Windows Enterprise Desktop
November 2017
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Failing WiFi Gets Driver Fix
29 Nov 2017 -
Default Switch Makes Hyper-V Networking Dead Simple
27 Nov 2017 -
Another Intel ME Security Flaw Discovered
22 Nov 2017
When I switch a desktop PC from wired GbE to wireless following the Win10 Fall Creators Upgrade, failing WiFi gets driver fix as a consequence.
The predefined Default Switch makes Hyper-V networking dead simple in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update aka Version 1709.
As details surrounding another Intel ME security flaw discovered emerge, it's time to grab a detection tool. If you're affected a BIOS fix is needed.
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Restore Win10 Private Network Status
20 Nov 2017 -
Realtek HD Audio Driver Tips
17 Nov 2017 -
Win10 Full Flash Update
15 Nov 2017 -
New Win10 Means New MCT
13 Nov 2017 -
Fall Creators Update Finds Surface Pen
10 Nov 2017 -
Win10 Desktop Marketshare Nov17
08 Nov 2017 -
Bogus Win10 Printer Update Alerts
06 Nov 2017
Be forewarned: After upgrading or clean installing Fall Creators Update, admins may need to sestore Win10 Private Network status, too.
In figuring out why an ostensibly proper driver won't install in Device Manager, I compile a list of Realtek HD Audio Driver Tips.
Full Flash Update's FFUTOOL.exe works with DISM to apply Windows images to target drives (and PCs) faster and more reliably than either WIM or VHD.
Because a new Win10 means new MCT too, the safest way to use the Media Creation Tool is always to download a fresh copy.
Among a range of new and interesting features, Fall Creators Update finds Surface Pen is one of my favorites. Here's a demo.
In looking at Win10 Desktop Marketshare Nov17 I see two things: 1. Netmarketshare appears to under-report Win10 numbers, and 2. Win10 should pass Win7 very soon.
Those using deployment tools that automate Windows Update checks may see bogus Win10 Printer update alerts for PDF and XPS printer drivers.
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Fixing Black Win10 Desktop
03 Nov 2017 -
Bad RAM Nixes 1709 Upgrade
01 Nov 2017
Every now and then my Win10 desktop goes black. That means I've learned that fixing black Win10 Desktop is easy. Here's how.
When bad RAM nixes 1709 upgrade, finding and removing the failed memory module sets things back to rights.