I have a USB Windows 10 installer that I bought roughly 8 years ago and was wondering if there is a way to update the version it installs to the 22H2 version.
The current version is so old that I have to use a USB Wifi dongle to do initial updates enough for Windows to recognize the onboard network adapters then spend the whole day to day and half doing updates to get to the latest version.
If I leave the PC on for a few days (with hibernate putting it out at night), it starts to get a bit sluggish (not a lot, just a bit, but its noticeable in Photoshop or Blender).
Restarting fixes it and makes it butter smooth again. I assume this is due to background processes stacking over time, etc.
Is there a way to just close all background processes without having to close all my work and restart?
Might be a long shot but I figured there's no harm in asking.
I know everyone says the old versions were rushed and unstable, but honestly I prefer them. Mainly 1507-1709 were my favourites. They just had a charm that the new versions don't have anymore. I even have a computer with the RTM Windows 10 (NOT, my main computer, dont give me the EOL shit), that's how much I prefer it over original windows 10.
Predator PH315-52.
32gb ram.
I have seen people with this model saying that windows 11 bricked their devices.
I am curious if theres any merit to that.
My concern is growing with windows 10 support ending.
I'm on win10 22h2, I scripted my own win10 update killer which runs on a loop every time I start up.
Been doing that for years, this device's performance hasn't wavered at all.
I feel no need to update to windows 11, but I would appreciate being able to swap over if I ultimately need to for any reason.
Due to the fact that Windows has a lot of unnecessary stuff installed with the OS, many people do not use pre-installed programs, and they eat up PC resources.
Many people do not agree with such imposed "improvements" and use homemade builds of the operating system.
I am also one of the users of such OS and I want to ask - how does the community feel about such assemblies and which ones do you use?
I have an old laptop that doesn't meet win11 reqs. I want to hold off on a new laptop until next year. I see that the individual ESU is $30, but don't see a place to buy it?
After getting more than 70+ BSODs or Blue Screen of Death(s) in the last 3 months (From January 14th till April 5th), I finally fixed it.
I installed/uninstalled/deleted/repaired/resetted/in-place-upgraded drivers, programs and components during the past 3 months as a part of debugging. I re-installed Windows 10 3 times during the past 24 hours and got fix that way.
BSOD started happening after installing the update for January 2025.
Context: My laptop has Ryzen 5 4600H, 32GB + 1TB + 1TB Config. It came with Windows 10 Home SL but you WILL have to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro for this work. Luckily I have a friend who helped me get a license for the same.
Note: Other methods may work for you, none worked for me except this.
This method should work with Ryzen 3000, 4000, 5000 and 6000 series. This is working on my laptop (4600H) and my client's office desktop PC (3200G) as of April 6th, 2025.
What will you lose:
A lot of time. This method will require you to re-install using ISO file/bootable drive
All installed programs. You will have to manually re-install those.
What you won't lose: (if you're careful)
Your files, on C:/
Your app data, like browsers' profile incase you want to restore them.
If you're getting a BSOD with random stop code like IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL or KMODE_SERVICE_EXCEPTION or any other on a daily basis (I once got 3 BSOD in just 6 hours), and you think/know/'re sure that there was no hardware change and these BSODs started appearing out of nowhere then this method is worth a try.
What's Required:
A pendrive (with at least 7GB free)
Windows 10 ISO from 2024
Download amd graphics drivers (full installer) and keep them either in your pendrive or directly inside C:/
PreRequisite:
Newer MediaCreation based ISO will not work. You will have to use an iso file which was created in 2024, and before January 2025.
For the installation to happen you must have at least 35GB of space on the drive where you already have windows or where you want it to install (if you want to reinstall Windows 10 on that drive).
Create a bootable Pen Drive using Rufus, use GPT (all new laptops come with GPT based partitioned hard drives) and keep everything to default without bypassing anything.
Step 1: Installation of Windows 10. DISABLE INTERNET BY UNPLUGGING ETHERNET CABLE, WIFI can't connect automatically so.
Boot into your bootable pendrive which you made.
a. Select your language, currency and keyboard, hit Next.
b. Click on "Install Now".
b.1. In case it asks for a key, click on "I don't have a key" and then select "Windows 10 Pro".
c. Accept notices and license terms and conditions and click on Next.
d. When you're on "Which type of installation do you want?" step, choose the SECOND option which says "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)" < This will push your previous install ation to a folder called Windows.old (in my case I had Windows.old000 and Windows.old001 too).
e. Now you will have to carefully select the partition on which your previous windows installation was OR where you want to install Windows in. After selecting the desired partition click on Next and follow through the installation.
Step 2:[Preparing Windows] If you're on Windows 10 Pro then skip this. If your installation was of Windows 10 Home Single Language, then follow:
a. Assuming you have kept the internet off during the entire time, open settings (press WinKey + i) > Update & Security > Activation.
b. Click on change product key > Enter "VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T" as the product key and click on next/start. It will start the upgrade from Home to Pro and will restart your laptop/computer once it's finished.
c. Note: You will need a valid product key to continue using Windows 10 Pro.
d. Once it's rebooted, open settings (WinKey + i) > Update & Security > Activation and check if "Edition" is showing Windows 10 Pro or not.
