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  1. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Clear Migration Plans and ESU Options

    Windows 10’s clock is real — on October 14, 2025 Microsoft will stop shipping security updates and technical support for mainstream Windows 10, and every user still running the decade‑old OS needs a clear plan now to avoid predictable but avoidable risk. Background / Overview Microsoft’s...
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    • Forum: Windows News

  2. 8 Essential Windows Settings to Optimize Performance, Security, and Personalization

    When you unbox a new Windows PC, it’s tempting to dive right into browsing, gaming, or productivity, but seasoned users and professionals know the out-of-box experience is only the beginning. To truly harness your device’s potential, a little setup goes a long way—boosting performance...
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    • battery optimization new computer optimization pc performance power settings startup optimization storage taskbar windows backup windows customization windows privacy windows security windows settings windows setup windows speed boost windows tips windows troubleshooting windows update
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    • Forum: Windows News

  3. The Countdown to Windows 10 End of Support: Why You Should Upgrade to Windows 11 Now

    As we head into the twilight of Windows 10, significant changes are on the horizon, marking a crucial transition for users. The recent update highlights the urgency for users to migrate to Windows 11 as Microsoft gears up to withdraw free support for Windows 10, effective October 2025. With this...
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Outlook New does not allow group lists

    Windows 11 fully updated including optional updates. New PC. Anvirus scans show no infections. Outlook desktop New Version Application. Not old Outlook desktop application, not Outlook web. Successfully signed in with @Comcast email address. Create first Group Email list > "you have reached the...
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    • comcast contact list contact management desktop apps email email management email service glitch group email group lists microsoft new computer outlook productivity software troubleshooting update user issues windows 11
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    • Forum: Windows Software
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    does switching to local user acct override microsoft acct

    there have been people i know why bypass the microsoft acct setup on a new computer because they dont' want to be shackled by it. if i create a local account and switch to it am i effectively free of the miscrosoft acct in the same way that my friends bypass it totally thx
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    • bypass freedom new computer privacy setup windows
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 11 New PC - must I install Win10 then upgrade to 11, or can I go straight to 11?

    Hi all, Currently running Win 10 Home Retail licence on a PC that's not eligible for upgrade to Windows 11. However, I will have a new PC tomorrow. My question is, do I need to install windows 10 on the new PC, activate, THEN upgrade to 11 from there? Or can I install Windows 11 straight away...
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    • activation computer setup eligibility installation new computer operating system retail license upgrade windows 10 windows 11
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 10 Moving Old Drive to New PC Questions

    I have built a new PC (Intel Alder Lake) with a new empty drive. I intend to install Windows 10 or 11. I also intend to move two old drives from my old PC to the new one. One old drive has Windows 10 on it, plus some applications. The second old drive has lots of data and some applications...
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    • application data transfer installation intel alder lake new computer old drive pc build reinstall windows 10 windows 11
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 I am stuck in the automatic repair loop. Can I install windows 11 during this?

    I am stuck in the automatic repair loop in windows 10. I do believe I have some currupted files or missing files. Windows is unable to repair it so I am stuck in the loop. I have a flash drive and code for windows 11. I tried to install 11 but my system does not meet requirements. I know this is...
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    • automatic repair command prompt corrupted files error message file issues flash drive help request installation installation issues new computer pc specs repair loop reset system error tech support tmp error troubleshooting upgrade windows 10 windows 11
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  9. Windows 10 New PC Bad Wifi!

    I have gotten a new computer and when I mean new I mean I got it three days ago. When I went to boot it up and was on my desktop the wifi bar was at ONE BAR. Which I thought was my router so I reset, nothing happened. I went on my phone and had full bars. I have reset the wifi and the computer...
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    Windows 10 Transferring Windows 10 to a new computer.

    I created a Windows 10 recovery drive on USB a while ago and I reckon I could create an updated version from ;media creation tool'. Can anyone tell me if I can then use this to install Windows 10 on a new PC when I stop using this 8 year old slow model? I have a product code for the original...
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    • installation media creation tool new computer performance issues product code tech support upgrade user guide windows 10 windows recovery
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation

  11. Windows 10 Constant BSOD/Black screen Windows 10 New System

    So back in december I built my customer a new PC. Specs: Ryzen 3700x, 32GB of RAM, Gigabyte B550 Gaming X, ADATA 2tb SSD, 700w powersupply, 8tb ironwolf pro hard drive and a 2tb seagate baracuda hard drive, GTX 1660 super. The issue has been the same and I have changed out under warranty...
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    • amd ryzen black screen boot issues bsod chkdsk error gaming pc hard drive hardware issues motherboard new computer page file power supply ram sfc scan ssd system build troubleshooting unexpected store exception windows 10
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    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 10 Fresh install of windows on new computer??

    I'm building a new computer, ill make this question quick. Should I install a fresh copy of windows on my SSD that I'm reusing from my old computer, or just let it be? Should I wipe the drive completely and redownload everything? I know it doesn't really make a difference, but since I'm using...
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    Windows 10 Fresh install of windows on new computer??

    I'm building a new computer, ill make this question quick. Should I install https://snaptube.cam/ https://9apps.cam/ a fresh copy of windows on my SSD that I'm reusing from my old computer, or just let it be? Should I wipe the drive completely and redownload everything? I know it doesn't...

  14. VIDEO Can you move a Windows 10 SSD to a new PC? - Probing Paul #40

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    • activation new computer ssd upgrade windows 10
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    Windows 10 Getting Frequent Blue Screen/Restart/Freeze on new computer(with Dump)

    Hello, Been months now my new PC keep getting Blue Screen/Restart/Freeze even when left idle without warnings I have multiple problems which occur on daily basis. Here's the list: PC is freezing playing games PC restarts while being idle BSODs mostly when playing but sometimes completely...
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    Windows 10 I need some serious help

    right now I am having a few problems with my newly built pc on windows 10. first of all, the start menu is not working. whenever I try to open the start menu or settings it just does nothing. my second problem is that the error “you’ll need a new app to open this ms-wpc link” keeps popping up...
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    • application issues build issues error message new computer settings start menu startup issues system issues troubleshooting windows 10
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  17. Windows 10 Fresh install of windows on new computer?

    I'm building a new computer, ill make this question quick. Should I install a fresh copy of windows on my SSD that I'm reusing from my old computer, or just let it be? Should I wipe the drive completely and redownload everything? I know it doesn't really make a difference, but since I'm using...
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    Windows 10 Can Installing Windows XP on New PC Improve Speed Compared to Windows 10?

    Hi, I have a pc with windows 10, I work on it and do the regular things, except gaming. In the basement I have an very old pc with windows xp, I haven't used it in many years, but to day I find out it is faster then the windows 10 -pc, with newer hardware. Can I install windows xp on the newe...
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    • gaming hardware installation intel memory new computer old computer performance windows 10 windows xp
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 Windows 10 boots only from old SSD

    I got a new PC with m2 nvme SSD and I also took my old SSD from the old PC. Now after installing WIndows on the new SSD it does not boot when I select the new SSD in boot menu, only when I select the old SSD (which is labeled as Windows Boot Manager in UEFI) and select one of the two Windows...

  20. Ryzen gaming rig.

    Hey guys. I'd like to upgrade a little my gaming rig. I have the next PC build^ CPU: Ryzen 7 1700 (non X) with Corsair H110 GTx AIO water cooling. MB: MSI X370 Gaming Pro GPU: Nvidia Quadro P2000 SSD: Samsung 960 Pro NVMe m.2 PSU: Seasonic Focus 550 gold. I am going to change my CPU to 2700X. I...