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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.
Windows 10: Still upgradable for free from Windows 7/8.1
For the general public, Microsoft ended the free upgrade offer for Windows 10 on July 29, 2016. However there are ways to get a free upgrade from Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1.
Windows 10, Version 1607: driver signing changes
Microsoft has changed the rules for signing kernel drivers in Windows 10, version 1607 (Anniversary Update). Here are some further details.
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.
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
[Sponsored Post]In the rapidly evolving IT world, choosing the right remote desktop software is critical for organizations that value security, ease of use and reliability. One provider of secure remote access that has been on the market since 2001 is ISL Online, which presents some considerations for choosing such software below. More ...
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.
Lawsuits against Microsoft after forced Windows 10 upgrades
Microsoft is facing to additional lawsuits seeking class-actions status, after the aggressive Windows 10 upgrade campaign. The Windows company is sued in Florida and Israel.
Windows 10: Rollback to Windows 8.1 is ‘missing’
Upgrading to Windows 10 shall be revertible to previous Windows during a period of 30 days. But some users are facing a bit problem: There seems not option in Windows 10 to rollback to the previous Windows.