1,541 questions with Windows Hardware Performance tags

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My cpu base speed in Bios says 3.9ghz but task manager says 1.20

My CPU is a I7-5930K 3.5Ghz, but it said the base speed was 1.20 in bios and task manager. I tampered with OC Genie and made the speed go up to 3.9ghz but it still says 1.20 in task manager, CPU z, and HWInfo. I also noticed that the OC Genie light on my…

Windows 10 Hardware Performance
Windows 10 Hardware Performance
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
94 questions
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
asked 2024-04-19T06:54:27.73+00:00
Michael Stevens 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-22T06:42:02.1933333+00:00
Hania Lian 7,646 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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How to control Fan Speed through Windows Thermal Management framework.

Hello, I'm a Software Developer. I'm trying to figure out how to implement Thermal Management for one of the boards that we created. The issue is that I cannot find documentation on what to do or where to start. I have a MAX6639 IC Fan controller with…

Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
asked 2024-04-17T19:12:24.73+00:00
Benjamin Herrera Navarro 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-04-22T05:08:16.52+00:00
Molly Lu 671 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

unable to install kernal drivers with secureboot enable

Recently we signed drivers with Microsoft after HLK test. While installing the drivers I am getting below error. [SC] StartService FAILED 2148204812: [SC] CreateService SUCCESS [SC] StartService FAILED 2148204812: link…

Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
asked 2024-04-16T11:12:41.66+00:00
Hamadro Hamido 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-04-22T05:05:27.39+00:00
Molly Lu 671 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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That didn't work. Make sure your bluetooth device is still discoverable, then try again

hey my bluetooth is still on but i keep seeing this message over and over i already remove my device and add it back in but its still the same and i have already troubleshoot it and clean boot it do you know whats the problem?

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,595 questions
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
asked 2021-11-15T16:48:49.687+00:00
zenoles 51 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-21T05:00:23.1366667+00:00
Daniel He 0 Reputation points
11 answers

HDMI Display Not working after current Windows 11 Update

I see that on my Surface Pro 6 the HDMI stops functioning on the current update. I tried the Surface Diagnostic Toolkit and it once corrected the issues ( about 4 weeks back) but then the issue again resurfaced and the tool kit was of no use. I then…

Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,135 questions
asked 2022-01-17T08:29:31.773+00:00
Anoop Somnath 21 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-20T12:44:45.7833333+00:00
gary legon 0 Reputation points
4 answers

Microsoft Visual FoxPro

I upgraded to Windows 11. I have some programs that I am trying to run but get a message that it cannot locate the Microsoft Visual FoxPro support library. Is there a way to get these programs to run on Windows 11. I was previously running these programs…

Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,135 questions
asked 2023-02-07T03:31:09.91+00:00
Kent Carter 10 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-19T20:20:37.9833333+00:00
Robert Park 0 Reputation points
3 answers

i7-6820HK CPU support for Windows 11

Like many others I have a Gaming Laptop with a still powerful i7-6820HK; however whilst Microsoft windows 11 supports a vast list of Intel processors the list is missing the i7 6xxx and 7xxx series. will this be addressed in future updates?

Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,135 questions
asked 2021-10-24T11:07:16.923+00:00
A H 41 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-19T18:59:28.9466667+00:00
John Schneider 0 Reputation points
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pnputil - failed to pnp(plag and play) install the driver at using winusb via libusb driver inf

Hi All, I'm trying to support plug and play for my USB driver used winusb via libusb. My USB driver inf file could got a catalog file and a microsoft signature from the Microsoft Partner Center. But the running pnputil with this inf file will result…

Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
asked 2021-08-20T13:06:17.68+00:00
TOMEY_ADMIN 6 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-18T06:26:27.53+00:00
Baker 0 Reputation points
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How do I sign my kernel driver to an antivirus?

I've been trying to subscribe to an antivirus driver from the company I work for for a long time. But there are several problems. First of all, the process is not very clear about what to do, and the hardware programs (to sign the kernel driver) are not…

Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,135 questions
asked 2024-04-16T19:44:51.69+00:00
Dimas Pereira de Souza Junior 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-04-17T13:40:07.7133333+00:00
Dimas Pereira de Souza Junior 1 Reputation point
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Attestation signing failure with Found legacy AddReg operation defining co-installers (CoInstallers32). Failed INF validation. INF did not pass Desktop validation (InfVerif /k).

