If you try to uninstall a Windows update but receive "Uninstall failed" with error 0x800F0825, continue reading below to fix the problem. According to Microsoft, error 0x800F0825 (CBS_E_CANNOT_UNINSTALL) usually occurs because of component-store corruption or a component left in a partially installed state. However, the error can also occur when another Windows component depends on […]
If some apps or games started crashing after installing KB5124010 or a later Windows 11 update, you may be affected by a known AC-3 (Dolby Digital) audio decoding issue confirmed by Microsoft. The problem affects Windows 11 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2 and can cause games, media players, and certain productivity applications that depend on Windows' […]
If Windows Update fails to install an update on Windows 11 and displays error 0x80073712 with the message “Some update files are missing or have problems,” the Windows component store may be corrupted. However, error 0x80073712 does not necessarily mean that Windows itself is damaged. It can also occur because of an incomplete update download […]
In this guide, you'll find the most reliable methods to install Windows 11 26H2 on unsupported hardware, whether you want to upgrade your existing installation or perform a clean install. Windows 11 26H2 can be installed on many PCs that don't meet Microsoft's official Windows 11 hardware requirements, but the best method depends on which […]
Windows 11 26H2, also known as the Windows 11 2026 Update, is now generally available for compatible Windows 11 devices. Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 26H2 gradually, so the update may not appear immediately on every eligible computer. For PCs already running Windows 11 24H2 or 25H2, the upgrade is relatively small because Microsoft […]
If you have a Microsoft Entra registered Windows device that isn't enrolled in Microsoft Intune, and you want to convert it to Microsoft Entra joined and Intune managed, continue reading below. A device can become Microsoft Entra registered when a user adds a work or school account to Windows or signs in to Microsoft services […]
If File History is not working in Windows 11, you may notice that backups are no longer being created or updated, even though your backup drive is connected and accessible. Other common symptoms may include: File History doesn't create or update backups. "Reconnect your drive" appears even though the backup drive is connected. The Last […]
If Always On VPN (AOVPN) remains stuck on Connecting after installing the September 2026 Windows security updates, you may be affected by a recently reported issue affecting Windows 11 systems with KB5124008 installed.
If your Microsoft 365 users suddenly started receiving prompts to create a passkey during sign-in, this is likely related to Microsoft's automatic passkey rollout that started on September 1, 2026. As part of this change, Microsoft automatically brings users who are enabled for SMS or voice authentication into scope for passkeys and the Microsoft Entra […]
If Remote Desktop (RDP) connections started hanging or failing after installing the September 2026 Windows security updates, or your Remote Desktop Services (RDS) server becomes unresponsive after running normally for a while, you may be affected by a known issue confirmed by Microsoft. The problem affects multiple Windows and Windows Server versions and can prevent […]