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Welcome to the Microsoft Windows category of Ghacks.net. This section of the website lists all Windows-related articles that we have published. The main focus of our site is software reviews, but we also feature operating system-related news, tips and tricks, or tutorials that help you get the most out of your PC. You may especially be interested in some of our overview articles and guides that help you understand and use core Windows features and concepts or our latest Windows software reviews.
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See allLog all DNS activity on your Windows PCs with DNSLookupView
DNSLookupView is a new portable application by Nirsoft, which logs all DNS activity on Windows devices. DNS is a cornerstone of the Internet, as it translates domain names such as ghacks.net into […]
How to export Windows drivers using DISM
Did you know that you can use the built-in tool DISM on Windows machines to export drivers? Windows comes with a set of drivers to make sure that most hardware devices work […]
Microsoft Windows Security Updates August 2021 overview
Microsoft has released security updates and non-security updates for its Windows operating system on today's Patch Day. Updates are available for all client and server versions of Microsoft Windows, as well as […]
Windows 10 blocks Potentially Unwanted Apps by default now
Microsoft has started to turn on the Potentially Unwanted Apps (PUA) protection of Windows Defender in the company's Windows 10 operating system. Potentially unwanted apps "can cause your device to run slowly, […]
Windows 11
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Your PC is not compatible with Windows 11? Here are your options!
Microsoft's new Windows 11 operating system will be released later this year; the system will be a free upgrade for devices running Windows 10, provided that they have a genuine activated license […]
Microsoft crippled the Windows 11 Taskbar
While Microsoft is still working on the first stable version of its Windows 11 operating system, some features of the upcoming version of Windows appear set in stone already. Windows 11 ships […]
Workaround for Windows 10 and 11 HiveNightmare Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Earlier this week, security researchers discovered a vulnerability in recent versions of Microsoft's Windows operating system that allows attackers to run code with system privileges if exploited successfully. Overly permissive Access Control […]
Windows 11's Android future is secured: Amazon Appstore will support App Bundles
When Microsoft announced the upcoming operating system Windows 11, it revealed that users of its operating system would be able to install and use Android applications on the device. The company was […]
Windows 10
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Windows 10 blocks Potentially Unwanted Apps by default now
Microsoft has started to turn on the Potentially Unwanted Apps (PUA) protection of Windows Defender in the company's Windows 10 operating system. Potentially unwanted apps "can cause your device to run slowly, […]
Install Windows Subsystem for Linux with a single command
Windows 10 administrators who want to install WSL, the Windows Subsystem for Linux, can do so running a single command on Windows 10 versions 2004 and later. Microsoft introduced the enhancement in […]
KB5004296 is an optional update for Windows 10 with lots of fixes
Microsoft released optional updates KB5004296 and KB5004293 for Windows 10 versions 1909, 2004, 20H2 and 21H1 today that address gaming issues and other issues in those versions of Windows 10. KB5004296, released […]
Workaround for Windows 10 and 11 HiveNightmare Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Earlier this week, security researchers discovered a vulnerability in recent versions of Microsoft's Windows operating system that allows attackers to run code with system privileges if exploited successfully. Overly permissive Access Control […]
Windows 8
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You can still upgrade Windows 7 and 8.1 systems to Windows 10 for free
When Microsoft launched its Windows 10 operating system, it knew that it had to convince customers to give it a try. The bad adoption of Windows 8 still haunted the company and […]
Microsoft releases October 2019 update previews for Windows
Microsoft released cumulative updates for various supported versions of Windows on October 15, 2019. The company released preview updates for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8.1 […]
Another nail in Windows 8's coffin
Microsoft published a roadmap yesterday for Windows 8, 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.x that highlights the end of support dates for app submissions to Windows Store and the distribution of app updates […]
Microsoft fixes July 2018 updates for Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Server
A lot of things went wrong on the July 2018 Patch Day on July 10, 2018. System admins and users flocked to forums and support sites to report all kinds of issues […]
Windows 7
See all articlesYou can still upgrade Windows 7 and 8.1 systems to Windows 10 for free
When Microsoft launched its Windows 10 operating system, it knew that it had to convince customers to give it a try. The bad adoption of Windows 8 still haunted the company and […]
Google extends Chrome support for Windows 7 until January 15, 2022
Google revealed this week that it decided to extend support for Google Chrome on Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system until at least January 15, 2022. Support for Windows 7 ended on January […]
Microsoft pushes the new Microsoft Edge to unsupported Windows 7 systems
Microsoft ended support for the company's Windows 7 operating system in January 2020 officially. The company provides Enterprise and business customers with options to extend support for up to three years, but […]
Microsoft to support new Edge browser until July 15, 2021 on Windows 7
Microsoft released the first stable version of the company's new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge web browser one day after it ended support for its Windows 7 operating system. Support for Windows 7 ended […]
Windows tips
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Log all DNS activity on your Windows PCs with DNSLookupView
DNSLookupView is a new portable application by Nirsoft, which logs all DNS activity on Windows devices. DNS is a cornerstone of the Internet, as it translates domain names such as ghacks.net into […]
How to export Windows drivers using DISM
Did you know that you can use the built-in tool DISM on Windows machines to export drivers? Windows comes with a set of drivers to make sure that most hardware devices work […]
You better add Pin Protection to your Bitlocker configuration
Bitlocker is a popular encryption technology by Microsoft that is used to protect data on Windows devices. Home users and Enterprise customers may protect the system and data using Bitlocker. Bitlocker works […]
Fix the VeraCrypt "Automatic Repair" issue on Windows
VeraCrypt is a popular open source encryption tool that may be used to encrypt files, create encrypted containers, encrypt entire hard drives and partitions, and even the system partition. Encryption of the […]
Windows Updates
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Microsoft Windows Security Updates August 2021 overview
Microsoft has released security updates and non-security updates for its Windows operating system on today's Patch Day. Updates are available for all client and server versions of Microsoft Windows, as well as […]
Microsoft Windows Security Updates July 2021 overview
It is the second Tuesday of the month and that means it is Microsoft Patch Day. Microsoft released security and non-security updates for all supported client and server versions of its Windows […]
Look out for KB4023057: it is being released again for Windows 10 by Microsoft
In Groundhog Day, Phil Connors is trapped in a time loop in which he relives the same day over and over again. Some Windows 10 administrators may feel the same way when […]
Microsoft Windows Security Updates June 2021 overview
Microsoft released security updates and non-security updates for all supported client and server versions of Microsoft's Windows operating system as well as other company products. The June 2021 Patch Day is the […]
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