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However, things don’t go so smooth for everyone, as Microsoft wars Insiders that occasional installation problems may occur. While installation issues are nothing new in Windows 10 builds, we don’t see Microsoft talking about the issue in advance quite often. This time, Microsoft points out to the installation error 80070228 in the build announcement blog post, warning Insiders that they may have problems installing the latest build. Microsoft’s Jason even presented a solution for this problem on the Microsoft forums, which is another nice touch....

Speaking of which, build 15058 is the latest Windows 10 build Microsoft has released. It doesn’t bring any new features, only a slew of bug fixes, and some issues of its own, as Insiders report. Windows 10 build 15058 bugs Install fails Almost every Windows 10 build comes with install issues. As a result, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that build 15058 is also affected by this problem. Error 0xC00CE556 Insiders who managed to download and install build 15058, have run into another problem....

In this article, we’re going to list the most common build 16215 bugs reported by Insiders, as well as their corresponding workarounds if available. Windows 10 build 16215 issues Install problems Many Insiders can’t install build 16215 because the install process eventually rolls back to the previous version: While this is the most frequent install issue, Insiders report that this build also triggers Green Screen of Death errors with the message “Inaccessible Boot disk”....

Microsoft performed its own research on the popularity of its operating systems. The research shows that Windows 10 now runs on 39% of Windows PCs, with an adoption rate that’s on the rise. Windows 10 improved from 36$ in June this year to 39% in July 2016. The reigning operating system is, of course, Windows 7, with 46% of the share. However, judging by the speed of Windows 10’s growth and the fact that Microsoft is putting all of its resources into this operating system, we should see a switch on the top very soon....

The Creators Update is the next major update to hit the Microsoft OS and it promises new 3D features along with advancements in security so that threats are easier detected and dealt with. Windows Defender, one of the services targeted by the update, will receive an upgraded ATP (advanced threat protocol) which will allow it to perform more actions in response to possible threats. This is possible due to Microsoft teaming up with FireEye and their iSIGHT technology to provide Windows 10 users better security solutions by enriching the already existing database for the Windows Defender application....

READ ALSO: How to fix Windows 10 yellow tint display issue for good We’ve come across this problem in the past, as well, but we’ve decided to talk about it now, after one of our own readers has sent in this annoying issue. But in this situation, it seems to be affecting those who are browsing online and we’ll refer exactly to that. SOLVED: PC display is blank, got flipped upside down 1....

Microsoft is interested in convincing more gamers to adopt the Windows 10 platform. Microsoft made this recent move in order to improve the gaming experience with an enhanced Game Bar along many new features. These features include Spotify integration and shareable in-game content. Moreover, users will be able to personalize their very own Game bar. Microsoft confirmed that Spotify, Chat and Mixer will work fine with Windows 10’s Game bar....

Users also reported that Windows Update often keeps on downloading KB4093112 in a loop without actually finalizing the process. This update issue usually keeps CPUs working at 60% of their capacity, while the HDD works at 40-50% and sometimes even spikes to 100% usage before restart. RAM usage remains usually high as well. Other Windows 10 users can’t install update KB4093112 due to error 0x800f081f. We’ve got a dedicated troubleshooting guide on how to fix error 0x800f081f, so do follow the instructions listed there and perhaps one of the respective solutions will help you solve the problem....

A misunderstanding about the availability of PCs with integrated Windows 10 occurred because of the fact that Microsoft is late with releasing Windows 10 to manufacturers, as it is believed that company will deliver the system to computer makers on Wednesday. Because of that, people simply believe that manufacturers won’t have enough time to test and integrate it with hardware until the final release. Additionally, Microsoft Vice president of Windows and device marketing, Yusuf Mehdi told Bloomberg that Windows 10 computers will be available “very soon after” July 29th, but not on the day....

On the other hand, users usually have something more to say about a new build than Microsoft notes, and build 14393 is not an exception. So, we wandered around Microsoft’s forums searching for problems in this build, reported by actual users, and in this article, we’re going to tell you what really is going on in Windows 10 Preview build 14393. Windows 10 Preview build 14393 reported issues As usual, we start our report with installation problems....

After Windows 10 preview build 17133 reached both the Slow and the Fast rings last week, now it’s finally available for Release Preview Insiders. Insiders who are part of the Release preview ring are able to get Windows 10 build 17133 which is available as “Feature update for Windows 10 version 1803.” Download Windows 10 build 17133 Not all Insiders will get their hands on the build immediately because the rollout is a gradual process....

All Surface owners have a Surface app on their systems. It is used for customizing the default settings for Surface accessories and devices. You can use the application to find out information related to a Surface device including its warranty expiry date and model number. The new Surface app version 39.600.139 adds more descriptive names and the latest Pen firmware. Here is what Microsoft says about the new version....

The latest survey clearly shows that 48.37% of Steam users have computers running Windows 10 64-bit, while the other 1.23% are using the 32-bit variant of the operating system. At the same time, the 64-bit version of Windows 7 is the only other operating system that has seen an increase in usage, currently at 28.82% of the Steam gamers. It seems that all other versions of the operating system have shown a decline or remained stagnant....

Thousands of users have viewed the thread about this issue, which means that this problem is not at all an isolated one. The driver update for Intel HD Graphics 4600 is marked as important, and many users are trying to install it fearing a potential security risk. Driver update for Intel HD Graphics 4600 fails with error 80070103 Although this update has been available for quite some time, there is no specific information about its content....

More than 2 months after it was officially dropped, Windows 7 still holds a strong position in terms of user preferences, owning a bit over 25% of the OS market share. This shouldn’t come as such a big surprise since many users and companies stated that they aren’t planning to migrate anytime soon anyway. Windows 7 still owns a quarter of the OS market The data was gathered from the NetApplications website where they updated their Operating System market share stats....

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Read Also: Microsoft’s Latest Scroogled Attack Slams Gmail’s Email-like Ads Reliable Windows 8 Gmail app for your Windows 8 tablet The app is very basic and comes with a design that isn’t necessarily appealing, but you get used to it really quick. I still rely on the built-in Mail app for my Windows 8 tablet, but if you want a dedicated Gmail app, at the moment, this is the best to choose....

Read Also: Windows 8 Zara App Launched in the Windows Store Explore museums from your Windows 8 tablet By using this app on your Windows 8 tablet or desktop device, you will be able to explore thousands of museums and galleries from all over the world. When you will open the app, you will have the option of inputting your location and the app will then showcase museums and galleries available near your location....

Read Also: Awesome Quotes App for Windows 8: Your Daily Dose of Inspiration Drawing molecules becomes fun on your Windows 8 tablet This interesting Windows 8 chemistry app has a size smaller than 1 megabyte but it comes with plenty of useful features, such as the ability to draw chemical or biological structures directly using your fingers, which makes it seem really, really cool. Obviously, it comes with background support for chemical and biological reactions, so it also represents an interactive method to learn about these things....

Windows Calculator app gets a small update on Windows 10 The Windows Calculator app for Windows 10 PC and Mobile has been updated with a new version, but there has been no change made in the official version notes. It still displays the changes which have been deployed for the past version: The new version number for the updated Windows Calculator app is 10.1601.49020.0, just in case you were wondering. We haven’t noticing anything in particular that would draw our attention, but if you spotted something, go ahead and leave your comment in the field at the end of this story....