Why Windows Should Adopt ReFS as a Bootable Filesystem
ReFS could become a bootable filesystem — it only needs a few missing layers. No need to copy NTFS, just implement what the Windows boot process requires. Key missing pieces: System‑level journaling (not only metadata) Full hardlink + extended attribute support EFS, ACLs, USN Journal for security + Windows Update Boot‑critical atomicity for safe system file updates Bootloader‑compatible APIs (BCD, BitLocker pre‑boot, WinRE, Secure Boot) Goals: Use NTFS as a reference map, add the missing capabilities to ReFS, and optimize them using ReFS features (copy‑on‑write, integrity streams, block cloning). Result: A modern, resilient filesystem that can finally boot Windows - without losing its benefits.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Update Progress Issue
I tried to update and install one Windows update, but it keeps on showing as 0% or 8% and it is not progressing after 8%. I tried necessary trouble shooting steps like pausing the update for some time and then trying again. But it didn't work out. The update that I trying to update and install is "Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Insider Preview (KB5067103) (26220.6780)" It shall be great if anyone respective person can assist me with this issue.
WDAC: Unable to deploy Vulnerable driver blocklist
Hello, I tried to deploy the Microsoft Vulnerable driver blocklist with an Intune WDAC policy but i always faced an error using the XML provided by Microsoft : https://aka.ms/VulnerableDriverBlockList MS doc: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/design/microsoft-recommended-driver-block-rules Thanks and regardsHow to recover files from corrupted USB drive on Windows 10?
Recently, I ran into a frustrating issue with my USB flash drive that left me feeling completely stuck. I plugged it into my Windows 10 PC, and while the drive did show up in File Explorer, I couldn’t open it. Instead, I got an error that said: "E:\ is not accessible. The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable." One day the USB was working fine, and the next day, I couldn’t access anything. The worst part is that this drive holds a lot of important family photos. So, formatting the USB drive (as many people suggest online) isn’t really an option for me right now. I’ve seen some people suggest using data recovery tools, but I’m not sure which ones actually work, or if I should go to a professional. Has anyone successfully recovered files from a corrupted USB like this? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
AppCompat with MSIX
Hi, I'm repackaging some (very) old apps in MSIX, and I'm facing a situation where I need to enable some app compatibility shims. I've tried doing this with the `registry.dat` registry hive, but it doesn't seem to work. I think I've heard something about using SDB in a MSIX package once, but I might be imagining things. Right now I've resorted to using an ImportRedirectionTable and a redirection DLL, but this only works for simple cases like Windows version lie. It would be amazing if there was a way to use an SDB inside a MSIX, but if the registry option could work, that'll do too. Did anybody manage to make this work? Thanks!
