in-place upgrade

Rufus’s latest pre-release quietly delivers a handful of practical, user-facing updates — including an official dark mode and early support for the new Windows 11 25H2 boot media format — that matter more than they sound, especially for technicians still migrating fleets from Windows 10 ahead of...

With the clock counting down to October 14, 2025, millions of PCs face a stark choice: upgrade to Windows 11, pay for a short-term safety net, or keep running an increasingly risky, unsupported Windows 10—while the debate over hardware compatibility, drivers and sustainability suddenly looks...

Microsoft has started letting organizations turn on Trusted Launch for many existing Azure virtual machines and scale sets without rebuilding images or redeploying workloads — a move that lowers the operational bar for platform-rooted boot security while introducing a set of important...

Microsoft’s recent push to make Trusted Launch easier to adopt across Azure virtual infrastructure is a practical — and overdue — step toward raising the cloud security baseline for many organizations, but the rollout contains important caveats that IT teams must understand before flipping the...

Microsoft has quietly made one of the most practical security upgrades for Azure virtual infrastructure far easier to adopt: Trusted Launch can now be enabled in-place for many existing VMs and scale sets, reducing the migration friction that has kept foundational boot security from reaching...

Microsoft quietly published two targeted Dynamic Update packages for Windows 11, version 24H2 (and Windows Server 2025) — KB5065378 (a Setup Dynamic Update) and KB5064097 (a Safe OS / WinRE Dynamic Update) — on August 29, 2025, delivering refreshed setup binaries and a new Windows Recovery...

Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) is the built‑in Windows tool for repairing the Windows component store and servicing images — and when used correctly it’s the most reliable first‑line fix for persistent Windows 11 stability problems that never quite go away after normal...

Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday delivered the usual mix of security fixes — and an unexpected operational headache: a servicing regression in the August 12, 2025 cumulative updates that broke Windows’ built‑in reset and recovery flows on several supported client branches and, in some upgrade...

Microsoft has quietly resolved a critical upgrade-path bug introduced with the August Patch Tuesday roll‑out that blocked many Windows 10-to-Windows 11 and several Windows Server upgrade paths, leaving administrators and end users scrambling for workarounds during a narrow migration window...

Microsoft has quietly closed a Windows upgrade pothole that was preventing some Windows 10 and Windows Server systems from completing certain in-place upgrades, resolving a Windows Setup error that surfaced after this month’s Patch Tuesday rollout. (neowin.net, support.microsoft.com) Background...

The small open‑source utility ecosystem that helps users install Windows 11 on older machines just took another step: the developer behind Flyby11 has expanded the project into Flyoobe and pushed an ISO‑aware update that adds preview Out‑of‑Box Experience (OOBE) windows, improved ISO mounting...

The clock is ticking for Windows 10 devices: with free security updates ending on October 14, 2025, millions of PCs face a crossroads—pay for Extended Security Updates, replace aging hardware, or move to Windows 11 despite official roadblocks. The good news is that Windows 11 can run...

The end of free security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 is forcing millions of perfectly serviceable PCs to make a decision: pay for Extended Security Updates, retire the hardware, or find a way to install Windows 11 on devices Microsoft no longer “supports.” The good news is that...

For organizations that have deployed Windows Server Datacenter Edition but now find themselves needing to switch to the more economical Standard Edition, the downgrade path is neither straightforward nor officially supported by Microsoft as an in-place process. Yet, this scenario is increasingly...

Here’s a clear summary of the issues and solutions for Windows 11 KB5062553 (July 2025 Update) based on your Windows Latest source and additional community forum highlights: Key Issues with KB5062553 Update Fails with Errors: Common failure codes include 0x8007371b, 0x800f0991, 0x80073712, and...

The release of Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) marks a pivotal moment for Microsoft’s enterprise email infrastructure, moving decisively into a new era characterized by a subscription-centric, cloud-aligned approach even for on-premises scenarios. Enterprises that have depended on...

Microsoft has released the KB5062233 Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 24H2, and Windows Server 2025, dated June 26, 2025. This update focuses on enhancing the Windows setup binaries and related files utilized during feature updates. Key Highlights: Purpose: The update aims to...

Upgrading an organization's desktops to Windows 11 is a pivotal but often daunting process for IT professionals, particularly given the stakes involved with user data, application compatibility, and overall business continuity. While conventional wisdom often turns toward custom golden images...

Encountering error code 0x800f0838 during Windows update installations, particularly when using .MSU (Microsoft Standalone Update) files, can be a significant hindrance. This error typically halts the update process, rolls back any changes, and displays a failure message accompanied by the error...

For many Windows enthusiasts contemplating the transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11, a lingering question persists: is it better to opt for a straightforward in-place upgrade, or should you take the time to perform a clean installation? While the convenience of an in-place upgrade can be...