Windows 10: One of the best tools to upgrade Windows 10 PCs to Windows 11 just got a lot better

With Windows 10 soon running out of support, millions of Windows 10 PC users have to make a decision regarding the future of their PC. While it is in theory possible to simply keep on running Windows 10 on the PC after Microsoft ends support, it is not recommended in most cases.

The main reason for that is that Microsoft won't release security updates anymore for the PC, which, at least in theory, leaves the PC vulnerable to attacks.

Subscribing to Windows 10 ESU, extended security updates, is a good option to postpone the end by a year. You can do so relatively easily and in most cases for free. There is even a great tool for that which handles all the hard work and works with local accounts as well.

Windows 10 users have other options. If the PC's main components meet Windows 11's system requirements, upgrading to Windows 11 is another free option. There is also 0Patch, a micro-patching service that promises to deliver security patches for critical issues that affect Windows 10 at least until 2030. It comes at a price though, as you need to pay 0Patch about $30 per year for that.

Finally, there is also the option to upgrade to Windows 11, even if the Windows 10 PC does not meet the requirements of Windows 11. While you may be able to upgrade manually, using third-party tools is a more convenient option.

Flyoobe: open source Windows 10 to 11 upgrader




Enter Flyoobe (previously known as Flyby11), an open source tool by a well-established developer that has grown in the past months. At its core, Flyoobe still lets you upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, bypassing most of the requirements check that Microsoft added to the process. It is a quick and painless process. While I recommend highly to create a backup of the system before you run the script, the chance that something does not work is rather slim at this point.

The latest version of the open source Windows upgrader comes with additional features. First, you may use it to subscribe to extended security updates on Windows 10 PCs. It uses the Consumer ESU script of Abbodi, which handles everything for you.

Great option to extend support for Windows 10. Then, it also includes a brand-new helper app called Spot, which you can run from the interface. It can run almost 90 different tools, including the Registry Editor and other built-in tools, which can be useful to make quick adjustments. It doubles as a helper app for problems that users may run into when upgrading to Windows 11.

Last but not least, there is also the OOBE, out of box experience, part of the application. It assists users in customizing the experience by making tweaks, removing unnecessary features, or setting the default browser.

Now You: have you tried Flyby11 or Flyoobe already, or plan to? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

Windows 10 upgrade problem, no input accepted

I really hate having to come here and ask for help, but I really am stumped. It hurts my geek pride. I have a PC with fairly modern hardware in it. It has a p8p67 pro in it. I have tried upgrading windows 10 on it twice now. Both times I have had the same result.

After windows finishes upgrading it goes to the log in/set up screen. I can't do anything. No keyboard or mouse input is accepted.

I will list some, or hopefully all, of the troubleshooting steps I have tried:

• Move keyboard and mouse to different USB ports.
• Try different keyboard or mouse.
• Restart computer, repeatedly.
• Google for related issues.
• Update Bios, because why not.
• Create boot media and revert to windows 7.

The windows 10 system restore boot media works fine with keyboard and mouse. All USB ports work in windows 7. I don't know what is wrong. I suspect that windows 10 is lacking a driver of some sort, but since the computer accepts no input I have no way of checking for which driver let alone installing it.

Please help me figure this out. If I have to revert back to windows 7 again, I am not going to get it upgraded to windows 10. Thank you in advanced.

 

Windows 10 Snipping Tool on Windows 7

All it is is one extra step beyond what is native to windows 10. Yes, technically it would be easier to have the functionality of print built in to the Windows 7 version, but you just have to save it ,and right click on it ,and print.

As far as getting the windows 10 version into windows7. I know there was a way to get the old winpaint, so maybe there's a way to get the snipping tool into 10, I don't know.

im curious if i could compress, and upload the application to this post? 7zip doesnt seem to be allowed