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Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.

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Installation of Hyper-V on windows 10 home

How can I install Hyper-V on my windows 10 home edition in a verified way ?

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
asked 2020-05-24T15:20:06.163+00:00
Abhay Rao 66 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-21T07:00:54.5766667+00:00
Guy Rouillier 46 Reputation points
1 answer

Can I put Windows 10 on a system that had it on before, for free?

I have a laptop that came with Vista, and was push-updated to Win 10 (by Microsoft update) in 2018, for free. I had a disk crash and replaced the disk with Win 8.1, because I had a license key via MSDN subscription. I have the ESD file from the last Win…

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
asked 2023-03-20T20:12:26.01+00:00
Lee Gagner 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-03-20T20:44:00.2066667+00:00
Dave Patrick 340.3K Reputation points MVP
6 answers

Bluetooth Missing on Dell Windows 10

The switch for Bluetooth disappeared. I uninstalled it in the device manager and scanned for hardware changes, but it didn't reinstall. I manually reinstalled the drivers from intel's website and it still won't show up. Under services there are three…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
6,600 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Compatibility: The extent to which hardware or software adheres to an accepted standard.
384 questions
asked 2020-10-06T13:51:09.977+00:00
audreygnyc 6 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-20T16:02:01.91+00:00
leslie munday 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Access Denied - Full Control of the "Program Files" folder on c:\

Every solution on the web fails also in microsoft forums as the buttons to change are either greyed out or does Windows say "access denied" when trying to change the owner. Any help very appreciated also the idea behind why in Win11 the…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
6,600 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,034 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
4,731 questions
asked 2023-03-19T02:21:04.3233333+00:00
Hannes Grebin 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-03-20T06:42:55.0233333+00:00
Jack J Jun 21,661 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers

Windows 10 ltsc auto shutdown

Hi i have installed windows 10 enterprise LTSC 32-bit architecture on my desktop. this pc automatically shut its self-off after some couple of minutes. how can i resolve this issue, can anyone assist please, this is affecting my daily production.

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
Windows for IoT
Windows for IoT
A family of Microsoft operating systems designed for use in Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
110 questions
asked 2023-01-27T18:41:11.85+00:00
Ntai Molai 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-19T16:43:10.12+00:00
Mohammed Ibrahem 0 Reputation points
2 answers

This install is prevented by policy. Ask your admin to enable Windows Update. Microsoft store Windows 10 Enterprise 1903

When i try to install any app from Microsoft store on my Window s10 1903 Enterprise i get this error : This install is prevented by policy. Ask your admin to enable Windows Update.

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
asked 2020-05-28T04:54:41.357+00:00
Vivak Hangloo 81 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-17T23:05:41.43+00:00
Sean Parojinog 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Installed Microsoft 10 Pro instead of Home

after formatting my hard drive I wasn't paying attention and accidently hit windows 10 pro instead of home. I only have a licence for Home edition. I have tried to do a reinstall but it automatically installs windows 10 pro.

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
6,600 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
asked 2023-03-17T13:09:14.9333333+00:00
N B 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-17T20:49:24.49+00:00
1 answer

Windows 10 Kiosk machine - Forticlient VPN - uncaught exception java error spawn unknown

We have made windows 10 as Kiosk using Intune and installed AWS workspace and Forticlient VPN. Able to open AWS workspace app , but when opening Forticlient VPN getting error uncaught exception java error spawn unknown

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
6,600 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
45 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,207 questions
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
448 questions
asked 2023-03-16T10:52:18.0833333+00:00
00558163 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-17T16:32:31.28+00:00
Limitless Technology 15,101 Reputation points
3 answers

HP Bios Firmware S70 continously requires restart on Elitebook G7

So I have a customer managed by Intune with Updaterings allowing Driver Updates and only in one model this happens, where bios update does require restart every morning when user powers up a PC. We see this on Elitebook 830 and 840 G7 devices at least.…

Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
2,349 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,207 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
6,600 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
Microsoft Intune Configuration
Microsoft Intune Configuration
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Configuration: The process of arranging or setting up computer systems, hardware, or software.
1,124 questions
asked 2022-09-06T05:30:41.297+00:00
Pavel Yannara Mirochnitchenko 7,096 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-16T16:14:52.23+00:00
LinkedIn Service 0 Reputation points
5 answers

Unpin icons from Taskbar in Windows 10 20H2

Is there any reliable Powershell script to do this trick today? I managed these icons together with Start menu layout xml but since from 20H2 is has no effect anymore. I need to get rid of MS Store icon from Taskbar. I tried these scripts, they do…

