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The other problem affects tiles in the Start Menu. Users of affected systems may notice certain tiles in their Start Menus are greyed-out. Furthermore, the broken tiles display a progress bar regarding an ongoing (and apparently never-ending) app update. Microsoft fixed previous VPN issue Reportedly, a troublesome combo between a Windows 10 2020 May Update and a cumulative update triggered some connectivity issues for some Windows 10 users. VPN users who would rely on EAP-MSCHAP v2 (Secured Password) as the authentication mode and toggled the automatic login feature, to be more precise....

This new cumulative update is released for Windows 10 version 1511, and at the moment, the official support page for this KB file isn’t yet live. However, we will be keeping an eye on it, and will update this when there are more details. Update file KB3136562 released for Windows 10 Thus, since there’s no support page, we don’t know what exactly does this Windows 10 cumulative update KB3136562 bring....

Two main categories of issues are so far preventing users from upgrading to the latest version of Windows 10. On the one hand, there are bugs you may address yourself, such as driver incompatibility. On the other hand, Microsoft put some machines on a compatibility hold, preventing them from upgrading. But it now appears that even the method you use to update to Windows 10 v2004 may also impact install success chances....

Many Anniversary Update users are complaining the OS doesn’t recognize their MP3 players, detecting them as simple USB drives instead. This prevents users from opening their MP3 folders and transferring music files to and from their devices. Anniversary Update fails to recognize MP3 players What to do if the Anniversary Update doesn’t recognize your MP3 player Solution 1 – Run the Hardware Troubleshooter So annoying. Is there a way to go about it?...

Windows Defender Security Center There’s a bug in the tiles of the page and when you’re hovering over one, the others will be displaced and this also leads to text wrapping. The hamburger menu also seems to be a custom design instead of the NavView system. If you change the system theme while the application is open, you’ll get black text on dark grey background, making the hamburger menu hard to read....

The US now joins some other regions worldwide where Windows 10 is also the most popular operating system, like Western Europe, Australia, and some other smaller markets. As for other operating systems used in the US, Windows 7 is now slightly behind Windows 10 with 28.65% of the market share, with OS X in third place with 16.16%. We’ve received this information from Twitter, where David Storey, Edge developer at Microsoft, tweeted it to his followers:...

If you’ve been following Microsoft’s big Build event today then probably you noticed the number of the builds demonstrated. We managed to spot it, too, and it seems that the Windows 10 version that Microsoft showed on stage was running build 14306. We’ve already has screenshots for Windows 10 Mobile Build 14306 leaked, so this doesn’t surprise us too much. We’ll find out soon if build 14306 is indeed the next build for Windows 10 Insiders....

This time, it goes even further: the new build doesn’t just fail to install but attempting to install it also causes some systems to roll back to previous builds. Here’s what some Insiders say on the forums: I have reboot my computer many times tried all the fixes for problems that I have seen none of then have helped my problem of the update going to 54% jump to 71% and maybe 73% rebooting and rolling back to 15031....

If you’re a Fast ring insider, check out this important message from the company: Remember, if you’re in the Fast ring and want to get your hands on the new build right away, keep in mind that there may be potential bugs and issues. Let’s not forget the plethora of problems surrounding Windows 10 May update. What’s new in Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18941? There are no notable new features, but Microsoft included a series of fixes as it follows:...

The latest update is available to Windows insiders in the Fast ring. Apart from that, it brings only two changes. One is a Downloads folder update, while the other improves your login logic. The build doesn’t bear any fixes. Windows 10 build 19640 improvements It appears that insiders had raised concerns about the way Storage Sense deletes files in any Downloads folder synced to a cloud service. According to build 19640 release notes, the disk cleanup tool will no longer offer the option to automatically remove downloaded files from the folder on a cycle....

The new builds bring us closer to the final release of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, by introducing a couple of new features to Windows Insiders. The main highlight on PC is the new Eye Control feature. This feature allows users with disabilities to control their PC using their eyes only. Users will be able to unlock their computers, as well as use the on-screen keyboard, and mouse. Of course, this technology requires appropriate hardware....

Location services is probably one of the most controversial features right now because many presume that Microsoft is using it in ways that aren’t quite in the user’s benefit. Others just don’t want a company to know their every move and where they are at all times, so even though they aren’t master conspirators, they still feel a bit off while having Location turned on. Location is always on Unfortunately, some users have reported that a Creators Update bug constantly turns on the Location feature....

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update plans At the Build developer session, Microsoft outlined its priorities for the next release as part of the Windows 10 Creators Update, the most essential focusing on improvements to both opening and closing tabs. Performance improvements If you’ve had the pleasure of using Microsoft Edge, then you’re probably aware of the slight lag when opening a new tab and when occasionally typing a URL. Ultimately, this flaw spoils the experience and Microsoft plans on eliminating the problem....

Windows 10 users pointed out that the existing icon of the Focus Assist (a little moon) is pretty misleading. The Reddit discussion shows that those who want to activate the night light mode often click Focus Assist accidentally. As a quick reminder, Microsoft initially named the button as Quiet Hours — an attempt to align the feature with Windows Phone. Since Windows Phone has already earned a thumbs down from smartphone users, Microsoft renamed the feature to Focus Assist....

The only requirement to enjoy this expanded search is to have Windows 10 Preview build 14328 installed on your computer. Since the build is only available for users on the Fast ring, those on the Slow ring will have to wait some time until they can receive it and other features of this build. Showing OneDrive results in the search doesn’t seem like a major improvement when compared to other big additions in the most recent build, like Cortana on the Lock Screen or the revamped Start Menu....

New SWAPGS vulnerability bypasses previous mitigations This time, the designated CVE-2019-1125 issue similar to Spectre and Meltdown is more powerful and bypasses previous security barriers. The SWAPGS vulnerability mainly affects Intel CPUs produced after 2012. The vulnerability reads sensitive kernel memory and a malware attack could use it to get passwords and encryption keys out of RAM. As such, Microsoft released a silent patch to address the problem. The update to the Linux kernel was part of last month’s Patch Tuesday, but it wasn’t revealed until recently, at the BlackHat security conference....

Windows 10 KB4338819 issues KB4338819 fails to install We’ll kick off this list with a classic issue — the latest Windows 10 v1803 update fails to install for many users. The problem manifests itself in two different ways: the update process suddenly gets stuck or it fails with a specific error code. To fix this issue, you may try to reset the Windows Update Service and run the Windows Update troubleshooter from the Settings page....

So, if you can’t wait to test the new OS features, go ahead and install the Windows 10 May 2019 RTM build on your computer. However, don’t be surprised if the build won’t install. Many Insiders reported they can’t download and install Windows 10 May 2019 Update as their devices are not yet eligible for the build. The error message that appears on the screen is the following: This PC can’t be upgraded to Windows 10....

How to connect Microsoft Edge with a wireless display To use this feature and display the content from Microsoft Edge, you’ll need to do the following: Microsoft introduced Microsoft Edge as a successor of Internet Explorer, and it brings new updates and improvements to the browser from its early testing phases. This addition will make it a lot easier to show your content from Microsoft Edge on the wireless display, you basically can make everything work with just a few clicks....

There have been many reports about the install issues affecting Windows 10 v1809. They may range from download errors all the way to system errors. In some cases, the install process suddenly stops and computers revert the changes. Windows 10 October Update install issues Intel Display Audio drivers block Windows v1809 If you own a Surface Pro 4 device, this may be of interest to you. Some users reported that intcdaud....