Tech Support Tech Support Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:59:26 +0000 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:59:26 +0000 bit-tech.net Forums https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?forums/tech-support.73/ AMD Radeon Adrenalin / Windows Update resetting GFX driver nightmare! Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:25:55 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/amd-radeon-adrenalin-windows-update-resetting-gfx-driver-nightmare.388598/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/amd-radeon-adrenalin-windows-update-resetting-gfx-driver-nightmare.388598/ invalid@example.com (3lusive) 3lusive
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT with a Ryzen PC below. Current GFX driver is 32.0.31041.1004, and Windows 10 Pro 64bit 22H2, 19045.6466 OS Build.

Absolute nightmare, my Windows machine below has been updated or something has happened around 7-10 days ago, and now every few hours or even shorter, Windows tries to reset the GFX driver to an incorrect or generic one, which makes the machine literally go blank and I have to restart everything and then switch the GFX driver back to correct in Windows...

AMD Radeon Adrenalin / Windows Update resetting GFX driver nightmare!]]> 2 New study benchmarks Malware blocking by free third-party DNS providers Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:47:18 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/new-study-benchmarks-malware-blocking-by-free-third-party-dns-providers.388565/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/new-study-benchmarks-malware-blocking-by-free-third-party-dns-providers.388565/ invalid@example.com (Ice Tea) Ice Tea https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.p...ocking-by-free-third-party-dns-providers.html

]]> 3 What's a rare boot to black, and now 1 BSOD, a sign of? Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:24:16 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/whats-a-rare-boot-to-black-and-now-1-bsod-a-sign-of.388577/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/whats-a-rare-boot-to-black-and-now-1-bsod-a-sign-of.388577/ invalid@example.com (oscy) oscy
PC seemingly booted but, instead of going to the login screen, it stayed black. No mouse cursor or way out. Hard rebooted and it's fine.

And the other day, it booted to a BSOD.

Is that a sign of the PSU dying?... Granted it's 12 years old now... Or the SSD or my other HDD on its way out?

Maybe even a Windows 10 thing? That OS has been having a bit of a toddler phase.]]> 4 [SOLVED] Can't log in to Epic Games Launcher Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:14:41 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/solved-cant-log-in-to-epic-games-launcher.388564/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/solved-cant-log-in-to-epic-games-launcher.388564/ invalid@example.com (ModSquid) ModSquid
Just a quick one for a change. I'm getting an AS-202 error when trying to log in to the launcher this morning. Have rebooted the router, cleared the webcache folder as per the internet, obviously have connection since I'm posting this, have tried through phone as hotspot in case it was the router (which is new), tried running as Admin, have rebooted several times but still no dice.

Anyone else getting the same problem or know of a workaround? I need to install something so...

[SOLVED] Can't log in to Epic Games Launcher]]> 6 FFS! - Virgin Media offloads email services to third-party provider Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:15:28 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/ffs-virgin-media-offloads-email-services-to-third-party-provider.388562/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/ffs-virgin-media-offloads-email-services-to-third-party-provider.388562/ invalid@example.com (Ice Tea) Ice Tea https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/he...changes-to-their-virgin-media-email-services/

https://www.theregister.com/network...mail-services-to-third-party-provider/5295230

What an absolute pain!]]> 3 Random critical shutdowns Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:16:13 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/random-critical-shutdowns.388557/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/random-critical-shutdowns.388557/ invalid@example.com (ModSquid) ModSquid
The laptop - which I am currently using as a desktop ie. plugged in all the time and mostly powered up all the time, due to the desktop being out of action and time to fix it being in increasing scarcity - has recently started playing silly bggrs with me.

Shuts down of its own accord, a quick check in Computer Management at the Windows Event Viewer indicates "critical battery trigger met", yet when I...

Random critical shutdowns]]> 4 Mic - Hearing My Own Voice Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:14:27 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/mic-hearing-my-own-voice.388533/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/mic-hearing-my-own-voice.388533/ invalid@example.com (veato) veato
I've been through the usual suspects - sidetone settings in the Razer Synapse app and Mic Monitoring in Windows settings - but I can't stop it. Any ideas?

I'm using Windows 11 and Epos H6Pro connected to a Razer THX USB sound card.

I'm going to test tonight with the kid's headset...

Mic - Hearing My Own Voice]]> 3 Deletey please Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:14:25 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/deletey-please.388531/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/deletey-please.388531/ invalid@example.com (adidan) adidan 3 Chinese router vendor denies its firmware contains backdoors Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:46:35 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/chinese-router-vendor-denies-its-firmware-contains-backdoors.388520/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/chinese-router-vendor-denies-its-firmware-contains-backdoors.388520/ invalid@example.com (Ice Tea) Ice Tea https://www.theregister.com/securit...wnloads-to-fix-security-issues-anyway/5283794

The saying "It's a feature, not a bug" is tiresome!]]> Setting Up a projector advice Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:17:09 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/setting-up-a-projector-advice.388511/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/setting-up-a-projector-advice.388511/ invalid@example.com (stephen0205) stephen0205
I’m looking for a little help setting up a surprise for my son. My work was throwing out an Epson EB-U42 projector, said there was a "big bang" one day and it hadn't been used since. I figured the bulb had just blown, said it could probably be repaired and they told me to take it as it was being binned, they bought a new one at the time.

Anyhoo instead of dropping £200 on an official bulb just to find out the projector was completely goosed, I ordered two cheap replacements...

