Windows 10: Windows 11 box undiscoverable to Windows 10 box after recent updates

I have a Windows 10 box that I use as a client, and a recently upgraded Windows 11 box that I wanted to use a server for SQL Server. I had this setup, and it worked fine until the last couple of days when I did the latest Windows updates published within the last month , in particular Windows 11 version 23H2, and KB5036893, KB5035432, KB2467173, KB5036620. SQL Server in particular is no longer discoverable to my Windows 10 box, In fact, my Windows 11 box isn't even discoverable to my Windows 10 box. Once again, everything was fine until the updates. I tried rolling back the updates, but ca

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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.

 

Microsoft to make Windows 10 updates mandatory

Well, at the moment at least, you can choose to defer upgrades. Under Settings > Windows Updates > Advanced options you need to check the box labeled "Defer upgrades". What does that do? Good question. The answer I've found might illuminate it to a degree.

Manage updates in Windows - Microsoft Support

I hear this only applies to Pro and Enterprise editions. But I can't verify that.

 

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