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Remember that this time around, the preview of Xbox One is not your typical update, there are a lot more issues and for this reason Microsoft is sending opt-in invitations. The list of Windows 10 for Xbox One preview known issues has been published on the Microsoft forum, but you can read the full details below: Source Microsoft (link works only for preview members) via Windows Central Games Failing to Launch: The following games may fail to launch:...

The Media Player app is currently available through the Release Preview Channel, and it’s the same application design using WinUI 3.0, Fluent Design system, and support for the light and dark color modes, but without the cosmetics available on Windows 11, such as mica material and rounded corners. The application offers support for both audio and video playback. As part of the features, it’s pretty basic. You can create your playlists, and there’s support for album art and artist information....

The Verge reports that Twitter user @h0x0d has been digging around and found a new “gamemode.dll” file in the latest leaked version of the operating system. The dll seems to be part of a new gaming mode functionality, which will allow Windows 10 to control the CPU and GPU to allocate more system resources for the game you’re playing. Instead of just balancing resources with other applications running in the background....

But now we have a little more information about the Microsoft plan. According to a new report from Mary Jo Foley at ZDNet, claims that the company will be rolling out a new consumer preview build of Windows 10 labeled as “January Technical Preview” (JTP). Follow the January build, Microsoft will roll out the February Technical Preview (FTP) and March Technical Preview (MTP), and you can now see the pattern....

However, the company showed the wallpaper, but it’s not available to the public just yet, as it will be included in the final build of Windows 10, which will release later at the end of July. So, a Windows fan has recently recreated the wallpaper using Photoshop, it doesn’t look exactly the same, but it’s close. Today, a new fan created a new wallpaper that combines the new unofficial Windows 10 default wallpaper with the Ninja cat riding a Unicorn with the Microsoft flag....

In addition, the update bumps the version number to build 19042.1708 (20H2), 19043.1708 (21H1), and 19044.1708 (21H2) and fixes a bug with Microsoft Store apps. The same fix for authentication failures is also available for versions 1809 and 1607. If you prefer downloading and installing the May 2022 update manually, you can download it from the Microsoft Update Catalog website. Update KB5015020 fixes and changes for Windows 10 These are the fixes and improvements available with the latest update preview of Windows 10:...

Although you won’t find any new features and improvements, Microsoft notes that Windows Defender Application Guard will stop working after applying this update. While there are no ISO files for Windows 10 build 17713.1002, the update (KB4345215) is available immediately through the Fast ring for PCs. This preview build will download and install automatically on your device, but you can always force the update from Settings > Update & security > Windows Update and clicking the Check for updates button....

KB4467682 bumps the version number to build 17134.441, and according to the company fixes problems with precision touchpad and keyboard. It addresses issues with the logon experience, removing apps from the Start menu, problems with the File Explorer, third-party antivirus errors, networking, and it fixes a problem that prevents users set apps as default. Alongside the update for April 2018 Update, the software giant is also pushing cumulative updates for Windows 10 version 1709 and version 1703....

KB4512534 bumps the version number to 17763.720, and according to the software giant fixes Windows Hello face recognition problem, issues with Microsoft Edge and PDF files, and downloading copyrighted media from certain websites. In addition, the company also made available updates for Windows 10 version 1803, version 1709, version 1703, version 1607, and initial release. Update KB4512534 for Windows 10 version 1809 Microsoft has announced KB4512534 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “August 17, 2019—KB4512534 (OS Build 17763....

How to download Windows 10 version 1809 What’s new with Windows 10 October 2018 Update Windows 10 version 1809 tutorials How to download Windows 10 version 1809 According to the company, beginning October 2, 2018, the new version is available as a manual download using the Media Creation Tool, Update Assistant, or clicking the Check for Updates button in the Windows Update settings. Starting October 9, 2018, the feature update will be available through Windows Update for a select number of devices....

Usually, the functionalities that are getting removed from Windows 10 are not significant. In the case of version 1909, the system will no longer sync taskbar settings across devices, and Microsoft is also removing the PNRP APIs. Features removed on version 1909 Features deprecated on version 1909 Features removed on version 1909 Windows 10 version 1909 is removing these features: Taskbar settings roaming: Roaming of taskbar settings is no longer being developed, and Microsoft plans to disable it in future updates....

Early this year the software maker revealed that its next operating system will be released later this summer, but no specific date was announced. Then AMD CEO Lisa also revealed during a conference earnings call that Microsoft was planning to release Windows 10 by the end of July, but again, close, but no specific date was mentioned. Today, on a new post at the Windows Blog, Terry Myerson, Microsoft’s Executive Vice President of Operating Systems, finally unveiled that the company is “nearly ready to deliver this free upgrade” to all Windows customers and the final public release will happen on July 29th....

The update KB5017383 bumps the version number to build 22000.1042, and according to the official changes (via @theREALdjELITE), this release adds more dynamic Widgets content to your taskbar with notification badging. It also addresses issues reinstalling apps, errors that could lead to blue screen, IE Mode issues, black screen problems, and more. Update KB5017383 fixes and changes for Windows 11 These are the fixes and new features available with the latest update preview of Windows 11:...

The update KB5019274 bumps the version number to build 22000.1515, and according to the company, it brings the option to turn on Spotlight from the Themes settings page, and it shows subscription information for Microsoft 365 services (including Xbox) and storage usage alerts for OneDrive. The update also rolls out with a slew of fixes and improvements. Update KB5019274 fixes and changes for Windows 11 These are the fixes and new features available with the latest update preview of Windows 11:...

According to the company’s announcement, Windows 11 build 22000.71 introduces a new “entertainment widget,” which has been designed to promote movies available in the Microsoft Store. You added this by opening the Widgets experience and clicking the “Add widgets” button. As part of the visual changes, the Windows 11 right-click menus have been updated to use the acrylic material to make the menu semi-transparent to align further the company’s design with the new version of the OS....

The watermark reads, “System requirements not met. Go to Settings to learn more,” similar to the watermark the company uses for preview builds available in Windows Insider Program. In addition, the same message will be available in the Settings app with a link to get more information about the requirements. Although Windows 11 increases the hardware requirements to improve the system security, it’s been possible to bypass the TPM 2....

The first gesture is the ability to swipe with your finger from the middle of the Taskbar to invoke the Start menu and swipe back down to dismiss it. The second gesture lets you swipe right to left from Pinned to get to the “All apps” list and left to right to get back to the Pinned section. The same gesture works for the more items in the Recommended section....

The update KB5008353 bumps the version number to build 22000.466, and according to the official notes, fixes a long list of issues regarding ARM64 devices, language, networking, account, high dynamic range (HDR), Bluetooth, and more, which the company is expected to release in the stable channel during the February Patch Tuesday update. Windows 11 build 22000.466 complete list of fixes Here’s the list of fixes that Microsoft is testing for Windows 11 build 22000....

When the company began the official rollout of Windows 11, one of the most controversial redesigns was the Taskbar. Since it was rebuilt with a focus on modernizing the interface, improving the system tray, and optimizing it for touch-enabled devices, the final version lacked many legacy functionalities. For example, the new Taskbar didn’t include apps and files drag and drop, date and time across monitors, the option to resize icons or show app labels, and the ability to move the Taskbar to the top, left, or right side was gone....

The new change comes right on time, considering that Microsoft is terminating the mainstream support for Windows 7 with no Service Pack very soon. And to ensure customers will continue having support, the software giant has decided to push Service Pack 1 as an automatic update — something that required user authorization in the past. Microsoft noted the new shift in a new article at the Blogging Windows site, where the software giant also detailed that the new update will roll out slowly during the coming weeks, starting with customers still on the “Release To Manufacturing” (RTM) version of the operating system....