The Samsung forum sticky list - find the most popular threads here

To free up more screen space I am making this thread the single sticky for this forum. The most useful threads will be listed here so that they can be easily found even if they drop down a few pages. It's already a long list but I'm open to suggestions for other worthwhile additions.

First, however, note that Samsung no longer update their software and driver download pages. To get the latest recommended software and drivers for your computer (and other recent Samsung models) use the SW Update program which can be downloaded here.

General
Samsung Notebooks - Where to Buy
Bloatware I should remove (Win8.x models)
Bloatware list (Win7 models)
How to reduce latency problems (extreme trimming)
WiFi Remedies for Samsung Laptops
Settings/Easy Settings - what you need to know
Backing up and re-creating Samsung Recovery Solution
Guide: Samsung Recovery Solution 6 (SRS6) and Windows 10
Unable to boot USB: UEFI mode vs legacy BIOS mode (CSM)
Windows 7 clean install (comprehensive, including downgrade from Win8)
Windows 8 clean install guide (comprehensive)
Windows 8 clean install (brief) and Some important gotchas
Windows 8.1 Update Issues and Discussion
Windows 10 on Samsung Notebooks
Cloning or re-imaging a new SSD/HDD
Guide to ExpressCache: "I Want My ExpressCache Back!" Edition
Elan touchpad discussion (all models, despite thread title)

Boot and Bricking Problems
Samsung BIOS Update Problems
How to Roll Back Samsung BIOS Updates
Unbrick when F-keys don't work at boot, cannot enter BIOS
Samsung laptops bricked by using UEFI

Series 9 / Ativ Book 9
Any news on a new ATIV 9 15" for 2015/2016
ATIV Book 9 Plus NP940X3L - Skylake
Samsung NP930X5J / NP940X5J ATIV Book 9 (2014) 15.6" Haswell announced Jan 6, 2014
2013 Ativ Book 9 13.3" Ivy Bridge NP900X3E / NP900X3F
Samsung AMD-powered ATIV Book 9 Lite NP905S3G / NP915S3G
2013 Ativ Book 9 Plus owner's lounge (NP940X3G)
Samsung 9 Series laptop (ZX310 / 900X3A) unveiled
The New 2012 Samsung Series 9 13.3" (NP900X3B)
13.3" Samsung NP900X3C with Ivy Bridge CPU
Samsung Series 9 11.6" Thread (NP900X1A-A01US)
Samsung 15" Series 9 NP900X4B thread
Samsung 15" Series 9 NP900X4C with Ivy Bridge CPU
Samsung 15" Series 9 NP900X4D
Series 9 VGA options
Series 9 Accessories
Samsung Series 9 NP900X3B/C / NP900X4B/C: Intel Rapid Start Technology
Series 9 third party mSATA SSD upgrade options
Windows 8 on Samsung Series 9
How to make a clean installation of Windows 8 on a Series 9

Series 7 / Ativ Book 6/7/8 (2013 and newer)
The NP870Z5G Ativ Book 8 2014 refresh
2013 Series 7 / Ativ Book 8 Owner's Lounge (NP770Z5E/NP780Z5E/NP870Z5E/NP880Z5E)
Series 7 Ultra NP730U3E / NP740U3E with AMD HD 8570M and optional 4G LTE
Ativ Book 6 vs 8? and Samsung ativ book 6 vs 7 vs 8 Techincal difference?

Series 7 Chronos (pre-2013)
Samsung Series 7 Gamer NP700G7C Owners Lounge
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5C (15.6" Ivy Bridge) Owners Lounge
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z3C (14" Ivy Bridge) Owners Lounge
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z7C (17" Ivy Bridge) Review & Owners Lounge
Samsung Series 7 Laptops - 15.0" and 15.6" Models (NP700Z4 & NP700Z5)
Samsung Series 7 Chronos (NP700Z3, NP700Z4 & NP700Z5 series) Owners Lounge
Samsung Series 7 Chronos NP700Z7 series Owners Lounge
Series 7 Chronos All Models: Push for SAMSUNG to implement "FIXED MODE" in BIOS
Samsung Series 7 Chronos NP700Z5A Disassembly Guide
Samsung Series 7 Chronos NP700Z5A Disassembled: Parts analysis
Samsung Series 7 Hard Drive Caddy to Replace Optical Drive
Samsung Series 7 Chronos NP700Z5A: Trackpad Discussion Only
Samsung Series 7 Laptop - Games that work and games that don't!
Samsung Series 7 - 6750m Benchmarks
Samsung Series 7 Chronos (NP700Z4 & NP700Z5) and ICC profile
Samsung Series 7 Laptops - 14" Model (NP700Z3)
Samsung Series 7 Laptops - 17.3" Model (NP700G7 & unnamed Chronos)
Samsung Series 7 Chronos and Intel Wifi Card and Series 7 WiFi Issues
Series 7 All Models: Bad Flash Video Scaling and Video Crashing
Impressions comparing the NP700Z5C and the Sony S15
How to install Windows 7 or Windows 8 via USB on NP700Z*

