no difference. I've uninstalled some useless demo apps, etc, no difference. I don't believe there are any more updates that came that night to roll back. My skill levels are approximately "old school power user." NOT tech support level. I would be grateful for any suggestions; it's not shutting me down, but it's getting fairly tedious. And aside, kind of personal mantra now: "It was working before; why did you break it?"Please help me upgrade Windows 8.1 to Windows 11 for my laptop
Dell Latitude Laptop with Intel Core i5-6300U CPU, 8GB RAM and 120 GB SSD. I heard Windows 11 has more strict system requirement. Not sure if this laptop is eligible to run Windows 11. What is the best way to upgrade windows 8.1 to Windows 11 on an old laptop? P.S. I don't want to buy a new laptop or build a new Windows 11 compatible machine as I don't have enough budget these days. I see a few people installing Windows 11 on very old devices.
Cannot Boot from Windows 11 USB Installation Media
So the story is a long one. I updated one of my Windows 10 PC's successfully to Windows 11 using the Rufus tool and all was well. What I hadn't noticed was that the previous Windows 10 install had for some strange reason put the Windows Boot Manager on another 'Data only' Solid State drive (presumably creating a small partition on it). The Windows 11 upgrade process left it there. A few days later my PC would not boot. I think I have tracked it down to the failed m.2 NVMe drive where the Boot Manager was. I installed the drive in a USB carrier but the whole drive was impossible to read. It looks dead. So I thought I would try booting from a Windows 11 USB drive - then from the repair tools try to use the Bootrec tools to fix the MBR on the actual proper Windows 11 installation C drive. I have not got to being able to do that as I just cannot get any Windows 11 USB drive to boot up I have tried the original Rufus generated drive (which incidently works fine on two other PC's I have), then tried Media Creator Tool with fresh USB drive from Microsoft sources. No luck. I have been in BIOS and checked Secure Boot UEFI is on. The CSM entry allows UEFI and Legacy. Its the same on PC's that can boot up. The BIOS was updated to latest from ASUS. No luck. When it starts up it appears it is going to boot, you get the ASUS logo then circle wait scroll - then it blue screens. Nothing. Can anyone suggest another way to get a proper Boot Manager on the Windows 11 drive installation?. Could I put that Windows 11 drive in another PC and then target it to add the necessary Boot manager (booting from a USB drive in the first place)? Basically that System C drive is fine - it has no Boot Record. If my original Windows 10 Pro install had not put the Boot Manager on a totally separate drive I would not have this issue. I even checked PSU rails in the system - all OK. At present I have run out of ideas. Anything anyone could suggest to get the USB to boot up would be welcomed. Motherboard is an older Z390A Prime system with Intel 9900K CPU.
