I recently decided to switch back to Windows 10 from Windows 11 because I'm just not a fan of Windows 11. However, my laptop, an ASUS Vivobook X1502ZA, was released after Windows 11 came out, and now I'm facing issues with my touchpad and sound. My touchpad shows up as a hidden HID mouse and I can't get any sound. After some digging, I found out that the drivers for Windows 11 are different from those for Windows 10, and ASUS doesn't provide Windows 10 drivers for my model. Strangely enough, both the touchpad and sound work perfectly on various Linux distros I've tested, like Kali and Mint. I'm not a coder, but is there any way I can modify the driver files to make them compatible with Windows 10?
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If your device was made for Windows 11, it's likely designed for that OS, which can complicate things. Since Linux is handling the hardware just fine, it's a shame the same can't be said for Windows 10. Have you considered dual-booting or running Windows 10 in a virtual machine for specific tasks?
The trouble you're facing with the touchpad and sound seems to be a driver issue. Windows 11 and other OS vendors provide generic drivers, but some hardware needs specific proprietary drivers. Since Windows 10 is becoming obsolete, hardware support is shifting to Windows 11.
Totally get your frustration! If you prefer 10, maybe try a clean install of the original ISO. Sometimes edited ISOs can cause weird issues, and a fresh start could help with compatibility.
Sticking to Windows 11 might be your best bet since support for Windows 10 ends soon. There's not a huge UI difference, and Windows 11 has better features overall. Plus, more hardware is moving towards Windows 11 compatibility, so you might face more issues if you try to stick with Windows 10.
I get that, but I've used Windows 10 longer and feel more at home with it. Battery life seems better, and I dislike how Windows 11 complicates simple tasks. I'm thinking of keeping Windows 10 for gaming and just using 11 when absolutely necessary.
That’s a solid point! I'm testing a dual-boot setup right now, but it’s just that Windows 10 feels more manageable for daily tasks. Linux handles it well, so it’s puzzling why Windows 10 can’t.