For many PC users, the moment they unbox a new device running Windows 11 Home, they’re excited to get started. But it’s only when the need for more advanced features arises—such as enhanced security, remote desktop access, or domain management—that the limitations of the Home edition come into...
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I have four Windows 11 systems (all upgraded from Windows 10 originally), all using the same credentials (my MS account), and all connected to my home LAN. Each has a folder set up for sharing to all other systems and after the upgrade to Windows 11 all have continued to successfully access the...
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I bought a PC with Windows 8 Home and performed the update to Windows 10. The only problem I had with Windows 10 was the unannounced and automatic update process. I would start a backup and find Windows would be doing an update, or I would shutdown in the middle of an update.
I upgraded to...
Next month I'm ditching Bright House Cable before Comcast take's it over. I currently have AT&T U-verse for my internet connection and am going to be adding their U-verse tv. My question is if the U-verse tv will work in Windows 8.1 Pro Update 3 x64's Windows Media Center ?
I just installed a licensed version of Windows 8 Pro and started playing with it. I understand there is a free upgrade to Window 8.1. On the URL Link Removed Microsoft says under the topic "I have Windows 8 Pro. Can I get Windows 8.1?":
"Yes, but if you use Windows 8 Pro or Enterprise at work...
I've tried upgrading my machine three times now and have no clue what is happening.
It keeps on failing at around 96% on the finalizing stage and reverting back to windows 7.
"We cannot Install Windows 8 your machine has been reset to the way it was before"
Soon as it hits 96%, my monitor...
Here's one GOOD reason to download the Microsoft Release Preview and link it to your Live account as soon as possible. With the RTM version inevitably coming any time soon, you will want to check this out!
If you use the Windows 8 Release Preview with your Windows Live Account, you will...
I am moving computers. My current laptop came with Win 7 Home Premium and I purchased the upgrade to Pro. I want to use the the upgrade on my new laptop, which also came with Home Premium. I have learned from other threads that Microsoft is cooperative with this move. My question concerns...
Hi guys,
Just a quick question which hopefully you can answer.
I am currently running windows xp professional, I am looking to upgrade to vista, can I buy and successfully install the windows 7 home upgrade package, or do I have to get the Windows 7 professional upgrade package?
Cheers