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Arizona Hot · « **Reply #1125 on:** May 20, 2019, 08:44 AM »

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Microsoft Admits Updates Are Freezing Windows 10 Computers -- Again

Arizona Hot · « **Reply #1126 on:** May 31, 2019, 11:54 PM »

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I have the latest Windows 10 Feature Update. Does anyone else have it also? I read that it was released last week. One problem I didn't mention when I got it on the 31st is that Malwarebytes thought it was installed in another computer and wouldn't activate(see screenshot below). They generated a new license key for me today and I'm using it now. If you have Malwarebytes activated when you update to 1903, I suggest you de-activate it before installing and re-activate it when done. I plan on doing this when I get 1903 on the other Win10 computer.

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Arizona Hot · « **Reply #1127 on:** June 13, 2019, 12:29 AM »

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Google Researcher Drops Windows 10 Zero-Day Security Bomb

Arizona Hot · « **Reply #1128 on:** June 16, 2019, 07:19 AM »

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Bluetooth device suddenly not working with Windows 10? This might be why

Arizona Hot · « **Reply #1129 on:** June 28, 2019, 11:27 AM »

Quote from: Arizona Hot on May 31, 2019, 11:54 PM

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I have the latest Windows 10 Feature Update. Does anyone else have it also? I read that it was released last week. One problem I didn't mention when I got it on the 31st is that Malwarebytes thought it was installed in another computer and wouldn't activate(see screenshot below). They generated a new license key for me today and I'm using it now. If you have Malwarebytes activated when you update to 1903, I suggest you de-activate it before installing and re-activate it when done. I plan on doing this when I get 1903 on the other Win10 computer.

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Quote from: Arizona Hot on May 31, 2019, 11:54 PM

If you have Malwarebytes activated when you update to 1903, I suggest you de-activate it before installing and re-activate it when done. I plan on doing this when I get 1903 on the other Win10 computer.

The other computer updated to 1903 without me noticing it. Malwarebytes ran just fine afterwards. I guess that is because it is a different brand or they fixed the problem before then.

There must be a mistake here. I just got a Feature Updaate to 1903 today. It was labeled as a feature update.

Arizona Hot · « **Reply #1130 on:** June 28, 2019, 11:31 AM »

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Microsoft is notifying users if their devices aren't ready for Windows 10 1903

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Microsoft's new Windows Terminal is now available in the Store

Arizona Hot · « **Reply #1131 on:** July 11, 2019, 09:21 PM »

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With new feature update calendar, Microsoft finally settles on a sensible Windows 10 release schedule

ewemoa · « **Reply #1132 on:** July 13, 2019, 04:03 AM »

Quote from: Arizona Hot on June 28, 2019, 11:31 AM

Microsoft's new Windows Terminal is now available in the Store

Was cute that it was tabbed and one could choose from cmd.exe vs powershell flavors. Definitely had rough edges though. Not ready for general use IMHO.

ewemoa · « **Reply #1133 on:** July 13, 2019, 04:18 AM »

Quote from: Shades on May 07, 2019, 02:02 PM

For those already wanting this type of functionality (and then some): ExtraTerm (open source, works on Windows, Linux and Mac, supports cmd, PowerShell, WSL, tabs and 'terminal multiplexing').

Nice! Thanks for mentioning this.

Arizona Hot · « **Reply #1134 on:** July 18, 2019, 08:50 PM »

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Microsoft is starting to force-update Windows 10 machines from version 1803 to 1903

Arizona Hot · « **Reply #1135 on:** July 22, 2019, 09:53 PM »

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How Microsoft made it harder to create Windows 10 local accounts

ewemoa · « **Reply #1136 on:** July 24, 2019, 02:13 AM »

Quote from: Arizona Hot on July 22, 2019, 09:53 PM

How Microsoft made it harder to create Windows 10 local accounts

The article mentions two ways around making a Microsoft account:

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During the Wi-Fi sign-in page, you can opt to skip it. That leads you to the page where Cortana soulfully begs you to reconsider, reminding you that just a single click can save you precious time later on. Standing firm and clicking No will lead you to the local account page—though there’s absolutely no helpful cue to inform you as such. This may not be as insidious as Microsoft’s 2016 “click the X” debacle, but it’s close.

