FW 13 on AMD, Ran windows update, problems, reset my machine, still problems, no taskbar at bottom of screen, does not connect to google meets, first screen is white with half blue and half gray circle on right side. Any suggestions?

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FW 13 on AMD, Ran windows update, problems, reset my machine, still problems, no taskbar at bottom of screen, does not connect to google meets, the first screen when I connect is white with half blue and half gray circle on right side. I do an hard shut down annd then the screen I get has no task bar ant the bottom and the machine will not connect to google meets. Any suggestions?

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Did Windows Update install the 24H2 update? This might have happened if you enabled the option “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available”. At least, that’s how I got the 24H2 several weeks ago. It caused many issues with my AMD framework laptop as well (although I have the 16" version), esp. display got all mangled up or was unresponsive. Connecting it to a docking station even made it worse. If you search for 24H2 on this forum, you’ll find more info.

I reinstalled the laptop with the latest 23H2 version (and I disabled the previously mentioned option). You might be able to have some success by disabling certain AMD devices in the device manager. I saw a post of someone mentioning disabling the AMD Audio CoProcessor, which led to more success. I assume AMD/framework will release new firmware/drivers in the (hopefully) near future.

Hth,
Mike.

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I had the same problems on my brand new framework Laptop 13 AMD Ryzen 7840U on a fresh Windows 11 24H2 installation. Theres a thread for Framwork Laptop 17 with similar problems, and i followed the recommendation to disable the AMD Audio CoProcessor, which solved the problem.
Now I’m waiting for updates, to enable it again. (to be honest: I don’t know what it does, there is nothin missing with it disabled)

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I have a Laptop 13 AMD Ryzen 7840U. I was offered 24H2 through windows update, and once it completed, it booted and I lost the taskbar. In an effort to see the start menu, I pressed the windows key. Most times when I hit the Windows key it seemed to go all black, then refresh again without the taskbar again. Sometimes it did nothing. shortcuts like WIN + E also didn’t work to launch an explorer window. When shutting down, it left the keyboard and power button lit up, so it looks like it doesn’t completely power down until I held the power button for 10 seconds.

I was using it mostly docked to a USB C dock. Once It booted just fine - perhaps when I was undocked.

Anyway, I gave up and just installed a backup from the morning before I updated, so I’m back to 23H2. I plan to follow these forums waiting for an official fix.

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