Windows 10 upgrades
All the information in the world on Windows 10 is useless if IT doesn't know how to upgrade to the OS. Whether an organization is upgrading from a previous version of Windows or looking to do a clean install, making sure everything works when IT releases Windows 10 into the wild is critical to the success of the migration.
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Windows 10 upgrades News
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January 16, 2019
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Jan'19
Windows 7 Inside Last Extended Support Year
With Windows 7 inside last extended support year, lots of businesses and organizations need to plan to migrate to Windows 10 sooner rather than later. Here's why...
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December 16, 2015
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Dec'15
Win10: Upgrade Now or Upgrade Tonight. Really?
Users who haven't used the GWX Control Panel to remove the "Get Windows 10" stuff from Windows 7 or 8.1 systems are now faced with an interesting choice when that runtime facility triggers in the ...
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October 01, 2015
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Oct'15
Can Windows 10 tip the upgrade scales?
Much of the buzz around Windows 10 has been about how it atones for the sins of Windows 8. Experts say that the new operating system is more similar to Windows 7, while still including some of the ...
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September 28, 2015
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Sep'15
Secrets of Win10 Activation & Keys Revealed
After months of wondering and speculation on this subject, Microsoft has finally published a web page entitled "Activation in Windows 10." It explains how activation works, and is particularly ...
Windows 10 upgrades Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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8 VMworld 2018 sessions for EUC admins to attend
Put your plan in place now by exploring eight of the top sessions on Windows management, VDI and more at VMworld 2018 in Las Vegas. Continue Reading
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Should your business upgrade to Windows 10 or not?
Organizations can cling to past versions of Windows as long as they want. But, eventually, they will have to accept Windows 10, and they should learn how to prepare for the move. Continue Reading
Evaluate Windows 10 upgrades Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Settle the debate on how to deploy Windows 10 desktops
IT pros have a decision to make when delivering and managing Windows 10. They can use a DaaS provider, manage the desktops with cloud-based tools or keep everything on premises. Continue Reading
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Get to know third-party Windows 10 migration tools
IT professionals should look to third-party migration tools during a transition to Windows 10 to provide any features that the native Windows migration tools do not. Continue Reading
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How the move to Windows 10 could lead IT to deploy VDI
When IT moves users to Windows 10, it should take the time to also look at the potential of VDI, a technology that has grown a lot in recent years and become more affordable. Continue Reading
Manage Windows 10 upgrades
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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So Long Venue Pro 11
When it fails all attempts to install 1809 or newer Insider Previews, I realize it's time to say so long Dell Venue Pro. Fortunately my even older ThinkPad X200T takes over without a hitch. Continue Reading
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Windows 10 1809 versus 1901
When it comes to version naming, Windows 10 1809 versus 1901 refers to putative release in September (October) 2018 that's now turned into January 2019. Go figure! Continue Reading
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Potential 1809 Admin Lockout Discovered
Zounds. Japanese researchers find another 1809 upgrade gotcha. With a potential 1809 admin lockout discovered, workarounds or deferrals are necessary. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Windows 10 upgrades Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Kari Script Builds Win10 Bootable Install UFD
When repeated attempts to upgrade to recent Insider Preview releases fail, I use Kari's script to build myself a Win10 bootable install UFD. A clean install does the trick! Continue Reading
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iCloud Issue Hampers 1809 User Proffer
Because of synchronization problems in the latest Windows 10 release, an iCloud issue hampers 1809 user proffer. Once a PC is updated to the latest iCloud, it's safe to upgrade to 1809. Continue Reading
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Operator Error Makes Insider Preview Reflect Bug Persist
When operator error makes Insider Preview Reflect bug persist, my colleagues at TenForums guide me back to the solution I'd already tried, using the proper patch this time instead. Continue Reading