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.

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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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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MS Activation Server Issues Temporarily Negate Win10 Licenses

When MS Activation Server issues temporarily negate Win10 licenses, consternation reigns for a few hours. A couple of simple fixes will set affected PCs straight, though. No biggie! Continue Reading
5 steps to escape from Windows boot loop hell

A Windows reboot loop is a vicious and frustrating cycle, but there are ways you can fix the problem, including booting in Safe Mode. Continue Reading
Win10 Registry Backup Task Broken

A Win10 Registry Backup task broken: it's named RegIdleBackup and it reports successful completion in Task Manager even though it writes no backup files. Continue Reading