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Can't Upgrade to Windows 11? Buy a New PC, Says Microsoft
Microsoft is stepping up its campaign to transition users from Windows 10 to Windows 11. If you happen to not have an upgrade available for Windows 11, the tech giant is now employing fullscreen prompts encouraging you to please consider buying one of all the new Windows 11 PCs that are currently being sold.
Microsoft stealthily installs Windows 10 update to nag you to upgrade to Windows 11 – and not for the first time
PCs It’ll force upgrades in certain circumstances to keep the PC in support This update will mean more nag prompts coming to your PC Windows 10 users – and those running an out-of-date version of Windows 11 – are getting an update stealthily pushed to their PCs that will allow Microsoft to force a future update to the OS (to keep it in support),
Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 update yet again could this impact you?
Microsoft blocked the Windows 11 24H2 update due to issues with USB-connected peripherals supporting the eSCL protocol. Gamers might face black screens during gameplay in specific Ubisoft titles after updating to Windows 11 24H2.
Microsoft blocks Windows 11 update on PCs with Ubisoft games
Microsoft has temporarily halted the rollout of its latest Windows 11 24H2 update on PCs. The move comes after several users reported game crashes, freezes, and audio issues with certain Ubisoft games after the update. Affected titles include popular franchises like Assassin's Creed, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
New Microsoft Update Warning—400 Million Windows PC Owners Need To Pay
The clear issue here is that within the 400 million soon-to-be obsolete PCs that cannot make the TPM-compliant move to Windows 11, will be many users who can’t afford a new machine and perhaps are most likely to balk at the $30 Microsoft stipend to continue security support for a strictly one year only extension.
Windows 11 24H2 update blocked on PCs with Assassin's Creed, Star Wars Outlaws
Microsoft is blocking the Windows 11 24H2 update on computers with some Ubisoft games, like Assassin's Creed, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, after changes in the operating system cause the games to crash,
Microsoft blocked your Windows 11 upgrade? This trusty tool can (probably) fix that
Microsoft tightened its already strict hardware compatibility requirements for Windows 11 upgrades again. The updated Rufus utility can bypass those restrictions for most PCs, but it's the end of the line for an unlucky few.
The Windows 11 24H2 update is causing even more problems
Microsoft confirms that the Windows 11 24H2 update is giving users a real headache with various problems including trashing game audio for gamers.
Windows 11 KB5046740 update released with 14 changes and fixes
Microsoft has released the November 2024 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, with 14 improvements and fixes for multiple issues, including some affecting File Explorer, the Clipboard history,
Microsoft pauses Windows 11 updates for PCs with some Ubisoft games installed
After installing Windows 11, version 24H2, you might encounter issues with some Ubisoft games. These games might become unresponsive while starting, loading or during active gamep
Windows 11 24H2 gets a more streamlined taskbar and some much-needed bug fixes in Microsoft’s latest update
Windows 11 24H2 has just received an optional update which comes with some useful tweaks to the interface. This is patch KB5046740 and it’s in preview – so as ever, you might come across glitches if you install it – and the main changes on the desktop are applied to the taskbar and Start menu.
Microsoft’s New Windows 11 Decision—Millions Of Passwords To Be Replaced
Microsoft has announced a change, rolling out soon, that could see millions of passwords replaced for Windows 11 users—here’s ...
Can your old PC even handle the Windows 11 upgrade? Here's how to tell
When October 2025 rolls around, your old but still functional Windows 10 PC will no longer receive monthly security updates.
Microsoft released KB5047134 to improve Windows 11 24H2, Server 2025 setup files
Microsoft has brought some improvements to the Windows 11 setup files for the newest OS version, 24H2, as well as for Server 2025.
Microsoft is again nagging Windows 10 users to buy a new machine – a Copilot+ PC to be precise, for the ‘ultimate Windows 11 experience’
Windows 10 users are being hit with a full-screen nag telling them to ‘level up’ and upgrade to Windows 11 on a Copilot+ PC.
Microsoft to tighten Windows security dramatically in 2025 - here's how
Stung by last summer's CrowdStrike meltdown, which crashed Windows PCs and servers worldwide, Microsoft is rolling out a wide ...
Why I did not update Windows 11 for months and here’s what happened!
I decided to pause Windows Updates for a few months and see what happens. Here's my experience of not updating Windows 11 ...
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Windows 11 24H2 Experiencing Issues With November 2024 Patch Tuesday Update KB5046617
The latest cumulative update for Windows 11 version 24H2, KB5046617, is causing many issues, from installation failures to ...
Windows 11 is finally coming to the Quest 3 and Quest 3S
At Ignite 2024, Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 is finally coming to the Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets in ...