It was the best of times, it was the worst of times—unless, of course, you’re one of the 240 million PC owners recently handed a virtual eviction notice by Microsoft. Yes, you read that right: with astonishing finality, Microsoft has officially banished a whole generation of perfectly...
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Windows 10 users, clutching their familiar tiled start menus like digital security blankets, face a crossroads: stick with the comfortable, or embrace the bold future that is Windows 11? Microsoft, never one for subtlety, has been rattling the upgrade drum for months—and with good reason. The...
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There's a ticking clock in every Windows 10 computer, and it happens to sound a lot like the theme music from Jaws. Something—or someone—is approaching, and users worldwide are starting to sense the fins in the water. Here’s the update you didn’t want: Windows 10’s retirement party is officially...
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Take a moment and gaze at your Windows desktop. Maybe it's home to family photos, a few too many icons, or that one meme folder you haven't dared open since 2019. Now, imagine a ticking clock overlaying it all—a countdown not to a vacation, but to the twilight of an operating system era. Because...
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The hallways of IT departments across the globe echoed with a familiar, mounting dread this week, as a new twist in the legendary push-pull drama between Microsoft and its enterprise customers sent shockwaves through offices, cubicles, and remote desktops everywhere. There it was—where yesterday...
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If you’re the sort who still gets a little chill down your spine at the mere mention of “Windows Update,” then grab your coffee, because recent developments in the land of business computing might just give you goosebumps. For IT administrators, managing computers inside companies has always...
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There are few rites of passage in the world of IT quite as universal as troubleshooting Microsoft 365 installations. It’s an experience that inevitably stirs up a cocktail of hope, dread, and—if you’re especially unlucky—a gnawing sense that the “cloud” is more stormy weather than silver lining...
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There it is again: a rectangular pop-up nestled in the corner of your Windows 10 desktop, grimly announcing, “Your version of Windows 10 has reached end of service.” It’s the digital equivalent of a utility bill mixed with a breakup note—timely, earnest, and impossible to ignore. For millions of...
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Microsoft's Windows 11 Upgrade Blunder: Why Some Ineligible Devices Got the Green Light
In the fast-evolving landscape of operating systems, change is usually expected. But when it arrives as an unexpected upgrade on a device deemed unfit, chaos follows. Microsoft, a tech titan with decades of...
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The April 24H2 update for Windows 11 has once again reminded us that even the most mundane-looking change can hide a critical security twist. After installing the update, many users have reported finding a mysterious empty folder labeled “inetpub” on their system drive—a sight that might cause...
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AMD appears to be turning a long-awaited page by hinting that its advanced ROCm software stack may soon see broader support on Windows. This potential shift, noted by AMD’s Vice President of AI Software, signals a strategic move that could benefit both developers and enthusiasts running Windows...
I see in Widows fault reports numerous (hundreds of) error messages a day! The error message is :
1-1-2025 14:08 Windows Error Reporting Foutbucket , type 0
Naam van gebeurtenis: StoreAgentScanForUpdatesFailure0
Antwoord: Niet beschikbaar
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Windows users, let me paint a scene for you. You’re at your desk, coffee in hand, staring at your screen. Out of nowhere, your Windows machine throws you a curveball—maybe an app won’t respond, your favorite settings are missing, or worse, an error message pops up in its cryptic glory. Now...
For Windows users, terms like "Microsoft Basic Display Adapter" might sound like tech talk reserved for support forums or deep-dive troubleshooting guides. However, this term describes a crucial piece of software that every Windows user interacts with—whether they know it or not. If you've ever...
We've all been there—those infamous Windows notifications that pop up at the most inconvenient times. But what if a notification about upgrading your operating system not only disrupted your workflow but also crashed itself? Welcome to the hilarity (and mild chaos) that some Windows 10 users are...
On July 9, 2024, Microsoft rolled out an important update, KB5040431, bringing users of Windows 11 (OS Build 22000.3079) significant enhancements and bug fixes. This update is particularly crucial as it signals the end of service notice for all editions of Windows 11 version 21H2, marking a...
As we continuously adapt to advancements in technology, staying updated with quality resources for our Windows experience is crucial. Recently, Microsoft has resurfaced with an informative guide on their Support page, providing users a clear overview of what they can download to personalize and...
It seems that even in the world of tech updates, confusion reigns supreme! A recent update for Windows 11, specifically KB5046633, has left users scratching their heads due to a glitch that mistakenly tells them their operating system is outdated—even when it isn’t. Talk about leaving users in a...
Ah, November! The leaves are falling, and for Windows users, it’s that time of the month again—Patch Tuesday! While many look forward to security improvements, some updates can create unexpected headaches. Microsoft’s latest cumulative update for Windows 11, known as KB5046633, has stirred quite...
I received an email on Oct. 11 from the Windows Forum relating to a problem with the new 24H2 Update. It seems that the update dumps an 8GB file into cache that can't be removed without damaging the OS and in some cases caused other problems.
I got onto the forum and reviewed threads that...