1,570 questions with Windows Hardware Performance tags

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Setting Mouse Speed Beyond Maximum

I had asked the following question on Microsoft Answers: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_11-other_settings/setting-mouse-speed-beyond-maximum/dc03fab2-1cd8-4868-bafe-e3d84cc19c4b Since a solution is not easy to find, it was…

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.
1,570 questions
asked 2023-04-11T14:10:20.21+00:00
Влад Котенко (Vlad Kotenko) 15 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-05-03T13:35:48.2233333+00:00
Stefan Wa 26 Reputation points
1 answer

minispy only working in one of my computer

Hi everyone! I am trying to develop a new driver based on minispy code. I have successfully install minispy on my windows 11 (Surface computer) But i am trying to install the driver also on a window 10 (HP) and a Windows 11 dev (VM created with hyper-V)…

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.
1,570 questions
asked 2022-07-18T12:41:36.533+00:00
bertrand leo 6 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-03T04:53:25.15+00:00
Taeil Jeon 0 Reputation points
1 answer

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.
11,054 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.
4,996 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.
914 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.
1,570 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,771 questions
asked 2024-04-08T15:06:41.3466667+00:00
S, Kavya 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-05-03T03:08:59.5966667+00:00
S, Kavya 0 Reputation points
0 answers

WHLK Addition of target failed : cannot create a product instance with an invalid osplatform type

When connecting WHLK studio to a client PC, the message "cannot create a product instance with an invalid osplatform type" appears. Is there a solution? The OS of the target PC is Windows11 23H2.

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.
1,570 questions
asked 2024-05-03T01:29:47.1+00:00
G2touch 10 Reputation points
0 answers

Unkillable app in NtGdi DestroyAllocation2 after d3d11.dll Flush() when running for multiple days

Hello, we have an issue with a d3d11 software we develop in C++ for years. After running for multiple days, usually over 40 hours, we get a hang in win32u.dll!NtGdiDdDDIDestroyAllocation2() after we try to close the application. The process becomes stuck…

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.
3,608 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.
1,570 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,771 questions
asked 2024-05-02T13:35:00.2133333+00:00
Richard Hachem 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-05-03T01:24:58.92+00:00
Minxin Yu 10,786 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
5 answers

A pop-up window repeatedly appears and quickly disappears.

Every few seconds a window begins to open but closes before I can identify what the window is. I've tried reviewing the Event Viewer and watching Task Manager, but I cannot determine what the problem is. The window steals focus so it interrupts typing…

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.
4,996 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.
1,570 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,771 questions
asked 2023-08-02T19:42:42.5166667+00:00
David Glotfelty 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-05-02T00:12:02.38+00:00
lando Soto 0 Reputation points
0 answers

How to get WHLK Compatibility playlist 24H2 file

I'm trying to get a certificate through WHLK Insider Preview (Build 26085) 24H2. Is there a way to download the Compatibility playlist 24H2 file?

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.
1,570 questions
asked 2024-04-29T08:28:06.3166667+00:00
G2touch 10 Reputation points
2 answers

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.
101 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.
1,570 questions
asked 2024-04-19T06:54:27.73+00:00
Michael Stevens 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-29T07:19:14.3466667+00:00
Hania Lian 10,446 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

We are developing two different drivers for two different functionalities. Whether two different drivers can have same Device ID provide both having unique subsystem ID? Whether this will be accepted in HLK Certification?

I am developing two different drivers with two different use case for the same device. Is it acceptable to have same Device ID for both the driver and only the subsystem ID is unique? Will having same Device ID with unique Subsystem ID will create…

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,918 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.
1,570 questions
asked 2024-04-01T05:30:32.3266667+00:00
VijayaGopika E 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-04-29T02:13:40.8933333+00:00
Hania Lian 10,446 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

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.
1,570 questions
asked 2024-04-17T19:12:24.73+00:00
Benjamin Herrera Navarro 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-29T00:18:06.38+00:00
Molly Lu 761 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.
1,570 questions
asked 2024-04-16T11:12:41.66+00:00
Hamadro Hamido 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-29T00:16:38.6933333+00:00
Molly Lu 761 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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.
11,054 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.
1,570 questions
asked 2024-04-09T09:46:07.47+00:00
albion 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T14:39:13.77+00:00
Wesley Li 6,115 Reputation points
0 answers

Failed to config device for kernel develop.

Visual Studio 2022 version: v17.9.6 There has two machines: 1. Host, 2. VM (HyperV) Detail information: Host: Windows SDK: D:\Windows Kits\10 VM Windows SDK: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10 External information: Why does the result of…

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.
1,570 questions
asked 2024-04-25T06:27:53.3233333+00:00
msojocs 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-26T03:26:41.46+00:00
Tianyu Sun-MSFT 28,931 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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.
11,054 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.
1,570 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
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.
1,570 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,771 questions
asked 2021-10-24T11:07:16.923+00:00
A H 46 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-19T18:59:28.9466667+00:00
John Schneider 0 Reputation points
1 answer

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.
1,570 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
1 answer

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.
1,570 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,771 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
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.
1,570 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.
11,054 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.
4,996 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.
2,494 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.
2,299 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.
1,570 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 9,431 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.
2,818 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.
1,570 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