Step 3: [Group Policy Edit] [Note: This will not require you to manually edit registry using regedit]
a. Open "This PC" from File Explorer. Right-Click on blank area > Click on "Properties". From the left side options, Click on "Advanced system settings".
a.1. In the dialog box which opens, go to Hardware tab > Click on "Device Installation Settings" > Click on "No" > Save Changes.
b. Open Local Group Policy Editor: WinKey + R > type "gpedit.msc" > hit enter/return.
c. from the "Computer Configuration" > Double-Click on "Administrative Templates" > Double-Click on "Windows Components" > Single-Click on "Windows Update"
d. Now you will have to double-click each listing and change the state according to this photo, 8 of them require the change, leave others intact:
e. Close Group Policy Editor, time to create a system restore point.
Step 4: [Create a system restore point before restarting]
a. Open "This PC" from File Explorer. Right-Click on blank area > Click on "Properties". From the left side options, Click on "System Protection".
b. Click on "Create" and give it a note e.g. "before restart" and click on "Create"/Hit enter.
c. It will create a system restore point.
Step 5: Restart
a. There are 2-3 ways to "hard" restart your PC.
a.1. Right-click on Start-Menu Icon (or press WinKey + X) and select "shut down or sign out" > press and hold shift and click on "Restart".
a.2. (2nd way) Open settings (press WinKey + i) > Recovery > Click on "Restart Now".
b. It will give you a bunch of option (when done right), just click on "Continue to Windows 10" and your PC will restart (it will boot slower this time)
Step 6: Install AMD drivers (graphics) which you had kept safely in the beginning.
Step 7: Connect to Internet and Enjoy
Step 8: Keep an eye on Windows Update > View Update History, to check if it installed drivers without your knowledge.
Windows Update was installing a AMD System driver v20.x.x.1 or something and that's what was causing the BSOD (for me).
Windows 10 Home can NOT disable Windows Update entirely. Your registry edits/disabling windowsupdate service won't work.
Ping me (before) in case you're thinking of trying this method.
Files: Find all your files inside C:\Windows.old\(username)
Today I experienced something wierd on my laptop. Like I was using it to watch youtube and all of a sudden it froze. I tried everything including closing the lid removing the charger and even pressing the power buttom. I force restarted the laptop by holdong on the power button and once I logged on I was greeted with things like update to windows 11 since windows 10 will lack technical support by october 2025 and all those bs!!! It was also confusing like any old boomer can click continue and upgrade their os if they were not careful. Like i dont wanna get windows 11, I wanna stay on win 10. I use a latitude 5401 with a legit 64 bit windows 10 pro licence key...
As the title says, I have a user with a rigorous file structure and over 100 folders. I am being tasked with grabbing all of the file names. I have used dir /b > filenames.txt many times but have never had to do a nested pull and certainly not with over 100 subfolders. Does anyone have a suggestion?
Somehow (too long of a story) I ended up with a drive on my system that is a mirror of a former C:\ drive. Now I want to delete everything there that's useless while keeping the stuff I'm interested in, so I don't really want to format the partition.
Trouble is, whenever I attempt to delete files that belong to the old Windows 10 install (which is not in use), I get hit with "You need permission from Trustedinstaller to delete this file", even though that's not the install I boot from.
Tips I found around on the internet didn't work, so is there any way to gain access to those files and folders without wiping the whole drive clean?
Problem:
like 70% of games today disable the mouse trails option when the game starts
Some of the solutions I have tried already:
I've tried using security settings to block the system from having access to editing mouse options
I've tried registry edits (only removes the option from showing up for users)
There were a couple other things I tried that I can't remember off the top of my head...
One thing I thought of is maybe a scheduled task... but I'm not seeing how I would be able to even set the task and seems like the lowest time is 1 day
It is VERY HELPFUL in games like LoL or PoE to have mouse trails on so you don't lose your mouse as often
I have dual monitors and a picture screensaver. I want the picture screensaver to duplicate on both monitors without having to change the monitor mode to 'Duplicate'. I'm using them in 'extend' mode.
If Windows doesn't have a built-in way to handle this, what about a 3rd party app?
and turn off the action center and your done im still doing experiment on my pc to make windows 10 22h2 less trashier its mid but im trying to make it better
My photos app is acting weird. Tried to fix it, failed, now looking for an alternative. I'm looking for a free and safe option for viewing image files. Any suggestions are appreciated.
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I'm using a wide screen. Is there any app that I can use such that when i open a new program (word, excel, browser etc) it will open up permanently in the split screen instead of having to drag them to the left/right each time i open a new program?
I want to create a new user which has all the stuff thats inside the admin profile, without the privileges of course.
So far I read that the only way to do that would be customizing the default user template. As far as I understood, I would have to copy the Admin Profile in the advanced system settings to the default user.
However, when selecting the admin profile the "copyprofile" button is greyed out for me.
Im of course acting on a user with admin privileges.
The "copyprofile" is available only when selecting the default user, which is so far empty or better "in its default state" since ive never messed with it so far.
