Disable Windows Update/Automatic Update In Windows 10

- Somehow two of my PC and laptop cannot boot after installed Windows Update, somewhat related to 1803 version.
- First my PC got boot corrupted.
- So I burn Windows 10 ISO to USB, boot from USB, select REPAIR > TROUBLESHOOT > COMMAND PROMPT.
- I have multiple HDD and Windows on my PC.
- And I found out that, after installed updates related to 1803, boot sector/configuration is corrupted, the main Windows folder that I use is not in the boot list anymore.
- So the boot list is corrupted.
- First, I identify which volume is my Windows folder using DISKPART and make it active.
- You can google "windows 10 bootmgr missing", "windows 10 bcdboot repair", "windows 10 bootrec fixboot" and so on.
- Using DISKPART, I use LIST DISK, LIST PARTITION, LIST VOLUME, SELECT VOLUME, ACTIVE then EXIT.
- My missing Windows folder is D:\Windows.
- I try using BOOTREC /FIXMBR, then BOOTREC /FIXBOOT, but FIXBOOT give me error message either "ELEMENT NOT FOUND" or "ACCESS DENIED".
- So I go to folder "D:\EFI\MICROSOFT\BOOT", rename the current BCD to remove it using "REN BCD BCD.BAK".
- Then I use "BCDBOOT D:\Windows \l en-us \ s d: \f ALL"
- Then I use "BOOTREC /SCANOS", then "BOOTREC /REBUILDBCD"
- Then I restart my computer.
- Make sure first boot HDD is the HDD that you want to load the Windows.

- So because I don't want anymore Windows Update on Windows 10, I googled and found article on "How to Disable Windows 10 Update in Every Way" from EaseUS (https://www.easeus.com/todo-backup-resource/how-to-stop-windows-10-from-automatically-update.html#part1)
- I use "SERVICES.MSC" > Windows Update > Disabled.
- Then I use "GPEDIT.MSC" > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Configure Automatic Updates > Disabled.

Want To Update DVD Drive ROM Writer Firmware?

Do you sometimes got problem with DVD you are burning with? Keep getting error or stuck in the middle of the burning process? Or even stuck at earlier process, maybe 1%, 9%, or even half of process? This problem or error usually occured for some type or DVD brand. Here is my solution.

It even my first time to know that we can actually update our DVD Drive ROM Writer. First of all, you need to identify what model is your DVD Writer. I use Nero Burning ROM to burn my DVD. So, at the recorder selection, you can see what model your DVD Writer is. You can either see it when you open the Nero Burning ROM and select New Compilation, or go to menu Recorder > Choose Recorder.

At menu Recorder > Choose Recoder, you can view the current firmware revision of your DVD Writer. So now, is that the latest firmware you got there? To find the answer, take note the model of the DVD Writer. Now, go to www.firmwarehq.com. Mine is ihas324. So I search for ihas324. My previous firmware revision is W, and the latest is Y. So I download the ihas324 Y (BL1Y firmware).

Remove any CD or DVD in the DVD Writer, then start the firmware update. After done, restart your computer. BUT WAIT! My DVD Writer is not working after the update. I can not eject it, not responding. If you have problem like me, here is my solution. First, shutdown the PC, turn of the power plug. Then I change the SATA port for my DVD Writer on the motherboard, change to other available slot. Remove the power cable for DVD Writer, and put it back. Then after that, I turn on my computer, and now, its working perfectly!

Hope this article will help you all. Please take note that this my experience and my way on solving this problem. If you want to try, do it at your own risk. Just be careful.

Update Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (N7100) From 4.3 Jelly Bean to 4.4 KitKat, Then Root

- Download latest firmware from SamMobile. Latest one is N7100XXUFNG for Malaysia.
- Download "N7100XXUFNG4_N7100OLBFNG1_XME.zip".
- Download Odin 3.09.
- Extract Odin and firmware. Run Odin, click AP and select "N7100XXUFNG4_N7100OLBFNG1_N7100DXUFND2_HOME.tar.md5".
- Power off phone. Press Home + Volume Down + Power to enter Download Mode.
- At Odin, click Start. Wait until Pass.
- To root, refer to XDA.
     - Download "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.00.zip".
     - Download "philz_touch_6.41.6-n7100.tar.md5".
     - Copy "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.00.zip" to microSD @ SD card.
     - Enter Download Mode (Home + Volume Down + Power).
     - Run Odin, unselect "Auto-Reboot", click AP and select ""philz_touch_6.41.6-n7100.tar.md5".
     - Wait until Pass. Power off phone.
     - Enter Recovery Mode (Home + Volume Up + Power On).
     - Select install update @ zip, then select "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.00.zip".
     - Reboot. Wait until finish loading. Download SuperSU from Google Play. Update binary, I choose normal.
     - Finish.

X-Bee WiFi Module, Connection Problem

- I bought X-Bee WiFi Module.

- I got a problem to Read and Write profile to this module.
- Current website that I bought it from give X-CTU version 5.2.7.5.
- Then I go to Digi X-CTU software download (http://www.digi.com/support/productdetail?pid=3352&osvid=57&type=utilities) and download X-CTU version 5.2.8.6 and also the driver.
- Firstly installed the driver then install the X-CTU sofware before connecting the USB cable to PC.
- Problem solved!

- Before and after updating the X-Bee WiFi firmware.

.Net Framework 4 Installation Error 0xc8000222

- From what I have experienced myself, this error is related to Windows Update.
- First, goto Windows Update and try check for update. If there is any error, for example, it says service is not running, first you can try repair Windows Update.
- Try Windows Update Automated Troubleshooter.
- Try Microsoft Fix It
- Search, download and run "WindowsUpdateDiagnostic.diagcab".
- My solution (I forgot where I found.this working solution but somewhat from Microsoft related web/forum/comment), rename "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore\Logs\edb.log" or just delete it, and restart your PC. After that my Microsoft Update is working and I now can install .Net Framework 4 smoothly.
- That is my solution, I can't guarantee it will work at your PC or not, do it at your own risk.

Get Updates on Tropical Storm (Weather)

- I used to get information from local Meteorology department.
- But if you want to get more information, more technical description, here's some site that I referred.

Tropical Storm Risk
- The 1st site that I will look into, fast load webpage, easy to understand, pictorial description.


Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC)
- Fast loading, easy to understand pictorial and text description


Weather Underground
- I love this site's map style, easy to understand and bigger map.

Update Your Internet Time Server (Windows)

- Left click at the clock down-right of the screen. Then click change date and time settings.

- Click on tab internet time, click change settings.

- Check 'synchronize with an internet time server', type 'mst.sirim.my' OR 'my.pool.ntp.org'.
- Click update and wait until the message is 'successfully synchronized'. Click ok.

Information
- The Malaysia Standard Time (SIRIM)
- NTP Pool Project (Malaysia)