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Microsoft rolls out new Windows 10 update with cloud reinstall and tons of improvements
Microsoft rolls out new Windows 10 update with cloud reinstall and tons of improvements
Microsoft has yesterday announced that its long-awaited Windows 10 v2004 update has been given the green light. While the May update, as ...... 28 May 2020 - 3 comments
Windows 10 October update greenlit again, doesn't destroy your files
Windows 10 October update greenlit again, doesn't destroy your files
In early October Microsoft released their newest October 2018 Update for Windows 10. Unfortunately the update had some major issues, including ...... 14 Nov 2018 - 3 comments
Windows 10 gets an update with new Timeline feature
Windows 10 gets an update with new Timeline feature
Microsoft has revealed that they are releasing the next update for Windows 10 soon. In fact, the update simply called April 2018 update is available ...... 28 Apr 2018
Microsoft is changing pace with Windows 10 updates
Microsoft is changing pace with Windows 10 updates
Microsoft's recent Creator's Update was in the works for a long time and finally the major update hit Windows 10 earlier this month. Now you ...... 21 Apr 2017 - 2 comments
Microsoft admits it pushed Windows 10 update too aggressively
Microsoft admits it pushed Windows 10 update too aggressively
Microsoft's unofficial podcast Windows Weekly had a surprise guest in Microsoft's Chief Marketing Officer Chris Capossela. In the podcast he ...... 23 Dec 2016 - 15 comments
PSA: Download fix for bad Windows update
PSA: Download fix for bad Windows update
Microsoft is pushing an out-of-cycle update to fix a problem caused by a previous Windows update distributed on Patch Tuesday in November. 16 Dec 2014 - 1 comment
You can continue to get Windows XP updates (kinda) if you are willing hack your registry
You can continue to get Windows XP updates (kinda) if you are willing hack your registry
If you are one of millions who really, really, really do not want to upgrade from the ancient Windows XP operating system, a simple registry hack will give you the ability to continue getting updates, although with significant risks. 31 May 2014 - 24 comments
Microsoft targets 57 security issues in Patch Tuesday bundle
Microsoft targets 57 security issues in Patch Tuesday bundle
Microsoft will roll out fixes for 57 security issues with several of its products, next Tuesday. 08 Feb 2013 - 1 comment
Windows XP update causes loop of .NET updates
Windows XP update causes loop of .NET updates
Users report that May updates for Windows XP results in infinite update loop. 23 May 2012 - 5 comments
Windows 8 will consolidate restarts in monthly update
Windows 8 will consolidate restarts in monthly update
In Windows 8, any non-critical operating system updates will be rolled into their monthly security update, resulting in fewer restarts for users. 15 Nov 2011 - 5 comments
     

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