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
Microsoft Intune Enrollment
Microsoft Intune Enrollment
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Enrollment: The process of requesting, receiving, and installing a certificate.
906 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
2,349 questions
asked 2020-12-30T18:59:52.337+00:00
Pavel Yannara Mirochnitchenko 7,096 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-15T22:16:59.3533333+00:00
Steven Z 0 Reputation points
2 answers

can't find software center

I don't know why I can't find my Software Center in my laptop, with W10 system

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
asked 2021-04-05T00:26:30.993+00:00
Wang, Yadong 1 Reputation point
commented 2023-03-15T11:24:45.9966667+00:00
Gregory Court-Smith 1 Reputation point
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Chinese HongKong Language Pack for Windows 10 22H2

Hello, I cannot install Chinese Hong kong language code zh-hk. Please help how can I download the cab file download and install it. I need to add this in OSD process hongkong.jpg

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
Microsoft Configuration Manager
asked 2023-03-12T16:52:03.94+00:00
Boopathi Subramaniam 2,561 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-15T03:07:40.53+00:00
Boopathi Subramaniam 2,561 Reputation points
1 answer

How to get installation ID for my PC on windows 10

Need installation ID for my PC

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
asked 2023-03-10T08:21:00.28+00:00
AMEDJROVIE MICHAEL 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-15T01:15:55.5366667+00:00
Hania Lian (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 781 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
4 answers

Windows 8.1 upgrade windows 10 fails

Hi, Upgrading my HP Laptpop from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 via the MediaCreationTool21H1 has failed numerous times for me (no specific error code) I've already tried troubleshooting the error by: unplugged any external devices updated BIOS …

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
6,600 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
asked 2021-10-16T11:49:22.043+00:00
Oliver B 6 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-10T23:27:44.2966667+00:00
albert jackson 0 Reputation points
1 answer

When downgrading windows and purposely pressing keep nothing why didn't windows delete my files

My problem first occurred a long time ago when i wanted hyper v to work for bluestacks and like a dimwit I downloaded many different hyper v somethings from Microsoft and my pc basically became a brick so i had to reset it and it worked but now a certain…

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
1,932 questions
asked 2023-03-08T00:52:28.6833333+00:00
Law 🐱‍👤 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-10T13:30:23.1166667+00:00
Dave Patrick 340.3K Reputation points MVP
2 answers

Users Taskbar freezes and can't click anything.

Recently our users have been experiencing a weird issue, when they sign into Windows they can't click the taskbar and it freezes the PC if you click it. Not every user in our office has this issue and it seems to happen gradually. Also, if I sign in with…

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
6,600 questions
asked 2021-07-21T21:08:00.393+00:00
Dillon Burke 11 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-09T19:51:40.6733333+00:00
Ahmed Cris 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

New SSD installed with Windows in same machine- how can I use old OS or old apps installed?

Hi Team, I was using Dell Inspiron with Windows10. For better performance I upgraded laptop with new SSD with windows OS on it, keeping the default hard disk by removing DVD drive slot. I can see all the prior data to use, but I can't see older OS or…

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,282 questions
asked 2021-11-26T13:49:11.477+00:00
chandra Reddy 21 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-09T16:29:08.2666667+00:00
julio alarcon 0 Reputation points
4 answers

is it possible to change from windows server 2019 to windows 10 pro, and how

I need to change my server from running windows server 2019 to run windows 10 Pro. is this possible and how do you do it

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,775 questions
asked 2021-08-31T06:43:45.167+00:00
CE 1 Reputation point
commented 2023-03-08T20:56:47.6+00:00
Carlos Munoz 0 Reputation points
1 answer

mdt how to install accesruntime 2016 in the deployment in silent mode from .exe

Hello. I'm triying to install the access runtime 2016 32 bits in silent mode from mdt to all the computers I'm deploying through mdt, I would like to know if I can do it from applications in a certain deployment share, I have an .exe which install the…

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
A collection of Microsoft tools and documentation for automating desktop and server deployment. Previously known as Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD).
553 questions
Access
Access
A family of Microsoft relational database management systems designed for ease of use.
68 questions
Windows Network
Windows Network
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
293 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
1,998 questions
asked 2023-03-02T11:09:44.0666667+00:00
juan carlos salazar caballero 26 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-08T05:49:47.3333333+00:00
AllenLiu-MSFT 23,816 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers

Upgrade Windows Home to Windows Pro with a Volume License (nonprofit)

I work for a nonprofit. We have a volume license agreement with microsoft for Windows 10 Pro. We just purchased a laptop with Windows Home installed. I would like to use our volume license to upgrade. How do I do this? Thank you.

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,753 questions
Visual Studio Setup
Visual Studio Setup
Visual Studio: A family of Microsoft suites of integrated development tools for building applications for Windows, the web and mobile devices.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
741 questions
asked 2021-01-07T23:29:59.433+00:00
Carlyle Miller 6 Reputation points
edited a comment 2023-03-07T15:48:53.6433333+00:00
Carlyle Miller 0 Reputation points