Series 5 / Ativ Book 5
http://forum.notebookreview.com/samsung/692211-np530uxx-thread-series-5-ultrabook.html
http://forum.notebookreview.com/samsung/687007-samsung-series-5-np550p5c-thread.html
Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook listed at US retailer for $900, 'coming soon'
Series 5 ULTRA notebooks, Ultrabooks with AMD Radeon HD7550M

Series 3
Samsung Series 3 15.6" detailed review (NP300-V5A-A02US)
Series 3 11.6" with i3 - np300u1a - anyone else have one?

Other models
The Samsung R580 "touch of red" notebook
The Samsung QX410 Thread
Samsung RC512
Q310 windows 7 64bit
New Samsung Q330, Q430 and Q530 notebooks
Samsung Q320 : 13.4" 16:9 notebook
New Samsung Q210 / P210 notebook (12.1")
Samsung Q45 (12.1" widescreen)
Samsung R20 notebook (14" widescreen)
Samsung NC10

 

Very nice John, better than subforums idea!

 

Simple and Genius.

 

I'm planning to do some housekeeping on this thread in the near future.

Please give suggestions for improvements or threads to be added to the list.

John

 

Any thread for Ativ Smart PC?

Sent from my GT-P3113 using Tapatalk

 

That's a tablet so visit ATIV SMART PC Tips & Tricks at TabletPCreview.com.

John

 

hey, why is the Series 8 skipped?

 

Because it (and the 6) hand't been invented when this list was made.

However, this omission will be addressed during an update in the near future.

John

 

I'm surprised my R580 site isn't listed in the "Other models" as they don't have a R580 model listed there?

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New Samsung R580 "touch of red" notebook
http://forum.notebookreview.com/samsung/507611-new-samsung-r580-touch-red-notebook.html

 

Your wish is my command: It's there now.

However, the whole list needs some serious updating.

John

 

Thanks John! :thumbsup:

 

I added a section to the OP with links to threads and individual posts covering common questions.

 

Hi John/Dannemand

Is it possible for you to update the first page of the "2013 Series 7 chronos / Ativ Book 8 15" owner's lounge (NP770Z5E / NP780Z5E / NP870Z5E / NP880Z5E) with the brightness fix or insert it into this sticky please?

courtesy of Pipic 12

Option 1)

You can try restoring functionality by going to Device Manager -> Display Adapters -> Intel HD 4000. You need to select the second update option (Search your computer...) and then Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer. There you choose Microsoft Basic Display Adapter and you should get your brightness back


Option 2 (an even better fix if above method doesn't work. Also, Microsoft's Basic Display Adapter driver limits some graphic card's functionalities.
Below you can follow the steps to solve brightness problems when Intel's HD 4000 drivers get updated.)

1) Backup your registry if you wish!
2) Open regedit.exe with admin rights in Run Command (search toolbar in win10)
3) Find value [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{4d36e968-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}\0001] "FeatureTestControl"= ''Edit DWORD 32bit'' = f000
4) Change that value to f008
5) Restart your laptop and option to change brightness should be fully working.

I think this would be very helpful. This has been taken from page 604.

 

OK @Worzyl, I added @Pipic12's guide to @pranktank's Opening Post of the 2013 Series 7 / Ativ Book 8 Owner's Lounge (NP770Z5E/NP780Z5E/NP870Z5E/NP880Z5E).

I believe @faeterov was first to mention this fix in the post here, which I mentioned to give credit where it is due. If others were first to mention it, let us know.