installation process

Microsoft’s latest move to revoke the popular bypassnro.cmd loophole is set to stir up the Windows 11 community. The update, detailed in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5516, signals a clear push towards tighter security and a more uniform user experience. For years, the bypassnro.cmd...

KB5054981 has landed with a promise to transform your Windows setup experience for both Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. Released on March 27, 2025, this update is engineered to enable a dynamic update process during installation—a measure that not only streamlines deployments...

What Are Dynamic Updates and Why Should You Care? Dynamic updates are like the secret sauce in the Windows installation process. When a feature update begins—whether it’s rolled out via media or through the Windows Update service—Windows Setup reaches out to a Microsoft-hosted URL to fetch the...

On February 11, 2025, Microsoft rolled out update KB5053485, a nuanced yet significant improvement that impacts the installation process of Windows 11, specifically the 22H2 and 23H2 releases. This update, designed for Windows 11 Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, and even specialized editions...

Attention Windows Insiders! Microsoft has just dropped a fresh Insider Preview build for the Canary Channel, specifically Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27774, and it’s already creating a buzz within the tech community. Whether you’re a power user who thrives on cutting-edge features or a...

On November 14, 2023, Microsoft released the KB5033243 dynamic update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2. This update is not just a patch, but a significant upgrade aimed at improving the installation process for future feature updates. Understanding what this update entails, how it works...

On October 26, 2023, Microsoft rolled out the KB5031656 update designed to enhance the Setup binaries along with other files crucial for feature updates within Windows 11, version 22H2. Let’s delve into what this update entails, how it affects your system, and the details you need to know as a...

On October 8, 2024, Microsoft rolled out a significant update, KB5045520, aimed at enhancing the installation process of Windows 11, version 24H2. This update primarily focuses on improving Windows setup binaries and files utilized during feature updates. Let's dive deeper into what this update...

Introduction As technology evolves, so do the operating systems that support our computing needs. The recent updates in various software platforms have nudged users toward alternatives to mainstream systems like Windows 11. One notable contender is Rhino Linux, which has made headlines by...

When the spring update for windows 2021 [21H1] comes out, should I update 1st then re create the MCT and do a clean install or just create the new MCT and perform a clean install?

Normally users perform the following procedure for Win10: download Win10 base package ISO directly install this Win10 base package ISO download the cumulative update apply this cumulative update onto the already installed base version I wonder whether there is a way to download an ISO WITH (!)...

I'm scared of partitioning D: drive to install Linux. My most important files are backed up in the cloud but have loads of stuff i don't want to loose. The process went fine for my C: drive which already had windows 7 in it. Should i expect a similar scenario for my D: drive?

When one re-installs windows7 from scratch, what part of the hard drive does it write itself on? Will it overwrite old data, so to speak starting from the first place on the hard drive or will it rather first write in between un-used space? Would it make a difference if the old data had bean...

Hello there, I have a Lenovo G50-45 and I recently did a clean install of Windows 8.1 (32-bit). Had a lot of trouble tracking down all the drivers, since I discovered most driver compatibility was for the 64-bit of Windows 8.1. Now I am trying to do a new clean install of Windows 8.1 64-bit...

As a Newbie here I am not sure if I posted this on the wrong section so please forgive the duplication. I purchased from Amazon Win10 Pro on a USB Datastick. My current set-up is as follows. Toshiba Satellite S50T A117 Laptop running Windows 8.1 which works properly. ùP is i7 2.4Ghz Ram...

Hi I have a question. I bought my computer a few years ago. It came with windows xp, had a free upgrade to windows 7. I then purchased a windows 8 pro upgrade disk, installed that, and now I am running windows 8.1. Fast forward a few years, I've changed my computer case and lost everything...

Win 8.1 Win 8.1 Every time after a major automatic update through Windows Updater, after rebooting, the computer starts the same process as the last steps when you install a fresh version of Windows 8, that is, you see the multicolor screens one after the other with the message that it's...

Hello. I don't have a hard drive large enough to backup the data on my daughter's netbook with a corrupted W7 starter install. When I attempt to re-install W7 starter, it does tell me that if it detects a previous Windows install, it will move the files over into a Windows.old folder. I'm...

For some reason my cementmixer (brain) told me I could set up W8 in the following manner BUT it was a failure. I used this procedure over 30 years ago on large IBM mainframes. The following was my logic: On the C drive I only have 1 partition which is used for W7 files etc. I used diskmgmt...

Long story short: The copy of Win7 Ultimate I was given by a friend is invalid. I want to purchase a valid copy of Win7, but do not want the Ultimate Edition. Too many bells and whistles to collect dust. I am looking to buy the Win7 Home Family Pack from the MS website, since we have 3...