ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025.Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check.It's possible to bypass this and install Windows ...

EU users won’t need to use Microsoft’s cloud to receive security updates. Microsoft has confirmed that it will offer free access to Windows 10’s extended support updates (ESU) program to users within ...

Microsoft will officially end software support for Windows 10 in about two weeks. However, people whose devices do not support Windows 11 can easily get another year of security updates for free.

Microsoft warns that the August security update can prevent Windows 10 and 11 PCs from initiating a factory reset or recovery options. Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred ...

If you see an error Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file when trying to open the Printer properties, here is how you can fix the issue in Windows ...

A new Microsoft announcement suggests it has found a way to deliver kernel-level visibility and capabilities to apps running in user mode. Experts conclude a ban on kernel access for cybersecurity ...

These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows 11 on a PC. If your device does not meet these requirements, you may not be able to install Windows ...

To fix the “Cannot install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled on selected partition” error, suspend BitLocker via Settings or Control Panel, or use your recovery key to unlock the drive.

“Now the sales reps at these resellers are able to not only tell them, ‘OK, this is what the path is if you want to move from Windows 10 to 11.’ But if that’s not what you’re interested in, we do have ...

What just happened? As the clock ticks down to the official end of support for Windows 10 this October, Microsoft is encouraging users to upgrade to its latest operating system, Windows 11. But, as ...

Facepalm: Users should exercise caution before installing the most recent January 2025 Windows updates as there have been reports of numerous issues. Many complaints center on USB DAC drivers, but ...