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Blank Screen with Cursor on login W11 24H2 - explorer/windowsstartexperience not functioning

Hi all, I'm suffering from a strange issue that I would really appreciate some support with, I have found others that are in similar but not exactly the same issues as me. We image devices via SCCM and this summer made the switch from 23H2 to 24H2. We…

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asked 2025-08-18T21:04:12.0566667+00:00
Douglas Farmer 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-28T14:13:21.2+00:00
Daniel Wingfield 0 Reputation points
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download Windows 10 LTSC

Is "GETCID.INFO (Microsoft Self-Service Support WebTool)" safe for download Windows 10 LTSC?

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asked 2025-08-27T17:57:35.29+00:00
aseman 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-27T18:30:40.46+00:00
Domic Vo 1,015 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Download Windows 10 LTSC 1809

Hello. Why Microsoft make hard activation and download of Windows LTSC? Why doesn't accept activation in each build of Windows but doesn't access to change this build after installing?? and Why doesn't exist a link for old Windows LTSC in Microsoft site?…

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asked 2025-08-27T17:18:40.7266667+00:00
aseman 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-27T18:27:19.8333333+00:00
Harry Phan 1,225 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Download Windows 10 LTSC 1809

Hello. in Microsoft site, apparently only 21H2 version of Windows 10 LTSC exist, and I'm not part of an organization with access to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) or Visual Studio Subscriptions. And I am not succeed for downloading in Visual…

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asked 2025-08-26T18:19:02.47+00:00
aseman 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-27T16:50:05.76+00:00
aseman 0 Reputation points
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No 2025-08 D update for Windows 11 24H2?

It is currently the fourth Tuesday of August and I was expecting the D update to be released today. I see a new update released for other OSs like Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11 23H2, but nothing for Windows 11 24H2. I see that this should have…

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asked 2025-08-26T18:47:06.24+00:00
btbt 11,741 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
accepted 2025-08-27T13:55:34.3866667+00:00
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how so I install my licensed copy of Windows 10 professional for workstations from the microsoft account website?

Good evening, I am trying to update my MS windows 10 professional to my licensed online copy of Windows 10 professional for Workstations onto this pc? Thank you, Sital

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asked 2025-08-25T23:57:33.7+00:00
Sital Patel 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-26T16:10:50.8766667+00:00
Sital Patel 0 Reputation points
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When will the new ' 2025-08 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5066188)' be available on WSUS? i see it on the download.

Hi guys, I understand that there is a new replacement cumulative for August, i already seen it on the windows catalog on the website but it seems like it is not showing up on WSUS catalog yet, when can i get it on my wsus catalog? ' 2025-08 Cumulative…

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asked 2025-08-22T04:52:13.0233333+00:00
Kian wei Ma 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-26T14:09:33.9066667+00:00
Adam J. Marshall 10,366 Reputation points MVP
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‎Windows Quality Update Question‎

Hello, There was a problematic update on August 12, 2025—KB5063875. Then, a fix update was released on August 19, 2025—KB5066189. We have about 500 users who get their quality updates deferred by 30 days, which means they will get the problematic…

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asked 2025-08-22T15:17:52.47+00:00
Patel, Niraj 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-08-25T12:43:17.38+00:00
Patel, Niraj 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft ESU Rollout

I'm in Australian and I run Windows 10 Pro on my PC and have installed the August update KB5063709 but I'm still not getting the Extended Securities Update offer link. Has it not been rolled out in Australia yet? Or do I need to take some other action?…

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asked 2025-08-15T22:21:26.3+00:00
Thomas Alexander 10 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-25T04:31:25.7333333+00:00
JudyS 0 Reputation points
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Update Windows 10 LTSC to 21H2

Hello. Why doesn't license of Window 10 LTSC for 2019 Active on 21H2 ? Means we must buy our license in the end time of production of each windows? or someway exist? because some software install only on newer version of Windows 10.

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asked 2025-08-20T14:32:22.4466667+00:00
aseman 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-22T02:10:10.09+00:00
aseman 0 Reputation points
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StartMenuExperienceHost pending removal after update!

