What is Going on With Link to Windows? Why Does it Keep Duplicating My Computer?


Edwin said:
UPDATE:
Apparently you need to grant Link To Windows 'All Files Access".
(If it's already on, turn it off and back on again and re-connect your device)

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This solution fixed my wallpaper! (turning it off and back on, then reconnecting)

Now I just need to get the duplicate computers removed!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 11 Home (v23H2)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Rig
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT - Ryzen 7 3rd Gen 8-Core 3.9 GHz Soc
    Motherboard
    MSI PERFORMANCE GAMING X470 GAMING PLUS MAX AM4 AMD X470 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard
    Memory
    G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3466 (PC4 27700) Desktop Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI GeForce RTX 2070 DirectX 12 RTX 2070 ARMOR 8G 8GB 256-Bit GDDR6 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready w/ Resizable BAR @ 4GB/8GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio 6.0.9492.1 with MSI Nahimic Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sceptre E275B-QPN168+ 27" | Samsung LU28R550UQNXZA 28"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 @ 144Hz, 3840x2160 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital WD BLACK SN850 NVMe M.2 2280 500GB PCI-Express 4.0 x4 3D NAND Internal SSD
    Kingston A400 2.5" 240GB SATA III 3D NAND Internal SSD
    Seagate Barracuda 5" 1TB SATA III Internal HDD
    TOSHIBA Canvio Ready 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External HDD
    PSU
    CORSAIR RMx Series RM750x CP-9020179-NA 750W ATX12V / EPS12V 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular
    Case
    Phanteks Eclipse P400 PH-EC416PTG_BK Satin Black Tempered Glass/Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
    Cooling
    NZXT Kraken X73 360mm - RL-KRX73-01 - AIO RGB CPU Liquid Cooler
    Keyboard
    CHERRY KC 4500 ERGO (JK-4500) Ergonomic Wired Keyboard
    Mouse
    Inland GM63 RGB Optical Wired Gaming Mouse
    Internet Speed
    500Mbps Download, 50Mbps Upload w/ QoS
    Browser
    Version 1.62.153 Chromium: 121.0.6167.85 (Official Build) (64-bit)
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    Headphones: Philips SHP9500S
    DAC: Fosi Audio DAC-Q4 Headphone Amplifier
    ISP: WideOpenWest
    USB Card Reader
Maidvelia said:
This solution fixed my wallpaper! (turning it off and back on, then reconnecting)

Now I just need to get the duplicate computers removed!
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I already heard of that potential solution but but they didn't say where that setting was. I am glad @Edwin was able to figure out how to find it.

Are you seeing the wallpaper in both the icon and the notification background?

