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How to Fix Windows 10 Version 1903 Failing to Install Issue

Currently, many of us are on Windows 1803, which is one of the most stable versions of Windows 10. As part of its May 2019 version roll-outs, Microsoft is forcing everyone to switch to its latest update, 1903. The deadline is November 12, 2019, which means you can only delay the inevitable so far. However, as many have reported, the new version is buggy. The main problems are mysterious error codes such as “0x80242016” and the PC taking forever to reboot during any of its update stages. If it seems frustrating, do not worry. The following tried-and-tested procedure will help you install Windows 10 Version… Read more

Windows 10 Update Deliberately Breaks Unsecure Bluetooth Connections

Usually, when things break after a Windows update, it’s an unexpected problem that’s later fixed. We recently saw the October update problems that caused delays into November. If you recently updated your Windows device and noticed that some of your Bluetooth devices have stopped working, this is due to a deliberate decision by Microsoft for the sake of their OS security. Why Was this Done? The reasoning behind this is because people are using “insecure” Bluetooth devices on their computers. These devices are using keys known amongt hackers, and as such, can be easily broken into. Windows is trying to impede these attacks by… Read more

Windows 10 Will Soon Stop Forcing Updates

One of Windows 10’s most reviled “features” since its release is its update schedule. People frequently reported that the operating system would restart itself during sensitive actions with no easy way to stop it. There are unofficial methods, but Microsoft was always adamant that automatic updates were for the best. This move was to help users keep their systems secure, offering better protection against zero-day viruses and exploits as they were found. If users were given the choice to delay updates, they may have put it off to the point their PCs got infected by the malware – such was the idea. Related: Latest Windows… Read more

How to Uninstall Windows 10 Updates When the PC Is Not Booting Up

Windows 10 updates itself automatically. For the most part, the updates won’t cause any problems. However, from time to time the update may contain bugs that can make your system unbootable. Generally, in those situations, you are forced to use the System Restore tool. However, the System Restore feature is disabled by default. Unless you manually enable the feature, there is no way you can restore the system to a known good state. Thankfully, Microsoft recently added a new feature that allows you to uninstall updates from the advanced startup screen. Let’s look at how to do that. Two Kinds of Windows 10 Updates Starting… Read more

How to Uninstall Windows 10 Updates When the PC Is Not Booting Up

Windows 10 updates itself automatically. For the most part, the updates won’t cause any problems. However, from time to time the update may contain bugs that can make your system unbootable. Generally, in those situations, you are forced to use the System Restore tool. However, the System Restore feature is disabled by default. Unless you manually enable the feature, there is no way you can restore the system to a known good state. Thankfully, Microsoft recently added a new feature that allows you to uninstall updates from the advanced startup screen. Let’s look at how to do that. Two Kinds of Windows 10 Updates Starting… Read more