Windows 10

Automatic updates: Microsoft adds double-edged sword clause in Windows 10 Home

Microsoft is set to begin the rollout of Windows 10 on July 29. As the final version of Windows, the Redmond-based company is moving away from big releases and will instead issue incremental updates to keep the OS up to speed

Automatic updates aren’t anything new in Windows but if you’re planning to purchase or otherwise upgrade to Windows 10 Home edition, you need to know that Microsoft will install updates and new features automatically whether you like it or not

In the final version of Windows 10 that was distributed to beta testers this week, Microsoft added a small clause to its end user license agreement (EULA) which states that users will receive automatic updates without any additional notice. In other words, the updates will be mandatory (unless you disconnect from the Internet, I suppose)

It’s a bold move, one that some will no doubt view as a double-edged sword

Having the latest security patches and features installed seems like a noble cause that would protect users from various vulnerabilities. If you’ve ever had to work on a friend or family member’s computer because they contracted something from not having the latest security updates, you can certainly relate

Yet at the same time, it’s not uncommon for a particular Windows update to cause more harm than good. Whether a patch is incompatible with specific hardware, installs unwanted drivers or is downright buggy, Windows updates have been known to cause all sorts of trouble for end users. What’s more, the automatic downloads could be an issue for those on tight bandwidth caps.

What do you think about this policy? Is Microsoft doing the right thing by making updates mandatory or will it ultimately cause more harm than good? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below

Office 2016

Microsoft's Office 2016 preview now available to all Windows users

Microsoft is inviting Windows users to try out a public beta build of its Office 2016 productivity suite.

This is the second preview build of Office 2016; the first was released back in March although it was only available to developers and IT professionals. The new build is being offered to Windows 7, 8 and 10 desktop, notebook and tablet users – both those with and without an Office 365 subscription. Mac users have also been able to test drive Office 2016 for a few weeks now

As ZDNet points out, you’ll need to first uninstall Office 2013 in order to use the new preview as the two can’t run side-by-side. The publication further notes that Microsoft plans to update the public preview on a regular basis both before and after its commercial debut.

Microsoft says Office 2016 has been designed for the modern workplace with smart tools for individuals, teams and businesses. For example, you’ll be able to easily attach files from OneDrive within Outlook and have access to real-time co-authoring and Tell Me, the new search tool for Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Office 2016 is still on pace for a fall launch meaning it won’t arrive alongside Windows 10 this summer. Last month, AMD CEO Lisa Su accidentally revealed that Microsoft’s new operating system would be launching at the end of July

Download the new Office 2016 preview for Windows here. Mac users can download here instead

Windows XP bootloader

How to restore the Windows XP bootloader

For this you will need your Windows XP installation CD. Boot into it now.

You will get to a part where it asks if you want to repair or recover. To do so, press "r".

If prompted, enter your Windows XP administrator password. This will leave you at at a command line, so type in the following two commands:

Code:

fixboot

Code:

fixmbr

Then type

Code:

exit

then remove your XP cd. If everything has gone well, you should come to your XP bootloader.

Reset Windows Password

Here’s a Quick Way to Reset Windows Password with Ubuntu

on this tutorial I will shown you how to reset windows with linux/ubuntu in a second. There are two option to reset windows password with ubuntu, fisrt. If you are using computer or laptop that installed ubuntu and windows (dual boot), you can directly install reset password windows. The second, if you are not using dual boot, you need a ubuntu live cd or make ubuntu bootable on UFD. This method works for all of the NT-based version of Windows – anything from Windows 2000 and later, basically. And yes, that includes Windows 7.

The program that lets us resetting Windows passwords is called chntpw, this program running on text-based mode. Following the steps how to reset windows password with ubuntu.

Boot your ubuntu then open terminal and install chnptw