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Microsoft previews new Windows servicing APIs for enterprises
Microsoft has launched a public preview of the APIs IT admins can use to control Windows Update for Business Deployment Service — part of the company's efforts to push commercial customers toward cloud-only servicing for Windows 10.
For Windows, it’s ‘squirrel away time’
Sometimes Windows updates just don’t work, and a Microsoft-recommended “sfc /scannow” or DISM command won’t help. So what’s a prudent Windows user to do?
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April patch recap: Mostly quiet on the Microsoft front
April offered few patch surprises from Microsoft, and it’s been much quieter than March, when printing issues arose. Here’s a look at what we’ve seen — and some concerns about a new feature called ‘News and Interests.’
Skimping on drive space means Windows 10 update woes
Too many users have encountered the dreaded “Windows needs more space” message when trying to update Windows 10. Here’s the bare minimum drive space business and IT professionals should shoot for.
With Parallels, Apple continues to make superior Windows PCs
One tester found that Windows for ARM running on an M1 Mac via Parallels Desktop was the “fastest version of Windows” they’d ever used.
FAQ: Microsoft preps Windows Update for Business as go-to enterprise servicing tool
The changes, which would replace WSUS and are part of an effort by Microsoft to pull IT to the cloud, are due out by the end of June.
Why 16 is the new 8 for Windows 10
Microsoft’s Teams collaboration platform has become something of a memory hog, meaning Windows 10 users need at least 16GB of RAM to keep things running smoothly.
Windows Update for Business: details, details
Though most Windows 10 users assume Windows update for Business is mainly for, well, business use, it offers plenty of options for controlling updates and working with Intune.
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Everything you need to know about Windows 10X
Microsoft’s messaging around its upcoming Windows 10 variant has changed over time. You have questions? We have answers.
Patch Tuesday recap: This month, an ‘Ides of March’ update?
As the month winds down, some users may still be having issues with problematic printer drivers and updates. Here’s how to move beyond them.
Microsoft urges enterprise to test Windows 10 21H1 as May launch looms
The has not yet announced a launch date for this year's Windows 10 update, the first feature upgrade of 2021.
Stuck on Windows 10 1909? Some workarounds on moving forward
The next feature release of Windows 10, 21H1, is due out in the next couple months. But what happens if you’re still on an older version and want to get unstuck? Here’s what to do.
Windows 10’s Remote Desktop options explained
Should you use Remote Desktop Connection, the Remote Desktop app, or MSRDC Windows Desktop to access Windows 10 PCs remotely? We detail the options and provide some troubleshooting tips in case things go wrong.
Patch Exchange now, and test your Windows updates
If it weren't for some serious security issues involving on-premises Microsoft Exchange servers, I'd say things look pretty good for this month's batch of patches.
Users condemn Microsoft for removing KB IDs from some bug documentation
The company moved away from the identifier in some Windows update release notes — it had been used for decades — and users remain angry.
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Pause Patch Tuesday updates, watch out for Exchange server attacks
It’s usually better to wait when Microsoft releases its monthly updates to avoid potential problems. That’s true for March. But companies using Microsoft Exchange should make sure they’re not affected by recent attacks.
When Windows bug fixes go bad, IT can now roll back individual changes
Microsoft this week unveiled 'Known Issue Rollback,' which allows IT admins roll back individual non-security elements of an update if the change breaks something.
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