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BTW, there was another similar setting on my phone that controlled whether Phone Link could show photos.
Settings > Security and privacy > Permission manager > Photos and videos > Link to Windows > Always allow all/Don't allow.
Toggling that caused the photos to disappear in Phone Link. I had to go back and toggle that again for the photos to come back. It seems some of the settings are a little flaky.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2022)
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800H with Radeon 680M GPU (486MB RAM)
    Memory
    Crucial DDR5-4800 (2400MHz) 32GB (2 x 16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB RAM)
    Sound Card
    n/a
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6-inch
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080 300Hz
    Hard Drives
    2 x Samsung 980 (1TB M.2 NVME SSD)
    PSU
    n/a
    Mouse
    Wireless Mouse M510
    Internet Speed
    2000Mbps/300Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom build
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II
    Memory
    G.SKILL Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-RTX3060TI-08G-V2-GAMING (RTX 3060-Ti, 8GB RAM)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung S23A300B (23-in LED)
    Screen Resolution
    1080p 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    2TB XPG SX8200 Pro (M2. PCIe SSD) || 2TB Intel 660P (M2. PCIe SSD)
    PSU
    Corsair RM750x (750 watts)
    Case
    Cooler Master MasterCase 5
    Cooling
    Scythe Mugen 6
    Mouse
    Logitech K350 (wireless)
    Keyboard
    Logitech M510 (wireless)
    Internet Speed
    2000 Mbps down / 300 Mbps up
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge, Chrome
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes (Premium)
    Other Info
    ASUS Blu-ray Burner BW-16D1HT (SATA) || Western Digital Easystore 20TB USB 3.0 external hard drive used with Acronis True Image 2025 backup software || HP OfficeJet Pro 6975 Printer/Scanner
You can spend a month of Sundays going through permissions!
I'm pleased that my 3 apps that don't allow screenshots or mirroring stay blank on Phone Link! (y)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
Maidvelia said:
Now I just need to get the duplicate computers removed!
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I have a suspicion it has something to do with your switched/hacked/changed account.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
I am seeing the wallpaper on both. I just need to get rid of these duplicates on Link to Windows and everything will be perfect.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 11 Home (v23H2)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Rig
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT - Ryzen 7 3rd Gen 8-Core 3.9 GHz Soc
    Motherboard
    MSI PERFORMANCE GAMING X470 GAMING PLUS MAX AM4 AMD X470 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard
    Memory
    G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3466 (PC4 27700) Desktop Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI GeForce RTX 2070 DirectX 12 RTX 2070 ARMOR 8G 8GB 256-Bit GDDR6 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready w/ Resizable BAR @ 4GB/8GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio 6.0.9492.1 with MSI Nahimic Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sceptre E275B-QPN168+ 27" | Samsung LU28R550UQNXZA 28"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 @ 144Hz, 3840x2160 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital WD BLACK SN850 NVMe M.2 2280 500GB PCI-Express 4.0 x4 3D NAND Internal SSD
    Kingston A400 2.5" 240GB SATA III 3D NAND Internal SSD
    Seagate Barracuda 5" 1TB SATA III Internal HDD
    TOSHIBA Canvio Ready 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External HDD
    PSU
    CORSAIR RMx Series RM750x CP-9020179-NA 750W ATX12V / EPS12V 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular
    Case
    Phanteks Eclipse P400 PH-EC416PTG_BK Satin Black Tempered Glass/Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
    Cooling
    NZXT Kraken X73 360mm - RL-KRX73-01 - AIO RGB CPU Liquid Cooler
    Keyboard
    CHERRY KC 4500 ERGO (JK-4500) Ergonomic Wired Keyboard
    Mouse
    Inland GM63 RGB Optical Wired Gaming Mouse
    Internet Speed
    500Mbps Download, 50Mbps Upload w/ QoS
    Browser
    Version 1.62.153 Chromium: 121.0.6167.85 (Official Build) (64-bit)
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    Headphones: Philips SHP9500S
    DAC: Fosi Audio DAC-Q4 Headphone Amplifier
    ISP: WideOpenWest
    USB Card Reader
Maidvelia said:
I just need to get rid of these duplicates on Link to Windows and everything will be perfect.
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Did you try clearing the Link to Windows cache and data, and possibly starting over?

7595.jpg
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
Edwin said:
Did you try clearing the Link to Windows cache and data, and possibly starting over?

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I've done this + going to the factory default version. Installing the first update (Galaxy store) then using QR code puts 2 PCs in the list. Installing the second update (Play store) then using QR code puts 3 PCs in the list. The factory version doesn't even work with the version of Phone Link that I have.

