22,470 questions with Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers tags

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Install scanneer

I want to know how to scan a document on my Epson ET 2803 printer.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-07T18:07:36.19+00:00
Linda Daxon 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-07T18:48:56.23+00:00
David-M 109.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers

Audio is missing from my laptop

Audio is missing from my laptop after an update. I've looked and realize it needs to be reinstalled. What audio devise do I install? I went to Acer's website and there are a lot of audio drivers. Thank you, RH

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-03-25T14:59:34.8133333+00:00
Rachel Hanley 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-07T18:34:03.4833333+00:00
Lucus-V 6,105 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

My camera is reporting that it is blocked or turned off by a switch

My camera is reporting that it is blocked or turned off by a switch, but I don't have a switch.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-01-25T01:13:35.79+00:00
Cathy Finnie 25 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-04-07T18:11:34.2066667+00:00
Cathy Finnie 25 Reputation points
5 answers

Midi Ports not appearing in Windows 11 . How do I fix it?

In the ongoing nightmare that is WIndows 11 my Midi instruments are no longer being picked up. How do I fix it? In the long term I'm going to buy a MAC because I'm sick to death of trying to troubleshoot the bug ridden crock that is Windows 11. I've…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-01-01T18:42:45.9266667+00:00
Pete May 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-07T16:07:07.9566667+00:00
Zafro 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Bluetooth Icon Missing

Hey guys, I use my Xbox controller to play driving games. It was fine till yesterday, but today, when I was in the middle of playing, my whole laptop decided to lag out, and I had to hard restart it using the power button. After the restart, the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-07T15:48:59.59+00:00
Hanan Latheef 1 Reputation point
answered 2026-04-07T15:49:28.4666667+00:00
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2 answers

Airpods not connecting properly.

My airpods were working just fine until recently, where they either, wouldn't connect, would connect but wouldn't show up as an output device, or would connect as mic only, showing up as "Airpods hands free" on output, and having horribly audio…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-11-03T18:16:54.6766667+00:00
Wonder1610 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-07T15:25:20.9+00:00
Will Emerick 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Je rencontre un problème audio sous Windows 11.

Je rencontre un problème audio sous Windows 11. L’icône sonore est active, mais il n’y a aucun son provenant des enceintes ou des écouteurs. J’ai essayé de mettre à jour les pilotes et de redémarrer. Cela ne fonctionne toujours pas.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-07T13:25:39.39+00:00
Gerald DECAESTEKE 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-07T15:25:17.4333333+00:00
DaveM121 861.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

I am trying to use my microphone on my computer with windows 11

I am trying to use my microphone on my computer with windows 11

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-02-13T15:55:08.0233333+00:00
r v 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-07T14:57:04.8666667+00:00
KM Bashaa 0 Reputation points
2 answers

How to access microphone

I am trying to use my new Rosetta Stone lessons. I cannot get my microphone detected. Have gone through Settings-Sound-Input and toggled On all related microphone and access boxes. Now, what can I do?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-07T13:43:55.3633333+00:00
Judith Voiers 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-07T14:18:57.69+00:00
David-M 109.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

nvlddmkm.sys Error

Problem: Been getting LiveKernelEvent 117, 141, 1a8, and 1b8 errors for the past 8 months, saw the Event Viewer, which showed me Event ID 153 nvlddmkm error. Not only it occurs during gaming, but also during daily uses. It will black screen for a bit and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-06T14:02:33.59+00:00
Feryiuz Leong Yi Jie 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-07T13:06:51.3066667+00:00
DaveM121 861.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Xbox controller wont connect to pc via bluetooth.

I am able to connect other devices to my pc via bluetooth, and im able to connect my controller via usb-c. My controller will also connect to my xbox and phone with bluetooth. I've tried deleting and installing bluetooth drivers in device manager,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-01-07T01:47:46.82+00:00
chandler 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-07T13:01:19.3533333+00:00
Carl-L 12,345 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Driversupportone

How is Drivesupport One billed? Where do I find billing for Drivesupport One?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-02T17:04:42.7266667+00:00
THMcElroy-8433 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-04-07T10:54:14.0966667+00:00
Vikki-T 4,495 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Volume not audible

My volume is at maximum level but it is hardly audible

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-03T06:52:22.26+00:00
Charles Lee 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-07T10:18:33.4766667+00:00
Clary-N 9,850 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Camera not detected - I need to fix my camera - have done so much troubleshooting online and through Microsoft

My second laptop experiencing this problem. The first time I purchased a new laptop as no idea why it happened. Now I know it is a Windows problem from many online searches when an update is done. I need to know the best way to get the camera working for…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-05T08:28:07.7133333+00:00
Jen Hopkins 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-07T08:11:15.64+00:00
DaveM121 861.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Kodak i1220 scanner won't work on Windows 11. Please help

I just bought a KODAK i1220 Scanner and will try to connect it to my Windows 11 but there are no direct drivers available online. Do you have any solution on this? Thanks

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-07T03:39:41.78+00:00
bogoykobe11 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-07T08:04:21.6266667+00:00
bogoykobe11 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I cannot install the drivers for new devices on my pc

I get errors when trying to install the driver for an older canon printer as well as two new usb microphones I recently purchased. I went to make sure windows is up to date and it shows lots of driver updates which have failed. I found information…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-06T02:52:32.3133333+00:00
Eva Ward 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-07T05:42:00.9633333+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan 77,225 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

How to bypass BitLocker recovery key screen? (URGENT)

So I was doing homework on my PC casually, and then I ran out of battery. I grabbed the charger, plugged it in, and assumed that I would do the same homework as usual, but no. Suddenly, a blue screen popped up (BitLocker) and asked me for my recovery ID.…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-07T04:41:29.57+00:00
lois loi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-07T05:14:03.5766667+00:00
DaveM121 861.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

My Hewlett Packard camera

My webcam test shows my webcam uses too few colors and make sure the webcam LED lights shine brightly

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-06T09:31:30.4733333+00:00
Delma Casabene 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-07T04:42:42.3066667+00:00
Sin-D 8,720 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

there is since yesterdat no sound

no sound on my PC since yesterday may i please speak to an agent

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-04T00:53:21.39+00:00
steve hirshfeld 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-07T04:10:59.2433333+00:00
Sin-D 8,720 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Audio stopped working recently with the following notice No Devices Connected

The audio on this laptop has suddenly stopped working. it produces no sounds at all, and on conducting any form of enquiry, it keeps telling me No audio devices installed or No Devices Connected

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-05T01:51:49.74+00:00
iliya laban 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-07T04:10:44.66+00:00
Sin-D 8,720 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator