1,662 questions with Windows Hardware Performance tags

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Higher CPU Temperature after last Windows 11 24h2

Hi Guys, After last Windows update I noticed that the temperatures are a bit higher then usual. I checked everything on my side and seems fine. I searched a bit and I think I'm not the only one person with this problem. Ryzen 7 7800X3D by the way. …

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.
1,662 questions
asked 2025-01-30T06:55:29.1366667+00:00
Michał Wrona 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-31T13:55:55.15+00:00
Michał Wrona 0 Reputation points
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how to check my hard disk health

hi friends, can anyone tell me how to check my hard disk health?

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,019 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.
1,662 questions
asked 2023-07-22T08:54:40.08+00:00
Bhavana k 95 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-30T22:07:02.4666667+00:00
Terry Gilkes 0 Reputation points
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How do I disable unnecessary background apps and services to improve system performance?

I am using microsoft 11 OS and facing issues while using it at my Cambridge Creation lab's office. Internet is very high speed but due to some background apps system is running too slow. How I can Fix it for high performance ?

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.
1,662 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,600 questions
asked 2025-01-30T06:14:28.6966667+00:00
Ivaana Rungta 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-30T15:14:40.37+00:00
Zunhui Han 2,865 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Computer restarting without BSOD while playing certain games, is my CPU cooked? Or is it something else?

Specs: Radeon 6750XT, Ryzen 5700X, asrock killer sli x370 mobo Not sure why it has been doing this, my cpu I had just gotten months ago new. But it started when I got my radeon 6750XT + 5700X components (installed roughly same time) and then updated to…

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.
1,662 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,600 questions
asked 2025-01-26T06:29:55.8866667+00:00
Tylo Ren 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-29T08:51:37.2233333+00:00
Hania Lian 21,161 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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winusb driver - isochronous stream transmission get USBD_STATUS_ISO_NOT_ACCESSED_BY_HW from WinUsb_GetOverlappedResult() on all transmitions exept the first one

Hi, We are using our own usb driver for our device transmitting analog data 2bytes per 1ms via iso pipe. Driver written 15 years ago and in some PC's do not work properly. I wanted to check possibility to work with winusb.sys driver. I installed it OK,…

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.
1,662 questions
asked 2021-11-28T08:37:47.46+00:00
Boris Wainshtein 1 Reputation point
commented 2025-01-27T10:22:14.3233333+00:00
Rajhlinux 0 Reputation points
2 answers

HLK Studio does not show my driver in selection tab

I am trying to do HLK testing for my own driver by this instruction https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/test/hlk/getstarted/step-5--select-target-to-test However, I can't find my kernel filter driver on the Selection tab. How can I add…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,885 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.
1,662 questions
asked 2023-03-20T10:52:05.8433333+00:00
Shelyane 5 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-21T03:48:24.9933333+00:00
Jane 41 Reputation points
2 answers

Critical processer died

So I'm trying to fix up a computer I bought from a co worker about a year ago, I recently built a new pc for myself for the first time ever so that meant I didn't need the other one, I asked another buddy of mine if he wanted it so we can play together…

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.
1,662 questions
asked 2025-01-17T04:49:50.14+00:00
john hill 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-17T14:42:11.5666667+00:00
Hania Lian 21,161 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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nothing on my pc is working

sorry if the tag isnt a good one i didnt know what tag i could use when i say nothing i mean nothing like google will work but no other apps will open i recently factory reset my pc bc it was running super slow and a lot of my games were crashing so i…

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.
1,662 questions
asked 2024-03-05T14:24:38.9266667+00:00
gage dannahower 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-15T20:17:20.99+00:00
Elliott 0 Reputation points
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Windows 10/11 USB Audio Class 2 32-bit Float Support

Hello, I'm developing a USB microphone using USB 2.0 and USB audio class 2 and am trying to get the IEEE 32-bit float format support working. I already have 16, and 24-bit PCM format working as alternate settings 1 and 2 and am adding a 3rd alternate…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,019 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.
1,662 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,600 questions
asked 2025-01-14T17:07:29.6866667+00:00
Sannong 5 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-01-14T22:06:43.59+00:00
Sannong 5 Reputation points
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MPI fails when mixing Intel and AMD

The following code works fine with only Intel or only AMD machines. When I launch from an Intel machine, with two worker nodes. #include <iostream> #include <mpi.h> int main() { int argc = 0; MPI_Init(&argc, nullptr); const…

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.
3,837 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.
1,662 questions
asked 2025-01-09T16:50:10.44+00:00
Jeff Faust 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-01-13T17:59:33.8+00:00
Jeff Faust 0 Reputation points
2 answers

how to fix constant game crashes from source nvlddmkm event id 153

Subject: Help Needed with Persistent Game Crashes and nvlddmkm Error Dear Microsoft Support, I am experiencing persistent game crashes on my system, accompanied by the following error message in Event Viewer: Error Source: nvlddmkm Event ID: 153 …

