I’m asked several times a week about Windows 11 and if I’m doing a tweak guide for it. So, I imaged my rig this weekend and once again did a test drive of Windows 11…
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Windows
Win10 22H2 Is Out
Prepping For Major Windows Updates
It’s been a while since I’ve written about this and with Win10 22H2 coming soon I thought I would post this for new readers.
In the past I used Service Pack updates as an excuse to clean, tweak, and organize my computers as if it were a new install. Gone are the days of Service Packs as Microsoft has moved to a yearly major feature update (version 20H2, 21H1, etc.).
The end result for me is the same and I employ the same strategy as I did before.
* A note before we start, all my “backups” are disk images using a Macrium Reflect Free bootable USB drive.
See: Using Macrium Reflect Boot Media and Macrium Reflect Boot Disk In Action
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Patch Tuesday
Windows Update
Over 50 security issues fixed.
WIN10 – August 9, 2022—KB5016616 (OS Builds 19042.1889, 19043.1889, and 19044.1889)
WIN11 – August 9, 2022—KB5016629 (OS Build 22000.856)
Nvidia Geforce Game Ready Drivers 516.94 WHQL
“Game Ready for Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered” and several other mostly game related fixes.
Download | Release Notes
Firefox 103.0.2
Three small fixes.
Download | Release Notes
My O&O Shutup10 Settings 31JULY2022
My O&O Shutup10 Settings as requested.
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Win10 21H2 Out
Go to Windows Update and choose Check for updates > if you don’t see it the go to the Download Windows 10 site choose Windows 10 November 2021 Update(You can download a full 21H2 install media too.) > double-click to run the file you just downloaded.
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Windows 11 Available Now
You can get it via the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or by downloading the ISO.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11
Good luck!
Windows 11 Tomorrow
Windows 11 comes out tomorrow. I’ve collected a series of links on this topic for those who are interested. This list will of course expand over the next day or so.
If you have a good link please post it.
I’ve made my feelings on Windows 11 clear and have no interest in adopting Windows 11 at this time.
Windows Central – Is your PC getting the Windows 11 on Oct. 5? Probably not.
Cnet – Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: All the upgrades coming to Microsoft’s new OS
How-To Geek – Should You Upgrade to Windows 11?
iVerge – Windows 11 review: a familiar home that’s still being renovated
Premium Paul Thurrott – Windows 11 Review: Fresh, Familiar, Incomplete
Official Links
Microsoft – Windows 11
Microsoft – Windows 11 specs, features, and computer requirements
Block Windows 11 From Installing
A user contacted me this morning about this.
Use the registry
Copy/paste this into notepad and name it block11.reg ( not .txt):
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]
“TargetReleaseVersion”=dword:00000001
“TargetReleaseVersionInfo”=dword:00002212
Download it: https://www.tweakhound.com/win10/block11.zip
Windows 11…(nsfw)
I’ve had several emails from folks inquiring about my thoughts on Windows 11. I don’t think I’ve been ambiguous about it but here is an actual short email conversation with a friend:
Warning…naughty words ahead. If you’re a sensitive sort then don’t click on…
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