Re: Windows 11 fiasco --I think I am going to wait
On 13/03/2025 7:54 am, james aprile
K5KND via groups.io wrote:
no refund offered
by the company strict policy
Sounds like the new computer was not so new. A
refurbished unit perhaps?
de Laurie VK3AMA
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Re: Windows 11 fiasco --I think I am going to wait
Thanks Joe, after following the group for a while I trust your advice and will consider your suggestion re: Ryzen.?? Sounds like what I need and have in mind.? I'm not in a hurry but need to get this done in the next few months.?? I have a laptop that is W11 but my wife has commandeered?it for her use.? The PC I use now was custom?built for me a few?? years ago but the business was a victim of Covid.? I appreciate your help and am open to further suggestions as well.
73,
Guy K4CNF?
On Wed, Mar 12, 2025 at 3:27?PM Joe Subich, W4TV via <lists= [email protected]> wrote:
Guy,
Get a new computer with Windows 11 if at all possible.? I tend
to favor the Ryzen 7 based "NUC" designs these days and have not
had any issues with Windows 11 (on Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 based
Windows 11 systems since Windows 11 was released).? The Ryzen 7
systems can be found with 32 GB RAM and 500 GB/1TB SSD for
less than $400 ... often as little as $300 (Amazon Prime).
Once you have a new Windows 11 system and are comfortable that
is is performing properly, then you can move DXLab Suite to the
new system following the instructions here:
? <>
If you follow those instructions to the letter, you should be
able to pick up where you left off on the new computer.? If
anything should fail, you would still have the old system to
fall back on.
73,
? ? ... Joe, W4TV
On 2025-03-12 3:03 PM, Guy Carlsen via wrote:
> Dave,
>
> I got the impression that this sounded like a computer issue, not an
> OpSys issue. However, like many others who are working with Win 10 and
> DXLab I am looking at upgrading computers and systems to avoid the
> consequences of losing support.? (I lost a lot of my log with the end of XP
> due to a virus.)? So I am looking at moving to Win11 with my DXLab intact.
> Can you advise what we need to do or look out for in making that
> transition but keeping our DXLab programs working correctly?? I know there
> are folks out there who have made the move to Win11 and have not reported
> any issues with DXLab operations.? I admit that this has got me concerned.
> I'm not a computer guy (no pun intended) and would really appreciate your
> comments and advice.
>
> 73,
>
> Guy K4CNF
>
> On Wed, Mar 12, 2025 at 1:44?PM Dave AA6YQ via <aa6yq=
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
>> + AA6YQ comments below
>>
>> Hello all...I purchased a Laptop Win11 computer as I was ready to transfer
>> my DX labs and various other application for my shack computer. I spent a
>> $1000 dollars for 32 gigs ram and 1TB SSD and found that the computer would
>> not connect to the internet. The network adapter was not stable and would
>> not allow connection for more than a minute....The computer slowed down to
>> a crawl and would not turn off or restart. Then the BSOD would show up
>> while restarting then the computer would reboot and connect for a minute
>> and then lose all internet connectivity. My computer guys who are hams told
>> me that it is systemic and wished me well.
>>
>> + I don't want to turn this group into a Windows 11 support forum, but I
>> wouldn't give up so quickly. Have you contacted the company from which you
>> purchased the laptop? If its networking capability is non-functional, I
>> would demand a replacement or a refund.
>>
>>? ? ? ? ?73,
>>
>>? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Dave, AA6YQ
>>
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Re: Windows 11 fiasco --I think I am going to wait
Thanks for the reply Dave......yeah not trying to do a support forum...no refund offered by the company strict policy....In any event I will buy another computer but not now. The Win 11 platform is not stable even when the guys have working computers! I read this forum and use it daily. I think I will stay with Win 10 and pay the fee while MS figures out how to write decent operating system software.
?
My apologies and this will be my last post re this matter....Jim K5KND
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Re: Windows 11 fiasco --I think I am going to wait
On 13/03/2025 6:42 am, Dave AA6YQ via
groups.io wrote:
I have always
upgraded to a new version by copying all critical files to
external storage media, erasing the contents of the C: drive,
installing the new version of Windows, and then restoring all
critical files from that external storage and re-installing my
applications.
