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Error 10054,
Cannot connect remotely to SQL Server Express Win 11, A network-related or instance-specific error

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 - Error Locating Server/Instance Specified) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: -1)

Got the same issue on a Windows 11 computer trying to connect to an old SQL 2005 DB. It looks like some ciphers are disabled on Windows 11 and prevent the connection with the Database.

Solution

In Powershell (as admin) after running the following command, I could connect to the DB. Hope this helps.

Enable-TlsCipherSuite -Name "TLS_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA"

Copy and paste the above command in powershell, it will work for you.

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Microsoft Has fixed all the issue related to Printer Sharing

September 14, 2021—KB5005565 (OS Builds 19041.1237, 19042.1237, and 19043.1237)
Release Date: 9/14/2021
Version: OS Builds 19041.1237, 19042.1237, and 19043.1237
Windows 10 2004. 20H2 and 21H1KB2310138

Here is how to fix Printer Error 0x0000011b in Windows 10

Step 1:In Server PC: Check for TCP/IP => Inernet Protocol Version 4

Step 2: Configure Manual IP instead of Automatically IP Assign.

Step 3: Check with your Printer server Name, (Compurter or PC Name)
It should not have a long name or special characters or Numbers alone,
set relavent name for it.
Allow server machine to use filesharing with itself via the DNS Alias

Step 4: Check / Configure Network Sharing Rights for the printer (and Update Printer Driver).

Step 5: in Client PC using run command type "\\IP number of Printer Server"

Step 6: now you are able to view all the shared folders and printers,
double click on the printer icon to Install the printer driver in client PC.

Step 7: Still you are getting the same error, do followings
a. Create a new user with Administrative rights in "Server" Where you are conneted the Printer

b. Connect the "Server" with new user with password, in client where do you want to access the printer in sharring mode.

after this try the step 6.

Is Windows 11 a free upgrade?

As Microsoft has released Windows 11 on 24th June 2021, Windows 10 and Windows 7 users want to upgrade their system with Windows 11. As of now, 

Windows 11 is a free upgrade and everyone can upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free.

How to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free

Microsoft's free Windows 11 upgrade from Windows 10 is now rolling out. Microsoft is starting to offer the free upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11

You can simply go to the system updates section of your existing windows and search for a new update.
Step 1: Go to the Start menu and type Settings and open settings page.
Step 2: Now click on the "Updates and Security" option from the settings page.

Step 3: Windows update page will Open. Click on the Check for Updates button.
Step 4: windows will show multiple updates and you can select which update you want to install.
Step 5: Go through the detected updates.

If Windows 11 is available, then it will show in your upgrade section. You can simply click the Download and Install button to install the domain directly to your system.

What's in Windows 11

Windows 11 features a streamlined new design, with pastel colors, rounded corners, a new startup sound and overall a more Mac-like look. The Windows Start menu has moved from the bottom left of the screen to the middle, with app icons arranged in the center next to it. You'll find lots of new desktop tools, like widgets that can give you at-a-glance information, and easier virtual desktop creation. And Android apps will be integrated into Windows and installable from the Microsoft Store.