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• IT takes the good with the bad in Windows 10 1903 update

  Windows 10 updates have never been easy, but Microsoft is finally listening to its customers' woes. Here's what IT pros like and dislike about Microsoft's latest Windows 10 update. Continue Reading

• Safeguard Hold Blocks 1903 Upgrade For Some PCs

  If you're running Version 1809 or older and Windows Update isn't offering the upgrade, it's nearly certain that a safeguard hold blocks 1903 Upgrade on the target PC. Here is more info. Continue Reading

• May 2019 Update General Availability Still Leaves PCs Out

  Despite a May 6 claim of more-or-less general availability, so-called May 2019 Update general availability still leaves PCs out of the automatic upgrade proffer that clicking "Check for updates" is ... Continue Reading

• Production PC Gets 1903 Upgrade

  After waiting 10 days in vain for WU to offer, Production PC gets 1903 upgrade when I manually resort to the Update Assistant instead. Spoiler alert: the upgrade has a happy ending! Continue Reading

• Upcoming Insider Preview Changes 2020 Release Access Methods

  For the next little while, upcoming Insider Preview changes 2020 release access methods: to check the Release Preview and prep for the next 19H2 Fast Ring, go "Slow;" to get the 20H1 bits, pick ... Continue Reading

• So Long Venue Pro 11

  When it fails all attempts to install 1809 or newer Insider Previews, I realize it's time to say so long Dell Venue Pro. Fortunately my even older ThinkPad X200T takes over without a hitch.Continue Reading

• Windows 10 1809 versus 1901

  When it comes to version naming, Windows 10 1809 versus 1901 refers to putative release in September (October) 2018 that's now turned into January 2019. Go figure!Continue Reading

• Potential 1809 Admin Lockout Discovered

  Zounds. Japanese researchers find another 1809 upgrade gotcha. With a potential 1809 admin lockout discovered, workarounds or deferrals are necessary.Continue Reading

• Win10 1809 Publicly Available

  With Win10 1809 publicly available through Windows Update, admins should formulate a workable recovery strategy in case one or more such upgrades go sideways. Here's how.Continue Reading

• OSUninstallWindow DISM Difficulties

  Current versions of Windows 10 suffer from OSUninstallWindow DISM difficulties. Check yours to see if this affects your users (or you).Continue Reading

• Ready to build a custom Windows 10 image? Find out!

  With a customized Windows 10 image, IT can automate much of the installation process for users and deliver the exact configurations they need. Are you prepared?Continue Reading

• False Bug ID Causes 1809 Re-Release

  When Windows Central reports that a false bug ID causes 1809 re-release, it turns out that the real data losses for 1809 looked enough like illusory ones in earlier releases to fool MS engineers.Continue Reading

• Command-line Sequence Kills Resistant Windows.old Files

  When a specific set of folders defies normal clean-up techniques I learn a command-line sequence kills resistant Windows.old files and folders.Continue Reading

• Win10 1809 Is Re-released

  After a 40-day hiatus, Win10 1809 is re-released. You can get the latest version through Windows Update, or use the Windows 10 Download page to force the upgrade or build installation media.Continue Reading

• Print Scan Drivers Move to Windows Update

  Reducing the overall Win10 image size, print scan drivers move to Windows Update starting with Version 1809. Thus, WU must be available when adding new printers.Continue Reading