For almost a decade, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has symbolized a remarkable convergence of the Windows and Linux worlds—its evolution mirroring the shifting priorities of developers and IT professionals worldwide. Now, in an announcement at Microsoft Build 2025, Microsoft has open-sourced...
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The story of Windows is etched not just in its codebase but in the digital relics it drags into every new epoch—none quite as emblematic as the quietly persistent 12 KB moricons.dll. Nestled deep within the arteries of every modern Windows installation—even on the sleekest 64-bit machines—this...
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Microsoft’s Windows 11 has brought a wealth of features and a refreshed interface—but with creativity sometimes comes clutter. If you’re noticing more ads, suggestions, and nudges for Microsoft services everywhere—from your Start menu to pop-up notifications—rest assured you’re not alone. In...
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The Windows kernel is the unsung hero at the heart of every Windows PC. It is the essential, always-on foundation that orchestrates the interplay between your software and hardware. In this article, we’ll dive deep into what the Windows kernel is, how its unique structure underpins system...
If you've ever tried to install software or hardware drivers on your system and been hit with questions about whether you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows, you're not alone. With this guide, you'll be confidently identifying your system type in no time. Let's demystify the...
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Not sure if this is the right place to post this one so forgive me if it's not.
Apparently you cannot update from a 32-bit version of Windows (XP in my case) to 64-bit Win 8 using the Windows Upgrade Assistant and the downloadable $39.99 version, you have to purchase a boxed DVD set and...
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Hi there! I would like to know if on a x64 Operating System I'll get more performance from the x86 softwares than the x64 versions... I have Windows x64 and 4 GB of ram...and if i'll use a software such as Autodesk Maya....i'll get more performance on Maya x86 than Maya x64? Does Maya x86 use...
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I'm looking at the Windows backwards compatibility update and they have two versions for Windows 7 one is labeled "All supported x86-based versions of Windows 7" and the other is labeled "All supported x64-based versions of Windows 7".
I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium, 64 bit...