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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.
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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 7: Slow update search (July 2016)
Many users are reporting a slow update search in Windows 7 since the last months. Also high CPU load on one kernel has been observed. Here are a few tips to speed up Windows 7 update search.
Update KB3173040 – end of free upgrade offer notification
Microsoft is distributing a new update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. Update Update KB3173040 notifies about the end of free upgrade to Windows 10.
Windows 7 SP1: May 2016 Update search slow, taking forever
[German]Last night, I was hit during Microsoft May patch day (05/190/2016) with an extraordinary long update search under Windows 7 SP 1. It seems that Microsoft has changed something in Windows update client and that security update KB3153199 should fix … 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 ...
Windows 7: "Secure Boot Violation" after April Patch day
[German edition]It seems that Microsoft Windows 7 updates (patch day 04/12/2016) are causing serious issues with Windows 7 installs on some UEFI-Mainboards. Windows 7 boot fails with a "Secure Boot Violation" message.
Optional updates for Windows 7/8.1 (3/31/2016)
Microsoft has released 3 optional updates for Windows 7 RTM, Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. All updates are available via Windows Update or via WSUS. If you don't intend to upgrade to Windows 10, you can hide this updates.
Optional Windows Updates 3/1/2016
Microsoft has released several optional updates like KB2952664, KB2977759, KB3138612; KB3138615 for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 20008 Server R2, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 on March 1 2016. Here isa short overview what users need to know.
Windows 7 SP1/8.1: Update KB3035583 for Windows 10
Just a short note: Microsoft has released Update KB3035583 for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. The purpose: Prepare W7/8.1 systems for Windows 10 upgrade.
Windows 7/8.1 updates KB3112343 and KB3112336
[German]Microsoft has released update KB3112343 for Windows 7 SP1 (Windows Server 2008 R2) and update KB3112336 for Windows 8.1 (Windows Server 2012 R2). Here a few information about this updates.