Windows 10: Windows 11 Dock Problem

Product: HP ZBook Fury 17.3 Inch G8 Mobile Workstation PC IDS Base Model with Thunderbolt 4 Dock 280WHello, I've upgraded from my old G3 notebook to this G8 now and I have a issue with my 2nd Screen in Windows 11 now: I use one set Monitor/Keyboard/Mouse via KVM-Switch for my Laptop and Desktop. Everytime I switch to Desktop and back, the Display isn't recognized anymore. Only way around is unplug the dock from Laptop and back. Firmware is also up to date. I also tried the same new Laptop with Windows 10 and there it's working flawless.On my old Laptop G3 and Dock Thunderbolt

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HDD Docking

Hi Tonyo,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forum.

• What is the make and model of the computer?
  
• What is the make and model of the docking station?
  

The computer docking connections located on the bottom of the computer vary between computer models. For the docking station to work properly, the docking posts, eject mechanisms, and electrical connections on the docking station must be compatible
with the connections on your computer model.



Meanwhile, if the docking station is compatible, you may update the device drivers for your docking station and check if it works.



Update device drivers for docking station:

• Open the PC manufacturer support Web site, search for the
  Docking Station Driver for your PC model.
  
• Install the driver suggested and check.
  

If the issue persists, update the BIOS and try connecting the Docking Station again.



Note:

Modifying BIOS/ complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the
configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk.





Regards,

 

I cannot connect to home Wi-Fi off the docking station but not on docking station.

1. I cannot connect to home Wi-Fi off the docking station but not on docking station.
2. When i'm on docking station system says i'm connected to home Wi-Fi, but when i browse says not connected.
3. Other devices connected to home Wi-Fi has no issue.
4. What steps can i take to resolve the issue other than updating Wi-Fi adapter driver?

 

Surface pro 4 Dock Scaling problems

No question this is a problem. And for those who dock and undock frequently, it's a HUGE problem. Rebooting after connecting or disconnecting does correct the problem, but it's certainly not a fix. I frequently have multiple apps open when I close the cover
or dock/undock (e.g. I use sleep mode a lot). Having to close all my work in progress to reboot and then reopen everything just to fix scaling is too frustrating.

A few suggestions to make the problem slightly more tolerable until Microsoft fixes this issue (this assumes your using the recommended 200% scaling)...

• Suggestion 1: Boot your Surface disconnected from the dock and login, THEN connect to your dock. Windows will apply the high DPI scaling, which makes most of your non-Microsoft apps (e.g. Chrome, etc.) usable, though font readability does
  suffer. If Windows Explorer, Edge, or Microsoft Office apps were open before you docked, they'll have to be closed and reopened to reset the font scaling (otherwise they'll be quite large).
• Suggestion 2: For non-Microsoft apps, you can disable the high DPI scaling per application. Find the application's EXE file, right-click and select properties, then click on the Compatibility tab. Check ON the "Disable display scaling
  on high DPI settings" option. This will disable the down-scaling that Windows applies, but of course your application will run at 200% normal size. In some cases, this may be more desirable. For example, I use this mode for my NetBeans IDE and Google
  Chrome and then use the preferences of those applications to set the font display size. It made both more readable and comfortable to use when docked.

None of these are good workarounds. If you set scaling to 100%, everything is great when docked but entirely too small when just using the Surface 4 Pro's display (unless you're still under 40 with great eye sight).

Come on Microsoft... you've got a great product in the Surface 4 Pro, so please get the dock scaling issue fixed.