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Upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 for free
Windows 10 free upgrade offer is still valid
Microsoft’s free upgrade offer for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users ended a few years ago, but you can still technically upgrade to Windows 10 free of charge.
While Microsoft has removed the special upgrade offer sites, but still now the company continues to activate Windows 10 licenses for people who upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.
While Microsoft has removed the special upgrade offer sites, but still now the company continues to activate Windows 10 licenses for people who upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.
How to upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8,8.1 to Windows 10 for free?
To get Windows 10 for free, follow these steps:
Use a genuine copy of Windows 7 on your device or virtual machine.
Head to Windows 10 download page and click on ‘Download tool now’.
Open Media Creation Tool and select ‘Upgrade this PC now’. You’ll also need to click on the ‘Accept’ button to accept the terms and conditions.
Choose the upgrade option where you keep your files and information. If you do a fresh install via Media Creation Tool, you may not get Windows 10 for free.
After the installation completes, connect your device or virtual machine to the internet and open Windows Update > Activation.
Click on the ‘Activate’ button if required and your PC will be activated with a digital license after it establishes a secure connection to Microsoft servers.
If you’re unable to obtain the license, you can also enter your Windows 7 product key and manually activate the operating system.
The aforementioned steps will work only when you have a legit Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 installation.
When you download Windows 10 this way, your PC will receive a digital license valid for the life of your device.
Windows 11 error code 0x800f0950
Error code : 0x800F0950 - FIX
The error code 0x800F0950 appears on Windows 10 and Windows 11 when trying to install the .NET 3.5 Framework using the conventional installer or when trying to launch a game or app that requires this dependency. The error message accompanying the error code is ‘The following feature couldn’t be installed’.
Issues addressed for the following errors
0x800f0950 .net framework 3.50x800f0950 .net framework 3.5 windows 11
0x800f0950 error
0x800f0950 fix
0x800f0950 windows 11
error code 0x800f0950
error code 0x800f0950 windows 11
error code 0x800f0950 language pack
0x800f0950 dism
error 0x800f0950 dism failed
0x800f0950 error windows 11
0x800f0950 error fix
0x800f0950 framework 3.5
error 0x800f0950 framework 3.5
0x800f0950 language pack windows 11
Getting error Windows couldn’t complete the requested changes,
Error 0x800f081f, 0x800f0805, 0x80070422, 0x800f0922, 0x800f0906,
etc while install .net framework 3.5 On Windows 11 or 10.
Let’s understand what is .NET Framework,
and how to fix .net framework 3.5 installation error 0x800f0950 Windows 11 or 10.
Fix - 0x800f0950 .NET Framework 3.5 Windows 11 [Solution]
1 Go to Command Prompt with Admin Rights2 Enter the following commands one by one
a. DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /source:WIM:X:\Sources\Install.wim:1 /LimitAccess
b. Dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /source:C:\ /LimitAccess
3 Restart the PC.
4 After the booting, Go to Command Prompt
5 Enter the folloiwng Command
sfc /scannow
6 Restart the PC.
7 Now the system is ready to install .Net Framework 3.5 on Windows 11 or 10.
Windows 11 Upgrade from Windows 10 - A Free Upgrade
Upgrade to the New Windows 11 OS, Microsoft
Is Windows 11 a free upgrade?
As Microsoft has released Windows 11 on 24th June 2021, Windows 10 and Windows 7 users want to upgrade their system with Windows 11. As of now,Windows 11 is a free upgrade and everyone can upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free.
How to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free
Microsoft's free Windows 11 upgrade from Windows 10 is now rolling out. Microsoft is starting to offer the free upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11
You can simply go to the system updates section of your existing windows and search for a new update.
Step 1: Go to the Start menu and type Settings and open settings page.
Step 2: Now click on the "Updates and Security" option from the settings page.
Step 3: Windows update page will Open. Click on the Check for Updates button.
Step 4: windows will show multiple updates and you can select which update you want to install.
Step 5: Go through the detected updates.
Step 1: Go to the Start menu and type Settings and open settings page.
Step 2: Now click on the "Updates and Security" option from the settings page.
Step 3: Windows update page will Open. Click on the Check for Updates button.
Step 4: windows will show multiple updates and you can select which update you want to install.
Step 5: Go through the detected updates.
If Windows 11 is available, then it will show in your upgrade section. You can simply click the Download and Install button to install the domain directly to your system.
What's in Windows 11
Windows 11 features a streamlined new design, with pastel colors, rounded corners, a new startup sound and overall a more Mac-like look. The Windows Start menu has moved from the bottom left of the screen to the middle, with app icons arranged in the center next to it. You'll find lots of new desktop tools, like widgets that can give you at-a-glance information, and easier virtual desktop creation. And Android apps will be integrated into Windows and installable from the Microsoft Store.What are the system requirements for Windows 11?
Here are the requirements for Windows 11 that your PC/Laptop should have.| Processor | 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC) |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB or More |
| System firmware | UEFI, Secure Boot capable |
| TPM | TPM version 2.0 |
| Graphics card | DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver |
| Display | HD display that is greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per color channel |
| Internet | Microsoft account and internet connectivity |
Create Windows 11 Installation Media
If you want to perform a reinstall or clean install of Windows 11 on a new or used PC, use this option to download the media creation tool to make a bootable USB or DVD.Windows 11 supported Intel processors
Only 8th generation processors are supported for Windows 11. This is been specified by the PC manufacturers for improved security and performance.Windows 11 supported Intel processors
If you have a computer with unsupported hardware, you may still be able to upgrade to Windows 11.
