Windows OS and management
For decades, Windows desktops have had a massive share of the overall desktop OS market. Therefore, enterprise desktop administrators must focus their energy on building a strong management plan for the latest versions of Windows. This process includes testing and applying updates and patches, upgrading to new versions and much more.
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Feature
29 Oct 2024
CrowdStrike outage explained: What caused it and what’s next
A CrowdStrike update caused a massive IT outage, crashing millions of Windows systems. Critical services and business operations were disrupted, revealing tech reliance risks. Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2024
Microsoft repairs 2 zero-days on October Patch Tuesday
Administrators will have to tackle 117 new vulnerabilities, including three rated critical, in this month's batch of security updates. Continue Reading
By- Tom Walat, Site Editor
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Blog Post
06 Sep 2019
When Disk Cleanup Fails Use Search
When Disk Cleanup fails use search online to determine which files and folders are safe to delete. Here's a list I've started compiling. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Sep 2019
Technology Advances Require Basic IP Address Understanding
In replacing my old failing Wi-Fi Access Point with a new device, I'm reminded that technology advances require basic IP address understanding. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Sep 2019
1903 KB4512941 Garnering Numerous Issues
When I say 1903 KB4512941 Garnering Numerous Issues, I'm talking about three or more actual gotchas, one of which stymies successful installation. Be wary! Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Aug 2019
Wonky Wi-Fi Forces Public Network Status
When a wonky Wi-Fi forces Public network status on what had been a private 5 GHz Wi-Fi channel, I finally recognize I need a new Wi-Fi router. It's on order. Sigh. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Aug 2019
5 steps to enroll Windows 10 devices in Windows Analytics
Windows Analytics can provide some helpful information, but you must enroll your organization's devices before you can start using it. Here are five steps to get started. Continue Reading
By- Stephen J. Bigelow, Senior Technology Editor
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Blog Post
28 Aug 2019
Hello Face Yes Hello Face No
Comparing a new Lenovo X1 Extreme to the X380 Yoga, I notice Hello Face Yes Hello Face No. The X1 has a Hello Face compatible camera, and the X380 does not. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Aug 2019
Lenovo X380 Ethernet Extension Follies
Instead of building RJ-45 ports into its newest ThinkPads, Lenovo has opted to use proprietary Ethernet extension ports. Alas for my 8th-gen laptop, this has led to Lenovo X380 Ethernet extension ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Aug 2019
Partially Disconnected USB Cable Puts Mouse MIA
Takes me a while to figure this out, but a partially disconnected USB cable puts Mouse MIA -- at least until I shove the two extension cables fully together. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Aug 2019
Windows 10 19H2 update brings few changes, more confusion
Windows 10 updates have plagued IT since the inception of the OS. Microsoft may be attempting to assuage IT's concerns with the Windows 10 19H2 update. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Aug 2019
MS Store Now Includes Notepad
The MS Store now includes Notepad in app form. The old .exe version may not be with us too much longer, so download and play with this one. It's 99.99% identical. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Aug 2019
Defender PowerShell Hash Mismatches Fix Coming
Recently, SFC /scannow has been mis-reporting Defender PowerShell scripts as potentially corrupt. MS faults a new OOB signing mechanism, and says Defender PowerShell Hash mismatches fix coming soon. Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2019
New Windows vulnerabilities reveal there is no rest for weary IT
The two latest Windows security vulnerabilities reiterate the importance for IT admins to stay diligent when updating and managing an organization's operating system. Continue Reading
By- Jesse Scardina, News Writer
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Blog Post
16 Aug 2019
1903 Hyper-V Networking Interference?
After installing KB4512508 on my local Win10 PCs, I notice some 1903 Hyper-V networking interference (no Internet!). A quick uninstall/reinstall fixes the issue. Continue Reading
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Answer
16 Aug 2019
Which options does IT have for Windows 10 bloatware removal?
