Windows 10: My desktop PC thinks it's a laptop

Discus and support My desktop PC thinks it's a laptop in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; When going to "Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Devices and Printers" my computer registers as a Notebook, even though it's clearly not. What gives?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Gnash, Dec 8, 2019.

  1. Gnash Win User

    My desktop PC thinks it's a laptop


    When going to "Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Devices and Printers" my computer registers as a Notebook, even though it's clearly not. What gives?

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    Gnash, Dec 8, 2019
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  2. karyeowl Win User

    Laptops cannot access desktops via WIFI

    I have 3 desktops (all on Windows 10 1803) connected on my LAN. After following this forum for some times and did all the steps as suggested by forum member, access denied, all my desktops are able to view and access one another. I have a printer connected to PC1, and managed to connect all the other 2 PCs to have the shared printer.

    I also have 2 more laptops (both Asus with the same Windows 10 1803) connected via WIFI. Performed all the same steps as per the desktops, but I was not able to access PC1. I was able to view all the 3 desktops from the file explorer, but I just can't access all the desktops. However, I was able to access the Asus laptops from desktop PC1.

    Anyone able to assist on this matter? Any assistance is highly appreciated.
     
    karyeowl, Dec 8, 2019
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  3. jdz7t8 Win User
    Buying a new laptop or desktop for gaming [help]

    I want to buy either a new laptop or a new desktop for gaming. I want to run games smoothly and maybe even use it for some ps2 emulation. Could someone suggest either a laptop or desktop? I heard Alienware is expensive and over-rated. I was also told Sager laptops are good for gaming. I have about $1000-$1500 to spend on a new machine. Initially I was going to get a laptop but it seems like I would be able to get a more powerful desktop for the same price or less. Please advise. Please suggest a model/brand [desktop/laptop] that I could purchase because I don't think I know enough about computers to build one from scratch.
     
    jdz7t8, Dec 8, 2019
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  4. Namslas90 Win User

    My desktop PC thinks it's a laptop

    HELP! My Laptop has gone into SLOW MOTION!

    Should be able to get a "step-by-step here;

    Support | Dell Deutschland
     
    Namslas90, Dec 8, 2019
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