Windows 10 printer sharing error 0x0000011b
Windows 10 printer sharing problem
Do you encounter shared printer problems after installing an update on Windows 10? Recently,
several users have reported getting error code 0x0000011b after they received the 14 September cumulative update.
Windows cannot connect to the printer
Fix Printer Error 0x0000011b KB5005565 in Windows 10
September 14, 2021—KB5005565 (OS Builds 19041.1237, 19042.1237, and 19043.1237)
Release Date: 9/14/2021
Version: OS Builds 19041.1237, 19042.1237, and 19043.1237
Windows 10 2004. 20H2 and 21H1
Release Date: 9/14/2021
Version: OS Builds 19041.1237, 19042.1237, and 19043.1237
Windows 10 2004. 20H2 and 21H1
Here is how to fix Printer Error 0x0000011b in Windows 10
Step 1:- Click control panel
Step 2:- Click program and Features
Step 3:- Click View installed updates from the left pane.
Step 4:- Installed Updates Window will prompt up from Control panel.
Step 5:- Right click on KB5005565 and select “Uninstall”.
or any updates after Sep 14 comes under "Security Update"
you can uninstall.
Step 6:- Restart Windows
You have to do the above steps for all your network computers which are shared the same printer. the latest Security updates are having fix on the error 0x0000011b.
Step 7 for client PC.
Uninstall old/existing sharing printer drivers from your PC and connect your Network Computer (Printer Server) create a Printer sharring. It will connect and install printer drivers from Network computer (where the printer is attached physically).
You have to do the above steps for all your network computers which are shared the same printer. the latest Security updates are having fix on the error 0x0000011b.
Step 7 for client PC.
Uninstall old/existing sharing printer drivers from your PC and connect your Network Computer (Printer Server) create a Printer sharring. It will connect and install printer drivers from Network computer (where the printer is attached physically).
Optional settings
How To Skip Windows Updates
open up the Run (Windows Key + R) and type in ‘services.msc’.
In the Services Menu, find Windows Update and right-click it. Open the Properties window and under the General Tab, there’s a Startup Type section. Here, we change this to disabled.
Be sure to change this back once the issue has been resolved, or you won’t get any future updates and could remain vulnerable!
Disable the CVE-2021-1678 mitigation
FIX IT NOW!
In the Windows search box, type regedit, and select Registry Editor
Navigate to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print key
Create a new DWORD-32 bit value named RpcAuthnLevelPrivacyEnabled, and set it to 0
Once you disable this mitigation, you will no longer be protected from the vulnerability, but it will hopefully allow you to print again.
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Printer Error 0x0000011b fix
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0x00000040, How to Fix Win 11 Printer Sharing to win 10 /win 7
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How can I fix Printer Error 0x00000040?Windows 11 Network Printer Sharing to Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7
It’s a common error that users face if a third-party printer driver is installed on the print server. Fortunately, you can fix this by following some simple steps.
Printer Error 0x00000040 can be fixed by following some simple steps.
Printer Error 0x00000040 can be fixed by following some simple steps.
What causes Operation could not be completed (error 0x00000040)?
Windows 10/11 doesn’t allow users to install a third-party printer driver on the print server. You need to change the Group Policy settings or tweak the Registry to resolve the issue. The other reasons for this error could be:
1.Point and Print Restrictions policy
2.Pending print jobs in Print Spooler
3.Printer Driver issues.
Windows 10/11 doesn’t allow users to install a third-party printer driver on the print server. You need to change the Group Policy settings or tweak the Registry to resolve the issue. The other reasons for this error could be:
1.Point and Print Restrictions policy
2.Pending print jobs in Print Spooler
3.Printer Driver issues.
Run Printer Troubleshooter
1. Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.
2. Scroll down and select Troubleshoot > Other Troubleshooters.
3. Click on Run beside Printer.
4. Once the process is complete, restart your device to see if the printer error has been resolved.
1. Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.
2. Scroll down and select Troubleshoot > Other Troubleshooters.
3. Click on Run beside Printer.
4. Once the process is complete, restart your device to see if the printer error has been resolved.
Modify Group Policy Settings
Kernel-mode drivers operate in kernel mode and have unlimited access to hardware and memory. But sometimes, the kernel-mode driver’s policy can malfunction due to corrupted drivers. Disable the policy and check if the error is fixed.
Kernel-mode drivers operate in kernel mode and have unlimited access to hardware and memory. But sometimes, the kernel-mode driver’s policy can malfunction due to corrupted drivers. Disable the policy and check if the error is fixed.
Disable the Point and Print using Registry Editor
1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type regedit and hit Enter.
3. Navigate to the following path :HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint
4. right-click on InForest and select Modify.
5. Now enter the Value data as 0 and click Ok to save the changes.
6. In the same way, change the value data of Restricted and TrustedServers to 0.
7. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.
1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type regedit and hit Enter.
3. Navigate to the following path :HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint
4. right-click on InForest and select Modify.
5. Now enter the Value data as 0 and click Ok to save the changes.
6. In the same way, change the value data of Restricted and TrustedServers to 0.
7. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.
Update Printer driver
Update your Printer driver and see. Keeping your drivers up-to-date is very important. Although Optional Updates do update some of the drivers, some require you to download the driver manually from the manufacturer’s website.
Update your Printer driver and see. Keeping your drivers up-to-date is very important. Although Optional Updates do update some of the drivers, some require you to download the driver manually from the manufacturer’s website.
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