That's my advice as well.
When you get to the point of needing to upgrade Windows it
typically is on an old installation which will be carrying years
of accumulated garbage and file/data fragmentation (like the
Windows Registry). A disk format and install of the new OS is
guaranteed to not be bringing over problems compared to doing an
upgrade. Without needing an OS upgrade, an old problematic Windows
installation will usually benefit from a disk format and reinstall
of OS and applications.
de Laurie VK3AMA
(JTAlert author)
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Re: Commander 16.1.0 is available
+ AA6YQ comments below
Actually, I have an Elecraft K4D that it works with.
+ You are correct, Tom; the new "Callsign & Freq Sections" subpanel in the Colors panel also works with the Elecraft K4. I have
updated the release note in
www.dxlabsuite.com/commander/ReleaseNotes/1609.txt
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
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FW: [DXLab] Commander 16.1.0 is available
+ AA6YQ comments below
Actually, I have an Elecraft K4D that it works with.
+ Commander support for the Elecraft K4 was introduced in August 2021.
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: Windows 11 fiasco --I think I am going to wait
+ AA6YQ comments below
I got the impression that this sounded like a computer issue, not an OpSys?issue. However, like many others who are working with Win 10 and DXLab I am looking at upgrading computers and systems to avoid the consequences of losing support.? (I lost a lot of my log with the end of XP due to a virus.)? So I am looking at moving to Win11 with my?DXLab intact.? Can you advise what we need to do or look out for in making that transition?but keeping our DXLab programs working correctly?? I know there are folks out there who have made the move to Win11 and have not reported any issues with DXLab operations.? I admit that this has got me concerned.? I'm not a computer guy (no pun intended) and would?really appreciate your comments and advice.
+ I cannot provide advice without turning this into a Windows Support Forum, but I can share my experience:
1. I have no experience upgrading a PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11, as my Windows 11 systems were pre-installed on new hardware. Since I first began using Windows in 1985, I have always upgraded to a new version by copying all critical files to external storage media, erasing the contents of the C: drive, installing the new version of Windows, and then restoring all critical files from that external storage and re-installing my applications. I don't know if Microsoft's "Windows version upgrade" mechanism has improved to the point where it is trustworthy, and thus I defer to those here with this experience. Step-by-step instructions for DXLab applications are here:
https://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/MovingBetweenPCs
2. Windows 11 version 23H2 is stable. I have not encountered problems when running Adobe, DXLab, Google, or Microsoft applications on this version.
?
3. I have Windows 11 configured to inform me when a new Windows Update is available, but to not automatically download and install it; Perplexity can provide step-by-step instructions for doing this.
4. When I am informed that a new Windows Update is available, I direct Perplexity to report any adverse side effects that have been reported; until there are no relevant problems with an update, I hold off.
5. None of the Security Intelligence Updates for Microsoft Defender Antivirus that I have applied have caused trouble.
Perplexity is a free AI search engine that I have come to rely on for Windows management, and many other subjects, from home repairs to cosmology;? it cites its sources, which makes it easy to check the accuracy of its response and obtain additional information. I have no affiliation with the company.
? ? ? 73,
? ? ? ? ? ? Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: Commander 16.1.0 is available
Actually, I have an Elecraft K4D that it works with.
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On Mar 12, 2025, at 13:56, Dave AA6YQ via groups.io <aa6yq@...> wrote:
?when controlling an Icom transceiver with Spectrum-Waterfall support, provides a new "Callsign & Freq Sections" subpanel in the Colors panel on the Spectrum-Waterfall Configuration window that when set to "black" displays the "Spectrum-Waterfall" window's "DX??Callsign" and "Frequency Axis" sections with a black background. (tnx to Tom KQ5S)
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Re: Windows 11 fiasco --I think I am going to wait
Guy,
Get a new computer with Windows 11 if at all possible. I tend
to favor the Ryzen 7 based "NUC" designs these days and have not
had any issues with Windows 11 (on Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 based
Windows 11 systems since Windows 11 was released). The Ryzen 7
systems can be found with 32 GB RAM and 500 GB/1TB SSD for
less than $400 ... often as little as $300 (Amazon Prime).
Once you have a new Windows 11 system and are comfortable that
is is performing properly, then you can move DXLab Suite to the
new system following the instructions here:
<>
If you follow those instructions to the letter, you should be
able to pick up where you left off on the new computer. If
anything should fail, you would still have the old system to
fall back on.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
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On 2025-03-12 3:03 PM, Guy Carlsen via groups.io wrote: Dave,
I got the impression that this sounded like a computer issue, not an
OpSys issue. However, like many others who are working with Win 10 and
DXLab I am looking at upgrading computers and systems to avoid the
consequences of losing support. (I lost a lot of my log with the end of XP
due to a virus.) So I am looking at moving to Win11 with my DXLab intact.
Can you advise what we need to do or look out for in making that
transition but keeping our DXLab programs working correctly? I know there
are folks out there who have made the move to Win11 and have not reported
any issues with DXLab operations. I admit that this has got me concerned.
I'm not a computer guy (no pun intended) and would really appreciate your
comments and advice.
73,
Guy K4CNF
On Wed, Mar 12, 2025 at 1:44?PM Dave AA6YQ via groups.io <aa6yq=
[email protected]> wrote:
+ AA6YQ comments below
Hello all...I purchased a Laptop Win11 computer as I was ready to transfer
my DX labs and various other application for my shack computer. I spent a
$1000 dollars for 32 gigs ram and 1TB SSD and found that the computer would
not connect to the internet. The network adapter was not stable and would
not allow connection for more than a minute....The computer slowed down to
a crawl and would not turn off or restart. Then the BSOD would show up
while restarting then the computer would reboot and connect for a minute
and then lose all internet connectivity. My computer guys who are hams told
me that it is systemic and wished me well.
+ I don't want to turn this group into a Windows 11 support forum, but I
wouldn't give up so quickly. Have you contacted the company from which you
purchased the laptop? If its networking capability is non-functional, I
would demand a replacement or a refund.
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: Windows 11 fiasco --I think I am going to wait
Dave,
I got the impression that this sounded like a computer issue, not an OpSys?issue. However, like many others who are working with Win 10 and DXLab I am looking at upgrading computers and systems to avoid the consequences of losing support.? (I lost a lot of my log with the end of XP due to a virus.)? So I am looking at moving to Win11 with my?DXLab intact.? Can you advise what we need to do or look out for in making that transition?but keeping our DXLab programs working correctly?? I know there are folks out there who have made the move to Win11 and have not reported any issues with DXLab operations.? I admit that this has got me concerned.? I'm not a computer guy (no pun intended) and would?really appreciate your comments and advice.
73,
Guy K4CNF
+ AA6YQ comments below
Hello all...I purchased a Laptop Win11 computer as I was ready to transfer my DX labs and various other application for my shack computer. I spent a $1000 dollars for 32 gigs ram and 1TB SSD and found that the computer would not connect to the internet. The network adapter was not stable and would not allow connection for more than a minute....The computer slowed down to a crawl and would not turn off or restart. Then the BSOD would show up while restarting then the computer would reboot and connect for a minute and then lose all internet connectivity. My computer guys who are hams told me that it is systemic and wished me well.
+ I don't want to turn this group into a Windows 11 support forum, but I wouldn't give up so quickly. Have you contacted the company from which you purchased the laptop? If its networking capability is non-functional, I would demand a replacement or a refund. ? ? ? ?73, ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Dave, AA6YQ
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Commander 16.1.0 is available
This release ? - more gracefully handles Messages window memory consumption ? - improves the handling of mswinsck registration failures ? - remove superfluous Shift label from the Main window's "User-defined Controls" panel (tnx to Don WB6BEE) ? - prevents an errorlog.txt file entry when a Filter Group can't be selected for the current mode ? - supports the Icom IC-7760 (tnx to Bill AB4BJ and Mike N9ID ? - supports the Flex 8400 and 8600 when connected via FlexCAT (tnx to Larry KB1VFU) ? - when controlling an Icom transceiver with Spectrum-Waterfall support, provides a new "Callsign & Freq Sections" subpanel in the Colors panel on the Spectrum-Waterfall Configuration window that when set to "black" displays the "Spectrum-Waterfall" window's "DX? Callsign" and "Frequency Axis" sections with a black background. (tnx to Tom KQ5S) ? --- This enables configuration of a fully-dark "Spectrum-Waterfall" window:
https://www.dxlabsuite.com/commander/Spectrum-Waterfall-Dark-Spectrum.jpg ? - clicking a Band button in the Bandspread or Spectrum-Waterfall window after the transceiver frequency has not changed for an interval longer than the specified dwell time pushes the transceiver frequency on the current band's stack (tnx to Don WB6BEE) ? - extends the duration of "saved frequency" announcements in the Bandspread and Spectrum-Waterfall window's Band panels from 1 second to 3 seconds (tnx to Don WB6BEE) ? - updates the Configuration.htm documentation file ? Notes ? 1. Update your firewall and anti-malware applications to consider this new version of Commander to be "safe" ? - 0 of 72 antivirus scanners accessible via Virus Total detected malware <https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload> ? - 0 of 13 antivirus scanners accessible via Jotti detected malware <https://virusscan.jotti.org/> ? ? 2. If this upgrade doesn't work correctly, see the "After an Upgrade" section of <http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/ApplicationStoppedWorking> ? 3. After upgrading, to revert to the previous version of Commander, see <http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/RevertApplicationVersion> ? ? Commander 16.1.0 is available via the DXLab Launcher and via ? http://www.dxlabsuite.com/download.htm ? ???? 73, ? ????????? Dave, AA6YQ ? ? ?
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Re: Windows 11 fiasco --I think I am going to wait
+ AA6YQ comments below
Hello all...I purchased a Laptop Win11 computer as I was ready to transfer my DX labs and various other application for my shack computer. I spent a $1000 dollars for 32 gigs ram and 1TB SSD and found that the computer would not connect to the internet. The network adapter was not stable and would not allow connection for more than a minute....The computer slowed down to a crawl and would not turn off or restart. Then the BSOD would show up while restarting then the computer would reboot and connect for a minute and then lose all internet connectivity. My computer guys who are hams told me that it is systemic and wished me well.
+ I don't want to turn this group into a Windows 11 support forum, but I wouldn't give up so quickly. Have you contacted the company from which you purchased the laptop? If its networking capability is non-functional, I would demand a replacement or a refund. ? ? ? ?73, ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Dave, AA6YQ
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Windows 11 fiasco --I think I am going to wait
Hello all...I purchased a Laptop Win11 computer as I was ready to transfer my DX labs and various other application for my shack computer. I spent a $1000 dollars for 32 gigs ram and 1TB SSD and found that the computer would not connect to the internet. The network adapter was not stable and would not allow connection for more than a minute....The computer slowed down to a crawl and would not turn off or restart. Then the BSOD would show up while restarting then the computer would reboot and connect for a minute and then lose all internet connectivity. My computer guys who are hams told me that it is systemic and wished me well.
?
Conclusion I think at this time with the plethora of issues with this operating system I am going to pay the, I hope, yearly fee for the Win10 support. I worked two weeks for nothing. I pulled the battery out of the Lap top and put it with the other dead computers. I can only hope the MS stabilizes this software or junks it like Win 8, but flogging a dead horse is a waste of time and has seriously impacted time on the air.?
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I have also been told that a large number of hams are switching to Linux and abandoning MS.?
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In conclusion I enjoy running DX Labs and have done so for 12 years. It is my sincere hope that MS stabilizes this software so that it is able to run DX Labs as well as my other Ham peripherals on a stable operating platform.
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Thanks for the bandwith for my rant...I am out a grand and frustrated beyond belief.? BTW I am not feeling lucky.? ?Jim K5KND
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Re: DXKeeper: New County Lookup
Thanks! This will be useful, but it will wait for the next release of TQSL as this would be a major change. But quite useful!
73,
??? -Rick
+ AA6YQ comments below
TQSL applies some of the same "fuzzy matching" for. County names. One other is to change "ste." to "Saint". I'm going to steal some of Dave's ideas as well, as that's valuable experience.
+ I've sent you all of DXKeeper's U.S. County spelling correction code.
