upgrade issues

The tech world has been abuzz this week with reports that some businesses operating on Windows Server received unexpected automatic upgrades to Windows Server 2025. While that might sound like a clever marketing move for a new OS rollout, Microsoft has clarified that these surprises weren’t...

Have you ever felt the frustration of a Windows update throwing a wrench in your plans? If you're trying to upgrade to the Windows 24H2 update and encountering the error message “This PC can’t be upgraded to this version of Windows,” you're not alone. This common dilemma can lead to a serious...

In a recent debacle that has left many IT administrators scratching their heads, Microsoft has acknowledged that certain versions of Windows Server 2019 and 2022 were inadvertently upgraded to the newly released Windows Server 2025. The situation, described by Microsoft as a “whoopsie,” has...

In a surprising twist of events, Microsoft has confirmed that a significant number of Windows Server 2019 and 2022 systems experienced unexpected upgrades to the newly released Windows Server 2025. This snafu, affecting several organizations, appears to be linked to third-party patch management...

Hi. I have a French-language laptop running Windows 11, version 23H2, but have been unable to get version 24. My laptop is 3 years old, upgraded from Win10 when it became available. Here are the specifications as copied from Speccy: Windows 11 Famille 64-bit CPU: Intel Core i5 10300H @ 2.50GHz...

In the realm of system administration, few events strike as much fear into the hearts of IT professionals as unsolicited operating system upgrades. The latest horror story comes straight from the virtual frontlines where Windows Server 2022 machines have been mysteriously escalated to Windows...

A tale of digital horror emerged on Reddit that left the IT community shuddering. One unsuspecting system administrator found his workplace’s Windows Server 2022 inexplicably transformed into Windows Server 2025 overnight. Yes, you read that correctly – overnight! Just when you thought it was...

In an unexpected twist on November 6, 2024, IT administrators were left reeling from a Microsoft update mishap that triggered unauthorized upgrades to Windows Server 2025. One moment, everything was running smoothly on Windows Server 2022, and the next, without as much as a polite notification...

In a twist worthy of a soap opera plot, system administrators are facing a perplexing issue: their Windows Server 2022 installations have been mysteriously upgrading to Windows Server 2025—without any prior notice. This unwelcome surprise has sent ripples of discontent through the IT community...

In a shocking twist of fate, many users found their Windows Server 2022 systems catapulted to the latest Windows Server 2025, not by their own volition, but rather due to an unexpected API error linked to third-party patch management tools. This incident, reminiscent of dramas involving wayward...

Microsoft has issued a significant alert for users of certain ASUS laptops, specifically the X415KA and X515KA models. The warning is centered on issues that arise when attempting to upgrade to Windows 11 version 24H2—users are facing the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) during the...

In the digital landscape where operating system upgrades can feel akin to traversing a minefield, Windows 11 users have recently encountered a notorious roadblock: the cryptic error code 0xc1900101. This frustrating obstacle often presents itself when users attempt to upgrade to the latest...

Rufus, the well-respected utility tool for creating bootable USB drives, continues to solidify its reputation in an increasingly complex digital landscape. Recently, its developer, Pete Batard, stirred the pot with revelations about capabilities that allow some users to bypass Windows 11's...

The escalating tussle between Microsoft and an ever-persistent community of Windows hackers has taken a new turn. In the latest edition of this ongoing saga, Microsoft has implemented stricter policies regarding Windows 11 upgrades for PCs deemed "incompatible." Yet, as with any game of cat and...

As the market share for Windows 11 continues to expand, many users shifting from Windows 10 to the latest OS are encountering an annoying hiccup: the Visual C++ 2022 bug. This issue primarily manifests as a frustrating pop-up message during login, stating the "Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 X86...

The recent Insider Build release of Windows 11 has stirred significant conversation within the technology community, particularly among users contemplating upgrades from Windows 10. This latest update introduces a stricter enforcement of the operating system's hardware requirements, particularly...

In a recent development, Microsoft has taken decisive action to close a previously exploited loophole that allowed users to upgrade to Windows 11 despite not meeting the company's stringent hardware requirements. This patch arrived quietly with the release of Windows Insider build 27686, which...

I had my old C: HHD drive replaced by an SSD, and moved to D: A new copy of Windows 10 was installed by the computer shop. Although I never used my D: drive since then, Windows 10 reads it upon waking from sleep for a few minutes - even when the drive was disabled and the drive letter removed as...

Hello, I've had a nice setup for myself and my family using Win 10 and Onedrive for cloud based files that served either as a backup or ability to share between people. With recently installing Win11 on a couple of computers (first my wife's Surface, and now my personal laptop) everything moved...

Hi Team, Looking to see if anyone here has come across this issue. Our team performed some in-place upgrades from Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2019 Standard, which went well, and did not cause any issues with the installed applications on the server, but we found that the windows...