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How to turn off system updates permanently (trying to avoid Windows 11 upgrade)
My computer is saying it isn't compatible with Windows 11, and yet it is trying to update it every few hours with a countdown. I also just don't want it. I had paused updates, but when I went to check the settings, it said I can't pause updates again…
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2026-09-09T07:39:40.33+00:00
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2026-09-10T02:47:50.8433333+00:00
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Ramesh Srinivasan
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Build 19045.7725 out
Live in W.U.
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Downloading Windows 10 via a MiniMac but to be installed on a HP Pavilion
I want to download Windows 10 via a MiniMac to install on a HP Pavilion.
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2026-09-08T07:37:13.7566667+00:00
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John Hudson
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2026-09-08T08:13:30.6033333+00:00
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DaveM121 (2)
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Windows 10 iso file 404 not found
Hello, I'm trying to download the official Windows 10 Home x64 ISO file from the Microsoft website to perform a clean installation on my computer. Unfortunetly due to active regional restrictions and block in my current location in Belarus I cant…
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Issue with Windows 10 that will not allow me to update. What can I do?
Issue with Windows 10 that will not allow me to update. What can I do?
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2026-09-05T22:18:51.35+00:00
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Danny Livingston
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2026-09-05T22:51:44.9633333+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan
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How to update Realtek Bluetooth drivers to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10
Cannot find Realtek Bluetooth drivers to update Windows 7 Home Pro to Windows 10
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2026-09-05T00:29:25.54+00:00
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Mike Openshaw
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2026-09-05T01:01:46.94+00:00
EmilyS726
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How to contact Microsoft Support
How do I contact Microsoft Support ? My old, dying, Lenovo T420 failed completely before I could uninstall Office 2019. It won't even start up. I have the .iso used originally to install Office 2019, so I used that to install Office 2019 on an old Dell…
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2025-10-14T22:03:06.8733333+00:00
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George Sinkinson
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2026-09-03T08:13:08.24+00:00
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Belenguer, Carlos (C.)
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Windows 10 won't update to version 22H2, error code 0xc1900204
I am trying to update windows 10 to version 22H2, but I keep receiving error code 0xc1900204. When I try to update, it will show that it has downloaded 100%. Then, when it tries to install, it seems to get stuck at 30%. Then after a while it will jump to…
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2025-08-12T22:42:54.8266667+00:00
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Andrew Gabriel
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2026-09-02T13:06:28.96+00:00
Ramesh
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how do I get help with tag 7108177423, took a long time to restart my computer and tech was gone
tag 71081774232 was open, restart of computer took about an hour
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2026-09-02T00:43:55.0233333+00:00
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HankHartz-0064
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2026-09-02T02:20:37.6233333+00:00
CrazyKats
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0x80070070
theres something error to my laptop when i want to download the OneDrive
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2026-09-01T13:40:37.7666667+00:00
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FEDEL Girt
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2026-09-01T14:18:42.91+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan
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how do i change my os drive if I want to start using a different drive for windows 10
In switching OS drive, is there a problem with cloning the old drive to the new one, or do I need to do a fresh install?
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2025-10-01T01:39:10.0133333+00:00
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Wayne Pariser
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2026-08-28T22:19:54.07+00:00
Craig Long
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update issu
i found some problmmatic error while updating my system
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2026-08-20T12:49:09.5133333+00:00
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Abhishek Singh
5
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2026-08-25T02:43:12.7666667+00:00
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Emma1-N
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How to fix MBR2GPT /validate failure, "cannot find OS partitions for disk 0"?
Hello, I'm trying to convert my disks from their current MBR format to GPT format. I entered windowsRE command prompt as I heard was safest, then entered the command "mbr2gpt /validate". I was met with "cannot find OS partitions for disk…
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Activation issue after hardware update
My computer was not upgradable to windows 11. I replaced the motherboard, CPU, RAM and added a new system drive. This was required for the windows 11 (and future) update. My digital licence is linked to my account and the details show the OS Edition:…
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2026-08-22T04:11:49.3433333+00:00
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BrissyGTR - Chris
20
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commented
2026-08-22T05:00:16.7966667+00:00
BrissyGTR - Chris
20
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Revert from Windows 11 to Windows 10
I want to go back to Windows 10, My computer is faster and I can find my files
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2026-02-26T06:32:16.5233333+00:00
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John Gilmore
0
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2026-08-19T20:35:42.5+00:00
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JuliaMarvin
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I have a HP stream with no installed operating system. Update Bios
Unable to boot device, No boot device found. I m having issues with a administrator password.
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2026-08-19T15:55:21.78+00:00
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Joseph Galietti
0
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2026-08-19T16:34:27.7633333+00:00
DaveM121
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Direct Link for windows 10 pro 22h2
I am trying to create an iso file using the media creation tool but i get an error every time it starts downloading. Kindly share a direct download link
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2026-06-18T04:55:34.4333333+00:00
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Benson Bundi
40
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2026-08-15T14:48:42.51+00:00
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nay phyo
0
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laptop is running windows 8.1, i cant upgrade to windows 10
laptop running windows 8.1 when i try and upgrade to windows 10 i get this message: windows cannot configure windows to run on this computer
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15,816 questions
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2026-08-15T07:11:53.08+00:00
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dee kim
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2026-08-15T08:59:33.2066667+00:00
Kapil Arya
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Windows 11 (x64): Requesting downgrade to Windows 10 (x64)
Service: Windows 11 (x64) Media Creation Tool, Windows 10 (x64) Installation Media, Windows 11 Installation Assistant, and a legacy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) desktop software installation wizard. Scenario: I have a fresh, direct installation of…
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2026-08-13T05:58:50.8266667+00:00
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Mina Hanna
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2026-08-13T06:37:10.67+00:00
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Thoura Sopheak Nanta
655
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3 answers
How do I download windows 10 on chromebook
The file MediaCreationTool_22H2.exe will NOT WORK!
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