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Category Archives: Update
PSA: Windows 10 Anniversary Update gives just 10 days for rollback
[German]Shipping the Anniversary Update for Windows 10 Microsoft secretly has reduced the period to downgrade from a month to 10 days. Thought it will be a good idea to mentioned it in a blog post.
Windows 10 Anniversary Update: Upgrade error 0xA0000400
Some users are receiving error 0xA0000400 during 'updating' to Windows 10 Anniversary Update. The upgrade installation terminates. Here are a few background information about the issue and a workaround.
Virtual PC 2007 blocks Windows 10 Anniversary Update install
Some users installing Windows 10 Anniversary Update are facing a curious error, which prevent upgrading to Version 1607. The compatibility wizard reports a blocking app, but doesn't provide additional details or an app name.
Posted in Update, Windows
Tagged Apps, Compatibility, Error, Update, Virtual PC Version (2007), Windows 10 Anniversary Update
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Windows 10: Update error 0x80070057
[German]During updating Windows 10 to Anniversary Update (version 1607) many users are hit by error code 0x80070057 and the installation fails. Here a few hints how to fix this update error.
Posted in Update, Windows
Tagged error 0xa0000400, Error 80070057, Update, Version 1607, Windows 10
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Windows 10 Anniversary Update rollout explained
At August 2, 2016 Microsoft has begun the Windows 10 Anniversary Update rollout. But some users are still waiting for this update (I have also a machine still waiting for this update). But this isn't unusual.
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
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Microsoft July 2016 Security Release ISO Image
Microsoft offers all security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on July 12, 2016 as an ISO image for DVD5.
Cortana search in Windows 10 Version 1607 – a 2nd look
Windows 10, Version 1607, (Anniversary Update) will change also some settings. The option to switch off Cortana in search has been removed. This observations has resulted in several web articles claiming, Cortana can't be switched off. In a 2nd look … Continue reading
Microsoft axes Group Policies in Windows 10 Pro version 1607
On August 2, 2016, Microsoft releases Windows 10 version 1607 (Anniversary Update). There are several changes coming with this new release. One change: Some Group Policies will be removed from Group Policy Editor in Windows 10 Pro, version 1607.
Last Minute Tip: How to save your free Windows 10 upgrade
Microsoft ends the free Windows 10 upgrade offer after July 29, 2016. If you are still using a system with Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 and intend to stay at this platform for a while, what's about "saving your … Continue reading
Windows-Update KB3161102 axes Windows Journal
Microsoft released optional update KB3161102 for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 on July 28, 2016 "to remove Windows Journal" in supported Windows versions.