Bloatware isn't just annoying -- it can negatively affect OS security, for example. Find out ways to get rid of Windows 10 bloatware once and for all with these tips. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2019
Too Many Different Win10 Temperatures
As I start looking for the best temperature monitoring tool for Windows 10 PCs, I find myself beset with too many different Win10 temperatures. I choose HWiNFO as my touchstone. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Aug 2019
Clean-up Cools Down T520 Laptop
When my wife observes that a PC is running hot, a good, serious clean-up cools down T520 laptop by enabling built-in ventilation to do its job. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Aug 2019
Post BIOS Upgrade Beeping Means Trouble
Anybody who works regularly with PCs knows post BIOS Upgrade beeping means trouble. I achieve a miraculous recovery, but explain what to do if a second reboot doesn't fix things by itself. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Aug 2019
Insider Preview 20H1 Upgrade Follies
With the release of Build 18950 on July 31, I work through some Insider Preview 20H1 upgrade follies. The TLDR version is: watch out for cycling, and WiFi hijinks. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Aug 2019
How to automate Windows 10 imaging with Packer
Windows 10 imaging isn't easy, especially with Microsoft's continuous release model. Here's how IT can use Packer and MDT to reuse code for Windows images and automate the process. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Aug 2019
Intel RST Stymies 1903 Upgrade
Sometimes, Intel RST Stymies 1903 Upgrade. This can continue even after obsolete drivers get updated. If that happens to you, here's an easy fix. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Aug 2019
Old Trick Still Kills Persistent Windows.old
As I poke around on my production PC, I remember that an old trick still kills persistent Windows.old at the command line. It kills other root-level folders, too. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Jul 2019
Protecting Backup Card Proves Essential
Upon inspection, I learn that Surface Pro 3 backups have been failing since May. To fix the problem, I learn that protecting backup card proves essential. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Jul 2019
KB4505903 Fixes DPC Latency Issue
When Microsoft release Version 1903 of Win10 some users reported audio issues. MS Engineer Pete Brown tweets that KB4505903 fixes DPC Latency Issue. May users confirm this fix. Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Jul 2019
Windows 10 security baselines finally go GA
Beleaguered Windows admins can rejoice; Microsoft released their security baseline solution to make it easier (maybe) to adopt Intune. Continue Reading
By- Kyle Johnson, Technology Editor
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Blog Post
26 Jul 2019
Identify Win10 Backup Version
When looking into backup files, details information from ntoskrnl.exe can identify Win10 backup version. Here's where to find that file, and what to look for. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Jul 2019
1809 MiniITX PC Gets 1903 Update Offer
As an experiment, I left my wife's 2012 vintage PC at 1809 to see when it might get an upgrade offer. Today (July 24) her 1809 MiniITX PC gets 1903 update offer, and that upgrade succeeds! Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jul 2019
How to create an answer file, skip OOBE in Windows 10 install image
One part of the Windows 10 installation process you must know how to automate is the out-of-box experience. It starts with creating an answer file. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Jul 2019
Upgrade Win10 Repair Install Saves Mangled T520 PC
When Windows 10 gets weird, drastic measures may be called for. This weekend, upgrade Win10 repair install aaves mangled T520 PC, and sets things back to rights. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Jul 2019
MS 19Q4 Financials Offer Interesting Insights
The latest financials from MS are in for Q4 of its fiscal year. The company continues to thrive, with Azure leading the way, but other sectors -- including Windows OS -- contributing to the bottom ... Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Jul 2019
3 Windows 10 known issues and how to fix them
There are a few issues that accompanied the Windows 10 1903 update. Before deploying the latest update, IT admins should familiarize themselves with the most common problems. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Jul 2019
Recent Win10 Updates Bollix Defender Module Hashes
Recent Win10 Updates bollix Defender module hashes. This makes SFC /SCANNOW report "corrupt files," but there's an easy fix (described in this post). Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2019
Despite Windows 10 issues, customers remain confident in OS
The issues surrounding the latest Windows 10 OS update have affected some users to the point of annoyance, while others remain unaffected and unfazed by the continued issues. Continue Reading
By- Jesse Scardina, News Writer
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Blog Post
15 Jul 2019
Is Windows 10 19H2 Now Called Version Next?
