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• 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

• SpiceWorld 2018 Confirms Win10 Migration Intelligence

  SpiceWorld 2018 confirms Win10 migration intelligence, as I interact with attendees, and learn about their migration progress, plans, and challenges.Continue Reading

• Check Those Win10 Installer UFDs

  To be absolutely, positively sure what you're about to install, here's how to check those Win10 installer UFDs for version info.Continue Reading

• Interesting 1809 Disk Layout Changes

  After I perform the 1809 upgrade on numerous PCs, I observe interesting 1809 disk layout changes on some machines, because WinRE partition size increases for this release.Continue Reading

• Get to know the Windows upgrade paths for different OSes

  When organizations upgrade to Windows 10, they must understand the Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8 upgrade paths, potential pitfalls and best practices.Continue Reading

• A Win10 Post-Upgrade Checklist

  With a well-crafted Win10 Post-Upgrade checklist, you can streamline the process of cleaning up and tweaking a new Windows 10 desktop once the upgrade is complete. Here's a good start!Continue Reading