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    Windows 10 Windows10 ISO validation and installation

    Users from the Russian Federation can currently get iso only through the windows media creation tool service. And since microsoft does not provide checksums, there is no way to check the created image, moreover, the checksums of the files vary with each new launch. Based on the above, I have a...
  2. Preparing the Windows 10 May 2021 Update for Release

    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...
  3. Windows activation or validation fails with error code 0x8004FE33

    Provides several workarounds to the Windows activation or validation error code 0x8004FE33 when you connect to the Internet through a proxy server that uses Basic authentication. Continue reading...
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    Server 2019 Storage Migration Services error during Validate Devices - Fail: Error HRESULT E_FAIL has been returned from a call to a COM component.

    Not sure if this is the right place to ask this question. I am using Storage migration services to move from a 2012 R2 server to a 2016 server. I do have a 2019 server running the migration services. All are on the domain. The current 2012R2 is a DC currently but will be decommissioned soon. I...
  5. Windows 10 License key confusion

    I bought a widow 10 pro key on auction and got everything installed. The installation never asked for any key so i went into activation settings and clicked on chage key. Windows gave an error that the key did not work. I reported it to the seller and another was sent that did the same...
  6. AA19-024A: DNS Infrastructure Hijacking Campaign

    Original release date: January 24, 2019 Summary The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC), part of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), is aware of a global Domain Name System (DNS) infrastructure hijacking campaign. Using compromised...
  7. Introducing Component Firmware Update

    The Microsoft Devices Team is excited to announce the release of an open-source model for Component Firmware Update for Windows system developers – Component Firmware Update (CFU). With CFU, you can easily deliver firmware updates for through Windows Update by using CFU drivers. Background...
  8. Windows 7 DNS connection problems

    Hi there Windowsforum It's getting a monthly habit to come here to ask for help now, Lately I have been having problems with my DNS. where it disconnects me from the router. I run with netcable on my desktop PC, since our provider has abit unstable wi-fi connection, and its been lately I've...
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    Windows 10 Windows 10 Newbie -- Image Creation/Restore

    going to install windows 10 for the first time once complete, will install office and some other applications. pull down any/all updates as needed at that point I want to make an image of the hard drive I have heard that Windows 10 comes with the ability to do this, store to an external drive...
  10. Windows activation or validation fails and may generate error code 0x8004FE33

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  11. Windows activation or validation fails and may generate error code 0x8004FE33

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  12. TA17-075A: HTTPS Interception Weakens TLS Security

    Original release date: March 16, 2017 Systems Affected All systems behind a hypertext transfer protocol secure (HTTPS) interception product are potentially affected. Overview Many organizations use HTTPS interception products for several purposes, including detecting malware that uses HTTPS...
  13. Web-to-App Linking with AppUriHandlers

    Overview Web-to-app linking allows you to drive user engagement by associating your app with a website. When users open a link to your website, instead of opening the browser, your app is launched. If your app is not installed, your website is opened in the browser as usual. By implementing...
  14. Windows 7 Official Download Is Tied To One Machine?

    I have an installation of win7 Ultimate x64 that is going wobbly. So I want to run repair on it. But I can't find the original disks. found the microsoft site where I can download a win7 ISO if I give them the key from that machine. That's fine. And I'll do it. But just wonder - that will...
  15. Should I turn on Internet Explorer's 'Enable Strict P3P Validation' option?

    We'll be featuring an abridged Q&A from Fred Langa's LANGALIST, a feature available exclusively to paid subscribers of the Windows Secrets newsletter. Today's Q&A: Should I turn on Internet Explorer's 'Enable Strict P3P Validation' option? read more Continue reading...
  16. Windows activation or validation fails and may generate error code 0x8004FE33

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  17. Windows 10 Can't validate 8.1 reinstallation, keycode issue

    PC 64bit / Windows 8.1 Problem My validated Windows 8.1 Pro Preview hard drive failed. New drive, reinstalled Windows 8.1 Pro Preview but it wont validate. I have about 8 keycodes from various installations, but this one won't validate using any of them. I'd like to just jump to Windows 10...
  18. Windows 10 Anyone read this yet??

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    Windows 7 Windows install question

    I bought a pc a few years back before Windows 8 was released so it had Windows 7 but for $15 you could buy Windows 8. I paid the $15 but have never installed it...just kept using Windows 7. I just got another pc but it does not have Windows installed. My question is, will I be able to install...
  20. Visual Studio Extension that helps you create Visual Studio Extensions

    Mads Kristensen is back, today with a VS Extension that will help VS Extension builders build Extensions. That is so meta I had to highlight, even through it's currently at v0.2 (might be at 0.3, 0.4 by the time you read this... :) Speaking of Mads, are are few other recent times we've...