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• Interesting Issues in Insider Preview 15042

  When the latest release notes explained how to fix interesting issues with Insider Preview 15042 installation, I should have known I'd be bitten thereby. Continue Reading

• Overcoming USB Flash Write-Protection

  After plugging a UFD into my Asus router for a while, I stuck it back into a Win10 PC, and found myself overcoming USB flash write-protection issues. Continue Reading

• Keep USB Drives Humming

  If backup or other IO intensive operations report write failure errors on external USB drives, a quick Device Manager tweak helps keep USB drives humming. Continue Reading

• UUP Gets Teething Problems

  When UUP gets teething problems, downloading and installing can be tricky. Read about some common symptoms of UUP trouble, and two usable workarounds. Continue Reading

• Prepare for the final exam on Windows 10 hidden features

  With all the features in Windows 10 it's easy to lose track of a few. Test your knowledge of these overlooked features, including a virtualization-based security tool. Continue Reading

• Insider Preview ISOs Add Complexity

  When WU problems stymie Insider upgrades, using an ISO for standalone install works. But building insider preview ISOs add complexity thanks to UUP.Continue Reading

• Give Windows 10 disk space a clean sweep

  There are multiple ways to keep Windows 10 running smoothly, such as clearing the clutter of old files and applications. A more efficient OS will help bring IT peace of mind.Continue Reading

• Win10 Troubleshooting Alternative

  The Win10 troubleshooting alternative is: repair image, in-place upgrade (repair install). Neither takes over an hour and fixes most problems on its own.Continue Reading

• New WU Troubleshooter to Try

  Sure, there's a Windows Update troubleshooter built into Control Panel. But savvy Win10 admins will download and use a new WU troubleshooter version instead.Continue Reading

• DiagTrack Stop Fixes Win10 Update Ills

  Some issues appeared with Tuesday's KB3206632. A DiagTrack stop fixes Win10 update ills; for others, it speeds update completion.Continue Reading

• Protection Counters Failed Win10 Changes

  When it comes to recovering from or dealing with problems, proper protection counters failed Win10 changes.Continue Reading

• WUMT Works with UUP

  Microsoft released its first Unified Update Platform item for build 14986. After problems using WU to grab the files, I learned WUMT works with UUP.Continue Reading

• WUMT Does Updates When WU Can't or Won't

  Certain recent Windows 10 updates have been problematic. That's why it's a good thing that WUMT does updates when WU can't or won't do them.Continue Reading

• Close Windows security gaps with third-party software patching

  Hackers target third-party software on Windows workstations because they know the patches are often out of date. Admins can bolster security by fixing these issues.Continue Reading

• Heed SP3 Firmware Update Warning!

  On 11/7/2016 MS released a firmware update to address battery issues on the Surface Pro 3. Alas, WU gives users no change to Heed SP3 Firmware Update Warning NOT to use the dock.Continue Reading