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REPAIRS & UPGRADES

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FIND AND DELETE VIRUSES

Finding and deleting viruses is easier than you may think

Above is an excellent video of how to install Avast! Antivirus

UPGRADE YOUR HARDWARE

below you will find a helpful video to upgrade your hardware.

Above is a great video of how to install memory into your desktop

Sometimes after using your computer for a while it begins to slow down and act funny. Windows 7 8 and 10 have built in a way to refresh your system witouth losing any of your files or settings. If you upgraded from a previous version of Windows this option may not be built in to your system. There IS another way to refresh your system.

You can create a usb drive that will help you refresh your system. the website for this is https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15088/windows-create-installation-media

If I opt to NOT update to Windows 11 and just get the extended security updates for windows 10. Will my computer automatically update to windows 11 when I restart it? I have an online game on it that is not compatible with windows 11 and I want to keep playing it No, your computer will not automatically update to Windows 11 just because you restart it — especially if you've opted to stay on Windows 10 and are receiving Extended Security Updates (ESUs). Here’s how it works: 🛡️ Staying on Windows 10 with ESUs • Extended Security Updates are designed to keep your Windows 10 system secure without forcing an upgrade to Windows 11. • You’ll continue to get critical security patches through 2028 (if you subscribe to ESUs), but feature updates and OS upgrades like Windows 11 are not included or automatic. ⚙️ What triggers a Windows 11 upgrade? • Windows 11 upgrades typically require explicit user consent or manual initiation via Windows Update or installation media. • You might see notifications or prompts encouraging you to upgrade, but unless you click “Download and install,” it won’t proceed. • If you’re using Group Policy or registry settings to block upgrades, that adds another layer of protection. 🕹️ For your game compatibility Since your game isn’t compatible with Windows 11, you’re safe to continue playing it on Windows 10 as long as: • You don’t accept the upgrade prompt. • You disable automatic OS upgrades in your update settings or via Group Policy (if applicable). • You keep your system backed up, just in case.

If you want to stay with Windows 10 and not get annoyed by the constant reminders to update to Windows 11: 🛑 Step 1: Disable Windows 11 Upgrade via Group Policy (Pro Editions only) If you're running Windows 10 Pro, you can use Group Policy: 1. Press Windows + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter. 2. Navigate to: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Windows Update for Business 3. Double-click "Select the target Feature Update version". 4. Set it to Enabled. 5. In the field, enter: Windows 10 6. Click Apply and OK. This tells Windows to stay on Windows 10 and ignore Windows 11 upgrades. 🧱 Step 2: Block Windows 11 via Registry Editor (Home & Pro) If you're on Windows 10 Home, use the Registry: 1. Press Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter. 2. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate 3. If WindowsUpdate doesn’t exist, right-click Windows , choose New > Key, and name it WindowsUpdate . 4. Inside WindowsUpdate, right-click and choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. 5. Name it: TargetReleaseVersion 6. Set its value to 1. 7. Right-click again, choose New > String Value, and name it: TargetReleaseVersionInfo 8. Set its value to: Windows 10 Restart your computer to apply the changes. 🔒 Step 3: Pause Updates (Short-Term Option) If you want a temporary hold: 1. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. 2. Click Pause updates for 7 days. 3. You can extend this up to 35 days. ✅ Step 4: Monitor Update Prompts • Avoid clicking “Download and install” if Windows 11 is offered. • You can also use tools like Windows Update MiniTool to manage updates manually.