The label applied for the latest Slow Ring Insider Preview has me asking: Is Windows 10 19H2 Now Called Version Next? Only time will tell . . . Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Jul 2019
Resuming Work Underscores Routine Windows Admin Workload
After returning from 10 days of vacation, resuming work underscores routine Windows Admin workload is noticeable and time-consuming, if also knocked off with relative ease. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jul 2019
How to take advantage of 3 features in Windows 1903 update
Windows Autopilot, reserved storage and SetupDiag are three new features in Windows 10. Here's how IT admins can use them for improved desktop management. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jul 2019
How to troubleshoot the blue screen of death for Windows 10
The blue screen of death is never a pretty sight. Learn how to troubleshoot and fix this dreaded issue in Windows 10, using a variety of different methods and tools. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jul 2019
5 Windows 10 shortcuts for desktop administrators
Admins who manage Windows 10 desktops are often overwhelmed with tedium. Here are five keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10 that can make a desktop admin's job easier. Continue Reading
By- Stephen J. Bigelow, Senior Technology Editor
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Feature
01 Jul 2019
4 Windows 10 management tools to troubleshoot desktops
Windows 10 administrators can take up a lot of time setting up desktop deployments and troubleshooting applications. Consider these four Windows 10 management tools to ease that process. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Jul 2019
What IT pros should know about Windows 10 reserved storage
With the release of Windows 10 version 1903 comes a new feature called reserved storage. Here's what IT pros should know about navigating and managing this new component. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Jun 2019
Accommodating WU Download and Install Now (KB4501375)
To my surprise, accommodating WU Download and Install Now for KB4501375 involves changes in my own update behaviors, and comes as a bit of a shock. Consider yourself warned. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Jun 2019
Station Drivers Provides Latest Realtek UAD Drivers ... and More
When I read about a newly-minted audio driver, I quickly discover that Station Drivers provides latest Realtek UAD drivers, quickly and easily. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jun 2019
IT takes the good with the bad in Windows 10 1903 update
Windows 10 updates have never been easy, but Microsoft is finally listening to its customers' woes. Here's what IT pros like and dislike about Microsoft's latest Windows 10 update. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Jun 2019
Safeguard Hold Blocks 1903 Upgrade For Some PCs
If you're running Version 1809 or older and Windows Update isn't offering the upgrade, it's nearly certain that a safeguard hold blocks 1903 Upgrade on the target PC. Here is more info. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jun 2019
IT's guide to Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC
The Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC release includes a number of new management capabilities. IT administrators should be aware of the new features and enhancements. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Jun 2019
Reliability Monitor Error Info Propels Fixes
When you know how to read what you see, and what you see makes any kind of sense, Reliability Monitor error info propels fixes. An APPCRASH on a UPS monitor immediately suggested a software ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Jun 2019
Older Win10 Versions Facing Forced Updates
By fiat Microsoft has older Win10 versions facing forced updates to the 1903 version (aka Windows 10 May 2019 Update). Here's what up, with a possible coping strategy. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Jun 2019
Win10 Sleep Issues Make Sleepstudy Worthwhile
Looking for information about system power states on a PC to resolve Win10 sleep issues make Sleepstudy worthwhile. The Powercfg command uses this option to produce an info-packed report. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Jun 2019
Stuck Rocker Switch Means New Drive Dock
A backup drive goes missing after a recent feature upgrade. I decide a stuck rocker switch means new drive dock is needed for reliable backup. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Jun 2019
Understanding Win10 WU Download and install now option
In the past month, Windows 10 versions from 1803 forward have gotten a new update option. In fact, understanding Win10 WU Download and install now option should ease many admins' and users' update ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jun 2019
