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Microsoft Windows 10 operating system

• The easy way to troubleshoot a Windows 10 activation error

  Microsoft added an activation troubleshooting feature to Windows 10 that makes it so easy to fix activation problems, a caveman could do it. Continue Reading

• BSOD -- Insider Preview to the Rescue!

  After installer the latest Win10 Enterprise preview I restarted to the dreaded Black Screen of Death (BSOD -- Insider Preview to the rescue). Continue Reading

• Windows Update Troubleshooter (Win10)

  Sometimes Windows Update gets stuck, as with Cumulative Update KB3189866. When that happens, the built-in Windows Update Troubleshooter can help. Continue Reading

• How to solve four common Windows 10 problems

  Windows 10 comes with some concerns, including activation issues and device driver failures. Learn how to resolve these problems and more. Continue Reading

• Toggle Remote Connections Restores RDP

  When remote desktop access gets wonky, toggle remote connections restores RDP access when switching among wireless networks. Continue Reading

• If WU Fails Try Update Catalog Download

  Occasionally Windows Updates will resist repeated download or install attempts. If WU fails try update catalog download maneuvers instead.Continue Reading

• Three ways to recover Windows 10 disk space

  Windows 10 machines should have some free disk space so the OS can work, and reclaiming the space taken up by old files and drivers is a simple task.Continue Reading

• TaskSchedulerView IDs Cmd.exe Popups

  Antagonized by random cmd.exe windows popping up and disappearing too quickly to read, I learned NirSofer's utility TaskSchedulerView IDs Cmd.exe popupsContinue Reading

• Boot Win10 From USB Media

  When SSDs and fast boot settings are normal for PCs, booting from alternate sources is tricky. Here's how to boot Win10 from USB media using OS directives.Continue Reading

• One Month On, Win10 AU Doesn't Auto-Apply

  When I fired up a test install of Build 1511 this morning, I was amazed to observe that Win10 AU doesn't auto-apply when running Windows Update. Manual update proved necessary.Continue Reading

• Why does the active window sometimes lose focus?

  There are several things that could cause the active window to lose focus in Windows 10, but check device drivers first.Continue Reading

• How do I troubleshoot Windows 10 performance problems?

  Making room on your SSD, checking running processes in Task Manager and using Performance Monitor are all ways you can improve Windows 10 performance.Continue Reading

• Possible Fix for Win10 AU Webcam Fail

  A pair of quick registry tweaks may help restore those experiencing Win10 AU Webcam Fail problems following the recent anniversary update.Continue Reading

• Windows Self-Healing Tool in Test

  The Windows Self-Healing Tool for Windows 10 Anniversary Update is currently in test, and attempts to fix various freezing issues some users have reported.Continue Reading

• Anniversary Update Display Scaling Changes

  Windows PC can get wonky when docking or adding a display while a user is logged in. James Burrage explains Anniversary Update display scaling changes to better handle such situations.Continue Reading