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Windows 10: Analyze upgrade errors
[German]Microsoft has introduced Windows as a service in Windows 10, so two or three times within a year, new feature upgrades are available. Upgrades will be installed automatically via Windows Auto-Update. But how to decode install errors, which prevents an … Continue reading
Some confusion about Updates KB2952664/KB2976978
Microsoft has released two compatibility updates for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 at 10/05/2016. Some users are arguing, that a Windows 10 upgrade tool like the GWX app will be back.
Posted in Update, Windows
Tagged KB2952664, KB2976978, Upgrade, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1
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Windows 10 V1607: Hyper-V/Bitlocker/DeviceGuard as upgrade stopper
Users of Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise facing an issue during upgrading from version 1511 to version 1607. After first reboot Bitlocker is causing a serious problem.
Posted in Windows
Tagged 0xc0210000, Bitlocker, Device Guard, Error, Hyper-V, issue, Upgrade, Windows 10 Anniversary Update
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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.
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
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 ...
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: Upgrade error 0xC1900101 – 0x20003
Some users are receiving error 0xC1900101 – 0x20003 during upgrade from Windows 7 SP1/8.1 to Windows 10. Here are a an explanation, what's the root cause and few tips/workarounds to overcome this error.
Posted in Update, Windows
Tagged Error 0xC1900101 – 0x20003, Upgrade, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1
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Windows 10-Upgrade: "Disk Controller: Current Active partition is compressed"
Some users of Windows 7 SP1 (and probably Windows 8.1) are facing a curious error during upgrade attempt to Windows 10. The upgrade wizard refuses an upgrade with a note "Disk Controller: Current Active partition is compressed". Here a few … Continue reading
Windows 10 Upgrade: Legal action against Microsoft Germany
A German Consumer Association (Verbraucherzentrale) has filed a legal action against Microsoft Germany to stop automatic download of Windows 10 Upgrade files.
Posted in Update, Windows
Tagged injunction, legal action, Microsoft, Upgrade, Windows 10
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Trick: How to upgrade to Windows 10 using a clean install
[German]A Windows 10 upgrade requires an installed and activated Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 and setup has to be executed from this Windows version. But it's not necessary to run a full upgrade. There is a way to do … Continue reading