Win10 May 2019 Update Features Recommended Troubleshooting
The Win10 May 2019 Update features Recommended Troubleshooting. This lets the OS automate troubleshooting, and promises to increase Win10 stability and reliability. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jun 2019
How to boot to Windows Safe Mode on Windows 10
Having problems with Windows crashes, applications or performance issues? Try booting to Windows Safe Mode on Windows 10 to pinpoint and troubleshoot the problem. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Jun 2019
May 2019 Update General Availability Still Leaves PCs Out
Despite a May 6 claim of more-or-less general availability, so-called May 2019 Update general availability still leaves PCs out of the automatic upgrade proffer that clicking "Check for updates" is ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Jun 2019
Intel Driver Support Assistant Proves Helpful
When Reliability Monitor reports an error for Intel-related storage stuff, the Intel Driver Support Assistant proves helpful and quickly gets me to a new (and working) storage driver. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jun 2019
IT wary of Windows 10 adoption despite approaching deadline
With the Windows 7 end of support date approaching, IT professionals must migrate to Windows 10. However, skepticism over Windows 10 adoption still remains despite the deadline. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jun 2019
How to use Windows Admin Center to manage Windows 10
Windows Admin Center started as a Windows Server tool, but it can manage Windows 10 desktops too. Learn which features can help with Windows 10 management. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Jun 2019
Production PC Gets 1903 Upgrade
After waiting 10 days in vain for WU to offer, Production PC gets 1903 upgrade when I manually resort to the Update Assistant instead. Spoiler alert: the upgrade has a happy ending! Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 May 2019
PowerShell Clears Stale Printer Objects
Because PowerShell clears stale Printer objects quickly and easily, checks and cleanups are worth integrating into routine system maintenance activities. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 May 2019
Recent Windows 10 Updates Kill Built-in Restore Facility
If you get caught in a recent WU snafu, certain recent Windows 10 Updates kill built-in restore facility that makes use of restore points. MS offers a workaround, but it's classified as a "known ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 May 2019
Rescue Old Windows 10 Applications from Oblivion
For those contemplating the possible disappearance of familiar and sometimes beloved built-ins, I explain how to Rescue old Windows 10 applications from oblivion. Continue Reading
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20 May 2019
Perfect Win10 Relimon Score 10 Days Straight
Current builds for Windows 10 1809 seem uncommonly stable. In fact, I see a perfect Win10 Relimon score 10 days straight through today, and for 21 of the past 30 days. Continue Reading
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17 May 2019
PowerShell Handles Windows 10 Restore Points
As I learn that PowerShell handles Windows 10 Restore Points nicely, I also observe that related cmdlets present their data in more friendly, readable form than does the VSSADMIN command. Good stuff! Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 May 2019
Install KB4494441 CU Twice
Possibly because a new servicing stack update (SSU) is required to make it work, users must invariably install KB4494441 CU twice to get to Build 17768.503. Very interesting! Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 May 2019
Examining Windows 10 ETL files
When examining Windows 10 ETL files, you'll see a lot of them sometimes. If they take up a lot of (or too much) disk space, it's OK to whack them. Here's how . . . Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 May 2019
Nvidia Driver Update Frequency Musings
Checking up on the number released so far in 2019, I find myself musing that Nvidia driver update frequency is too high for those who don't need bleeding/leading-edge game tweaks. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 May 2019
Windows 10 Workaround Versus Fix
When I can't complete an RDP login on a Skip ahead Insider Preview PC I find myself pondering this dilemma: Windows 10 Workaround versus fix. For me, a workaround will do. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 May 2019
PowerShell Command Line Zip Handling
Once you learn the syntax and parameters involved, PowerShell command ine Zip handling is simple and easy, both for bundling files into archives, and unpacking archives' contents. Continue Reading
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Answer
06 May 2019
How can IT use Windows Autopilot to manage Windows 10 PCs?