The attestation signing of the windows driver packages in Partner Center fails with the following error message: Error 1303 in honeywell_cdc.inf,: Found legacy AddReg operation defining co-installers (CoInstallers32). Failed INF validation. INF did not…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,595 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
4,735 questions
Microsoft Partner Center
Microsoft Partner Center
A Microsoft website for partners that provides access to product support, a partner community, and other partner services.
875 questions
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,135 questions
asked 2024-04-08T15:06:41.3466667+00:00
S, Kavya 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-04-17T12:41:03.5666667+00:00
S, Kavya 0 Reputation points
5 answers

NVMe Sanitize call returns unexpected error 0x13D

Hi, I'm trying to send NVME Sanitize/BlockErase command to NVMe disk which supports that. This shall be available on regular Win11 OS and I'm running 10.0.22000.1098 (10.0.22000.1042 StorNvm driver). I'm receiving absurd last error after…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,417 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,525 questions
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
asked 2022-11-03T14:24:56.677+00:00
DawidW-5205 11 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-17T05:44:08.21+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 11,336 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

unable to install kernal drivers with secureboot enable

Hi Team, Recently we signed drivers with Microsoft after HLK test. While installing the drivers I am getting below error. [SC] StartService FAILED 2148204812: A certificate was explicitly revoked by its issuer. Note : 1) I got a brand new USB EV…

Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
asked 2021-11-23T08:08:38.463+00:00
nedukull 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-04-16T10:57:26.3733333+00:00
Hamadro Hamido 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Improving Performance by Switching Automatic Windows Services to “Manual”

I use Windows 10 (64-bit) (v10.0.19045.4170). To improve performance, are there any automatic Windows Services to be switched to “Manual?”

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,595 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
4,735 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,417 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,270 questions
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
asked 2024-04-07T04:01:31.98+00:00
R9I1 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-04-16T03:27:31.21+00:00
Jeanine Zhang-MSFT 9,101 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

How to properly sign user-mode binaries linked with /INTEGRITYCHECK ?

We sign our binaries linked with /INTEGRITYCHECK and OS denies to run it. Binary has valid signing certificate from DigiCert. Can be linker switch /INTEGRITYCHECK used for user-mode binaries *.exe, *.dll ? Do we need make the same steps for…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,749 questions
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
asked 2022-06-15T11:52:03.003+00:00
Peter Skvarka 21 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-12T09:02:32.0766667+00:00
Shaun Hollingworth 0 Reputation points
0 answers

DWM and Sytem process use almost 100% GPU at times while sitting at the dekstop

This started happening a few days ago booted up my pc and when i login its very laggy and black screens i see that system and DWM are using 80% of my gpu. ive had this computer for 2 years now running every game at 100+fps and no issues ever i am on day…

Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,135 questions
asked 2024-04-11T05:32:50.4433333+00:00
Matt S 0 Reputation points
2 answers

How to get the readme file and errata ID for the HLK multiple machine test case failed

Hi guys， Currently our HLK Submission result hits that it needs us to export the Read-me file and errata ID. According to Exporting a Microsoft document Failed HLK Job (Only single machine tests can be exported. The tests that the require multiple…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,368 questions
Windows Network
Windows Network
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
645 questions
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
asked 2023-04-13T04:32:47.4333333+00:00
John Gao 56 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-10T12:10:04.6133333+00:00
Jeremy Ruelle 0 Reputation points
4 answers

How to fix a BSOD DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION with an Intel firmware issue?

While playing on my gaming laptop (a MSI GS66 Stealth), it began to crash while playing games which it used to run with no problem. In the reliability monitor, it gives the following hardware error: Source Windows Summary Hardware error Date ‎4/‎6/‎2024…

Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,135 questions
asked 2024-04-07T01:27:21.3366667+00:00
Craig Corbin 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-10T08:53:43.91+00:00
Reza-Ameri 16,831 Reputation points
2 answers

How to troubleshoot blue screens and black screens on Windows laptop

I am facing blue screens and black screens issues on my Asus Gaming Laptop, even when I'm doing simple tasks like browsing the desktop. The problem also occurs when I'm playing games or watching videos. I usually see the irql_not_less_or_equal error…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,595 questions
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
asked 2024-04-09T09:46:07.47+00:00
albion 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-10T07:41:12.86+00:00
Wesley Li 4,505 Reputation points
1 answer

Slow premium SSD disk performance

I have a basic VM setup with Standard_D2s_v3 and an attached disk P30 performance tier of type Premium SSD LRS that is being used for a database server running Firebird 3.0.11. The VM is running in Windows Azure Server. The region is EUW and it has…

Azure Disk Storage
Azure Disk Storage
A high-performance, durable block storage designed to be used with Azure Virtual Machines and Azure VMware Solution.
572 questions
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
asked 2024-04-05T10:09:20.31+00:00
Jeffrey-2116 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-09T08:53:31.25+00:00
Nehruji R 1,666 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

How to fix I2C HID device permanently

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Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
asked 2024-04-04T09:46:07.0566667+00:00
Sanyukta Sudhansu 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-08T09:44:32.2366667+00:00
Wesley Li 4,505 Reputation points