Setting Up a projector advice]]> 2 Sound card failing? Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:34:18 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/sound-card-failing.388486/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/sound-card-failing.388486/ invalid@example.com (CrapBag) CrapBag
When I came back the sound through my speakers kept dropping every few seconds for about 1 second so you missed audio.

He reckons he didn't touch anything else other than steam and maybe installed one program which he then uninstalled.

I decided to update the driver and then just made it worse, its doping the same thing but now the sound is really loud with out changing anything.

I then...

Sound card failing?]]> 4 Pc laggy with metal software Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:12:31 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/pc-laggy-with-metal-software.388495/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/pc-laggy-with-metal-software.388495/ invalid@example.com (numanoid) numanoid My grandsons pc has a ryzen 7500f cpu 16gb ram and an 5060 8gb graphics card, he keeps saying his pc runs laggy when he runs the medal software, any ideas, thanks]]> 11 KEF X300A + Sub Advice Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:49:31 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/kef-x300a-sub-advice.388475/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/kef-x300a-sub-advice.388475/ invalid@example.com (User-sam) User-sam
I've recently picked up a pair of KEF X300A powered desktop speakers and I'm really enjoying them overall. but I do find they're lacking a bit of sub-bass, especially for electronic music and games.

I'm currently using a JDS Labs Element IV, with the DAC connected directly to my PC via USB.

Since the X300As are powered speakers, I'm a little unsure what the best way is to add a subwoofer into the chain.

Has anyone here done this with the X300As or a similar setup?

Thanks in...

KEF X300A + Sub Advice]]> Access Win10 Network Share on Win11 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:35:21 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/access-win10-network-share-on-win11.388454/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/access-win10-network-share-on-win11.388454/ invalid@example.com (MadGinga) MadGinga
Does anyone have any suggestions/guidance? Or do i just need to bite the bullet and replace the server?

Server is an old 3rd gen i5 based machine, so a flat upgrade to windows is out.]]> 2 Regaining Win 11 Access Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:42:54 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/regaining-win-11-access.388450/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/regaining-win-11-access.388450/ invalid@example.com (Arboreal) Arboreal
I used to look after his PC, but since he bought a new one, I have thankfully not been involved.

My friend says they have changed the password and the hint is "call Dave" who is the guy that phoned him... I'm guessing they'll want money.

No idea if it's been encrypted or not.

I have looked online but don't trust some of the solutions that suggest downloading a utility...

Regaining Win 11 Access]]> 3 Broadband checkers and actual speeds Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:59:54 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/broadband-checkers-and-actual-speeds.388429/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/broadband-checkers-and-actual-speeds.388429/ invalid@example.com (adidan) adidan
" Openreach says FTTC available
* BT wholesale checker using the UPRN doesn't say it's a one in one out on in the cabinet but it's a max speed of about 10mbps :eeek:
* ISPs (besides one) say they can offer that 10mbps or so

However, I know for a fact they currently get a 'superfast' (lol) connection much better than what the wholesale checker and ISPs quotes.

So whats the best course, just order a 10 or so quoted connection (would the...

Broadband checkers and actual speeds]]> 6 Giffgaff Launch Unlimited 4G and 5G Mobile Data for Just £14 Per Month Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:19:30 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/giffgaff-launch-unlimited-4g-and-5g-mobile-data-for-just-%C2%A314-per-month.388432/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/giffgaff-launch-unlimited-4g-and-5g-mobile-data-for-just-%C2%A314-per-month.388432/ invalid@example.com (Ice Tea) Ice Tea https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.p...and-5g-mobile-data-for-just-14-per-month.html

Don't know if this is of any interest?]]> 5 Ergotron HX Sun, 31 May 2026 21:07:30 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/ergotron-hx.388270/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/ergotron-hx.388270/ invalid@example.com (User-sam) User-sam
I’m hoping for a bit of advice.

I have an Ergotron HX monitor arm (white), but unfortunately during a house move I’ve misplaced the desk clamp. I still have the arm and base, but without the clamp it’s obviously unusable.

I’ve already contacted Ergotron directly to see if they can supply just the clamp as a spare part. If that doesn’t work out, does anyone know:

  • Where I might be able to source a genuine replacement clamp?

  • Whether Ergotron clamps from other...

Ergotron HX]]> 5 Phone line is down - how to diagnose? Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:06:18 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/phone-line-is-down-how-to-diagnose.388267/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/phone-line-is-down-how-to-diagnose.388267/ invalid@example.com (ModSquid) ModSquid
Will try and keep it brief (and will probably end up not doing so), but here are some bullets:
  • No internet from router
  • All lights are on except the WAN (internet connection via the phone line)
  • Phone line is good as per the router status light (don't have a handset to test, but at a push I could trigger the house alarm and wait for the call)
  • Can get into router home page and it just shows everything up and running bar the internet itself
  • Can connect via...

Phone line is down - how to diagnose?]]> 11 Problems with sons 18 month old build (mid 2024). Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:56:55 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/problems-with-sons-18-month-old-build-mid-2024.388235/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/problems-with-sons-18-month-old-build-mid-2024.388235/ invalid@example.com (CrapBag) CrapBag
He had turned it on for the first time in the day and heard a loud very audible click and then his PC black screened.

He got back into his OS (Linux Mint) and desktop use was fine but firing up a game just crashed out.

No smell of burning and no smoke.

PC is as follows

Gigabyte B550 motherboard (2nd hand from his friend)
5700X (2nd hand from...

Problems with sons 18 month old build (mid 2024).]]> 4