Deploying Windows 10 devices can be a pain, especially when pre-installed PCs don't have the right applications or policies. Learn how Windows Autopilot can solve those issues. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 May 2019
19H1 Release Preview Bug Bites
You'll know when the Windows 10 19H1 Release Preview bug bites, when you see an error message from Windows Update that reads "What needs your attention. . ." Turns out removing the SD card usually ... Continue Reading
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Feature
03 May 2019
Windows 7 migration presents IT with an opportunity to modernize
Moving on from Windows 7 is still a necessity for more than one-third of organizations, and if done correctly, an OS migration can help modernize and secure your organization. Continue Reading
By- Jesse Scardina, News Writer
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Tip
01 May 2019
What to know about Microsoft's new Windows Sandbox mode
Windows Sandbox is Microsoft's integrated Windows 10 sandbox environment to test applications and files in isolation. Learn about the new program and its features. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 May 2019
MS Valuation Hits Trillion Dollar Mark
On April 30, with a stock value at the market close of $130.60 per share, MS valuation hits trillion dollar mark. Now the question is: can MS stay there? Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Apr 2019
Web-based vs Offline DotNET 4.8 Installers
The tradeoff in using web-based vs offline DotNET 4.8 installers is time. Web-based installers are quicker to download but take longer to work through installation. Vice-versa for offline installers. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Apr 2019
Win10 Minimum Hardware Requirements Get Interesting
Careful examination of changes to CPU details show that with version 1903, Win10 minimum hardware requirements get interesting. Simply put, newer CPUs deliver more advanced features and functions. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Apr 2019
X1 Carbon Extreme 6-Core Really Flies
If you're looking for a serious, capable road/travel laptop, be aware that the Lenovo X1 Carbon Extreme 6-Core really flies. For $2.5-3.0K you can get performance on par with a reasonably capable ... Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2019
Latest Windows 10 update issues cause more freezing problems
This news brief details the additional issues around the April 9 Windows 10 update as well as provides a look at Microsoft's Edge browser, built using Google's open sourced web browser Chromium. Continue Reading
By- Jesse Scardina, News Writer
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Blog Post
19 Apr 2019
Comet Offers Interesting Disk Cleanup Alternative
A free, open source program named Comet offers interesting Disk Cleanup alternative for Windows 10. If MS should now decide to retire the original (which they may do), looks like we've got a usable ... Continue Reading
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News
15 Apr 2019
With the new Windows 10 OS update, trust but verify
The latest Windows 10 update, scheduled for late May, will give installation controls back to IT admins. In this Q&A, Dave Sobel talks about why that's important. Continue Reading
By- Jesse Scardina, News Writer
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Blog Post
14 Apr 2019
MCT1903 Misnomer Not Available
Though some enterprising Windows-head found a file named MediaCreationTool1903.exe, it's a MCT1903 Misnomer not available to the public just yet, as a bit of DISM inspection shows. It will be ready ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Apr 2019
Dude, Where Is My SDXC Drive?
