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November 22, 2024

5 cool things to do with virtual machines on Windows 11

Windows 11 simplifies the setup of virtual machines (VMs) using Hyper-V or Oracle's VirtualBox, allowing users to quickly establish VMs for various purposes. Users can run legacy applications and games that struggle on modern systems by utilizing older operating systems like Windows XP or Windows 7, or using DOSBox for very old games. VMs enable users to operate multiple operating systems simultaneously, catering to different needs such as programming or graphic design. They can also help maintain privacy against workplace monitoring by isolating personal activities from employer-mandated tracking software. Additionally, VMs allow users to safely explore potentially harmful software for cybersecurity purposes, although caution is advised due to the risk of sophisticated malware escaping the VM. Backing up an entire operating system within a VM is straightforward, involving the management of files like virtual disk images and configuration files, but users should be aware of legal considerations regarding sharing or duplicating VMs.

Winsage

November 3, 2024

This new backup solution natively supports Copilot+ ARM-based Windows devices

Macrium has introduced Reflect X, a backup and recovery software specifically designed for Copilot+ ARM-based Windows devices. It features native bare metal recovery and boot menu recovery options, enhancing performance with image restoration speeds up to five times faster than its predecessor due to improved compression techniques and multithreading optimization. Reflect X aims to address downtime challenges faced by industries like OEM, manufacturing, and energy, allowing for rapid recovery from system failures or cyberattacks. It helps businesses meet their Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO). Additionally, Macrium has made backup files generated with Reflect X open source, allowing for greater specialization in backup, recovery, and image deployment solutions.

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October 13, 2024

How to reclaim space after upgrading to Windows 10 2024 Update (version 24H2)

During the installation of the Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2), a backup of the previous setup is created, stored in the "Windows.old" folder, which can take up over 20GB of space. Users can reclaim this storage using the Settings app or Disk Cleanup. To free up space via Settings, users should navigate to System > Storage > Temporary files, check "Previous Windows installation(s)," and click "Remove files." For Disk Cleanup, users should search for it, click "Clean up system files," check "Previous Windows installation(s)," and click OK. The option to delete these backup files is available only within the first ten days after the upgrade. After deletion, users cannot revert to the previous installation through recovery settings, but they can reinstall version 23H2 if they have the installation media. Some users have faced issues clearing the "Windows Update Cleanup" cache, which is unrelated to deleting previous installation files.