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Still on Windows 10? The clock is ticking

As technology evolves, so do operating systems. If you’re still using Windows 10, it’s time to start planning your upgrade—because in just six months (14th October 2025), Windows 10 will officially reach the end of its support life. What Does This Mean for You? When Microsoft ends support for an Read more…

By YK, 3 monthsApril 18, 2025 ago
Security Windows

Workarounds to Windows BSOD after CrowdStrike update

An update to CrowdStrike’s Falcon endpoint protection has caused Windows systems worldwide to go in an endless loop of the dreaded BSOD. Several workarounds have been provided by Crowdstrike and Microsoft including: Booting into SafeMode to delete the C-00000291*.sys file: If it is a VM then detaching the disk to Read more…

By YK, 1 yearJuly 19, 2024 ago
Windows Windows 7 Windows 8

Microsoft no longer supporting Windows 7 and 8

Microsoft will no longer provide security updates for Windows 7 or Windows 8 and 8.1 after the monthly patches are released on Tuesday 10th January 2023. Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 7 in January 2020 but customers were still able to get support through the Extended Security Update (ESU) Read more…

By YK, 3 yearsJanuary 10, 2023 ago
Windows Windows XP

A blast from the past – Installing Windows XP as a VM on Hyper-V

Windows XP is an operating system which I have very fond memories of. It was the Windows operating system I first used when I began my career as an IT Professional back in 2004 and gained alot of experience using it.That background wallpaper with the green fields and blue skies Read more…

By YK, 3 yearsJanuary 5, 2023 ago