Windows 10 will reach the end of servicing in October 2025. If your device supports Windows 11, you can upgrade to Windows 11 for free. However, there are users with older PCs that do not support Windows 11, and some users do not want to switch to Windows 11 at this time. They wonder if they can purchase an extended support plan for Windows 10 and, if so, how to obtain the plan.Read more
Windows 10
This category contains posts about Microsoft’s latest Operating System – Windows 10.Windows 10’s always been interesting, as every new major update will usually include additional features.
What is PxHlpa64.sys and How to Uninstall it
PxHlpa64.sys is a module supplied with DVD-burning programs, such as Roxio/Sonic, which Corel Corporation now owns. The PxEngine is also licensed by various 3rd-party software developers specializing in disc burning software. Other programs, such as Adobe Premiere Elements, appear to utilize this module for DVD-burning capabilities.
This driver is flagged as incompatible when you try to enable Memory Integrity. This driver is also known to cause the 0xC1900101 errors during the Windows 11 setup.Read more
How to Block the Windows 11 (24H2) Feature Update
If you’re using Windows 10 or an earlier version of Windows 11, such as 23H2, you can block the Windows 11 24H2 Feature update from being offered or installed automatically via Windows Update.
Windows 10 22H2 is supported till October 2025, and Windows 11 23H2 till November 2025. Until then, you can defer the latest feature update (24H2) if you don’t need it now.
To block the 24H2 update, you can use the “ProductVersion”, “TargetReleaseVersion”, and “TargetReleaseVersionInfo” registry values or the equivalent Group Policy setting.Read more
Error 0xc1900201 When Updating to Windows 11 24H2
When you attempt to upgrade to the latest feature update (e.g., Windows 11 24H2). the following error may occur:
This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements. We couldn't update system reserved partition.
The error code 0xc1900201 – 0x40008 or 0xc1900200 – 0x20008 will be logged in the setupact.log.Read more
Why didn’t I get the Windows 11 24H2 update?
Even though Windows Update works fine and delivers quality updates and other updates correctly, you wonder why it doesn’t offer the latest Feature update (e.g., Windows 11 24H2) on your system.Read more
Paint 3D Deprecated: Download “Paint 3D” Offline Installer
When you open Paint 3D, the following notification appears under the toolbar area:
Paint 3D won't be available in the Microsoft Store or receive future updates starting on November 4, 2024.
Multiple Rundll32.exe (Windows Host Process) Entries in Task Manager
When you open Task Manager, hundreds of Windows host process (Rundll32) processes may be running. While rundll32.exe, located in the “c:\windows\system32” folder, is a legitimate Windows file, you wonder why so many instances are running.