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Practical Tutorials and Tips for Using Windows 11

Is your computer running slowly, displaying an error or refusing to install a Windows update? Our tutorials show you how to repair the system, free up space, speed up start-up and recover a drive that has become invisible. You can also prepare a USB stick to reinstall Windows 10 or Windows 11, boost your PC’s security and customise settings without accidentally deleting your files. Find our other computer troubleshooting tips on the Assistouest blog.

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Secure Boot Violation: what to do and how to fix the UEFI error

You turn on your computer and, instead of Windows loading, a black screen or red panel displays Secure Boot Violation. The system refuses to go further. This can happen after a Windows update, a hardware change or an attempt to install Linux. The motherboard detects a change it does not recognise and blocks startup for … <a href="https://assistouest.fr/en/blog/windows-en/secure-boot-violation-what-to-do-and-how-to-fix-the-uefi-error/">Continued</a>

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Driver Booster Pro review: I tested it to update my PC drivers

Automatic driver-updater software has a poor reputation, and Driver Booster is no exception. A search for reviews finds people who recommend uninstalling it immediately and others who say they have used it without trouble for years. For my part, I have used Driver Booster more than 100 times to find and install drivers on Windows … <a href="https://assistouest.fr/en/blog/windows-en/driver-booster-pro-review-i-tested-it-to-update-my-pc-drivers/">Continued</a>

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NTLite: Create a custom Windows 11 ISO for your PC

Windows 11 is a comprehensive operating system, but it is also bloated and packed with components that most users do not need. What if you could create your own version of Windows – a slimmed-down version, tailored to your hardware and already configured to your preferences? With NTLite, this is possible. This software allows you … <a href="https://assistouest.fr/en/blog/windows-en/ntlite-create-a-custom-windows-11-iso-for-your-pc/">Continued</a>

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Where to download official Office and Windows ISO files in 2026 (English)

Microsoft has made the process unnecessarily complicated. To obtain a clean disk image of Windows or Office, you have two options: either you get lost in the maze of dubious third-party servers, or you know exactly which URL to enter to download the original file, completely unmodified, directly from the publisher’s servers. Here’s how to … <a href="https://assistouest.fr/en/blog/windows-en/where-to-download-the-official-office-and-windows-iso-files/">Continued</a>

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The Best Free Data Recovery Software for Windows in 2026

Losing important files is always frustrating, but there are fortunately solutions for every situation. For an accidental deletion, a formatted SD card or an inaccessible drive, PhotoRec is free, has no quota and is accessible to as many people as possible through QPhotoRec. For more complex cases involving RAID, NAS or network configurations, R-Studio offers … <a href="https://assistouest.fr/en/blog/windows-en/the-best-free-data-recovery-software-for-windows/">Continued</a>

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Can You Get a Windows Refund on a New PC If You Install Linux?

You have just bought a Windows PC for less than €600, but you already know that you are going to install Linux instead. Naturally, you may wonder whether it is possible to recover the price of the Windows licence you will not use. Yes, but it is not automatic. If your computer comes with Windows … <a href="https://assistouest.fr/en/blog/windows-en/can-you-get-a-windows-refund-on-a-new-pc-if-you-install-linux/">Continued</a>

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Generic product keys for upgrading to Windows 11: the complete list

Windows restricts access to certain features (such as upgrading from the Home edition to the Pro edition) by means of a paywall and system restrictions. To bypass this restriction without reinstalling your entire system, Microsoft offers generic product keys. These codes do not permanently activate Windows. They simply force the installer to accept the upgrade. … <a href="https://assistouest.fr/en/blog/windows-en/generic-product-keys-for-upgrading-to-windows-11-the-complete-list/">Continued</a>

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AppLocker in Windows 11: preventing users from running unauthorised software

Your users are getting round installation restrictions using portable applications. UAC doesn’t block them. A portable application doesn’t install; it simply runs. AppLocker addresses this by checking not what the programme requests, but where it is running from and who signed it. Why the UAC alone is not enough User Account Control (UAC) blocks actions … <a href="https://assistouest.fr/en/blog/windows-en/applocker-windows-11-prevent-users-from-running-unauthorized-software/">Continued</a>

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