Tag Archives: Windows 10

Windows 10: Update error 0x80070057

Posted on 2016-08-03 by guenni

[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.

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Windows 10: Still upgradable for free from Windows 7/8.1

Posted on 2016-08-02 by guenni

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

Posted on 2016-08-01 by guenni

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

Posted on 2016-07-31 by guenni

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 →

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Last Minute Tip: How to save your free Windows 10 upgrade

Posted on 2016-07-29 by guenni

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 →

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Lawsuits against Microsoft after forced Windows 10 upgrades

Posted on 2016-07-28 by guenni

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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Windows 10: Rollback to Windows 8.1 is ‘missing’

Posted on 2016-07-28 by guenni

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.

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Virtual machines with MS EdgeHTML 14 Preview available

Posted on 2016-07-26 by guenni

Microsoft has released updated virtual machine images containing a preview of EdgeHTML 14. These virtual machines targeting web developers who are interested to test websites in different browsers.

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Microsoft has been “served” by French authorities for Windows 10 privacy failings

Posted on 2016-07-21 by guenni

[German]I've foreseen this for a while: Microsoft's behavior with Windows 10 collides with EU privacy rules and laws. In Germany consumer organizations has files tiff plains against Microsoft for Windows 10 upgrade and also for data collation. Now French authorities … Continue reading →

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Windows 10: Upgrade error 0xC1900101 – 0x20003

Posted on 2016-07-18 by guenni

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.

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