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 use and troubleshoot with Device Manager in Windows 10

Device Manager can be extremely useful if you know how to use it properly. Understand how to access and use Device Manager in Windows 10 to manage device drivers and more. Continue Reading
10 Microsoft Ignite 2019 sessions for Windows admins

Windows OS admins attending Microsoft Ignite 2019 will have a variety of relevant sessions from which to choose. Consider these 10 sessions to get new management techniques and tips. Continue Reading
How to boot to Windows Safe Mode on Windows 10

Having problems with Windows crashes, applications or performance issues? Try booting to Windows Safe Mode on Windows 10 to pinpoint and troubleshoot the problem. Continue Reading

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RAW Win10 Disk Report Thankfully Transitory

When a RAW Win10 Disk reports itself in Explorer and dskchk, I immediately reboot my system. Fortunately, that cures the problem. Otherwise, more serious repairs -- discussed herein -- become ... Continue Reading
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

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More Odd USB-C Symptoms

More odd USB-C symptoms manifest for a hinky device on a test PC: dwm.exe (Windows Desktop Windows Manager) crashes 9 times for each incident. Continue Reading
5 ways to speed up Windows 10 performance

Windows 10 performance can slow down over time. Fortunately, you can do a few things to speed up performance, including freeing up storage space and removing bloatware. Continue Reading
How to fix Windows 10 boot loop

A Windows reboot loop is a vicious and frustrating cycle, but there are ways you can fix a Windows 10 boot loop problem, including booting in Safe Mode. Continue Reading