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  2. Machine-check exception - Wikipedia

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    A failing motherboard or processor can be identified by swapping them with functioning parts. Memory can be checked by booting to a diagnostic tool, like memtest86 . Non-essential failing I/O devices and controllers can be identified by unplugging them if possible or disabling the devices to see if the problem disappears.

  3. Computer maintenance - Wikipedia

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    Important data stored on computers may be copied and archived securely so that, in the event of failure, the data and systems may be reconstructed. When major maintenance such as patching is performed, a backup is recommended as the first step in case the update fails and reversion is required.

  4. Blue screen of death - Wikipedia

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    Preview builds of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server (available from the Windows Insider program) feature a dark green background instead of a blue one. [ 26 ] [ 27 ] [ 24 ] Windows 3.1, 95, and 98 supports customizing the color of the screen [ 28 ] whereas the color is hard-coded in the Windows NT family .

  5. Windows 10, version 21H2 - Wikipedia

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    The Windows 10 November 2021 Update [1] (codenamed "21H2" [2]) is the twelfth major update to Windows 10 as the cumulative update to the May 2021 Update. It carries the build number 10.0.19044. It carries the build number 10.0.19044.

  6. Windows 10 - Wikipedia

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    Shortly after the suit was reported on by the Seattle Times, Microsoft confirmed it was updating the GWX software once again to add more explicit options for opting out of a free Windows 10 upgrade; [374] [375] [372] the final notification was a full-screen pop-up window notifying users of the impending end of the free upgrade offer, and ...

  7. Power-on self-test - Wikipedia

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    During the POST, the BIOS must integrate multiple competing, changing, and even mutually exclusive standards and initiatives for the matrix of hardware and operating systems the PC is expected to support, although at most only simple memory tests and the setup screen are displayed.

  8. Windows 10, version 21H1 - Wikipedia

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    The Windows 10 May 2021 Update [1] (codenamed "21H1" [2]) is the eleventh major update to Windows 10. It carries the build number 10.0.19043. Version history.

  9. BIOS - Wikipedia

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    Many PC motherboard suppliers licensed the BIOS "core" and toolkit from a commercial third party, known as an "independent BIOS vendor" or IBV. The motherboard manufacturer then customized this BIOS to suit its own hardware. For this reason, updated BIOSes are normally obtained directly from the motherboard manufacturer.