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Windows 11 ships with a lot of useful functionality — and a lot of defaults that many users find noisy, intrusive, or simply unnecessary. A recent community write-up that recommends three Group Policy tweaks — turning off Microsoft Defender, disabling toast notifications, and preventing OneDrive...

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11, version 23H2 will reach end of updates for Home and Pro editions on November 11, 2025, meaning devices still running 23H2 after that date will no longer receive security fixes or quality updates; Enterprise and Education editions on the same release train...

Windows 11 has become an easy target for criticism, with its new system requirements, aggressive update policies, and the relentless push toward Microsoft accounts drawing frequent flak from both power users and everyday consumers. Yet, tucked away in the shadows of those headline-grabbing...

I have just reinstalled Windows 11 Pro on an existing licensed system. The "Windows Update" settings tab says "Your version of Windows has reached the end of service." Is it possible to update it, or do I have to do another clean install? Edit: the ISO I downloaded installed version 22H2.

Professionals relying on workstation graphics cards know well that a single driver update can make or break productivity—especially in environments where stability trumps novelty. AMD’s Pro Edition 25 Q2 driver release, unveiled for its Radeon PRO GPUs and select Ryzen processors, highlights...

In recent developments, Microsoft has implemented a policy in Windows 11 version 24H2 that enables BitLocker encryption by default during clean installations and system reinstalls. This change aims to enhance data security but has inadvertently led to data loss for users unaware of the...

When it comes to choosing an operating system for your new PC, Windows 11 offers two primary editions: Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro. But what exactly sets them apart, and which one should you choose? In this article, we'll delve deep into the key features, benefits, and considerations you...

When embarking on the journey of purchasing a new PC, most users find themselves at a crossroads: the choice between two primary Windows editions. But the Windows ecosystem goes beyond these two, offering an array of specialized editions designed for different needs and markets. Join me as we...

Whether you’ve just unboxed a shiny new laptop running Windows 11 Home or have been using a Home edition for a while, you may find yourself contemplating an upgrade to Windows 11 Pro. Why the switch? The reasons can be both compelling and practical: enhanced security features, greater control...

Hello Windows Insiders! We are preparing the Windows 10 November 2021 Update (Windows 10, version 21H2) for release. We believe that Build 19044.1288 is the final build for the November 2021 Update, and the ISO for this build Link Removed. We will continue to improve the overall experience of...

I was recently contacted by Outlook and told to reset my mail account because of possible security breaches and that it would be shut down for 30 days. I had tried telling them that many times before but no one listens. I was going to send them what follows but since I cant log in and corporate...

Hello team, i have a question if we have Windows 10 Pro Single language and want to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro, and if the current single language is activated via digital license, my question is if we use the Windows 10 Pro generic key and upgrade from windows 10 pro single to windows 10 pro...

Hello Windows Insiders! We are preparing the Windows 10 May 2021 Update (version 21H1) for release. We believe that Build 19043.928 is the final build for the May 2021 Update, and the media for this build Link Removed. We are continuing to improve the overall experience of the May 2021 Update on...

Just Upgraded to : Edition Windows 10 Pro Version 20H2 Installed on ‎2/‎22/‎2021 OS build 19042.804 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.551.0 It seems there is NO option anymore to Uncheck the Box for Uses, when I Run "netplwiz' to Boot windows 10 straight to the...

Having some troubles with sleep mode not sleeping at all. And networking on home PC's (W10 x64 Pro 1903 both computers) are not allowing access to shared folders between computers. I did some mild research on both issues. In regards to the networking issue, I got it to semi work reading from my...

I bought a used Win 7 PC off Ebay, but it turned out not to be useful, so I need some tips or shopping guidelines on what to look for. Mostly I need this PC to play online movies/TV shows, Youtube videos, etc., without buffering, freezing, or similar nonsense. Other than this, it will mostly be...

I have a laptop which has windows 10 home on it. I have a windows 7 ultimate disk which when installed on a PC gave me Windows 10 Pro. I'm wondering if it's possible to upgrade my laptop to Windows 10 Pro from my windows 7 ultimate disk without a complete new install?

After reading lots of articles I need still clarification about some basic facts: At first: There is a "normal" built-in Windows Updates service available in ALL Win10 versions. Beside this "basic" update mechanism there is a so called "WSUS" service. This is a separate (software) server which...

Hi there, 1 questioner got a Win 10 to install on another stick. "0x80042405-0xA001B" And in fact, I have noticed that brings presented by the MS-user "8GB" is not enough version of the 1903 for this needs at least (HOME) 12gt drive / 16GB (PRO)! When that bug report came up here in the Fin...

A message has appeared on some users (mainly Pro apparently) desktops saying Windows needs activating. Microsoft have acknowledged the fault and will release a fix asap: Windows 10 suddenly deactivated