Monthly Archives: September 2025

How to Upgrade a VMware Workstation Virtual Machine to Windows 11 with a Working TPM Module

Windows 11 requires UEFI boot, Secure Boot, and a Trusted Platform Module 2.0. If you are running Windows 10 inside VMware Workstation, you may need to reconfigure the virtual machine so it meets these requirements before upgrading to Windows 11. This guide explains how to upgrade a VMware Workstation VM and add a working virtual […]

Microsoft – Shared Printer Error “0x0000011B”: “Cannot Connect to the Printer”

What does this error mean? When attempting to add a shared network printer, you may encounter Error 0x0000011B (“Operation failed with error 0x0000011B”), which prevents the printer from being installed. This issue is most common in small office and home office environments and typically stems from a Windows security update that tightened RPC binding authentication […]