Microsoft has quietly closed a painful upgrade gap: after days of user reports and frantic troubleshooting, the Windows Setup error that surfaced as 0x8007007F during certain in‑place upgrades has been resolved and recovery/reset regressions have been mitigated with targeted out‑of‑band updates...
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Microsoft has quietly closed a Windows upgrade pothole that was preventing some Windows 10 and Windows Server systems from completing certain in-place upgrades, resolving a Windows Setup error that surfaced after this month’s Patch Tuesday rollout. (neowin.net, support.microsoft.com)
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The small open‑source utility ecosystem that helps users install Windows 11 on older machines just took another step: the developer behind Flyby11 has expanded the project into Flyoobe and pushed an ISO‑aware update that adds preview Out‑of‑Box Experience (OOBE) windows, improved ISO mounting...
The countdown is on for Windows 10, and businesses and consumers still clinging to this familiar operating system are about to face a major turning point. With Microsoft’s official end-of-support for Windows 10 locked in for October 14, 2025, millions of laptops and PCs worldwide will soon find...
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Aggressive new pop-ups in Windows 11 are sparking widespread controversy as users find themselves persistently nudged toward Microsoft 365 subscriptions, with little recourse to turn off these recommendations. Microsoft’s latest push leverages the visibility of the Start menu, making the...
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Windows 10’s tenth anniversary arrives with bittersweet fanfare: what began in July 2015 as Microsoft’s course correction from the stumbles of Windows 8 has now become a pivotal crossroad for hundreds of millions worldwide. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will end all mainstream support for...
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As the October 14, 2025, deadline for Windows 10 support draws near, users are urged to transition to Windows 11 to maintain optimal security and functionality. To facilitate this upgrade, Argos is offering a £50 eGift Card to customers purchasing selected Windows 11 laptops.
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Upgrading to Windows 11 marks a turning point in personal computing security, as Microsoft has introduced stricter requirements for system integrity. Among these, Secure Boot stands out as a vital feature, offering robust protection against rootkits and boot-level malware that can compromise a...
Microsoft's recent promotional video for Windows 11 has brought to light a potential hidden cost associated with the upgrade from Windows 10. While the upgrade itself is free, the data migration process may necessitate a Microsoft subscription for users with more than 5GB of data.
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It's a pivotal era for Microsoft Windows as the world's most widely used operating system continues to shape digital life for over a billion users worldwide. With a rapidly evolving technology landscape and artificial intelligence now at the core of operating system development, Windows is...
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As Microsoft prepares to conclude support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, users are faced with critical decisions regarding their operating systems. Post this date, Windows 10 devices will no longer receive free security updates, technical assistance, or software improvements. To address...
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A new wave of confusion is rippling through the Windows community as reports surface of Microsoft offering Windows 11 upgrades to PCs widely considered incompatible under the company’s own strict system requirements. For many frustrated users holding onto older machines, especially those lacking...
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As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10, marking a significant transition for millions of users worldwide. This cessation means no more security updates, feature enhancements, or technical support from Microsoft for the operating system that has been a staple...
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For millions of PC users around the world, Windows 7 remains the defining high point of Microsoft’s operating system journey. The nostalgia isn’t just sentimental—Windows 7 was widely praised for its clean glassy looks, intuitive layout, and snappy performance. But Windows 11, while packed with...
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As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches, a significant shift is occurring in the operating system landscape. Users are increasingly migrating to Windows 11, driven by the impending October 14, 2025, deadline when Microsoft will cease regular updates for Windows 10. This transition is not...
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As Microsoft continues to push forward with new operating systems, many users find themselves caught in the crossfire between technological progress and hardware obsolescence. This dilemma became especially pronounced with the announcement of Windows 11, which set unusually strict hardware...
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Some Windows 10 users with older PCs are now facing an unsettling dilemma: Microsoft is apparently offering Windows 11 upgrades to machines that, by all published accounts, are supposed to be ineligible. For years, Microsoft has maintained strict minimum requirements for Windows 11...
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For Windows 10 users staring down the imminent end of support and dreading the specter of buying new hardware, the evolution of unofficial Windows 11 upgrade tools has never been more relevant. Microsoft has made its stance crystal clear: the company wants you to have a supported, secure...
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The end of Windows 10 marks a bittersweet milestone not only for Microsoft but for millions of users and IT professionals who have built their workflows and personal digital lives around one of the most widely adopted operating systems in history. As October approaches and the official...
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Few transitions in modern computing history have carried the urgency, complexity, and sheer scale as Microsoft’s October cutoff for Windows 10 security updates. For millions around the globe, this date marks more than a service milestone—it heralds the end of a digital era, where the world’s...
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