Hi all, I'm having a strange issue that I'm desperate to wrap my head around! On freshly imaged new Dell W11 24H2 4349 machines, I'm seeing an error in event viewer saying it cannot find windowsstartexperience, however the folder exists in…

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asked 2025-08-20T19:22:19.0533333+00:00
Douglas Farmer 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-21T06:48:14.47+00:00
Harry Phan 1,225 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how do I fix Provisioning failure error 0x80070490?

For bulk installations we utilize Windows Configuration Designer and Protect the packages with a password. Recently one of our techs ran into issues where he was getting provisioning failures when he was running the packages. I create the packages and…

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asked 2025-08-20T18:21:43.3833333+00:00
Henry, Kristopher 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-21T06:11:19.2433333+00:00
Domic Vo 1,015 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Unable to install 24h2 windows update

Hello team, We are using a Lenovo ThinkPad device for our Microsoft Teams meeting room setup. While we were able to successfully install Windows version 23H2, we are currently unable to install version 24H2. Despite reimaging the Lenovo ThinkPad device,…

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asked 2025-08-18T17:26:42.7266667+00:00
Ishwar Rajput 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-19T08:36:58.39+00:00
Quinnie Quoc 1,085 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows 11 in-place upgrade encountered error 0x8007042b - 0x2000d.

I am an IT professional. I have thoroughly studied the content on this website "https://learn.microsoft.com/zh-cn/windows/deployment/upgrade/resolve-windows-upgrade-errors", but I still cannot solve this problem. The error occurred when I was…

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asked 2025-08-16T02:30:34.27+00:00
Mika 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-08-19T05:09:44.4966667+00:00
Mika 20 Reputation points
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Upgrade Windows 11 on notebook without TPM 2.0 on motherboard

I'm preparing windows 11 upgrade on notebooks. However, some of the notebooks have no TPM 2.0 on motherboard and do not support secure boot. Are there any external devices such as USB drive/toggle etc that have the same function as TPM 2.0 and secure…

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asked 2025-08-15T02:33:36.2833333+00:00
Wsd Admin 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-18T11:16:36.9733333+00:00
Quinnie Quoc 1,085 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Error installing windows update (KB5062553)

Hello, I am trying to install the windows update (KB5062553). It always failed. Do you have any idea about that please. Thank you

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asked 2025-08-08T12:30:44.31+00:00
GuiMi 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-08-13T11:12:12.2133333+00:00
Domic Vo 1,015 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Issue Deploying Windows 11 24H2 Cumulative Update via PDQ

We are currently facing issues while deploying the Windows 11 24H2 cumulative update using PDQ Deploy. The update package is being downloaded directly from the PDQ Package Library. While the deployment process works flawlessly for Windows 11 22H2 and…

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asked 2025-07-10T16:47:32.31+00:00
ehtisham ul haq 10 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-08T20:58:36.6933333+00:00
Sam Lewis 0 Reputation points
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When I tried to upgrade my PC from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11 pro using installation assistant but its shows Windows 11 installation has failed and Stuck up checking for updates 46%

Our domain computers have with Windows 10 pro operating system, as a part of Windows 10 EOL on Oct 14 2025. We decide to upgrade the system to Windows 11.Our domain computers compatiable for Widows 11. So, when I attempted to upgrade my PC from Windows…

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asked 2025-08-04T05:44:41.6266667+00:00
Ganesan Ilamaran 40 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-04T06:19:07.4766667+00:00
DaveM121 764.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Missing Windows 11 22H2 Package for KB5062663 on Microsoft Update Catalog

I'd like to report that KB5062663 is available on the Microsoft Update Catalog for Windows 11 version 23H2, but the package for version 22H2 is missing. According to the KB article, this update should also apply to Windows 11 22H2. However, when…

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asked 2025-07-24T08:00:42.85+00:00
Kayo 20 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-29T07:06:10.19+00:00
Brian Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 540 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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download error -0x80070020 when installing this update Kb5060841

2025-06 cumulative update for windows 11 version 24h2 for x64-based systems (hot patch capable) (Kb5060841) download error -0x80070020 why am i getting this on my dell pro laptop when updating windows?

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asked 2025-07-10T23:08:15.59+00:00
Conroy Christie 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-07-21T07:39:51.5833333+00:00
Brian Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 540 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator