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.

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Microsoft July 2016 Security Release ISO Image

Windows UpdateMicrosoft offers all security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on July 12, 2016 as an ISO image for DVD5.

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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.

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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.

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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 I will explain a few details.

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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 ...


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.

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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 free Windows 10 upgrade copy"? Here's how to proceed.

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Windows-Update KB3161102 axes Windows Journal

Windows UpdateMicrosoft released optional update KB3161102 for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 on July 28, 2016 "to remove Windows Journal" in supported Windows versions.

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Remix OS version 3.0.101 released

Chinese vendor Jide has released an update of Remix OS version 3.0.101 for x86 architecture. Remix OS is an Android-x86 based OS port supporting windows for apps.

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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.

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