Redmond Magazine

Restoring a Database to an Older Version of SQL Server

SQL Server backups cannot be restored to older versions directly. Use Export and Import Data-Tier Application for cross-version database migration. Reconfigure permissions, logins, and connection ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5075912 extended security update

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5075912 extended security update to fix February 2026 Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities, including six zero-days, and continue rolling out replacements for expiring ...
Windows Central

Microsoft just made a command line version of the Microsoft Store for Windows 11 — install and update your apps without a GUI

Microsoft has announced the Store CLI, a command-line interface for managing and installing Windows apps from the Microsoft Store. It's similar to WinGet, except the Store CLI only works for apps that ...
CNET

Don't Throw Away Your Laptop: How to Install Windows 11 On Unsupported Hardware

It's officially time to let go. Windows 10 has been over as we know it for some time now, only for Windows 11 to have taken over. To finalize things even further, Microsoft ended support for the ...
ZDNet

Microsoft said my PC was 'too old' to run Windows 11 - how I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway

Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 last October. Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check. It's possible to bypass this and ...
Forbes

Shut Down And Restart—Microsoft Confirms Windows Update Mistake

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice ...
Computerworld

Microsoft cheat sheets: Dive into Windows and Office apps

These guides will help you find your way around several generations of Microsoft’s Office apps for Windows — and Windows itself. Need to get up to speed on the latest features in Excel? Wrestling with ...
PC Magazine

Windows 10 Security Alert: Do This Now to Reduce Your Risk of Being Hacked

Now that Windows 10 has reached the end of support, it's increasingly appealing to cybercriminals. While upgrading is recommended, you don't have to switch immediately—here's how you can keep your ...
heise online

Microsoft decouples .NET Framework 3.5 from Windows

Microsoft has announced that the classic .NET Framework version 3.5 will no longer be part of the operating system setup in Windows 11 starting in 2026. Previously, .NET Framework 3.5 was an optional ...
TWCN Tech News

Fix InstallShield Error Codes 1607 or 1628 on Windows 11/10

When you try to install a Microsoft Game, you receive an error message from InstallShield with Error Codes 1607 or 1628 on Windows 11/10. This could probably be ...
TechSpot

Microsoft Office is down to $35 for a lifetime license

TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without recurring subscription fees, Microsoft Office 2021 is available for just $35 for a limited time, an incredible deal. This offer ...