user dissatisfaction Archives

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November 1, 2024

This simple trick bypasses New Outlook for Windows install on your PC

Microsoft has changed its policies regarding the enablement and disablement of the New Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web, leading to user dissatisfaction, particularly among those who prefer the Classic Outlook. A Reddit user discovered a method to bypass the installation of the New Outlook by uninstalling it, pausing its installation in the Microsoft Store, and closing the Store, creating a loop that prevents the New Outlook from appearing upon restarting the computer. However, this workaround may not be a permanent solution, as Microsoft could address it in future updates.

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October 23, 2024

Not just Western Digital – Windows 24H2 BSODs Asus kit

Microsoft has issued a cautionary note regarding compatibility issues with the Windows 11 24H2 update affecting certain Asus systems, specifically the X415KA and X515KA models, which may encounter a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) during the update process. The update has led to user dissatisfaction due to the removal of features like WordPad and VBScript, as well as an unexpected accumulation of 8.63 GB of unnecessary data in the "Windows Update Cleanup" folder, which Microsoft has addressed with a fix. Western Digital also released an urgent fix for its hard drives experiencing BSOD incidents post-update. Microsoft advised administrators to verify safeguard ID: 54157480 to ensure their systems remain unaffected, while users of Voicemeeter should be aware of potential BSOD errors linked to the update.

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October 8, 2024

Microsoft is tightening its Windows 11 restrictions – but hackers swoop in to save the day, again

The Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 update was rolled out on October 1, 2024, continuing to enforce strict hardware requirements, including the need for TPM 2.0 and a modern 64-bit CPU with Secure Boot. Users dissatisfied with these limitations have turned to the 'Rufus' utility to bypass hardware checks, although recent changes have made it difficult to install the 24H2 update using this method. The developer of Rufus, Pete Bard, has provided registry fixes on GitHub to assist users in updating their systems, with plans for future versions of Rufus to automate this process. While the official upgrade path remains available for compliant systems, many users express frustration over Microsoft's rigid hardware policies, which they feel create unnecessary barriers and contribute to electronic waste.