? ? ? ?73,
? ? ? ? ? ? ? Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: "The Windows January updates are a mess; here's why you should wait to install"
I was lucky but I did have an image backup. Unfortunately, a much slower operation than restore point but guaranteed to get you at least back to where you were. ? Hard to believe that if Microsoft is really causing these problems that there is not some ambitious law firm out there? smelling many dollars. ? Outlook LT Gil W0MN Hierro Candente Batir de Repente 44.08226 N 92.51265 W EN34rb ? ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Hasan Schiers N0AN via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 7:05 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [DXLab] "The Windows January updates are a mess; here's why you should wait to install"? I thank Dave for the warning and I did take heed, running the recommending software "incontrol.exe" (requires administrative mode). That was about two months ago. I have two NUCs, one N100 and one N95 by Ace Magician, Win11 Pro. I decided to update the less important one two days ago, to see: 2. my system just was one that was trouble?free.. The N100 proceeded normally and has been fine for two days. Then I updated yesterday,??the?N95 with all my ham software on it (including DXLabs). Normal result, except: When I tried to create a restore point after the Update (24H2), the create button was greyed out. I had to go into configure and turn the "Protect" service on, and then I was able to Create Restore Point without difficulty. I find it interesting that in all the years running Win10 Pro and Win11 Pro, I had never seen an update (even a Feature), turn off the ability?to create a restore point. Of course, if you risk the 24H2 update (I don't recommend this), be sure you Create a Restore Point BEFORE you update to 24H2....and I have no idea if even this will protect you, because I have had Restore (from a created restore point) fail! Caveat Emptor on this one, and as Dave quoted, "do you feel lucky?"
? ? + AA6YQ comments below
Is it safe yet??
I have paused the updates for about 8 weeks now.
+ Not according to Perplexity, with whom I consult when considering a Windows 11 update. The only updates I've been applying are those for Windows Defender.
Perplexity's report on Windows 11 version 24H2 is appended below.
"Are you feelin' lucky?"
? ? 73,
? ? ? ? ? ? Dave, AA6YQ
There have been several adverse reports regarding the reliability of Windows 11 version 24H2 (H2 2024 update), highlighting various issues that users and Microsoft have acknowledged. Below is a summary of the key reliability concerns:
### Major Issues Reported
1. **Blue Screens of Death (BSOD):**
? ?- Incompatibility with Intel Smart Sound Technology (Intel SST) drivers on 11th Gen Intel Core processors has caused BSODs.
? ?- PCs with certain Western Digital SSDs and Z890 motherboards (e.g., MSI, Asus) also encounter BSODs[1][3].
2. **Internet Connectivity Problems:**
? ?- Users report losing network connectivity due to invalid IP addresses, which cannot be resolved by updating drivers or resetting network settings. Using static IPs has worked as a workaround in some cases[1][3].
3. **Audio and Bluetooth Issues:**
? ?- Conflicts with audio devices and Bluetooth connections have been common, especially after the January 14 Patch Tuesday update. Devices with Dirac Audio technology are particularly affected[1][3].
4. **Printer Compatibility:**
? ?- ARM-based Copilot+ PCs face issues with printers from manufacturers like HP, Canon, and Brother, rendering them unusable after the update[1].
5. **Gaming and App Conflicts:**
? ?- Some modern games fail to work due to conflicts with Easy Anti-Cheat and AutoHDR features[1][5].
? ?- Citrix components and specific camera applications also face compatibility problems[1][3].
6. **Update Installation Failures:**
? ?- Certain ASUS devices fail to install the update, leading to blue screens during the process. Additionally, using media created with October or November 2024 updates can prevent future security updates from being installed[5].
### Microsoft's Response
Microsoft has released multiple patches to address these issues:
- Updates in late 2024 and early 2025 have resolved some bugs but introduced new ones.
- A compatibility hold has been placed on affected devices to prevent further issues during installation[1][3][5].
### User Feedback
While some users find Windows 11 stable overall, others report sluggish UI performance and unreliable taskbars in version 24H2, even on capable hardware[8]. Many recommend waiting for further fixes before adopting this update widely[2][6].
In conclusion, while Microsoft is actively addressing these problems, Windows 11 version 24H2 has faced significant reliability challenges that may impact its usability for certain users and configurations.
Citations:
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
-- W0MN EN34rb 44.08226 N 92.51265 W
Hierro candente, batir de repente
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Re: "The Windows January updates are a mess; here's why you should wait to install"
I thank Dave for the warning and I did take heed, running the recommending software "incontrol.exe" (requires administrative mode). That was about two months ago.
