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Introduction As the tech landscape evolves, so too do the challenges that come with software updates. A recent article from Windows Report details a pressing issue that has arisen from the installation of Microsoft's Update KB5043076 for Windows 11. Users are reporting significant Internet...

In recent news, Microsoft has officially prevented users from employing one of the most popular methods to install Windows 11 on unsupported computers. This comes as a blow to many users and system administrators who have been using this workaround to bypass restrictive hardware requirements...

Hello everyone, I recently attempted to upgrade my laptop to Windows 11, but I encountered some compatibility issues. My laptop, a [insert model and specs], seems to fall short of meeting some of the requirements for Windows 11, particularly in terms of TPM version and CPU compatibility...

Hi. I wanted to change default mail program to Thunderbird. I went to settings > default programs and then when I clicked Mail app the only option I got was to choose from some web browsers and... "SEARCH IN MICROSOFT STORE". There was no option to choose an app from my disc. What worse the same...

Hey there, New user here, I was wondering if there is anything planned about being able to create aggregate audio devices through some kind of default Windows audio driver/software. This is for recording multiple audio devices simultaneously and without hopefully, latency. Been dealing with...

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...

Discusses memory pressure and performance issues that occur in the Resilient File System (ReFS) in Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10. Provides a resolution and workarounds. Continue reading...

AMD opened up a Link Removed for users that have issues with Ryzen 5 2400G and Ryzen 3 2200G processors not booting: Unable to Boot New Desktop System Configured with AMD 2nd Generation Ryzen™ Desktop Processor, and AMD Socket AM4 Motherboard Article Number: PA-100 This document provides...

Assume I have a bootable USB flash drive with Win10 and additiional other tools on it.. Booting it works fine. Now immediately after booting from this USB flash drive I want to AUTOMATICALLY patch/enter some customized keys resp. values into the Registry. As an example think of switching to...

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Each build of Windows 10 that is released -- or leaked -- is a step closer to the finished product. We now know that we're building up to a by-the-end-of-summer launch, but there are still plenty of bugs to iron out. Some problems have been fixed but others remain, and if you're having audio...

According to industry monitor Net Applications, Windows XP is still being used on 26.29% of all computers globally. As such, it stands to reason that people would look for workarounds now that Microsoft has stopped supporting the aged operating system, and will no longer issue security updates...

Has anybody been able to get Juniper VPN software to function properly on WIN8? Windows 8 is starting to pop up in our BYOC program and we've encountered some issues getting these users connected to the internal network. Just wondering if there has been any known workarounds while Juniper...

Today we released Security Advisory 2914486 regarding a local elevation of privilege (EoP) issue that affects customers using Microsoft Windows XP and Server 2003. Windows Vista and later are not affected by this local EoP issue. A member of the Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) Link...

Folks, I've joined this forum for a couple reasons. Foremost is that I don't believe that Microsoft is interested in anything I have to say. Secondly, I'm using Windows 7 at my office and on my main personal computer and, after getting a new laptop with Windows 8, I realize that I have to...

Here is the problem. I'm an IT pro and I'm in the process of creating Windows 8 Pro (64-bit) images for my workplace using audit mode (i have done this countless times on windows 7). The problem is, the 'Change PC settings' button does NOT work when I click on it in audit mode. Nothing happens...

Hey guys! I have had this problem for a few days now and I can't restore my computer for various reasons and I also hadn't had lots of time to research the issue so I'm using workarounds for now but if anyone might know a solution, I'd be glad to hear! (Wow, what a long sentence!) I use Adobe...

Good Evening All - I have a quick question regarding accounts and shared media across Microsoft accounts. I've had an Xbox 360 since release, and with that an Xbox Video setup as well. Over the years I've purchased a shameful amount of TV shows. Well, I was quite excited with the release...

Hello – Today we published Security Advisory 2737111, which provides mitigations and workarounds that will help protect customers from a known vulnerability in one of Oracle’s Outside In libraries, which were updated earlier this month. Microsoft licenses the libraries from Oracle...

Revision Note: V1.2 (June 9, 2010): Added information about MS10-035 and clarified a FAQ entry about the caching vector. Summary: Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a vulnerability in Internet Explorer. This advisory contains information about which versions of Internet...