Windows 10

Profanicus · 2017-04-19T22:52:28.790Z

stusser:

A new router, but not a new modem. You can put your current one in bridge mode.

Hmm ok, I could probably figure that out - could you recommend a good wireless router that supports VPN client?

stusser · 2017-04-20T01:29:15.876Z

I would probably pick up the Wirecutter’s pick, the Archer C7 and flash Gargoyle firmware on it.

Profanicus · 2017-04-20T01:44:32.096Z

Thanks! My current Modem/router is an Archer also. How does the Gargoyle firmware compare to the DD-WRT ones?

stusser · 2017-04-20T01:48:29.671Z

Same sort of thing, but it’s more highly regarded these days. If you’re familiar with DD-WRT the C7 supports that too, and it will also run an openVPN client.

DeepT · 2017-04-22T12:11:37.825Z

Ever since the windows 10 creators update I have had an occasional problem. When windows boots up, only my primary monitor is active. Rebooting seems to fix it. Is this a known issue? Is there a real fix for this?

Woolen_Horde · 2017-04-22T13:10:26.129Z

The CU update replaces your drivers. Maybe you need to re-install the latest version of your graphics driver?

stusser · 2017-04-22T13:21:00.884Z

Yeah, and it resets the option to not update drivers via windows update too. Bastards.

ArmandoPenblade · 2017-04-22T13:45:07.123Z

Cool, Creator’s Update wrecked my ability to see USB 3.0 hard drives. That was horrifying for a hot minute.

No idea how to fix, but no time to fuck with it now. Hooray Windows 10 -.-

instant0 · 2017-04-22T14:46:51.255Z

Maybe there should be a LTSB version for home users that do not want to act as guinea pigs?

Dan_Theman · 2017-04-22T14:59:25.619Z

ArmandoPenblade:

my ability to see USB 3.0 hard drives. That was horrifying for a hot minute.

No idea how to fix, but no time to fuck with it now. Hooray Windows 10 -.-

Messed up my ability to see my mouse (a G700S) when plugged in; it worked fine when operating wirelessly. Had to uninstall the driver (which had switched to “generic”) and then reinstall while plugged in (via “look for hardware changes”). I don’t know if that will help you, but I was getting quite aggravated until I figured out my solution.

Woolen_Horde · 2017-04-22T15:12:12.710Z

howtogeek.com

How to Stop Windows 10 From Automatically Updating Hardware Drivers

Windows 10 automatically installs updates, including new versions of hardware drivers. But you can block Windows Update from installing driver updates, if you like. Early versions of the Creators Update included an easy graphical option to change...

TLDR = Home users can tweak the registry
Pro/Enterprise can use Group Policy

ArmandoPenblade · 2017-04-22T15:13:26.225Z

Yeah, I figure I’m looking at some kinda driver fuckery, but I’m trying to finish writing the session I’m running of an RPG today and don’t really have the time to dig around and figure out if USB COMPOSITE CONTROLLER ALPHA or USB HUB DEVICE THETA-GAMMA-12 is what’s fucked by this particular Microsoft adventure in frustration.

That’s a fun activity for later in the day! HOORAY

(Real fun: USB 3.0 works in general, as my wireless adapter still functions back there)

LMN8R · 2017-04-22T15:20:39.490Z

instant0:

Maybe there should be a LTSB version for home users that do not want to act as guinea pigs?

Well, for most people that’s what I said above: Don’t force the update, let it come to you when Microsoft pushes it.

How many people here are having problems after waiting for Microsoft to push the update instead of rushing to install it right away?

Dan_Theman · 2017-04-22T15:21:12.003Z

ArmandoPenblade:

session I’m running of an RPG today

Crap - it’s game day for me, too. While I’m not GM, I’m now anticipating a whole bunch of complaints when I arrive this afternoon, lol.

instant0 · 2017-04-22T15:30:32.567Z

LMN8R:

Well, for most people that’s what I said above: Don’t force the update, let it come to you when Microsoft pushes it.

Isn’t it randomly who is selected to get the first wave of patches? But yea, if you force it, you’ll be hit by some issue probably. On Win8.1 I am now using the Update Catalog to only get security patches, as normal patches will no longer install correctly - do you have such an option with Win10?

Microsoft created (through all the data gathering) a hardware profile of every user, location, bandwidth, and they select the ‘most compatible’ users to receive the patches, then if everything checks out, they roll it out to more ‘exotic’ hardware, etc?

ArmandoPenblade · 2017-04-22T15:48:43.457Z

I actually delayed the update as many days as it would let me schedule it out, but MS pushed it down. So… Me? Heh

KevinC · 2017-04-22T16:01:40.772Z

LMN8R:

How many people here are having problems after waiting for Microsoft to push the update instead of rushing to install it right away?

raises hand

After 3 hours of troubleshooting last weekend, I gave up and reinstalled Windows. And no, I hadn’t been doing any unofficial tweaking of my system.

Equisilus · 2017-04-22T17:44:32.658Z

No forcing the update here, and have had no issues. Just had to revert all the settings that MS changed on me.

scharmers · 2017-04-22T18:22:05.006Z

ArmandoPenblade:

USB HUB DEVICE THETA-GAMMA-12

Generally fixable by installing MB drivers. In fact, I think I’ll hop over to Intel today and see if anything gets picked up.

LMN8R · 2017-04-22T20:29:08.340Z

instant0:

LMN8R:

Well, for most people that’s what I said above: Don’t force the update, let it come to you when Microsoft pushes it.

Isn’t it randomly who is selected to get the first wave of patches? But yea, if you force it, you’ll be hit by some issue probably. On Win8.1 I am now using the Update Catalog to only get security patches, as normal patches will no longer install correctly - do you have such an option with Win10?

Microsoft created (through all the data gathering) a hardware profile of every user, location, bandwidth, and they select the ‘most compatible’ users to receive the patches, then if everything checks out, they roll it out to more ‘exotic’ hardware, etc?

It’s not random. It’s deployed based on system characteristics, hardware compatibility, currently installed drivers for that hardware, known software compatibility issues, and many other factors.

Of course, if you disable telemetry and prevent any of that inventory data from going to Microsoft, you’re more likely to have issues since you may get it for a device that it otherwise wouldn’t have rolled out to yet. Same goes for if you run other various and unofficial tweak tools to change how windows update works, or which change other settings.