Windows update

How to troubleshoot Windows 10 Anniversary Update activation issues

Dave’s Computer Repair Blog – How to troubleshoot Windows 10 Anniversary Update activation issues Upgrading to the Windows 10 Anniversary Update is now the only way to continue to receive security patches, fixes and improvements to Windows. The update changed some fundamental aspects of the operating system and this is now the minimum requirement for … Read more

How to prepare Windows 10 for major updates

Major updates don’t come around very often in Windows but when they do it pays to prepare properly for them. The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is a case in point. Released a year after Windows 10 and just after the free upgrade period expired, the Anniversary Update is a major update that every computer will … Read more

How to get the Windows 10 Anniversary Update

If you haven’t got it already, the Windows 10 Anniversary Update is a significant collection of bug fixes, improvements, feature updates and more. It’s a large download and takes a while to install but all updates from now on will likely require it to work properly. It brings Windows 10 up to version 1607 which … Read more

When Windows Update Freezes

If you have Windows Update set to automatically run, you probably already know the hassle of waiting on it to do its job. The good news is that when it is updating, it is doing great things for your computer, like installing patches and safety measures to protect your machine. However, what happens when it … Read more

How to Fix Windows Update Problems

Windows Update is there for your own good, and it protects your computer by sending out patches and safety upgrades that the machine needs. Microsoft has something they call “Patch Tuesday”, which means they release new patches through Windows update once a week on Tuesdays. What happens, though, if you update something through Windows Update … Read more

Changing Windows 7 Update Settings

Windows Update actually plays a very important role on your computer. It’s through this system that patches and service packs can be pushed to your machine. If you are unsure of the importance of patches, keep in mind they can help you avoid making a phone call to computer support. That’s because they often deal … Read more