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  1. Fixing Windows Upgrade Error 0x80070428 – 0x3001A: Step-by-Step Guide

    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...
  2. Flyby11: Bypass Windows 11 24H2 Restrictions on Unsupported Hardware

    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...
  3. Reclaiming Storage After Windows 11 Upgrade: Quick Steps to Clear Space

    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...
  4. Windows 11 24H2 Update: AI Features & ISO Download Now Available

    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...
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    Windows "Repair" from ISO

    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...
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    Unable to activate Windows - Closed!

    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.
  7. Windows sharing stopped after upgrade to Pro and other systems affected?

    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...
  8. Windows 8 January 10, 2023 - Official Support Ended for Windows 8.1

    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...
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    Windows 10 Missing "Reserved System" partition

    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...
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    Windows 10 Message invalid Windows 10 product key

    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...
  11. Windows 10 Newly installed Windows 10 Driver Problems

    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...
  12. Windows 10 Windows 10 Pro Single language to Windows 10 pro upgrade, Do we need to purchase a new PRO license?

    Hello team, i have a question if we have Windows 10 Pro Single language and want to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro, and if the current single language is activated via digital license, my question is if we use the Windows 10 Pro generic key and upgrade from windows 10 pro single to windows 10 pro...
  13. KB5000749: Surface Hub will not start after upgrading to a later Windows version

    KB5000749: Surface Hub will not start after upgrading to a later Windows version Continue reading...
  14. Windows 10 0xC0000225 error, all repair efforts unsuccessful

    Friend's Asus TP500L laptop running Windows 10 is giving the 0xC0000225 error (). I created a recovery image for a USB and booted from that. I've tried all the standard stuff (see below) and just looking for other ideas before I pronounce the drive toasted. This was originally delivered with...
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    Windows 10 "Downgrade" to "lower" Win10 version by System Restore possible?

    Assume I created a SRP on a Win10 v1803 system. Later I was upgraded by automatic updates to Win10 v1903, Then after some problems in the following weeks I decided to do a System restore to the SRP I created in the past. Is this possible? Or are (in general) only SRP inside the same, current...
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    Windows 10 DPI Scaling

    Hi, I've recently moved a specialist PC which is used in our college radio studio from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Everything has gone well, but for the exception of dual display. This PC has two mirrored displays; a 22-inch and a 40-inch. The 22-inch display is the main PC monitor and the 40-inch...
  17. Windows 10 2009 disc won't run on Windows 10?

    I've searched everywhere and did find a couple of answers, but none of the fixes helped. I'm still having trouble getting a 2009 disc to start, it just spins and stops over and over, but never actually starts up. I have it set to Auto-Play, but it didn't help. Before I bought this software, I...
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    Windows 10 Doing a clean reinstall of Windows 7 pro to Windows 10 pro

    If I am doing a clean reinstall starting with Windows 7 pro SP1, would I need to update it fully before I do a Windows 10 upgrade? Just like when you would do a service pack install, you did it immediately after installation. Sometimes it feels like windows 10 is just another service pack...
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    My Windows 10 has the 8 layout

    Good evening! Just now I have noticed something: my Windows 10 (I upgraded from 8.1 to 10 in the last of day of the free dowload) doesn't have the W10 layout, but the 8.1. Some screenshots: This is the current layout of my SO (notice that it's not 10, but 8): And this is how the W10 SO look...
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    Windows 10 BSOD: Kernal Trap Error & Fault in non paged area

    I am a novice user leaning towards an intermediate user. I am using: Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise Version 10.0.1134 Build 1134 which I upgraded from Windows 7. I had to replace my mother board and lost my licensed version. Aver the past month or so I have been receiving BSOD crashes with the...