The network adapter isn't connected in Windows 11 To Go, what should I do?
The network adapter isn't connected in Windows 11 To Go, what should I do?
Hello, this is my first post here since about 2013, I made a new account and I hope I'm doing this correctly. Anyway, I used Rufus to create a Windows 11 To Go USB, and it works great on my work laptop, but on my personal/family laptop the Network Adapter is shown as disconnected in my Device Manager. I can't copy/paste because I can't get online from that OS, but I have a lot of screenshots.
I've been doing some reading on various forums about Windows To Go, and I'm anticipating the replies telling me that I shouldn't be trying to use Windows To Go. Seeing as this is a technology forum and not a family therapy forum, I won't go into the details about
why
, but I am trying to use Windows To Go because I want to be able to have a OS that doesn't leave any trace on the host laptop. I don't want anyone to even know that I have a separate OS that I'm using.
I have been using Tails from a USB, but some websites don't work with Tor, and some programs need to be installed on Windows. I am considering making a Virtual Machine, but it seems more likely that people would be able to notice I am using a VM than a portable OS.
I can't get my images to attach, I uploaded them to imgbb.com but the url is getting rejected.
I used Rufus to make a Windows 11 To Go USB drive. Would you consider making your own bootable USB installer for your operating system with Windows Media Creation Tools? Also, make sure your personal laptop has any pending BIOS updates.
Hi, thank you for your message. I'm trying to develop a portable operating system that runs from a USB drive, not just an installation USB. From what I've learned, Windows Media Creation Tool doesn't support this feature, and Windows To Go is no longer officially available. The laptop functions normally, but the network adapter fails only when using Windows 11 To Go. Any advice would be appreciated.
If the laptops use different network adapters, that is clearly the cause, even if they are identical devices with the same adapter. You must ensure both are configured identically.
If your work laptop connects to a workplace-only network, it won't be accessible from your home.
I get why you prefer Windows on the work laptop, but why do you also want it on your home machine? If only for installation, use a separate USB drive to move files or copy data directly from the internal hard drive.