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.
When you install a feature update in Windows 10 or 11, the following error message may appear.
What needs your attention The following things need your attention to continue the installation and keep your Windows settings, personal, files, and apps. This PC can't be upgraded to this version of Windows. Your PC has a driver or service that isn't ready for this version of Windows. Windows Update will automatically offer you this version of Windows once the issue has been resolved.
When you enable and start the Windows Update and BITS services, they may get disabled automatically after a few seconds.
A background service may be disabling Windows Update and related services, such as BITS, Delivery Optimization, WaasMedicSvc, etc.Read more
When you open Sign-in Options in Settings in a Windows 10 or 11 system, the option to change the password may be missing.Read more
Since Windows 11 24H2 has been released, the official ISO download pages now point to the 24H2 ISO. The earlier (23H2) ISO is no longer linked via the official download page. If you need an older version of the Windows 10 or 11 ISO, you can get it from UUPdump.net.
When you run a setup file downloaded from the internet (i.e., non-Store app), the setup doesn’t run, and the following message may appear:
The app you're trying to install isn't a Microsoft-verified app Installing apps from the Store helps protect your PC and keep it running smoothly.
When you use DISM to mount an image using the Mount-Image switch, the following error may occur:
Error: 1243 The specified service does not exist. The DISM log file can be found at C:\Windows\Logs\DISM\dism.log
When you run the Windows 10 or 11 Setup (setup.exe) from the ISO or USB setup disk, the following error may appear: This user does not have the required permissions to run Setup. Please run Setup elevated or with a different user that has the required permissions. Also, creating a new local administrator account and … Read more
Many users ask if there is a way to downgrade to Windows 10 after installing Windows 11.
If you’ve upgraded to Windows 11 from Windows 10 within the last ten days, you can revert to Windows 10 via Settings. Otherwise, you need to do a clean installation or install Windows 10 using the Media Creation Tool without keeping the apps, files, and settings (the “Nothing” option).Read more
When you open Power Options, only the Balanced plan will be shown. Other schemes, such as “High performance,” “Ultimate,” and “Power Saver,” may be missing. This is normal on systems that support Modern Standby (S0 Low Power Idle).Read more
When you use the legacy backup tool, Backup and Restore (Windows 7), in Windows 10 or 11, the error code 0x81000019 may appear.
Windows Backup did not complete successfully.