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Do I need to Reserve Windows 10 to Upgrade (even after a format)?
Infopackets Reader Jeff P. writes: " Dear Dennis, I have the 'get windows 10' app on my PC, however, when try and install Windows 10, I get multiple error codes and it won't upgrade my system to...
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Windows 10 to Download Automatically for Most Users
Microsoft has reclassified Windows 10 as a "recommended update" for Windows 7 and 8.1. That means it will automatically download and attempt to install for many, and likely even most, users. It will be...
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How to: Download Windows 10 Free (Extended) After Deadline
Just days after the deadline for free upgrades to Windows 10 passed (July 29, 2016), the first Windows 10 loophole has emerged. Reports suggest that users with disabilities can still claim the free...
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Patch Your PC: Yet Another Massive Exploit Discovered
Microsoft has issued three updates to fix flaws in older, unsupported versions of Windows. It's an unusual move that follows the discovery that both the National Security Agency (NSA) and outside...
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Microsoft Ends Windows 10 Automatic Download Lawsuit
Microsoft has promised it won't download new Windows software to users without permission again. The promise staves off legal action in Germany, though is somewhat outdated with the changes to the way...
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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Imminent
The latest major update to Windows 10 starts rolling out to the general public this week. Some of the most useful changes will be behind the scenes, but there will be the first hints in a longer-term...
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Latest Tech Support Scam Freezes Web Browser
Scammers have found a new trick that "locks up" a user's browser in an attempt to panic them into paying a bogus fee. Fortunately there's a simple way to get around the problem. The technique is the...
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Firefox Download Bug Could Crash Windows
A security researcher has found a way to crash the Firefox browser and even Windows itself. Sabri Haddouche has demonstrated the technique to highlight the risk that it could be misused. The bug is...
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How to Fix: Disable 'Microsoft Recommends Installing this App' Request
Infopackets Reader Jake J. writes: " Dear Dennis, I recently upgraded my PC to Windows 10 with the October 2018 update (version 1809, build 17763). Everything seems to be working fine, however the...
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Are Android Emulators Safe to Download?
Android emulators enable you to run Android on your PC. But, are they safe? The Android emulators let you run Android applications on your personal computer. If you have a PC that runs Windows or Mac...
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