Recent content by fwshaw

Thank you for the insightful reply to my questions.

I'm using Windows 11 Pro (Version 25H2 (OS Build 26200.8117) on a laptop with a i9-13900HX processor A couple of weeks ago I had the a clean install done on this system. It deleted everything, as I wanted, and reinstall Windows 11. I've rebuilt it to be as it was (functions as it was) prior to...

Thank you, very helpful to understand these commands. I have turned off the message. Regards, F Shaw

I use Windows 11 Pro on my laptop. Yesterday I upgraded per the Microsoft upgrade options (Win-Key - I). Today I see "Test Mode Windows 11 Pro Build 26100.ge_release.240331-1435" in the lower right-hand corner of my display. Have never had this message before. Any input as to why this message...

Many thanks for the recommendations. I've got a workable solution. I'm using Miccus RTX for Bluetooth to the Headphones...wire from laptop to the Miccus Transmitter. With this set up I've have good left / right balance for my hearing. And, Marcus Vinivcus - I have two year laptop. It was made...

I'm using Windows 11 Pro; 24H2; 26100.4652. Intel based laptop; 13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900HX (2.20 GHz); 64.0 GB. I purchased Sony Bluetooth head phones (WH1000XM5B-ER). I'm hard of hearing in one ear so I like to adjust right/left balance to center the stereo sound. When I plug in...

I'm using the Legacy configuration. I tried "standard" but when that didn't affect anything, reissued the "legacy" command. And, that's what showing today.

Solved it! My system has a Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU and an 13th Gen Intel Core 13900HX CPU. There is System Control software that helps manage the system (not part of Windows 11 Pro). This System Control software has an option to manage the system graphics. It has a GPU switch with two...

Thanks everyone for your quick and informative replies. I appreciate it very much as I'm still learning, and still have a lot to learn, about my Windows 11 Pro system. Regards, F Shaw

What is the icon that shows up on the upper left side of the Windows (C:) icon. The icon is question is four, small, blue squares similar to the Search icon the task bar. Why is it on by the Windows (C:) icon (see attached image)? What does it mean? Regards and thanks, F Shaw

Was not exactly sure of the term "Metro Style" boot. So I asked Copilot and got a reasonable answer: "Turn off "Metro Style" Boot:" Opened Administrator Command Prompt and entered: bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy It responded as being successful. However by boot sequence did not...

Thanks for the recommendations. I've tried them all, but the problem has not been resolved. Still booting the UEFI twice.

I could / would appreciate some help on a problem I first noticed several weeks ago. I'm using a year old Windows 11 (24H2) laptop. When the system boots the UEFI (BIOS) name (Style Note) appears on the screen then the screen goes black; the command prompt screen with flash on for about a...

I could use some expert wisdom. I've been screen shots with Windows 11 Pro for a long time. I use <Win Key> + <Prt Sc> and the screen shot always shows up in my Photos --> Screenshot folder. Today I tried to take a screen shot of a Comcast (Xfinity) Music Choice screen while the music was...

Using Windows 11 Pro on a laptop. Is there an option or feature or add-on, etc. that produces an audible click (typewriter sound) when a key is pressed? Thanks