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Windows 11 auto-updates DirectX via Windows Update—you're likely already on the latest version. To force an update, open ...

If Windows Update says your computer doesn't meet the Windows 11 requirements, you might just need to tweak some settings.

Microsoft will no longer be offering free security updates for Windows 10. If you're not ready to upgrade to Windows 11, here are a few helpful tips.

At this point, your computer will exit Windows and enter the OS installer, which could take some time. It'll restart a few times during this process, which is normal. If all goes well -- and it should ...

Microsoft offers extended security updates for its now unsupported Windows 10 system. But some people who've signed up for the program may still be seeing "end of support" messages on their PC. No, ...

Is Google’s new ChromeOS the final straw for frustrated Windows users? With virtualised legacy apps and intelligent AI ...

Windows 11 KB5068861 is available on Windows 11 25H2 or 24H2, and it's one of the biggest updates of the year.

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 2025 Patch Tuesday update (KB5068861) with a redesigned Start menu, battery icons, and ...

The latest ClickFix attack creates a fake, full-screen Windows OS update through the browser to try and dupe the user into ...

If you want to keep Widgets enabled but clean it up a bit, open the Widgets menu, click the Settings gear in the top-right ...

Microsoft briefly broke the Extended Security Updates wizard needed to continue receiving Windows 10 updates. Windows 10 ...