There are often times when you need to install Windows 10 evaluation or testing in a virtual machine like VirtualBox or Hyper-V. You may not want to activate it every time with your licensed product key that you use on a real machine. For that purpose, you can use generic keys for Windows 10 available from Microsoft, which will allow you to install the OS, but won't allow you to activate it. As long as you have an ISO image or any other bootable media containing Windows Setup files you can install the OS using a generic key.
Category: Windows 10
How To Uninstall Windows 10 Version 1903 May 2019 Update
Microsoft has finished working on Windows 10 version 1903 'May 2019 Update'. Soon, the company will make it available through Windows Update, and via the Media Creation Tool/ISO images for a clean, offline install. If you have installed Windows 10 Version 1903 but are not happy with this update, here is how to uninstall it.
Windows 10 Build 18875 (20H1, Fast Ring and Skip Ahead)
As you may remember, Microsoft has merged Skip Ahead and Fast Rings. Both rings now receiving builds from the 20H1 development branch. Today, the company released Windows 10 Build 18875 to Skip Ahead and Fast Ring Insiders. Here are the changes in this release.
Generate a GUID in Windows 10 (Globally Unique Identifier)
A GUID is a 128-bit value consisting of one group of 8 hexadecimal digits, followed by three groups of 4 hexadecimal digits each, followed by one group of 12 hexadecimal digits. In Windows, GUIDs are used to identify objects such as interfaces, manager entry-point vectors (EPVs), ActiveX objects, and virtual (shell) folders.
Mainstream support for Windows 10 version 1709 has ended
The initial version of Windows version 1709 'Fall Creators Update' was released on October 17, 2017. Since then, Microsoft has released a few feature updates for the Windows 10 OS family, including version 1803 and version 1809; and subsequently a bunch of cumulative updates, including security fixes and stability improvements. Today, Windows version 1709 has exited mainstream support.
Microsoft is Releasing May 2019 Update Build 18362.53 with KB4495666
In addition to the Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft is releasing Build 18362.53 to Insiders in the Fast, Slow, and Release Preview rings.
Cumulative Updates for Windows 10 April 9, 2019
Microsoft is releasing cumulative updates for all supported Windows 10 versions. Here is the change log for the updates.
Allow or Prevent Users or Groups to Shut Down Windows 10
When you click on the shutdown or restart command in the Start menu or Win + X menu of Windows 10, the operating system performs the selected action directly. You may want to prevent certain users or a group from being able to shut down a Windows 10 device. Here is how it can be done.
Microsoft is Releasing May 2019 Update (Build 18362.30) to the Release Preview ring
Windows 10 version 1903 'May 2019 Update' is now available for download. Microsoft is releasing Build 18362.30 to testers in the Release Preview ring.
Delay Windows 10 Version 1903 May 2019 Update Installation
A number of users are interested in delaying the upgrade to Windows 10 version 1903, officially known as Windows 10 May 2019 Update, code named "19H1". There are many reasons for this. Most users don't want to disturb their existing setup and do not want their custom settings getting reset again by the version 1903. Here is the official way to postpone the upgrade to Windows 10 version 1903.