I have two NUCs, one N100 and one N95 by Ace Magician, Win11 Pro.
I decided to update the less important one two days ago, to see: 1. if I got lucky...or 2. my system just was one that was trouble?free.. ... or both.
The N100 proceeded normally and has been fine for two days.
Then I updated yesterday,??the?N95 with all my ham software on it (including DXLabs). Normal result, except:
When I tried to create a restore point after the Update (24H2), the create button was greyed out. I had to go into configure and turn the "Protect" service on, and then I was able to Create Restore Point without difficulty.
I find it interesting that in all the years running Win10 Pro and Win11 Pro, I had never seen an update (even a Feature), turn off the ability?to create a restore point.
Of course, if you risk the 24H2 update (I don't recommend this), be sure you Create a Restore Point BEFORE you update to 24H2....and I have no idea if even this will protect you, because I have had Restore (from a created restore point) fail!
Caveat Emptor on this one, and as Dave quoted, "do you feel lucky?"
73, N0AN
+ AA6YQ comments below
Is it safe yet??
I have paused the updates for about 8 weeks now.
+ Not according to Perplexity, with whom I consult when considering a Windows 11 update. The only updates I've been applying are those for Windows Defender.
Perplexity's report on Windows 11 version 24H2 is appended below.
"Are you feelin' lucky?"
? ? 73,
? ? ? ? ? ? Dave, AA6YQ
There have been several adverse reports regarding the reliability of Windows 11 version 24H2 (H2 2024 update), highlighting various issues that users and Microsoft have acknowledged. Below is a summary of the key reliability concerns:
### Major Issues Reported
1. **Blue Screens of Death (BSOD):**
? ?- Incompatibility with Intel Smart Sound Technology (Intel SST) drivers on 11th Gen Intel Core processors has caused BSODs.
? ?- PCs with certain Western Digital SSDs and Z890 motherboards (e.g., MSI, Asus) also encounter BSODs[1][3].
2. **Internet Connectivity Problems:**
? ?- Users report losing network connectivity due to invalid IP addresses, which cannot be resolved by updating drivers or resetting network settings. Using static IPs has worked as a workaround in some cases[1][3].
3. **Audio and Bluetooth Issues:**
? ?- Conflicts with audio devices and Bluetooth connections have been common, especially after the January 14 Patch Tuesday update. Devices with Dirac Audio technology are particularly affected[1][3].
4. **Printer Compatibility:**
? ?- ARM-based Copilot+ PCs face issues with printers from manufacturers like HP, Canon, and Brother, rendering them unusable after the update[1].
5. **Gaming and App Conflicts:**
? ?- Some modern games fail to work due to conflicts with Easy Anti-Cheat and AutoHDR features[1][5].
? ?- Citrix components and specific camera applications also face compatibility problems[1][3].
6. **Update Installation Failures:**
? ?- Certain ASUS devices fail to install the update, leading to blue screens during the process. Additionally, using media created with October or November 2024 updates can prevent future security updates from being installed[5].
### Microsoft's Response
Microsoft has released multiple patches to address these issues:
- Updates in late 2024 and early 2025 have resolved some bugs but introduced new ones.
- A compatibility hold has been placed on affected devices to prevent further issues during installation[1][3][5].
### User Feedback
While some users find Windows 11 stable overall, others report sluggish UI performance and unreliable taskbars in version 24H2, even on capable hardware[8]. Many recommend waiting for further fixes before adopting this update widely[2][6].
In conclusion, while Microsoft is actively addressing these problems, Windows 11 version 24H2 has faced significant reliability challenges that may impact its usability for certain users and configurations.
Citations:
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
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Re: DXKeeper: New County Lookup
+ AA6YQ comments below
TQSL applies some of the same "fuzzy matching" for. County names. One other is to change "ste." to "Saint". I'm going to steal some of Dave's ideas as well, as that's valuable experience.
+ I've sent you all of DXKeeper's U.S. County spelling correction code.
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: DXKeeper: New County Lookup
TQSL applies some of the same "fuzzy matching" for. County names. One other is to change "ste." to "Saint". I'm going to steal some of Dave's ideas as well, as that's valuable experience.
