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  1. Thread: TPM Not Detected, In Prep for Upgrade to Windows 11 by btvarner
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 6 Views 913

    Thanks to all who participated. I have...

    Thanks to all who participated. I have successfully moved to Windows 11. Even kept my settings and is going well. For a more detailed explanation of the questions and move to the newer OS can be...
  2. Thread: TPM Not Detected, In Prep for Upgrade to Windows 11 by btvarner
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 6 Views 913

    1) How do I determine if I use bitblocker? 2)...

    1) How do I determine if I use bitblocker?

    2) Do I need to use bitblocker to upgrade and install Windows 11?

    - - - Updated - - -

    Ok, I checked and BitBlocker is off for all my...
  3. Thread: TPM Not Detected, In Prep for Upgrade to Windows 11 by btvarner
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 6 Views 913

    Thanks. I figured this, but. How do I ensure...

    Thanks. I figured this, but. How do I ensure that I do not get locked out of my OS by switching to Firmware TPM? As I stated above, the warning listed above does not give me much...
  4. Thread: TPM Not Detected, In Prep for Upgrade to Windows 11 by btvarner
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 6 Views 913

    TPM Not Detected, In Prep for Upgrade to Windows 11

    My System:
    AMD Ryzen 7 Processor
    16 GHz Ram
    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 64 bit OS


    Issue:
    Trying to upgrade PC from Windows 10 64 bit Pro, to Windows 11. “PC Health Check App” indicates that I...
  5. Thread: Cannot Download Windows 10 Updates by btvarner
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 2 Views 775

    399727 Ok, I found the following Microsoft...

    399727

    Ok, I found the following Microsoft Windows 10 download page:
    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

    From there I was able to download the installer for 22H2 &...
  6. Thread: Cannot Download Windows 10 Updates by btvarner
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 2 Views 775

    Cannot Download Windows 10 Updates

    PC: Windows 10 Pro, Version 2004, OS Build 19041.1415

    Issue: Unable to download any windows Updates.

    Background: Over a year ago, because of Microsoft updating at in appropriate times, I did...
  7. Thread: How to Avoid Updating to Version 20H2 of Windows 10 by btvarner
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 19 Views 6,526

    My situation is never typical. On any subject! ...

    My situation is never typical. On any subject!

    Just to be complete. I have gone back and tried the Media Creation Tool to upgrade (20H2). Successful but same result. I then went through EVERY...
  8. Thread: How to Avoid Updating to Version 20H2 of Windows 10 by btvarner
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 19 Views 6,526

    Ok, none of this worked. I downloaded and ran: ...

    Ok, none of this worked. I downloaded and ran:

    Specify_or_cancel_target_Feature_Update_version.bat

    Upgraded from 1909 to 2004. EXACT same issues on the network. PC's not being seen and no...
  9. Thread: How to Avoid Updating to Version 20H2 of Windows 10 by btvarner
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 19 Views 6,526

    Thanks all! So do you recommend that I upgrade...

    Thanks all!

    So do you recommend that I upgrade straight to version 2004? Or straight to version 20H2?
  10. Thread: How to Avoid Updating to Version 20H2 of Windows 10 by btvarner
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 19 Views 6,526

    Thanks Zbook, I have also just found this info...

    Thanks Zbook,

    I have also just found this info & link:

    Use the Microsoft media creation tool to force the Windows 10 Anniversary Update today | Windows Central

    Might this be easier/better...
  11. Thread: How to Avoid Updating to Version 20H2 of Windows 10 by btvarner
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 19 Views 6,526

    How to Avoid Updating to Version 20H2 of Windows 10

    All,
    I have Windows 10 Pro running Version 1909. I was getting threatening notices from Microsoft saying that shortly (May 2021) they will no longer support or update my version.

    I upgraded to...
  12. Replies 14 Views 4,240

    Ok, Understand that. The OS is Windows 10 Pro,...

    Ok,
    Understand that. The OS is Windows 10 Pro, so it does have Group Policy Editor. I am working through that, and have the major Windows system tools restricted, such as Run, Regedit, Control...
  13. Replies 14 Views 4,240

    Ok, here is my point of fuzziness. Explore.exe...

    Ok, here is my point of fuzziness. Explore.exe is apparently not only just the method of launching the file folder window. It also is what most everything else uses to allow the PC to function for...
  14. Replies 14 Views 4,240

    So, a guest account can be created that would not...

    So, a guest account can be created that would not allow access to file folder? Not sure I understand that.........
  15. Replies 14 Views 4,240

    Yes, thanks! I did find it. But, I remembered...

    Yes, thanks! I did find it. But, I remembered that if you remove ability to open Explore.exe, then the system itself will not work.......... Will have to find another work-a-round.

    Sure wish I...
  16. Replies 14 Views 4,240

    I would think that there would be some registry...

    I would think that there would be some registry hack that could cause this to be hidden. You could still get to it under the All Apps button. I have hidden that All App button fine, but not this...
  17. Replies 14 Views 4,240

    Locking Down PC for Disabled User-Hiding the File Explore in Start Men

    Hi,
    New to the list as I have fought moving to Windows 10, but now I am underway........

    I have an adult disabled son (Traumatic Brain Injury). He is mostly fine using a PC but gets inquisitive...
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