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October’s Windows 11 update can leave Smart App Control stuck off, Microsoft says

Microsoft has confirmed a known issue in which Windows 11 devices that install the October 2026 security update, KB5127648, might be unable to turn Smart App Control back on once it has been switched ...

[Memorandum] Escaping from a Windows Update failure loop

The other day, my home Windows PC (Win11 Pro 26H2) got stuck in a Windows Update failure loop. I am leaving this memorandum ...

Windows Update screen won't open: A 15-minute recovery procedure and precautions tried before an in-place upgrade (approx. 3 hours)

I work in internal help desk support. Recently, while providing remote support for an employee's PC, when I opened "Settings" ...
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Windows has built-in repair tools that work better than any paid optimizer

So you've downloaded yet another app to make your PC faster. But then you realize, this is the 12th time you installed bloatware that's just slowing down your device. Fortunately, Windows PowerShell ...

Microsoft’s October Windows 11 update fixes mouse stutter in some games

Microsoft’s October Windows 11 update fixes a bug that could make mouse input stutter in some games, along with several other system issues.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...

Windows 11 VPN Issues Persist After October Update — Here’s Microsoft’s Workaround

Windows 11 VPN issues remain unresolved after Microsoft's October update. Learn which connections are affected and the ...