Phone Link completely refuses to connect without using a QR code, and I genuinely think that's a culprit.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 11 Home (v23H2)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Rig
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT - Ryzen 7 3rd Gen 8-Core 3.9 GHz Soc
    Motherboard
    MSI PERFORMANCE GAMING X470 GAMING PLUS MAX AM4 AMD X470 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard
    Memory
    G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3466 (PC4 27700) Desktop Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI GeForce RTX 2070 DirectX 12 RTX 2070 ARMOR 8G 8GB 256-Bit GDDR6 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready w/ Resizable BAR @ 4GB/8GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio 6.0.9492.1 with MSI Nahimic Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sceptre E275B-QPN168+ 27" | Samsung LU28R550UQNXZA 28"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 @ 144Hz, 3840x2160 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital WD BLACK SN850 NVMe M.2 2280 500GB PCI-Express 4.0 x4 3D NAND Internal SSD
    Kingston A400 2.5" 240GB SATA III 3D NAND Internal SSD
    Seagate Barracuda 5" 1TB SATA III Internal HDD
    TOSHIBA Canvio Ready 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External HDD
    PSU
    CORSAIR RMx Series RM750x CP-9020179-NA 750W ATX12V / EPS12V 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular
    Case
    Phanteks Eclipse P400 PH-EC416PTG_BK Satin Black Tempered Glass/Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
    Cooling
    NZXT Kraken X73 360mm - RL-KRX73-01 - AIO RGB CPU Liquid Cooler
    Keyboard
    CHERRY KC 4500 ERGO (JK-4500) Ergonomic Wired Keyboard
    Mouse
    Inland GM63 RGB Optical Wired Gaming Mouse
    Internet Speed
    500Mbps Download, 50Mbps Upload w/ QoS
    Browser
    Version 1.62.153 Chromium: 121.0.6167.85 (Official Build) (64-bit)
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    Headphones: Philips SHP9500S
    DAC: Fosi Audio DAC-Q4 Headphone Amplifier
    ISP: WideOpenWest
    USB Card Reader
What the hell is this!?!?!?

7594.jpg
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
Ha!!!
The phone screen window flips automatically if I go to take a pic, or go into Landscape mode!
That is jokes, man!!! (y)

000029.jpg
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 11 Home (v23H2)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Rig
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT - Ryzen 7 3rd Gen 8-Core 3.9 GHz Soc
    Motherboard
    MSI PERFORMANCE GAMING X470 GAMING PLUS MAX AM4 AMD X470 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard
    Memory
    G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3466 (PC4 27700) Desktop Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI GeForce RTX 2070 DirectX 12 RTX 2070 ARMOR 8G 8GB 256-Bit GDDR6 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready w/ Resizable BAR @ 4GB/8GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio 6.0.9492.1 with MSI Nahimic Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sceptre E275B-QPN168+ 27" | Samsung LU28R550UQNXZA 28"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 @ 144Hz, 3840x2160 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital WD BLACK SN850 NVMe M.2 2280 500GB PCI-Express 4.0 x4 3D NAND Internal SSD
    Kingston A400 2.5" 240GB SATA III 3D NAND Internal SSD
    Seagate Barracuda 5" 1TB SATA III Internal HDD
    TOSHIBA Canvio Ready 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External HDD
    PSU
    CORSAIR RMx Series RM750x CP-9020179-NA 750W ATX12V / EPS12V 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular
    Case
    Phanteks Eclipse P400 PH-EC416PTG_BK Satin Black Tempered Glass/Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
    Cooling
    NZXT Kraken X73 360mm - RL-KRX73-01 - AIO RGB CPU Liquid Cooler
    Keyboard
    CHERRY KC 4500 ERGO (JK-4500) Ergonomic Wired Keyboard
    Mouse
    Inland GM63 RGB Optical Wired Gaming Mouse
    Internet Speed
    500Mbps Download, 50Mbps Upload w/ QoS
    Browser
    Version 1.62.153 Chromium: 121.0.6167.85 (Official Build) (64-bit)
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    Headphones: Philips SHP9500S
    DAC: Fosi Audio DAC-Q4 Headphone Amplifier
    ISP: WideOpenWest
    USB Card Reader
Gotta hit this button every time you want to mirror your screen, so you gotta root around for your phone anyway!
Kind of a nuisance..., and glitchy...

coppy.jpg
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
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