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microsoft-usb serial device driver is unavailable in HP ZBook Power G11 Windows 11 Enterprise 25H2 26200.8655

My hardware can be detected as usb serial device in some computers. But the same hardware is appearing as Unknown USB Device(Device Descriptor Request Failed) in my HP ZBook Power G11 Windows 11 Enterprise 25H2. Tried to choose the driver manually and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-07-02T06:23:26.9033333+00:00
Hock-Soon Low 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T13:18:40.1133333+00:00
TaoLi 92,145 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix delay in shift key after holding it for an extended period.

Greetings to whomever it may concern. Hello! So, was playing No Man's Sky, and went around in my ship and was using the boosters to move more quickly, did not have the pulse jet enabled, just the boosters, meaning I was holding down the shift key and W…

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asked 2026-06-26T21:27:40.5066667+00:00
Matthew Riley 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T12:34:27.7433333+00:00
Vikki-T 6,335 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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camera problem

camera driver install succesfull but camera not work

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-07-02T05:32:01.4633333+00:00
yogendra singh 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T12:27:22.9433333+00:00
Kapil Arya 37,936 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Audio problems

I switched my audio to another device yesterday. Now I cannot receive any audio on my laptop

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-07-02T06:41:37.0633333+00:00
Hans von Chrismar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T12:26:46.0066667+00:00
Kapil Arya 37,936 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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how to fix device descriptor request failed?

I have a new device (Cube Controls Astra Sim Racing Wheel), but when connected to a powered USB port, or any other USB port I get a Device Descriptor Request Failed error. I get the same error when I connect the device via a powered USB hub and also get…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-07-02T08:54:11.2+00:00
Aron Stanley 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T12:21:14.0366667+00:00
Kapil Arya 37,936 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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No audio device installed or detected and cant install/installed but driver not working

So my laptop(HP 15-DW3xxx, windows 11) keep saying there's no audio device installed & I've tried a bunch of fixes that really can't seem to work; installed new drivers(licenced drivers since they're from HP support Assistant) - also manually…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-07-02T11:24:05.27+00:00
Ameer Sadique 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-07-02T11:30:21.6133333+00:00
DaveM121 (2) 14,535 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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microphone not picking my voice up for dictation

I thought this would be an AI help but here I am writing an email...what gives 2026?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-07-02T10:26:51.6233333+00:00
Simon Sobrero 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T11:07:23.73+00:00
Sumit D - IA 171.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Constant BSOD DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE (0x9F) | FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: 0x9F_3_nvlddmkm_IMAGE_pci.sys

Hi everyone, I'm experiencing persistent Blue Screens of Death (BSOD) with the error code DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE (0x9F) on my laptop, ASUS ROG Strix G531GD running Windows 11. According to the minidump analysis, the primary culprit is nvlddmkm.sys…

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asked 2026-07-02T05:08:52.7233333+00:00
wnts 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T10:45:15.8233333+00:00
DaveM121 897.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix wifi

my laptop lags when playing games then the wifi shut down and cant be connected anymore (I lost the wifi icon). I have to restart the laptop to use it again. I tried update wifi driver, reset it but it didnt work

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-07-02T09:22:10.5033333+00:00
Khang Nguyễn 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T09:57:59.02+00:00
TaoLi 92,145 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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USB Headphones Detected by Windows but No Sound Output (All USB Audio Devices)

I'm experiencing an issue with Windows where any USB or USB-C headset is detected correctly, but no audio is played through the headset. System: Windows 11 ASUS laptop Problem: Windows detects the USB headset correctly and displays its name. The…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-06-30T00:48:58+00:00
Eid Bin Fahad 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T08:20:39.2433333+00:00
Eid Bin Fahad 0 Reputation points
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Microphone suddenly disconnects on all programs without any warning or sound

I've been having this issue for around 5 months and all the help I've found online hasn't helped at all. I've tried different microphones, different ports, preventing it from turning off to save power, letting programs take exclusive control, letting…

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asked 2026-06-25T15:18:17.9333333+00:00
wilber glasspool 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T07:19:30.58+00:00
Emma1-N 8,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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how do i know my camera is on?

can you tell me if my laptop has a camera, and if so where can I find it? how will I know its on?

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asked 2026-06-30T18:08:54.97+00:00
Alexandria Christos 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T06:10:24.3433333+00:00
Hendrix-V 16,075 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Hyper X Quadcast s not picking up audio on windows 11

So i got a new quadcast microphone for christmas of 2025 and i changed pcs in march 2026. For some reason in the beginning the microphone work perfectly, but now it just doesnt. It gets recognized by the PC and the drivers connect correctly but no audio…

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asked 2026-06-30T19:52:35.44+00:00
Krizma _1 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T04:08:33.56+00:00
Emma1-N 8,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How can I get Windows 11 to recognize that my Bluetooth Headset has a microphone

Note that I got a new laptop in November and I have never have been able to connect any Bluetooth headset and use the microphone. My IT group has: changed the motherboard, changed the bluetooth hardware, Tried several different headsets that have…

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asked 2026-06-29T22:44:48.2466667+00:00
Gerry Vandevalk 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T03:52:21.4366667+00:00
Sin-D 10,745 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Lufier Thermal printer driver install

im trying to install a Lufier direct thermal label printer model # P1688B but chrome wont open the driver site. Help please

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-06-30T22:50:59.7+00:00
Tammy Howton 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T03:52:05.1266667+00:00
Emma1-N 8,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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scan from my computer using a ECOSYS MA2600cwx.

I am trying to scan from my computer using a ECOSYS MA2600cwx. The error message says the scanner is busy - it's not or close any apps that are using the scanner. There is nothing else.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-07-02T00:54:36.63+00:00
Tony Mackey 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T03:21:39+00:00
Tony Mackey 0 Reputation points
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Laptop missing.

I have a laptop that appears to be missing. I logged into Microsoft to discover that it says the location was disabled. I did not do that. Can I speak with someone to see if there is a way to determine when the last time the computer was used. I…

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asked 2026-07-02T02:37:43.1733333+00:00
Melissa Sawyer 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T03:13:45.76+00:00
EmilyS726 245.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Reopen repair ticket 7105108032.

Agent attempted earlier this evening to restore/repair audio device on this laptop. The repair didn't work. Please help.

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asked 2026-07-02T01:36:17.0433333+00:00
Jan McKinley 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T01:38:57.5766667+00:00
CrazyKats 16,445 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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jabra evolve2 65flex bluetooth does not show for audio just for mic

How do I get my Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex to connect to audio? its connected for mic but not audio. I'm using the bluetooth feature. If I connect with the cable it works fine

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-06-25T13:40:36.92+00:00
Varughese, Abe 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T01:00:51.36+00:00
Hendrix-V 16,075 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I was instructed to go to device manager and find realtek my sound driver? and uninstall it then shut down computer and when I restart will will automatically redownload

I lost my audio / sound on my ASUS laptop in system settings says no output devices found . I was instructed to uninstal realtek in my device manager

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-06-27T16:21:53.59+00:00
LORI ALYEA 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-01T23:44:44.8033333+00:00
Hendrix-V 16,075 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator