Reclaiming Administrator rights in Windows 11
I had a Local User account before re-installing HP Laptop Windows 11 Home Edition. I thought I could go back and create a Local User account after setting it up, but Microsoft has ALL the rights. The User Account Window doesn't even have a 'yes' button on it, only a no button. I didn't know this was a thing. Is there a way to regain Administrator Rights again on this computer? I even tried to buy the upgrade to Pro but I don't have any Administrator rights, and that's crazy!!!
KB5063878 fail to install error 0x800f0991
In my environment i got around 4000 devices, 3300 +- have received it for 700 still not able to receive it i did all the sfc, the DISM try to instal the. msu nothing, always getting for those devices the error 0x800f0991. the quality update and feature update are push through intune. Did someone have the same issue has me. Thank you
Setting up a default profile
Hey all. Windows 11 is becoming increasingly frustrating trying to set up profiles the way we traditionally do it in our company and I am hoping for a new method. Our current method is we do a reimage using a PXE boot setup that installs everything and then we log in to our admin account to make sure we add some things that arent in the image like remote connection software and Lenovo updaters. After that, we usually have to have a user log in, and then we set up their mail for Outlook 2019 (this is what we use instead of the Outlook that comes with Windows), then set up Teams and we use Chrome as a browser. Next we set up default apps to use Adobe as the default PDF viewer, a different media player as the default media player, and Chrome. Then we check all updates, use VAMT to license the Office products, and then hand it over. What I would like to do is to be able to set up the main account on these computers and then have all of the subsequent logins/profile creations mimic this. Some of the frustrations now stem from Microsoft pinning their Windows Outlook on the taskbar and not being able to fully get rid of it, and the other is the way they changed the default apps. In Windows 10, I could just tell it the default email app, default photo viewer, default media player, etc. Now I have to choose the app and then say what all file extensions will be set to the default app I choose to use. Our issue is that we can do initial setups with users, but once someone signs in at another computer, it creates a profile, none of these settings are there, and they try to use the Windows Outlook and it wont work for them so they put in a ticket. I also would love to just be able to hand over computers to users without having to have them sit there and be with me to set up the profile. I have started asking for passwords, but thats weird for some folks (which is understandable). I offer setting a temporary password in AD so we can both access it while I set up their new computer and then I will just let them reset it in AD when im done, but all that seems ridiculous. I feel like there has to be an easier way. We tried using the XML file with the GPO for the default apps, but that didnt work so I am assuming we did something incorrect or maybe that method no longer works. Is there a way to make it where when new users log in and it sets up their profile, we will have Outlook (not Windows Outlook), Teams, and Chrome pinned to the taskbar while unpinning Windows Outlook, Microsoft Store, and Edge, and then having all of the default apps already preset? Also is there a way to remove Windows Outlook so that none of the profiles can access that? Those tickets are so aggravating because its something so simple and yet I havent been able to find a way to remove it completely so that it doesnt pop up on newly created profiles.
flyby11 download successfully but not working for windows 11 upgrade
I heard flyby11 is a popular option to let me installing Windows 11 on an unsupported device. I downloaded flyby11 successfully from github. This makes sure I am downloading the legit copy not the variants from other developers. I followed the instructions and prompts to upgrade my pc from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Unfortunately, the windows 11 setup won't continue after checking the PC. Does anyone know a good alternative to flyby11 when is not working as expected? Thank you
install win 11 pro on a new machine that came with win 11 Home
I am buying a new laptop. It will come with Windows 11 Home. I have a Win 11 Pro key and a Win 11 ISO file on hand. How can I install pro on the new machine without going through the Home installation process that begins when I turn the new machine on. The only way I know how to do this is to use the Windows media creation tool - or Rufus - to make a bootable USB Windows installation drive. Is there an easier way? If not, I'm thinking that Rufus is the only way to use the ISO file I have to make a bootable USB. I think the media creation tool will either want to download Windows to create the bootable USB stick, or tell me to burn the ISO to a CD disk. Do I have that right? Thanks!
Unified Company Calendar for Mixed Microsoft 365 and Non-365 Users – 2025
Seeking a Shared Calendar Solution for Mixed Microsoft 365 and Non-365 Users I’m working on a solution to create a shared company calendar that everyone in our organization can view, while keeping editing permissions limited to a few selected individuals. The challenge: Some of our team members do not use Microsoft 365, and I’d like them to still be able to subscribe to or view the calendar and receive updates. Ideally, this should work without requiring full Microsoft accounts. I initially considered using an ICS-based calendar, but it seems Microsoft 365 Group calendars don’t support sharing via ICS links. I also explored creating a Group calendar as suggested in other threads, but ran into issues making it accessible to external users or those without 365 accounts. For context, I’m a Global Admin, so I have full access to configure settings in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and Exchange if needed. We’re a small business, and our main goal is to have a centralized calendar for vacation schedules and company-wide events. It should be simple to access and maintain, with a focus on collaboration and accessibility across the board. What I’m looking for: A calendar that’s viewable by all, including non-M365 users Editable only by a few delegated team members Compatible with Microsoft 365, but not dependent on it for basic access Any tools, workarounds, or best practices that have worked for others in similar hybrid environmentsHow to stop this Windows update?
I need to stop this KB5067036 preview. Don't want it!! Tried the Group policy OOBE tweak - changing it to to "2" for notify before downloading updates. Doesn't work. Deprecated now? Checked the Windows \WinsXs folder for pending XML's. None. Set wifi to metered connection. Well, that stopped the other 2 downloads anyway! Want to ditch JUST this KB, not wipe the entire update history, so don't suggest that.
Why I can't upgrade Windows 11 23H2 to 24H2 on my PC?
As far as I know, Windows 11 24H2 was publicly available last October. But my PC never received this update from Windows Update. It is still running Windows 11 23H2. I want to update my PC to the latest version of Windows 11 so keep it up to date for security concerns. Why I can't upgrade Windows 11 23H2 to 24H2? I want to know if there is a simple way to help me out. By the way, my PC is fully supported by Windows 11 according to Microsoft official statement, including an Intel 8th Gen CPU, 8GB RAM, TPM 2.0, Secure Boot and 512GB SSD.