73,
??? -Rick
+ AA6YQ comments below
.... comprehensive explanation of spelling changes was provided by Dave AA6YQ.
Dave:
? ?This helps me greatly in managing my supplemental statistics.? Your efforts in writing and supporting DXLabs are far understated.
+ I haven't ever pursued the "Worked All USA Counties" award, but I know what would someone pursuing that award would face if he or she had to manually correct the variations in county names reported by callbooks. So I built a simple mechanism that made it easy to add corrections as they were reported. It's been a long while since logging a QSO with a U.S. station has resulted in DXKeeper reporting an invalid county name that it couldn't correct.
? ? ? ? 73,
? ? ? ? ? ? ? Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: DXKeeper: New County Lookup
Actually Dave if I could make one slight correction/addition, MARAC (MARAC.org), now has the USA-CA first time award. the county hunter website has a non working link to the CQ magazine site. Thanks.
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Re: "The Windows January updates are a mess; here's why you should wait to install"
I went through this and perhaps Microsoft has learned? System protection was on for both of my computers so I guess I am safe. )
Outlook LT Gil W0MN
Hierro Candente Batir de Repente
44.08226 N 92.51265 W EN34rb
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-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Gilbert Baron W0MN via groups.io Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 7:09 To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [DXLab] "The Windows January updates are a mess; here's why you should wait to install" SO SIMPLE,YEAAAH. EVEN A PRESCHOOLER CAN FOLLOW THIS. OTOH I am on W11 and had a problem with another program (NOT RADIO THINGS) and System Restore was there and worked and I had not followed that procedure and was up to latest updates so not all systems are having Restore turned off. Outlook LT Gil W0MN Hierro Candente Batir de Repente 44.08226 N 92.51265 W EN34rb -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave AA6YQ via groups.io Sent: Monday, March 10, 2025 7:49 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [DXLab] "The Windows January updates are a mess; here's why you should wait to install" + AA6YQ comments below It is my recollection that Windows Restore was disabled in Win 11. I did find a way to enable it with a YouTube video. I did a search and there are many videos on the subject. + I don't mean to sound like an advertisement for Perplexity - it's free - but I find it far superior to YouTube videos. It will provide a step-by-step procedure with references that you can save in your Windows11_Procedures folder, like what's appended below. 73, Dave, AA6YQ Enabling System Restore on Windows 11 involves a few straightforward steps. Here's how you can do it: ## Steps to Enable System Restore 1. **Access System Properties**: - Press `Win + X` and select **System** from the menu. - Alternatively, right-click on **This PC** in File Explorer and select **Properties**. 2. **Open Advanced System Settings**: - In the System window, click on **Advanced system settings** on the left sidebar or below "Device Specifications". 3. **Navigate to System Protection**: - In the System Properties window, go to the **System Protection** tab. 4. **Select the System Drive**: - Choose the drive where Windows is installed, usually labeled as **C:**. 5. **Configure System Restore**: - Click the **Configure** button. - In the next window, select **Turn on system protection**. - Adjust the maximum disk space allocated for restore points using the slider. A common setting is around 20% of the drive space. 6. **Create a Restore Point (Optional)**: - You can manually create a restore point by clicking the **Create** button in the System Properties window. This is a good practice before making significant changes to your system. ## Using System Restore If you need to restore your system to a previous state, follow these steps: 1. **Open System Restore**: - Use the keyboard shortcut `Win + R`, type `rstrui.exe`, and press Enter. - Alternatively, go to **Control Panel** > **Recovery** > **Open System Restore**. 2. **Select a Restore Point**: - Click **Next** to see a list of available restore points. - Choose the restore point from a time when your system was running smoothly. 3. **Confirm and Restore**: - Click **Next** and then **Finish** to confirm your selection. - Your computer will restart and begin the restoration process. System Restore is disabled by default on Windows 11, so it's essential to enable it to ensure you can recover from system issues by reverting to a previous stable state[1][2][6]. Citations: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] -- W0MN EN34rb 44.08226 N 92.51265 W Hierro candente, batir de repente HP Laptop -- W0MN EN34rb 44.08226 N 92.51265 W Hierro candente, batir de repente HP Laptop
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