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If you manage to be ensnared, however, don’t despair—there’s a way to wriggle free. If you’re stuck on the “Sign in with Microsoft” account page, you’ll need to turn off your PC’s Internet connection: Unplug the ethernet cord, disconnect the router, or turn off your laptop’s WiFi using an “airplane mode” key on the keyboard (if it has one). What you’re trying to do is force Windows to be unable to connect to the Internet. What worked for me then was to then try once again to create a Windows account, knowing full well that it would fail.

Arizona Hot · « **Reply #1137 on:** August 12, 2019, 11:54 PM »

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Around 2 weeks ago, Microsoft wanted to give me another update(on my second computer), I got it. It was a disaster, the screen was black afterwards and the computer wouldn't boot even with a Repair disk or Restore Drive in. I had to unplug the power for a full minute to get it to boot. Thankfully, it booted OK then, but was (still?)at version 1809. I used StopUpdate10 to keep it from updating again for more than the 4 days Windows would give me. I undid that today and checked for an update, a Feature Update showed. I used MediaCreationTool1903 to make a flash drive installation fearing vagaries of the internet installation before. It started OK, but didn't restart at around 30% like previous updates. It didn't restart until after being at 89% for a long time. After the restart, I got a message box saying it thought I had been installing from installation media and giving me a choice of removing the media and keeping my programs or a clean install. I removed the flash drive and clicked on my answer. It went from "Processing update 0% to 27% quickly and changed that slowly afterwards, I got the second reboot at 64% and the 3rd reboot at 100%. After the reboot I got a normal feature update start and stopped worrying about the update. Because it rebooted at 90%, I thought I might have the Fall 2019 Update, but a winver check showed I had 1903.

Arizona Hot · « **Reply #1138 on:** August 31, 2019, 08:06 PM »

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Microsoft Says Windows 10 1809 Users Can Dismiss 1903 Update Alerts

Arizona Hot · « **Reply #1139 on:** September 04, 2019, 12:43 AM »

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Windows 10 Gets a Cloud Reset Feature, Here’s How it Works

Arizona Hot · « **Reply #1140 on:** September 22, 2019, 12:04 AM »

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How to protect yourself from ransomware using Windows 10

I presume there are some people here who don't have any seperate anitivirus for Windows 10.

Arizona Hot · « **Reply #1141 on:** October 05, 2019, 04:05 PM »

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Are you ready for October 9?

Arizona Hot · « **Reply #1142 on:** October 10, 2019, 02:12 AM »

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The Best Features Coming in Windows 10 Version 1909

Arizona Hot · « **Reply #1143 on:** October 30, 2019, 04:50 AM »

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How to Find Your Original Windows 10 Product Key

Deozaan · « **Reply #1144 on:** November 14, 2019, 05:30 PM »

Windows 10 Version 1909 (Build 18363.476) just came through on my PC. The upgrade was fast and I've had no problems so far.

Steven Avery · « **Reply #1145 on:** November 17, 2019, 09:50 AM »

Microsoft's Software is Malware
https://www.gnu.org/proprietary/malware-microsoft.en.html

Arizona Hot · « **Reply #1146 on:** November 20, 2019, 07:11 PM »

I found Windows 10 Version 1909 (Build 18363.476) downloaded on this computer and installed it without incident. It started at 30% and restarted almost immediately afterwards. When it returned it was at 30% and then at 76% and 100% almost as soon. The whole thing including the second restart took around a minute. I then downloaded and installed it on the other desktop without incident either.

ewemoa · « **Reply #1147 on:** November 22, 2019, 01:24 AM »

1909 seems to be working ok here so far too.

ewemoa · « **Reply #1148 on:** November 22, 2019, 01:26 AM »

Quote from: Steven Avery on November 17, 2019, 09:50 AM

Microsoft's Software is Malware
https://www.gnu.org/proprietary/malware-microsoft.en.html

Hadn't seen that kind of detailed listing in one place, thanks for sharing.

Would be interesting to see other such lists -- I have a hard time imagining that Windows is the only thing like this.

Arizona Hot · « **Reply #1149 on:** November 23, 2019, 05:43 PM »

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Windows 10 - Microsoft unmasks the mysterious 'G' app that stops you shutting down