windows upgrade

Upgrading Windows should be an exciting step into a faster, more secure operating system—but as many users have discovered, it can sometimes feel like deciphering an ancient riddle when errors pop up unexpectedly. Whether you’re planning an upgrade from Windows 10 or taking the plunge into...

When upgrading Windows, the unexpected loss of familiar files can feel like misplacing your keys on an otherwise routine morning. However, rather than brace for a digital catastrophe, Windows provides several built-in recovery nooks and crannies designed to help you retrace your steps and...

When you upgrade to the latest version of Windows, sometimes your once-trusty printer decides to take a coffee break. If your printer isn’t speaking up when you send it a print job, there’s a high chance that you need to download and install the latest printer drivers. This guide, inspired by...

Windows 11 24H2: Unveiling AI Enhancements and a CPU Usage Overhaul Microsoft’s latest evolution of its flagship operating system, Windows 11, introduces the 24H2 update—also known as the 2024 Update. This release is turning heads with its innovative AI-driven tools, improved energy efficiency...

With Windows 10 officially behind us, many users are now facing an important question: should they take the plunge into Windows 11 Home or upgrade to Windows 11 Pro? In this in-depth guide, we’ll break down the key differences between these two editions, explain their core benefits, and help you...

Windows 11 comes with a set of strict system requirements intended to bolster security and performance. That said, many high-powered PCs find themselves locked out of the official upgrade path, mainly due to TPM 2.0 and other restrictions. Today, we’re diving deep into a comprehensive guide on...

Upgrading your Windows operating system should be a smooth experience—but sometimes you find yourself in a pickle where personal files seem to vanish in the chaos of an upgrade. Fear not, because Microsoft has a built-in safety net called the Windows.old folder, which temporarily stores your...

If you’ve ever attempted to upgrade your Windows system and been met with the dreaded "What needs your attention" notification, chances are you were left confused or panicked. Maybe you sighed and thought, “Oh no, not another thing” before frantically Googling for an explanation. Lucky for you...

A Grim Security Future for Windows 10? If you’re one of the millions of users still clinging to Windows 10, here's some news that may jolt you: ESET, a top-tier Slovakian cybersecurity firm known for its robust antivirus and cybersecurity products, is urging everyone to ditch the decade-old OS...

If you find yourself stuck with the dreaded Windows upgrade error code 0x80070428 – 0x3001A, fret not! This error often rears its ugly head during the upgrade process to or from Windows 11. So, if your dream of a seamless operating system transition has turned into a nightmarish hassle, we’ve...

The ever-elusive world of Windows upgrades opens up exciting doors with a newly released tool that dances around the stringent system requirements of Windows 11, specifically version 24H2. For those of you nursing older machines and casting glances at Microsoft's latest offerings, your days of...

Upgrading to the latest version of Windows often comes with the promise of enhanced features, better performance, and a fresh user experience. However, these benefits can quickly be overshadowed by a rather inconvenient side effect: lost storage space! After an in-place upgrade to Windows 10...

The much-anticipated general availability (GA) version of Windows 11's 24H2 update is finally upon us! After some time lurking in the shadows of the Release Preview—since May to be exact—users can now get their hands on the ISO file of this AI-friendly upgrade. Let's unpack everything you need...

Tried to repair Windows 11 from within ISO mount - so I do not lose any apps and data. I get a message - Your files, apps and settings cannot be kept because your current version of windows is might be installed in an unsupported directory or you're trying to install an older version of...

I am unable to activate the Windows I upgraded yesterday from Windows 8.1 on the existing key. When I type SLUI 4 I dont get the screen to activate by phone. I just get the option to enter a new product key. Please assist so that I can activate via phone support.

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...

Hello everyone, I wanted to let you all know that Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 8.1 on January 10, 2023. This means that there will be no more security updates or technical assistance for this operating system. It is important to note that after this date, using a computer...

I wonder if anyone can help, please? [ Running Win 10 Pro [ 21H1 ] 64 bit + 8Gb RAM ] I am having persistent problems installing update “2022-08 Security Update for Windows 10 Version 21H1 for x64-based Systems (KB5012170)” It keeps showing Error Code 0x800f0922. Looking at potential...

I need to change a corrupted setting in personalisation, but get the message that I need to activate Windows first. My computer started as Windows 7 and was upgraded to Windows 10 using the upgrade option available at the time. I have a Windows 7 product key and a product key for Windows 10...

Hey guys. I just want to say that after countless hours of installing drivers, looking for solutions on computer forums, I haven't gotten ANY response anywhere, much less potential solutions for my newly installed Windows 10 problems. I just lost all hope for solving these software problems. My...