As you might be knowing, Windows 10 Technical Preview updates itself automatically. It has Slow Ring and Fast Ring update settings which define how often you receive a new build via Windows Update. Once a new build becomes available for your update ring in Windows 10, it will be installed automatically. If you wish to stay with a particular build and prevent Windows 10 from installing the new build, I would like to share a simple tip which will help you remain on the current build you have installed.
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Windows 8.1 November 2014 update rollup is out
There is good news for all Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 users. The November 2014 update rollup is out and available for download. This update rollup is a big package and brings some improvements to Windows 8.1 besides resolving a number of issues. It also includes all previously released updates since the last major update in April 2014. Let's see what the change log includes for this update rollup.
How to force Windows 8.1 to check for updates
Windows Update allows you to keep the OS up-to-date by installing the latest patches which include new features and security fixes. From Control Panel, you can set Windows Update to download and install updates automatically or only download them but notify you before installation. You can also check for updates manually and disable automatic updates fully. If you wish to directly start checking for updates, there is a secret hidden switch you can use to launch this.
How to fix the error 0x0000005 and non-working apps in Windows 7 after KB2859537 update
If you are a Windows 7 user, after recent updates from Microsoft, you might have faced the following issues with the OS:
- When Windows 7 starts, you see a dialog with "error 0x0000005" instead of the Desktop loading.
- Many executable programs just do not run.
- When you try to use System Restore to roll back the system, it does not help.
Let's see how to fix these issues without reinstalling Windows 7.
