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    Hi, ty for the replies. I have done some further...

    Hi, ty for the replies. I have done some further testing. Reinstalled Windows again, tried the "notify" option. The tldr is: Still no solution, short of completely disabling Windows update or...
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    Hi, that tutorial is about setting the group...

    Hi, that tutorial is about setting the group policy setting. I already mentioned that I tried that, and it didn't work. The screenshot I posted also shows that.


    The sources I posted mentioned...
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    Windows force installing drivers is a serious problem

    I am not exaggerating when I say that it has become near impossible to properly set up a Windows computer. All I want is to be able to choose which drivers I have on my system by manually downloading...
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    User Accounts This article needs a revision as far as option 1...

    This article needs a revision as far as option 1 is concerned. Turns out, Windows Hello is on but greyed out in Remote Desktop sessions. So, that that only works locally. 381338
    In this case, it is...
  5. Thread: How to hide Win 11 upgrade option by Ben Hastings
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 8 Views 5,774

    Sorry for the delayed reply. I have been able to...

    Sorry for the delayed reply. I have been able to test this today I can confirm that this works for all the messages that can appear. I have created a group policy that fixes this.:-). This means that...
  6. Thread: How to hide Win 11 upgrade option by Ben Hastings
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 8 Views 5,774

    Thank you. I will test setting one key (target...

    Thank you. I will test setting one key (target feature update) and deleting the other (TargetVersionUpgradeExperienceIndicators).

    There seem to be two different messages that can be displayed once...
  7. Thread: How to hide Win 11 upgrade option by Ben Hastings
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 8 Views 5,774

    How to hide Win 11 upgrade option

    Some of our users, on their domain-joined workstations, with Win 10 Pro 21H2 are seeing the option to upgrade to Windows 11 and are asking whether they should click 'Download and install'. I need to...
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    Yes, the BIOS sees the SSD and can boot from it...

    Yes, the BIOS sees the SSD and can boot from it but then the Windows boot loader throws the inaccessible boot device error.

    Yes.
    I'm using legacy boot. The disk is MBR partitioned.

    One thing...
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    move boot disk to PCIe SATA controller: inaccessible boot device

    Just a disclaimer upfront: This is about Windows Server 2019 but I believe it will be the same for Windows 10. Win Server 2019 is build 17763 which is version 1809 (October 2018 Update).

    The boot...
  10. Thread: Swapping mainboards. Activation? by Ben Hastings
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 5 Views 2,561

    I used the slmgr tool from the link and I've...

    I used the slmgr tool from the link and I've found out the my license is retail channel.

    After testing the new mainboard with a temporary Win 10 installation, I decided to keep it permanently in...
  11. Thread: Swapping mainboards. Activation? by Ben Hastings
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 5 Views 2,561

    Okay. Thank you! I've forgotten about the origins...

    Okay. Thank you! I've forgotten about the origins of the Windows license. I believe it was carried over from a Windows 7 license. I will play it safe and install Windows on a spare disk.
  12. Thread: Swapping mainboards. Activation? by Ben Hastings
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 5 Views 2,561

    Swapping mainboards. Activation?

    Hi, I'm getting a used mainboard that I need to test. I will put it temporarily in my PC, see if everything works, and then put the original mainboard back into the pc.

    Will this affect the...
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    How to access Window RE without built-in Administrator account

    I need help with accessing the Recovery Environment while the built -in administrator account is disabled.
    The error message that I'm getting is

    "You need to sign in as an administrator to...
  14. Thread: Weird DTS problem by Ben Hastings
    Forum: Sound & Audio
    Replies 2 Views 8,048

    I this case it is important that you configure...

    I this case it is important that you configure your media player to do Dolby/DTS passthrough. I don't know KMPlayer unfortunately. In VLC player you would set the audio output option "HDMI/SPDIF...
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    No Virtual Surround With New Headphone From Amazon

    These headphones from Amazon (see Link) are supposed to have 7.1 virtual surround sound. It only shows as a stereo device in Windows 10 (build 18363.535)

    It is a model EasyAcc G941 (or EasyAcc 7.1...
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    I recommend to do it like so rather than editing...

    I recommend to do it like so rather than editing the registry like I posted earlier. Even though it should come down to the same effect.

    Note: The setting needs a reboot to be effective!

    ...
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    This looks like a known issue with 1903 with...

    This looks like a known issue with 1903 with latest patches.

    As you disconnect from RDP but leave the session open, dwm.exe goes crazy with CPU load. it will take 100% usage of one core.

    In...
  18. Thread: dwm.exe 100% CPU load by Ben Hastings
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 1 Views 6,522

    This has been discussed there:...

    This has been discussed there: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/dwmexe-high-cpu-one-core-on-target-system-after/dbce0938-60c5-4051-81ef-468e51d743ab?page=1 , a workaround...
  19. Thread: dwm.exe 100% CPU load by Ben Hastings
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 1 Views 6,522

    dwm.exe 100% CPU load

    I have this Windows 10 (1903 with latest updates) computer that I log on to by using Remote Desktop.

    As long as I am logged in, everything is fine. As soon as I disconnect and the user remains...
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    Have you had a look at the tutorial Set Network...

    Have you had a look at the tutorial Set Network Location to Private or Public in Windows 10 ?
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    Win Update My thoughts on this update: A lot more...

    My thoughts on this update:



    A lot more CPUs are supported, even down to Sandy Bridge. This is good.
    Some CPUs are still missing, like the Intel Celeron N3050 even though Intel has released...
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    Yes, winactive , what you said. I just...

    Yes, winactive , what you said.

    I just upgraded to 1803 and the mitigation is gone. Ist there an update for 1803?
    186755
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    Very nice! I've just patched an old Acer with a...

    Very nice! I've just patched an old Acer with a core i 4000 series CPU :)

    I wonder though, since this update doesn't come via automatic updates, when we get 1803 will we have to download and...
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    No, haven't done that. Will try!

    No, haven't done that. Will try!
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    How to stop "bad" websites from opening password prompts in Edge

    There's these pop-up ad websites that try to scare people by saying "Your computer is infected" and such.

    They open a continuous stream of password prompts. As soon as I close one prompt, another...
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