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,019 questions
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.
123 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.
1,662 questions
asked 2024-10-10T18:01:26.3966667+00:00
Aleksandar Neskovich 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-11T08:40:06.1033333+00:00
Hang Zhao 0 Reputation points
1 answer

miten vaihdan amd radeon intergroidun näytön ohjaimen(cpu) ndivia rtx 3050 laptop ensisijaiseksi näytön ohjaimeksi asus tuf gaming a15 win 11 mallissa win11 sanoo että näytössä (laptop) amd käytössä eikä voi muuuttaa

miten vaihdan amd radeon intergroidun näytön ohjaimen(cpu) ndivia rtx 3050 laptop ensisijaiseksi näytön ohjaimeksi asus tuf gaming a15 win 11 mallissa win11 sanoo että näytössä (laptop) amd käytössä eikä voi muuttaa.. näyttö 1= amd intergroitu ja haluan…

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.
1,662 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,600 questions
asked 2025-01-09T13:42:25.53+00:00
Mika HUMALASSA 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-09T15:02:40.4166667+00:00
Hania Lian 21,161 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Why did my Intel BT driver disappear from my device (I have a Lenovo ThinkPad W510 Laptop; WIN10 OS)?

I have a Lenovo ThinkPad W510 Laptop running on WIN10. I downloaded an Intel Blutooth driver because it didnt have one. However, three days ago my driver disappeared from my computer. Looked in Device Manager- nothing. I went on the manufacturer's page…

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.
1,662 questions
asked 2025-01-04T07:03:40.8033333+00:00
Tee Frog 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-04T12:10:15.4066667+00:00
S.Sengupta 21,986 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

I have a problem reactivating my Windows. I updated the BIOS of my computer and I cannot reactivate Windows.

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.
5,756 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,622 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,835 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.
1,662 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,600 questions
asked 2025-01-03T12:19:48.3366667+00:00
Ahmad Jamal 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-03T14:54:47+00:00
Hania Lian 21,161 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

How to operate extended type drivers on the official environment of Windows Update？

I am currently preparing an expansion driver for HID devices. When I refer to the following article https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/dashboard/submit-dashboard-extension-inf-files , I don’t know how to make the Base Driver…

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.
1,662 questions
asked 2025-01-03T03:22:55.1033333+00:00
Helius Hong 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-01-03T05:46:01.1533333+00:00
Junjie Zhu - MSFT 20,111 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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WHEA error, PC crashes, restart button doesn't work

After like two years of running, I started to get these random crashes, where restart button doesn't work. Sometimes it happens every few months, sometimes twice a day. Finally managed to get WHEA error log. Could anyone hint if it's more of MB or PSU…

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.
1,662 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,600 questions
asked 2024-12-27T10:48:05.1033333+00:00
Vytautas Gasiūnas 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-12-30T14:34:33.4+00:00
Vytautas Gasiūnas 0 Reputation points
1 answer

computer rebooted from a bugcheck 0x000000d1

my computer rebooted randomly and event vwr gave me this: The computer has rebooted from a bugcheck. The bugcheck was: 0x000000d1 (0x0000000000000020, 0x0000000000000002, 0x0000000000000000, 0xfffff8042ed4314b). event id: 1001 I cant send the dump file…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,019 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.
1,662 questions
asked 2024-08-21T18:29:13.9733333+00:00
Ethan Savage 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-12-28T17:06:39.6966667+00:00
W 0 Reputation points
1 answer

A fatal hardware error has occurred. A record describing the condition is contained in the data section of this event.

My computer is randomly crashing! Generally it will be during gaming but can also happen while doing not much at all. My own suspicion is the GPU but I'm really not sure. It's a new mobo, new RAM, new M.2, all other parts have been reused but are 2…

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.
1,662 questions
asked 2024-12-26T01:53:19.5833333+00:00
Thomas 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-12-27T07:58:14.5333333+00:00
Daisy Zhou 28,561 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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How to Reduce Latency on RDP Connections?

What steps can be taken to reduce latency on an RDP connection? The connection feels very slow and unusable, even though the internet seems fine outside of RDP, so it doesn't appear to be a hardware or connection issue.

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,019 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,694 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.
1,662 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,600 questions
asked 2024-12-23T13:46:32.7133333+00:00
Danny 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-12-27T06:11:23.3+00:00
Karlie Weng 19,116 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

BSOD while playing Escape from Tarkov (only happens in Tarkov)

While i am trying to play Escape from Tarkov i am getting BSOD error and it says "WHEA Uncorrectable Error". I checked on internet and they are saying maybe rams are dying or it is related to rams itself. I have done memory diagnostic tool,…

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.
1,662 questions
asked 2024-12-23T16:39:17.27+00:00
Burak Dugali 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-12-25T01:26:23.0066667+00:00
Hania Lian 21,161 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor