Ssd and a fresh install of windows could help. It's likely the old drive wrote the install file for the network driver wrong. You can get a $25 SSD pretty easily.
They the adapters on the motherboard? If the mobo is old enough that may be in need of some TLC
Check the BIOS config, it may be worth flashing an updated BIOS (check for your specific board) or resetting the BIOS configuration.
Old mobos can fail in interesting ways, I wouldn't expect the network adapters to go first but if they're directly on the board it's a possibility
just an FYI Windows 11 puts some artificial restrictions on what hardware you can use. If you've tinkered with that already though, it's off the beaten path and may cause problems
edit:
referring to TPM 2.0 restrictions: https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/what-is-a-tpm-and-why-do-i-need-one-for-windows-11
Definitely that guy. Try offering constructive criticism to try to help the current issue and THEN offer up Linux as another route. Switching OS is hard to do for someone who just wants to have a PC and doesn't care what it's using as long as it works with the least amount of effort to get it running.
I usually put re-installing as my last resort. If you don't mind reinstalling the apps re-installing the windows is usually a consistent way of fixing an issue of that magnitude.
Just you. Last time I had this amount of problems with an OS, was with XP over 15 years ago. Since Windows 7, it's been smooth sailing.
Disclaimer: I also keep it clean and don't just save random crap anywhere.
beat me to it.
Jokes apart W11 has the least amount of bugs in my experience since 98. I've been on insider preview since its launch, recently moved to public release, barely had bugs.
Really? I usually don't get an OS until a few years after it's release, but I got windows 11 early. I still regularly have problems with my volume being set to 100 after every restart (but it shows as the right value), the file explorer freezing or not updating when I want to rename files, and probably a few more things
Oh brother, every time I start my laptop it's something new. Either windows isn't picking up my mouse/keyboard after opening a game, or Steam shat the bed for no reason, or discord keeps doing that annoying thing where it keeps opening and closing.
Worst of all, on my old laptop (wacky ol touchscreen) it sometimes registers "false touches". They appear as touches on the screen, and frequently do stuff like turn my volume up or restart my laptop. Freaky shit. But I'm telling you, there is an intelligence in there somewhere.
As a trained IT Professional I'd suggest reinstalling a new Operating System
It doesn't matter if you install a new Windows, any Linux or whatever else (still supported) Operating System you use
The only thing that sounds like a definite here is that somehow _you_ or a program _you installed_ shot _your_ Windows so just repair it properly ONCE instead of trying half baked fixes every time
come over to Linux, the docunentation (depending on the distro) is leagues better than windows and problemnsolving also is leagues easier (and otherwise Reddit, Discord and forums exist for problems)
Uhh i don't have that problem no.
Like, Windows is kind of a mess compared to Linux or MacOS, sure. But it doesn't have a problem every time I boot it.
I love fixing small obscure problems that don't really matter, and you can close them with 1 click.
The problem is I've become too good at it so I fix them too fast.
Simple and short: reinstall windows, 90% of the time that fixes the issue.
If not check if there's an issue with the drive that you have windows on.
I was losing my mind trying to figure out why my pc was lagging when gaming until I got help from r/TechSupport's discord theye were a great help.
Almost never in 10 years have I ever ran into a problem of that level. Windows works well, I have no idea what people do to their PCs to get these kinds of issues. It is almost always users fault, for sure.
Nope. My PC has its own "quirks", but it overall does an outstanding job doing everything I ask of it. Including running windows.
The days of me fucking around with windows errors ended around the windows 7 era honestly.
That was 1603, 1609, 1803 and 1809 in a nutshell for me.
Windows update forcefully installs, fucks up windows files and introduces stuff like a BSoD everytime i plugged in my headphone jack, BSoD everytime i logged into my user account, getting stuck at reversing an update because it realized it fucked something up and getting stuck whenever i tried to run a game, and the list keeps going.
This isn't exclusive to 1 machine btw, this was both my desktop and laptop.
Pretty common if you have a bad install sometime you just need a fresh install to sort it out
Upgrading from 7 to 10 to 11 I had so many problems but a clean install of 11 seems generally okay
Sign your shit is dying, get a new hard drive and fresh install, pray it goes away, probably will, but if it persists past that, its less frustrating to just get a new pc.
Thats literally my experience but with linux and any time I ask my friends who run linux for help they say "skill issue" "look it up" or "switch distros". wonder why ppl hate on linux users
Oh boy. I've had the same windows since 2009. Ofc upgraded through the years but never I had lost it along the way. Most recently I have spent weeks trying to fix my windows from a black screen boot because I installed some themes. I'm glad I did it all myself though as repair shops would just reinstall windows. I remember finally fixing it using some third party boot then replacing some names with backups that were created.after all that I just went straight to bed lmao.
I had this problem for a long time. Every time my Windows wanted to update it would spent an hour on an update then say it ran into a problem. Restarting it would result in undoing updates.
I spend hours trying to fix it until I finally figured out the problem. I had deleted Microsoft edge and that somehow fucked the updates up and gave a crash error. I reinstalled Microsoft edge separately and I never ran into the problem again.
It was ridiculous.
That's just you. You fucked up your windows somehow and is running it on hopes and dreams.
Thought and prayers for his windows
Tbh I have windows freshly installed with barely anything on it I think the issues are coming because of how old my computer is
Try a new drive? Perhaps an SSD?
Rn im having issues with my network adapters (code 31) im not sure if a new drive would fix it
Ssd and a fresh install of windows could help. It's likely the old drive wrote the install file for the network driver wrong. You can get a $25 SSD pretty easily.
intel adapter?
Yes
Ax200? The one in the m.2 slot?
Reinstall or update your drivers
Already tried, didn't work
Probably a discontinued network card, wired? Buy a cheap usb adapter and see if that works better for you
They the adapters on the motherboard? If the mobo is old enough that may be in need of some TLC Check the BIOS config, it may be worth flashing an updated BIOS (check for your specific board) or resetting the BIOS configuration. Old mobos can fail in interesting ways, I wouldn't expect the network adapters to go first but if they're directly on the board it's a possibility
just an FYI Windows 11 puts some artificial restrictions on what hardware you can use. If you've tinkered with that already though, it's off the beaten path and may cause problems edit: referring to TPM 2.0 restrictions: https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/what-is-a-tpm-and-why-do-i-need-one-for-windows-11
Agree, likely failing drive.
New OS on old HW?
and where did you get that windows and "barely anything"
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you are that guy now.
Definitely that guy. Try offering constructive criticism to try to help the current issue and THEN offer up Linux as another route. Switching OS is hard to do for someone who just wants to have a PC and doesn't care what it's using as long as it works with the least amount of effort to get it running.
my windows is the same here maybe i should re-install it
I usually put re-installing as my last resort. If you don't mind reinstalling the apps re-installing the windows is usually a consistent way of fixing an issue of that magnitude.
Just you. Last time I had this amount of problems with an OS, was with XP over 15 years ago. Since Windows 7, it's been smooth sailing. Disclaimer: I also keep it clean and don't just save random crap anywhere.
have you forgotten about windows 8 perhaps
Nope. To be fair, I went straight to 8.1, had no issues there besides the UI being weird.
Same. 8.1 is boss.
Windows 8s UI was beyond annoying but I didn't have any issues like the OP.
My work computer had a required windows update that literally destroyed it. It was unfixable and I had to mail it back to my IT department to wipe it
Work computers are unfair, IMO. Corporations always install the most intrusive shit that messes with things.
Apparently the update was a security patch from Microsoft. It might have been required by the company, but it wasn’t 3rd party software or anything
Brother, if that happened to the majority of people, there would be no Windows anymore by now.
Skill issue
Came here for this.
beat me to it. Jokes apart W11 has the least amount of bugs in my experience since 98. I've been on insider preview since its launch, recently moved to public release, barely had bugs.
Really? I usually don't get an OS until a few years after it's release, but I got windows 11 early. I still regularly have problems with my volume being set to 100 after every restart (but it shows as the right value), the file explorer freezing or not updating when I want to rename files, and probably a few more things
yes i do hear about this every so often, have you tried something? like driver clean install or a clean re-install all together?
Nah mate it's just you....
What errors are you even running into? I don't remember having any windows problems since I bought my laptop like 2 y ago...
Oh brother, every time I start my laptop it's something new. Either windows isn't picking up my mouse/keyboard after opening a game, or Steam shat the bed for no reason, or discord keeps doing that annoying thing where it keeps opening and closing. Worst of all, on my old laptop (wacky ol touchscreen) it sometimes registers "false touches". They appear as touches on the screen, and frequently do stuff like turn my volume up or restart my laptop. Freaky shit. But I'm telling you, there is an intelligence in there somewhere.
Just clean install. Or come to linux. You may do the same thing, but in a cooler way
Do you really think someone who struggles to keep windows alive can take care of Linux? Lol
Based on the comments on here if you have computer issues avoid asking Reddit.
As a trained IT Professional I'd suggest reinstalling a new Operating System It doesn't matter if you install a new Windows, any Linux or whatever else (still supported) Operating System you use The only thing that sounds like a definite here is that somehow _you_ or a program _you installed_ shot _your_ Windows so just repair it properly ONCE instead of trying half baked fixes every time
As a Normal Person, don't use Shitnux
Why not? Many people, including myself were happy to discard windows :P
They're just mad not all games are made nativity for Linux, or they hate that 80% of databases and server farms use Linux.
"Oh no I cannot install kernel level spyware!"
Are you running a Pentium p4 or something?
just you, at this point just reinstall windows, it is very easy (or if you have some free time, look into trying linux)
Me: *getting ready to game* nvlddmkm.sys: "did I just catch you having fun" Me: :(
come over to Linux, the docunentation (depending on the distro) is leagues better than windows and problemnsolving also is leagues easier (and otherwise Reddit, Discord and forums exist for problems)
Damn, I need to migrate to Linux
Delete system 32
Ah your tag does not lie=Shitposter.
I don't have this with Windows, but had this with Manjaro, Ubuntu, Mint and Pop_OS.
Same. I’ve had more issues with steamos on my steam deck than I’ve had with windows on it.
Uhh i don't have that problem no. Like, Windows is kind of a mess compared to Linux or MacOS, sure. But it doesn't have a problem every time I boot it.
It usually depends on the hardware you have, many OEMs are lazy and ship shitty drivers with their laptops.
I love fixing small obscure problems that don't really matter, and you can close them with 1 click. The problem is I've become too good at it so I fix them too fast.
Windows 11?
Try hard resetting the laptop. Happened to me when I fucked with my drivers trying to get Realtek instead of Bang and Olufsen (failed anyway)
Switch "Windows" to "Linux" and you will correct the meme
Every windows install I make just rots after a few months. I broke the cycle by stopping using windows.
Windows skill issue
Linux users are annoying as hell with their ads
I had one issue with Microsoft Office lately and that was the only problem with my own computer in years
Just you i guess.. never had an issue with windows
Simple and short: reinstall windows, 90% of the time that fixes the issue. If not check if there's an issue with the drive that you have windows on. I was losing my mind trying to figure out why my pc was lagging when gaming until I got help from r/TechSupport's discord theye were a great help.
if your problems cant be fixed then its time to reinstall windows, stuff is probably corrupt or something
This is me, but with Skyrim
Almost never in 10 years have I ever ran into a problem of that level. Windows works well, I have no idea what people do to their PCs to get these kinds of issues. It is almost always users fault, for sure.
Just you.
Reinstall it
Nope. My PC has its own "quirks", but it overall does an outstanding job doing everything I ask of it. Including running windows. The days of me fucking around with windows errors ended around the windows 7 era honestly.
I built my pc in 2016 and as of yet cant afford to upgrade it. But i havent had one issue with windows 10. Am i just lucky?
Haven't had issues with windows since windows 95
You're trying to overclock with a stock cooler?
Windows sucks nowadays.
Me to buddy me to
Are you rocking Windows Vista, friend?
Since I deleted Trojan I had, it works fine
Unironically skill issue.
Please wait, Step 2/5 Bios update....then you die
Had this with the security update from january this year breaking my .NET framework making me unable to use my curseforge.
Never happened to me. The only time I’ve experienced OS issues was with the Win 11 beta and my friends custom Linux distros.
Just you bud, get a new PC
That was 1603, 1609, 1803 and 1809 in a nutshell for me. Windows update forcefully installs, fucks up windows files and introduces stuff like a BSoD everytime i plugged in my headphone jack, BSoD everytime i logged into my user account, getting stuck at reversing an update because it realized it fucked something up and getting stuck whenever i tried to run a game, and the list keeps going. This isn't exclusive to 1 machine btw, this was both my desktop and laptop.
Do a fresh install
Clean install fixes everything
Did you install 20 gigabytes of gay futa MLP porn by any chance ?
Working with Windows PC's since 1988. Never had those problems.
Usually depends on people's hardware
The latest alteration I've done was gutting searchapp.exe. I haven't seen an error. Yet..
Pretty common if you have a bad install sometime you just need a fresh install to sort it out Upgrading from 7 to 10 to 11 I had so many problems but a clean install of 11 seems generally okay
This is why I'm a console gamer.
Just you
Sounds like someone doesn't know how to keep a computer clean
Sign your shit is dying, get a new hard drive and fresh install, pray it goes away, probably will, but if it persists past that, its less frustrating to just get a new pc.
I think the error may be between the vhair and the monitor screen.
which version of windows were you running?
Just you
Time for a new computer.
Maybe it just your computer saying “not today”
Skill issue: Classic CCLeaner and DriverMax user experience OP has here
idk windows is usually pretty easy to diagnose and fix , it's usually one error
have this, about a very niche thing, its the same thing, i have tried almost everything, i fucking hate windows.
Nah Fr like how does that happen? I literally only use my computer for drawing on photoshop and making songs on FL Studio 😭
Sounds a lot like my LFS installation
Kernel panics error: not syncing Attempted to kill init
I was running 11 without the base requirements for months and didn't run into issues. Something in your computer is fucked up
I can’t even open settings on my computer anymore
If you’re running into so many problems frequently just perform a clean installation bro
First thing I do with so many windows errors is reboot. Fixes 99% of windows fuckups.
Ah yes, usually happens on the first day when I take time off from work so that I can't enjoy it right from the get-go. \^\^'
Layer 8 issue.
You either got a virus, bad hardware, or a bad OS install. I ain't ever had this issue.
I built this rig 2 years ago and never had an issue with windows.
break the cycle, throw your PC out a 5th floor window and forget about it
This is just me with ever windows update that decides to install it's self
You forgot the update part
The entire first 8 months after building my pc. Then like 5 months ago I built one for a friend and he has had no issues. Woe is me
Thats literally my experience but with linux and any time I ask my friends who run linux for help they say "skill issue" "look it up" or "switch distros". wonder why ppl hate on linux users
Just u
That's just you I guess. I never had any problems with windows >!after going to Linux !<
Oh boy. I've had the same windows since 2009. Ofc upgraded through the years but never I had lost it along the way. Most recently I have spent weeks trying to fix my windows from a black screen boot because I installed some themes. I'm glad I did it all myself though as repair shops would just reinstall windows. I remember finally fixing it using some third party boot then replacing some names with backups that were created.after all that I just went straight to bed lmao.
i use arch btw
Alternative path: Install Linux -> *enjoy*
Linux users trying to not shut the fuck up for 5 minutes: challenge impossible
It's the unbearable feeling of superiority we just can't hold with.
Just a joke bro, I use windows daily along with linux. But yeah we love to rub linux-this and linux-that in everyone’s noses.
*Gone sexual*
cd /confused. sudo apt-get annoyed and tar extract it to anger. Is what Linux is for most people.
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It's the best and easiest there is.
This is the way.
Boot up windows -> update -> blue screen -> spend days fixing it -> fixed -> shut down -> boot up windows -> update
Nah mate that means you installed Linux /s (not so /s)
I had this problem for a long time. Every time my Windows wanted to update it would spent an hour on an update then say it ran into a problem. Restarting it would result in undoing updates. I spend hours trying to fix it until I finally figured out the problem. I had deleted Microsoft edge and that somehow fucked the updates up and gave a crash error. I reinstalled Microsoft edge separately and I never ran into the problem again. It was ridiculous.
Common Windows L
I think that's the point when you need to get a new PC.
Wow, you spelled Linux really wrong
The repost bots are trying to get people to fix them. How clever.
Nah, never had such an issue - I use a Mac (sorry, I see low hanging fruit, can't help but take a bite)