When I lose a device after a Release Preview upgrade, I raise the question "Dude, Where is my SDXC Drive?" A quick rollback leads me to suspect a driver issue, and a follow-up report to the MS ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Apr 2019
Samsung Consumer Drivers OEM Friendly
Because my new Lenovo loaner laptops include OEM model NVMe drives, I find myself asking are Samsung consumer drivers OEM friendly? In my case, at least, the answer turns out to be "Yes!" Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Apr 2019
Upcoming Insider Preview Changes 2020 Release Access Methods
For the next little while, upcoming Insider Preview changes 2020 release access methods: to check the Release Preview and prep for the next 19H2 Fast Ring, go "Slow;" to get the 20H1 bits, pick ... Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Apr 2019
Top Windows 10 issues facing IT
Windows 10 can be a challenging OS for both end users and IT admins. Here, IT pros discuss the biggest challenges they've experienced with Windows 10 management. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Apr 2019
MS Backs Off Forcing Updates
In a surprising but welcome move, MS Corporate VP for Windows Mike Fortin announces that, starting with the next feature upgrade, MS backs off forcing updates on users. All I can say is: "Hooray!" Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2019
Windows Defender ATP coming to Mac OS with new name and features
Windows Defender is coming to Mac OS along with a new name. The new Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection is also getting new threat vulnerability management features. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Apr 2019
Win10 KB4490481 Could Leave 6 Reclaimable Packages Behind
The latest Cumulative Update Win10 KB4490481 leaves 6 reclaimable packages behind. That's 3 or 4 more than usual, and amounts to over 9 GB of obsolete material. Definitely worth cleaning up. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Apr 2019
Second Reboot Fixes DISM StartComponentCleanup Error 6824
Second reboot fixes DISM StartComponentCleanup error 6824, so if you see this you can make it work that way, too. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Mar 2019
WakeMeOnLan Provides Quick Compact Net Survey
Because NirSoft's WakeMeOnLan provides quick compact net survey, it's worth using as a survey tool, as well as to remotely start up or shut down PCs on your LAN(s). Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2019
Windows 10 security breach highlights third-party vulnerabilities
The recent Windows 10 PC security breach brought on by third-party software from a Chinese tech company raises concern about the security strength of third-party providers. Continue Reading
By- Jesse Scardina, News Writer
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Blog Post
29 Mar 2019
Win10 1809 Designated for Broad Deployment
About one month before the next feature upgrade would typically appear, MS finally proclaims Win10 1809 designated for broad deployment. 'Bout time! Continue Reading
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Answer
28 Mar 2019
How can IT assign PCs to Windows 10 servicing channels?
Microsoft offers different tools to assign Windows 10 PCs to servicing channels. Learn how to assign desktops to servicing channels using a multi-tiered strategy. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Mar 2019
How to navigate Windows 10 update problems
It's often a hassle for IT admins to manage and control Windows 10 updates. Follow these tips to make the Windows update process as smooth as possible. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Mar 2019
AdDuplex Tells Interesting 1809 Story
In publishing its latest release distribution numbers, Latvian software company AdDuplex tells interesting 1809 story -- namely, that for every 1809 user, there are 2.5+ users running 1803 or some ... Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Mar 2019
How to create Windows 10 toast notifications with PowerShell
IT can send pop-up notifications to a Windows 10 user's taskbar with a PowerShell module called BurntToast. Here's how to get started creating toast notifications. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Mar 2019
Win10 1903 Policy Handles Automatic Updates and Restarts
A new Win10 1903 policy handles Automatic Updates and Restarts. Here's how to find, enable, and manipulate its settings. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Mar 2019
KB4465065 Offers New Microcode Fixes
KB4465065 offers new microcode fixes for intel CPUs. The operative question is always "What's the performance hit?" For me, it's negligible across a broad range of CPUs. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Mar 2019
Win10 ComputerName Generation
When one of my PCs disappears from the network I realize I've fallen victim to Win10 ComputerName generation during a recent clean install. So, I research the rules whereby such names are made. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Mar 2019
Praising Voidtools Everything
Praising Voidtools Everything is easy because it's the fastest, most capable and most convenient Windows search tool around. In troubleshooting an install issue yesterday, it really showed itself ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Mar 2019
Win10 Compact OS for Conventional HDs
If you, or any of your users, boot from a conventional (spinning) hard disk, look into Win10 Compact OS capabilities. This can deliver space and performance gains on such PCs. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Mar 2019
Say Bye Bye Adobe Shockwave
With EOL coming on April 9, 2019, it's time to say bye bye Adobe Shockwave Player for Windows. Continue Reading
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