Posts for: #Drivers

Why can’t my computer connect to the printer after a Windows update?

#kirksville  #printer  #windows update  #drivers  Why can’t my computer connect to the printer after a Windows update?

Seen this a lot:

  • Update replaced or removed OEM printer drivers; reinstall the vendor package.
  • Spooler service stuck; clear the print queue and restart the service.
  • Network profile flipped (public/private) blocking discovery.
  • SMB protocol/version or credentials changed for network printers.

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What it might be (likely causes)

  • Driver swap to “class” drivers
    Feature updates sometimes replace vendor drivers with Microsoft “Class Driver” (IPP/Generic). That can break scanning, duplex defaults, or finishing options. Reinstall the OEM package.

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Why can’t my computer find the Wi-Fi network?

#kirksville  #wifi missing  #network  #drivers  Why can’t my computer find the Wi-Fi network?

Consider:

  • Adapter disabled or flight mode toggled by a function key.
  • 5 GHz-only router while the adapter is 2.4 GHz-only (or vice versa).
  • Hidden SSID or unusual country/channel settings.
  • Outdated Wi-Fi drivers or Windows network stack glitches.
  • Distance and interference; walls and appliances matter.

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What it might be (likely causes)

  • Radio disabled or hard-switched
    Laptops often have a physical wireless toggle or a Fn hotkey that kills the radio. Airplane mode also shuts off Wi‑Fi. A quick toggle brings the SSID list back.

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Why does my computer keep restarting by itself?

#kirksville  #random restart  #psu  #drivers  Why does my computer keep restarting by itself?

A few angles:

  • Power supply sagging under load or bad DC jack (laptops).
  • Thermal shutdowns from poor cooling or dried paste.
  • Faulty RAM or unstable XMP/overclocks.
  • Driver or kernel crashes; check Event Viewer for BugCheck entries.
  • Short circuits from a loose standoff or debris inside the case.

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What it might be (likely causes)

  • Power delivery problems
    A PSU that’s aging, underrated, or tripping OCP (over‑current protection) can reboot the system under GPU/CPU spikes. On laptops, a loose/burned DC jack or a failing charger can cause momentary brownouts.

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Why is my internet fast on my phone but slow on my PC?

#kirksville  #slow pc internet  #adapter  #drivers  Why is my internet fast on my phone but slow on my PC?

Worth checking:

  • PC on 2.4 GHz while phone uses 5 GHz; try a 5 GHz SSID.
  • Outdated NIC drivers or power-saving modes throttling throughput.
  • Ethernet cable damage or 100 Mbps negotiation instead of 1 Gbps.
  • VPNs, filters, or security suites intercepting traffic.
  • Browser extensions or background sync saturating bandwidth.

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What it might be (likely causes)

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