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MDL QUICK LINKS & FAQ's
This is to help people to hopefully navigate and offer some interesting threads,
I check to make sure links work everyday, add new ones, so check back often. I try and
link to things that even beginners can understand.
Some images in below links may be different than the new Oct 2, 2018 Update but should work anyway.
I want to thank everyone that gives me a thanks, here or the news, I appreciate it very much and do not take you for granted, again Thank You.
TIP: If you like/want old Control Panel in version 1709/1803/1809 in cortana search icon (Click on that) type Control Panel in search, when you see Control Panel at top of list, right click and select pin to taskbar.
The best new features from Microsoft’s Windows 10 October 2018 Update (Version 1809)
Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809): All the new features and changes
Windows 10 October 2018 Update: The complete changelog
How to Restore Windows 10 to an Earlier Restore Point
Windows 10 April 2018 Update: The ultimate changelog
How to backup individual Registry keys on Windows 10
How To Start Windows 10 In Command Prompt
Top Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts
Windows 10 help, tips and tricks
WORKING WITH THE FILE EXPLORER IN WINDOWS 10
System Font Size Changer
Can’t sign into iCloud on Windows 10? Here’s how to fix it
How to add Safe Mode to Boot Menu options in Windows 10
How To Install Windows 10
FIX: Windows 10 administrator account is missing after update
What's new with the Settings app in Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Low Disk Space? How to Remove the Extra Drive That Appeared with Windows 10 Update 1803
This program really seems to recover missing files in Windows 1809, trick is, it recovers files you deleted to. In 10 seconds it found 3056 missing files on my computer using the free version
Recuva
System Requirements
Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista and XP. Including both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, but not RT tablet editions.
QUICK NAVIGATION
For News click (With Mouse) where arrow points to - If image does not come up first time, try again, thanks.
A.) Forum Rules
B.) Forum function / test thread
C.) MDL Chat Box
D.) New Posts
E.) Start a New Conversation, Like PM's, just put name of who you want to talk to in Participants
F.) Trophies
G.) Suggestions and Feedback
DOWNLOAD OS's
1.) Techbench Unlocked [Download ALL MSDN ISO's Direct From MSFT]
Thanks to Enthousiast, adguard, Jan Krohn, Mkuba50, Bodmas
2.) Offical Site of Adguards Latest Insider Previews and More OS's
Thanks to Adguard
3.) Windows 10 Media Creation Tool, go down to where it says "download tool now to make installation media, click on that Create Windows 10 installation media
4.) Microsoft Windows and Office ISO Download Tool
Thanks to Jan Krohn, a Member here.
5.) [DISCUSSION] Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB
Thanks to Tito
ACTIVATION & AND OTHER TOOLS
7.) How to download and use full ESD's to create ISO's
Thanks to Enthousiast
8.) How to download and use UUP ESD/CAB's to create ISO's
Thanks to Enthousiast
9.) abbodi1406's Batch Scripts Repo=ESD-ISO, UUP-ISO, WIM-ESD, KMS_VL_ALL, O16-C2R-Retail2Volume, W10MUI,W8MUI, WHD-W7UI, InstallerOffice, Extract_MSP_KB, Win32 Calculator, Deduplication for Client.
Thanks to abbodi1406
10.) KMS tools (Key Management Service)
Thanks to all who helped
11.) DAZ's Windows Loader v2.2.2 (Torrent) and Mirror (exe & 7z)
Thanks to DAZ and to s1ave77 for Mirror
12.) DAZ's WAT Fix - Fix your activation problems
Thanks to DAZ
13.) CODY's Microsoft Toolkit - Official KMS Solution for Microsoft Products
Thanks to Cody
14.) Multi-OEM/Retail Project
Thanks to mxman2k, The_Guardian, Mr.X and all others
15.) KMS_VL_ALL - Smart Activation Script
Thanks to abbodi1406
16.) WHDownloader Download
Thanks to Alphawaves & abbodi1406
17.) WHDOWNLOADER Mirror
Thanks to Mr.X
18.) How To Do A Clean Installation Of Windows 10
Thanks to TomsHardware
19.) [REPO]/[TOOL] COLLECTION by s1ave77
Thanks to Slave77
20.) [Index] Windows 10 Builds
Thanks to Tito
HOW TO's
a.) How to enable Ultimate Performance mode in Windows 10 Works in 1809
b.) Windows 10 October 2018 Update: How to use the new Storage Sense features
Thanks to techrepublic.com
c.) How to Disable Nearby Sharing on Windows 10
Thanks to laptopmag.com
d.) How to partition Windows 10
Thanks to Techadvisor
e.) How to fix Network computers not showing in Windows 10
Thanks to the windowsclub.com
f.) Sync Your Windows 10 PC with Your iPhone, iPad, or Android Device
Thanks to itprotoday.com
g.) How to transfer a Windows 10 license to a new computer or hard drive
Thanks to windowscentral.com
h.) How to change your background on Windows 10
Thanks to onmsft.com
i.) How to Reset Windows 10 Login or Admin Password?
Thanks to thetechnews.com
j.) How to create and set up a virtual hard disk on Windows 10
Thanks to computerworld.com
k.) Google Chrome Help
Thanks to Google Chrome
l.) How to disable automatic driver updates on Windows 10
Thanks to windowscentral.com
m.) How to create Windows 10 USB drive to boot your system
Thanks to techgenyz.com
n.) How to generate a battery report on Windows 10
Thanks to onmsft.com
o.) Windows 10 April 2018 Update: How to share a printer with your local network
Thanks to techrepublic.com
Windows 10 version 1809 to receive Printer drivers through Windows Update
Thanks to windowslatest.com
p.) FAQ: Windows 10 LTSB explained
Thanks to computerworld.com
q.) How to set notification priorities with Focus Assist in Windows 10
Thanks to techrepublic.com
r.) How to: Boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode
Thanks to pcauthority.com
s.) How to: Move Windows 10 from an old hard drive to an SSD
Thanks to pcauthority.com
t.) How to Enable Dark Mode for Windows File Explorer in Windows 10
Thanks to thewindowsclub.com
u.) How to manage Microsoft Edge settings on the Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Thanks to windowscentral.com
v.) STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE: USING INTUNE TO CONFIGURE WINDOWS 10 SECURITY
Thanks to techgenix.com
w.) How to reset a forgotten Windows 10 password of a local Microsoft account
Thanks to knowtechie.com
z.) How to enable Typing insights on Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Thanks to windowscentral.com
INTERESTING LINKS & HOW TO's
0.) WUMT Wrapper script - controls windows update service More Here
Thanks to pf100 a member here.
1.) Windows Update MiniTool- shewolf's more Here
Thanks to shewolf
2.) Windows Update MiniTool- Mr.X More Here
Thanks to Mr.X
3.) How to use Rufus to create a bootable USB drive to install (almost) any OS
Thanks to thewindowscentral.com, Run as Admin when making ISO
4.) Winaero Tweaker
Thanks to a Member here hb860
5.) Ultimate Windows Tweaker has been updated to v 4.5.0.0 NEW
Thanks to The Windows Club & techspot.com
6.) Windows 10 October 2018 Update: How to use cloud clipboard
Thanks to techrepublic.com
7.) How to uninstall Windows 10 apps for all users
Thanks to windowsreport.com
8.) Windows 10 update history
Thanks to MS
9.) Get Old Classic Calculator in Windows 10. Get classic old Task Manager in Windows 10 Get classic msconfig.exe back in Windows 10 and Windows 8
Thanks to winaero.com & hb860 a member here
10.) How to disable Cortana in Windows 10
Thanks to pcgamer.com
11.) How to use Timeline on Windows
Thanks to windowscentral.com
12.) FixWin for Windows 10: Repair problems and issues with a click
After trying this, for the first time it passed DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth.
Thanks to The Windows Club
13.) LIFE SAVER'S: EXPLORING WINDOWS 10 RECOVERY OPTIONS
Thanks to techgenix.com/
14.) How to Enable or Disable a Windows 10 User Account
Thanks to Windowsclub.com
15.) Permanently disable Windows Defender In Windows 10 - Defender Control 1.3
Thanks to neowin.net
16.) How to refresh, reset, or restore your PC
Thanks to Microsoft.com
17.) How to change Boot order in Windows 10
Thanks to thewindowsclub.com
18.) How To Enter BIOS Utility (UEFI Settings) On All PCs And Boot From USB?
Thanks to fossbytes.com
19.) How to activate Office 2016/2013/2010 in Windows 10, will skip Windows activation if already activated
Thanks to abbodi1406
20.) How to protect your privacy in Windows 10
Thanks to computerworld.com
21.) Windows 10 tip: Use an ISO file to create a bootable USB flash drive
Thanks to zdnet.com
22.) How to Increase the Font size and make text bigger on Windows 10
Thanks to windowclub.com
23.) How to Replace Command Prompt with PowerShell in the Windows 10 Power User Menu
Thanks to tekrevue.com
24.) Keep Icons in place DesktopOK
Thanks to softwareok.com
25.) Fix corrupt Chrome profile in Windows 10
Thanks to windowsreport.com
26.) How to fix no sound in Windows 10
Thanks to techadvisor.co.uk
27.) How to Manage Snap Assist Settings in Windows 10
Thanks to laptopmag.com
28.) 3 ways to get the old Paint back
Thanks to hb860
29.) Get Windows Key Viewer
Thanks to wintools
30.) Windows 10 Home Vs Windows 10 Pro Vs Windows 10 S: What’s The Difference [TDAnalysis]
Thanks to techdipper.com
31.) Customize font sizes without scaling in Windows 10
Thanks to ghack.net
32.) How to Create Partitions in Windows 10, macOS and Linux
Thanks to GroovyPost.com
33.) How to disable Firewall, Windows Defender etc. permanently? (Google Search)
Thanks to Google.com
34.) How to download and reinstall Realtek HD Audio Manager in Windows 10
Thanks to Thewindowsclub.com
35.) How to set up Windows Hello in Windows 10
Thanks to windowscentral.com
36.) How to generate a battery report on Windows 10
Thanks to onmsft.com
37.) Add Store to Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB
Thanks to GOD666 and abbodi1406
38.) UpDown8 - Windows 7/8 Upgrade/Downgrade Helper
Thanks to Tito
39.) How to install, reinstall, upgrade and activate Windows 10
Thanks to zdnet.com
40.) Windows 10 how-to: Ed Bott's free tech support and troubleshooting guide
Thanks to zdnet.com
41.) How to set up a VPN on Windows 10 and macOS
Thanks to alphr.com
SCREEN CAPTURE INFO
I use this: Screen capture tool
Thanks to POSTIMAGE
How to take a screenshot in Windows 10
Thanks to pcworld.com
How to use Snip & Sketch to take screenshots on Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Thanks to windowscentral.com
Test making screenshot
WIFI
a.) How to connect to a Wi-Fi network on Windows 10
Thanks to windowscentral.com
b.) How to automatically get Ethernet and Wireless to connect simultaneously.
I use this, works really well. Thanks to youtube.com
c.) How to change Wi-Fi network connections priority order on Windows 10
Thanks to windowscentral.com
d.) How to enable or disable Wi-Fi and Ethernet network adapters on Windows 10
Thanks to windowscentral.com
e.) How to find out the exact Wi-Fi signal strength on Windows 10
Thanks to thewindowsclub.com
f.) Low Wi-Fi signal strength on Windows 10
Thanks to thewindowsclub.com
g.) Windows 10 tip: Turn your paid Wi-Fi connection into a shared hotspot
Thanks to zdnet.com
h.) FIX: No Wi-Fi network found on Windows 10
Thanks to windowsreport
Registry Edit (How to)
How To Create And Edit The Windows 10 Registry File
How to activate windows 10
I will post New news everyday
Cool Win tools
Windows 10 Insider Homepage
Windows 10 Won’t Boot? Fix it with Startup Repair and BootRec Commands
MDL QUICK LINKS & FAQ's
This is to help people to hopefully navigate and offer some interesting threads,
I check to make sure links work everyday, add new ones, so check back often. I try and
link to things that even beginners can understand.
Some images in below links may be different than the new Oct 2, 2018 Update but should work anyway.
I want to thank everyone that gives me a thanks, here or the news, I appreciate it very much and do not take you for granted, again Thank You.
TIP: If you like/want old Control Panel in version 1709/1803/1809 in cortana search icon (Click on that) type Control Panel in search, when you see Control Panel at top of list, right click and select pin to taskbar.
The best new features from Microsoft’s Windows 10 October 2018 Update (Version 1809)
Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809): All the new features and changes
Windows 10 October 2018 Update: The complete changelog
How to Restore Windows 10 to an Earlier Restore Point
Windows 10 April 2018 Update: The ultimate changelog
How to backup individual Registry keys on Windows 10
How To Start Windows 10 In Command Prompt
Top Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts
Windows 10 help, tips and tricks
WORKING WITH THE FILE EXPLORER IN WINDOWS 10
System Font Size Changer
Can’t sign into iCloud on Windows 10? Here’s how to fix it
How to add Safe Mode to Boot Menu options in Windows 10
How To Install Windows 10
FIX: Windows 10 administrator account is missing after update
What's new with the Settings app in Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Low Disk Space? How to Remove the Extra Drive That Appeared with Windows 10 Update 1803
This program really seems to recover missing files in Windows 1809, trick is, it recovers files you deleted to. In 10 seconds it found 3056 missing files on my computer using the free version
Recuva
System Requirements
Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista and XP. Including both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, but not RT tablet editions.
QUICK NAVIGATION
For News click (With Mouse) where arrow points to - If image does not come up first time, try again, thanks.
A.) Forum Rules
B.) Forum function / test thread
C.) MDL Chat Box
D.) New Posts
E.) Start a New Conversation, Like PM's, just put name of who you want to talk to in Participants
F.) Trophies
G.) Suggestions and Feedback
DOWNLOAD OS's
1.) Techbench Unlocked [Download ALL MSDN ISO's Direct From MSFT]
Thanks to Enthousiast, adguard, Jan Krohn, Mkuba50, Bodmas
2.) Offical Site of Adguards Latest Insider Previews and More OS's
Thanks to Adguard
3.) Windows 10 Media Creation Tool, go down to where it says "download tool now to make installation media, click on that Create Windows 10 installation media
4.) Microsoft Windows and Office ISO Download Tool
Thanks to Jan Krohn, a Member here.
5.) [DISCUSSION] Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB
Thanks to Tito
ACTIVATION & AND OTHER TOOLS
7.) How to download and use full ESD's to create ISO's
Thanks to Enthousiast
8.) How to download and use UUP ESD/CAB's to create ISO's
Thanks to Enthousiast
9.) abbodi1406's Batch Scripts Repo=ESD-ISO, UUP-ISO, WIM-ESD, KMS_VL_ALL, O16-C2R-Retail2Volume, W10MUI,W8MUI, WHD-W7UI, InstallerOffice, Extract_MSP_KB, Win32 Calculator, Deduplication for Client.
Thanks to abbodi1406
10.) KMS tools (Key Management Service)
Thanks to all who helped
11.) DAZ's Windows Loader v2.2.2 (Torrent) and Mirror (exe & 7z)
Thanks to DAZ and to s1ave77 for Mirror
12.) DAZ's WAT Fix - Fix your activation problems
Thanks to DAZ
13.) CODY's Microsoft Toolkit - Official KMS Solution for Microsoft Products
Thanks to Cody
14.) Multi-OEM/Retail Project
Thanks to mxman2k, The_Guardian, Mr.X and all others
15.) KMS_VL_ALL - Smart Activation Script
Thanks to abbodi1406
16.) WHDownloader Download
Thanks to Alphawaves & abbodi1406
17.) WHDOWNLOADER Mirror
Thanks to Mr.X
18.) How To Do A Clean Installation Of Windows 10
Thanks to TomsHardware
19.) [REPO]/[TOOL] COLLECTION by s1ave77
Thanks to Slave77
20.) [Index] Windows 10 Builds
Thanks to Tito
HOW TO's
a.) How to enable Ultimate Performance mode in Windows 10 Works in 1809
b.) Windows 10 October 2018 Update: How to use the new Storage Sense features
Thanks to techrepublic.com
c.) How to Disable Nearby Sharing on Windows 10
Thanks to laptopmag.com
d.) How to partition Windows 10
Thanks to Techadvisor
e.) How to fix Network computers not showing in Windows 10
Thanks to the windowsclub.com
f.) Sync Your Windows 10 PC with Your iPhone, iPad, or Android Device
Thanks to itprotoday.com
g.) How to transfer a Windows 10 license to a new computer or hard drive
Thanks to windowscentral.com
h.) How to change your background on Windows 10
Thanks to onmsft.com
i.) How to Reset Windows 10 Login or Admin Password?
Thanks to thetechnews.com
j.) How to create and set up a virtual hard disk on Windows 10
Thanks to computerworld.com
k.) Google Chrome Help
Thanks to Google Chrome
l.) How to disable automatic driver updates on Windows 10
Thanks to windowscentral.com
m.) How to create Windows 10 USB drive to boot your system
Thanks to techgenyz.com
n.) How to generate a battery report on Windows 10
Thanks to onmsft.com
o.) Windows 10 April 2018 Update: How to share a printer with your local network
Thanks to techrepublic.com
Windows 10 version 1809 to receive Printer drivers through Windows Update
Thanks to windowslatest.com
p.) FAQ: Windows 10 LTSB explained
Thanks to computerworld.com
q.) How to set notification priorities with Focus Assist in Windows 10
Thanks to techrepublic.com
r.) How to: Boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode
Thanks to pcauthority.com
s.) How to: Move Windows 10 from an old hard drive to an SSD
Thanks to pcauthority.com
t.) How to Enable Dark Mode for Windows File Explorer in Windows 10
Thanks to thewindowsclub.com
u.) How to manage Microsoft Edge settings on the Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Thanks to windowscentral.com
v.) STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE: USING INTUNE TO CONFIGURE WINDOWS 10 SECURITY
Thanks to techgenix.com
w.) How to reset a forgotten Windows 10 password of a local Microsoft account
Thanks to knowtechie.com
z.) How to enable Typing insights on Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Thanks to windowscentral.com
INTERESTING LINKS & HOW TO's
0.) WUMT Wrapper script - controls windows update service More Here
Thanks to pf100 a member here.
1.) Windows Update MiniTool- shewolf's more Here
Thanks to shewolf
2.) Windows Update MiniTool- Mr.X More Here
Thanks to Mr.X
3.) How to use Rufus to create a bootable USB drive to install (almost) any OS
Thanks to thewindowscentral.com, Run as Admin when making ISO
4.) Winaero Tweaker
Thanks to a Member here hb860
5.) Ultimate Windows Tweaker has been updated to v 4.5.0.0 NEW
Thanks to The Windows Club & techspot.com
6.) Windows 10 October 2018 Update: How to use cloud clipboard
Thanks to techrepublic.com
7.) How to uninstall Windows 10 apps for all users
Thanks to windowsreport.com
8.) Windows 10 update history
Thanks to MS
9.) Get Old Classic Calculator in Windows 10. Get classic old Task Manager in Windows 10 Get classic msconfig.exe back in Windows 10 and Windows 8
Thanks to winaero.com & hb860 a member here
10.) How to disable Cortana in Windows 10
Thanks to pcgamer.com
11.) How to use Timeline on Windows
Thanks to windowscentral.com
12.) FixWin for Windows 10: Repair problems and issues with a click
After trying this, for the first time it passed DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth.
Thanks to The Windows Club
13.) LIFE SAVER'S: EXPLORING WINDOWS 10 RECOVERY OPTIONS
Thanks to techgenix.com/
14.) How to Enable or Disable a Windows 10 User Account
Thanks to Windowsclub.com
15.) Permanently disable Windows Defender In Windows 10 - Defender Control 1.3
Thanks to neowin.net
16.) How to refresh, reset, or restore your PC
Thanks to Microsoft.com
17.) How to change Boot order in Windows 10
Thanks to thewindowsclub.com
18.) How To Enter BIOS Utility (UEFI Settings) On All PCs And Boot From USB?
Thanks to fossbytes.com
19.) How to activate Office 2016/2013/2010 in Windows 10, will skip Windows activation if already activated
Thanks to abbodi1406
20.) How to protect your privacy in Windows 10
Thanks to computerworld.com
21.) Windows 10 tip: Use an ISO file to create a bootable USB flash drive
Thanks to zdnet.com
22.) How to Increase the Font size and make text bigger on Windows 10
Thanks to windowclub.com
23.) How to Replace Command Prompt with PowerShell in the Windows 10 Power User Menu
Thanks to tekrevue.com
24.) Keep Icons in place DesktopOK
Thanks to softwareok.com
25.) Fix corrupt Chrome profile in Windows 10
Thanks to windowsreport.com
26.) How to fix no sound in Windows 10
Thanks to techadvisor.co.uk
27.) How to Manage Snap Assist Settings in Windows 10
Thanks to laptopmag.com
28.) 3 ways to get the old Paint back
Thanks to hb860
29.) Get Windows Key Viewer
Thanks to wintools
30.) Windows 10 Home Vs Windows 10 Pro Vs Windows 10 S: What’s The Difference [TDAnalysis]
Thanks to techdipper.com
31.) Customize font sizes without scaling in Windows 10
Thanks to ghack.net
32.) How to Create Partitions in Windows 10, macOS and Linux
Thanks to GroovyPost.com
33.) How to disable Firewall, Windows Defender etc. permanently? (Google Search)
Thanks to Google.com
34.) How to download and reinstall Realtek HD Audio Manager in Windows 10
Thanks to Thewindowsclub.com
35.) How to set up Windows Hello in Windows 10
Thanks to windowscentral.com
36.) How to generate a battery report on Windows 10
Thanks to onmsft.com
37.) Add Store to Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB
Thanks to GOD666 and abbodi1406
38.) UpDown8 - Windows 7/8 Upgrade/Downgrade Helper
Thanks to Tito
39.) How to install, reinstall, upgrade and activate Windows 10
Thanks to zdnet.com
40.) Windows 10 how-to: Ed Bott's free tech support and troubleshooting guide
Thanks to zdnet.com
41.) How to set up a VPN on Windows 10 and macOS
Thanks to alphr.com
SCREEN CAPTURE INFO
I use this: Screen capture tool
Thanks to POSTIMAGE
How to take a screenshot in Windows 10
Thanks to pcworld.com
How to use Snip & Sketch to take screenshots on Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Thanks to windowscentral.com
Test making screenshot
WIFI
a.) How to connect to a Wi-Fi network on Windows 10
Thanks to windowscentral.com
b.) How to automatically get Ethernet and Wireless to connect simultaneously.
I use this, works really well. Thanks to youtube.com
c.) How to change Wi-Fi network connections priority order on Windows 10
Thanks to windowscentral.com
d.) How to enable or disable Wi-Fi and Ethernet network adapters on Windows 10
Thanks to windowscentral.com
e.) How to find out the exact Wi-Fi signal strength on Windows 10
Thanks to thewindowsclub.com
f.) Low Wi-Fi signal strength on Windows 10
Thanks to thewindowsclub.com
g.) Windows 10 tip: Turn your paid Wi-Fi connection into a shared hotspot
Thanks to zdnet.com
h.) FIX: No Wi-Fi network found on Windows 10
Thanks to windowsreport
Registry Edit (How to)
How To Create And Edit The Windows 10 Registry File
How to activate windows 10
I will post New news everyday
Cool Win tools
Windows 10 Insider Homepage
Windows 10 Won’t Boot? Fix it with Startup Repair and BootRec Commands