Windows 10 troubleshooting

Like any OS, Windows 10 is not immune to problems. Issues with Wi-Fi connectivity or Windows Update or Windows activation will crop up here and there. As a result it's important that IT pros know how to troubleshoot any issues that arise and understand what steps they can take to keep problems at bay before they affect users.

November 15, 2018 15 Nov'18
Microsoft reissues Windows 10 October Update, Server 2019

Windows Server 2019 and the Windows 10 October Update are back in IT admins' hands, six weeks after the company pulled them from the market when some users reported lost data.
October 12, 2018 12 Oct'18
Microsoft Windows 10 October 2018 Update stumbles out of gate

The most recent Windows 10 update includes enhancements for business users, but it ran into major problems shortly after its release.
June 12, 2015 12 Jun'15
Working Around Win10/8 Gotchas

What with running two Win10 test machines -- a desktop and tablet/convertible -- I've been banging up against the limits of this new software from time to time, and have had to refurbish some ...
April 06, 2015 06 Apr'15
Fixing 2 Win10 Build 10049 Gotchas

I've got two test machines upon which I'm running the latest Win10 build, namely 10049. In getting those machines up and running, I've found myself subject to 2 inadvertent gotchas along the way. ...

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How to boot to Windows Safe Mode on Windows 10

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How to use Windows Admin Center to manage Windows 10

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How to create Windows 10 toast notifications with PowerShell

IT can send pop-up notifications to a Windows 10 user's taskbar with a PowerShell module called BurntToast. Here's how to get started creating toast notifications. Continue Reading

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1903 KB4512941 Garnering Numerous Issues

When I say 1903 KB4512941 Garnering Numerous Issues, I'm talking about three or more actual gotchas, one of which stymies successful installation. Be wary! Continue Reading
5 Windows 10 management tools every IT pro must know

With tools such as PowerShell and the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, IT can make managing Windows 10 much simpler from deployment through mobile device management. Continue Reading
Strange Display Behavior Gets Workarounds

Strange display behavior gets workarounds in Windows 10: right-click the taskbar entry, Alt+Space to restore the original window, or force-change then restore screen resolution. Very interesting! Continue Reading

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Cycling Power Fixes Wireless Weirdness

It takes me a phone call to ASUS tech support to figure it out, but cycling power fixes wireless weirdness on my new ASUS wireless access device. Go figure! Continue Reading
2 methods to tackle Windows Autopilot troubleshooting

Windows Autopilot isn't perfect, and you can run into errors during its deployment. Explore two ways to troubleshoot Windows Autopilot issues, using event logs and registry keys. Continue Reading
Partially Disconnected USB Cable Puts Mouse MIA

Takes me a while to figure this out, but a partially disconnected USB cable puts Mouse MIA -- at least until I shove the two extension cables fully together. Continue Reading