application compatibility

As we approach the impending expiration of Windows 10 support in October 2025, organizations worldwide are grappling with one pivotal question: Are they ready to transition to Windows 11? This upgrade isn't just software; it’s a critical leap toward a more sustainable and AI-driven future. As...

By now, Windows enthusiasts may have heard the groundbreaking news: Microsoft has officially rolled out a Windows 11 ISO specifically for ARM-based PCs. This marks a pivotal moment for the company and for users who have been eagerly anticipating the integration of ARM architecture into the...

The highly anticipated Windows 11 24H2 roll-out commenced this week, marking the annual feature update of Microsoft's widely used operating system. However, for many in the developer community, the excitement seems to have fizzled into a collective sigh of indifference. It appears that Microsoft...

Windows Arm-based PCs have emerged as a significant innovation in personal computing, taking advantage of the Arm architecture to offer users a compelling blend of performance and energy efficiency. Whether you're a developer, a casual user, or someone intrigued by the latest technology, it's...

As technology continues to evolve, application compatibility remains a vital topic for users, especially those working within the Windows ecosystem. The exciting news on the horizon is that Google Drive is set to run natively on ARM-based Windows 11 PCs, specifically on devices powered by...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 21H1 Build 19043.899 (KB5000842) to the Beta Channel for those Insiders who are on 21H1 (Click here for the 21H1 announcement). This update includes the following improvements: We fixed an issue with zoom that occurs when using Microsoft Edge IE...

Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are pleased to release a new build of the Windows Server vNext Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release that contains both the Desktop Experience and Server Core, as well as a new build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel release, Microsoft Hyper-V...

Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are pleased to release a new build of the Windows Server vNext Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release that contains both the Desktop Experience and Server Core in all 18 server languages, as well as a new build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel...

Hi, we have an wpf application which runs fine on windows 7 and higher. Part of it starts a separate console application which uses a servicehost with namepipebinding to setup a connection between two applications on the same pc. this has been working fine for years from windows 7 and higher...

Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are pleased to release a new build of the Windows Server vNext Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release that contains both the Desktop Experience and Server Core in all 18 server languages, as well as a new build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel...

Ok, this might get complicated. What I want is a user-level program that has the paths to virtual install locations, so I can test install applications without modifying the real program locations. I ideally want to do this in school, so I can play Roblox without actually installing it to the...

Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are pleased to release the first build of the Windows Server 2019 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release that contains both the Desktop Experience as well as Server Core in all 18 server languages, as well as the first build of the next Windows Server...

In recent years, High-DPI displays have become common. Having a lot more pixels to display your application on seems like a simple recipe for crisper graphics but, counterintuitively, the opposite is often the case. Many applications were written without taking the DPI of displays into account...

Revision Note: V1.0 (July 14, 2015): Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update to harden scenarios in which Data Encryption Standard (DES) encryption keys are used with accounts. Microsoft disabled DES by default starting in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. However...

Two weeks ago I, along with 7,500 of my closest friends, attended the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas, NV. I can’t speak for everyone, but I certainly had a great – if not exhausting – time while there. While there were a lot of great talks, a personal highlight for me each year is...

I feel like a fish out of water on this issue. We are calling a legacy VBA function in Access 2010 to try to read filed information about files saved to our SharePoint site. When this code is run in Access 2010 running on Windows XP the function identifies the file and indicates that the file...

i have problems with adobe cs6 installing, and it's been suggested i install it under a new profile. no problem with that, however, will i be able to access / run it under my 'normal' profile? if so, how do i go about this? finally, will doing this affect any of my existing programs in my...

Did you know that .Net 3.5 was already included with Preview and just needs enabling. Although this is due to change for later editions it's still worth noting for now... Reference and full article: Installing the .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Hi all, I reinstalled Windows 7 Professional 64-bit last week and after going through the process of installing drivers, letting Windows Update check for and install updates, I'm getting crashes. The specific problem is related to programs that use Visual Studio 2005 C++, I'm getting a...

You cannot obtain a developer license when you upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8 Consumer Preview Consider the following scenario: •You install hotfix package 971033 (Description of the update for Windows Activation Technologies) on a computer that is running Windows 7. •You try to...