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According to the announcement, the update KB4598291 bumps the version number to build 19042.789 and 19041.789 for version 20H2 and 2004, respectively, and addresses many issues. For example: Resolves problems causing a device to stop responding when you play a game in full-screen or tablet mode. Fixes an issue that prevents opening a document that is on the Windows desktop. Corrects historical daylight savings time (DST) information for the Palestinian Authority....

According to the software giant, Windows 10 build 19608 introduces the ability to search the lists of file types, protocols, and apps when setting a default application. In addition, this flights packs a bunch of fixes for Sticky Notes, language, and Snip & Sketch. The update also resolves an issue with Task Manager not showing the correct icon for Microsoft and improves the performance when loading the Windows Update history page....

The company hasn’t shared any new details about the release date of the Creators Update, but it’s scheduled to roll out as a free update sometime in spring 2017. However, recent test preview of the upcoming update included reference for Windows 10 version 1703, meaning that we could be seeing the update in March 2017. Microsoft made the announcement during its October 26th event in New York City, where the software giant gave us a sneak peek on the features we can expect in the Creators Update....

Usually, for most users, this is an easy step, but if you live in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, or any other English-speaking country, the option to select the language can be confusing, as you’ll find two options, including English and English International. What English version of Windows 10 should I select? So, if you’re getting confused, the Windows 10 English International version is usually targeted to those users living in the UK and other international English-speaking countries....

Also, the software giant said that it has fixed the upgrade issue that was blocking Insiders from installing the latest preview of the operating system on devices that weren’t running Windows Phone 8.1. As with every release available through the Fast ring, there are a number of known issues that Insiders should be aware before installing Windows 10 Mobile build 10581. Here are the known issues for Windows 10 Mobile 10581 As with previous builds, after applying this update, the device may appear at a black screen for about 5 minutes when transitioning between the spinning gears and the final stages of the update....

According to the software giant, the Windows team had various goals in mind to bring users a feature that allows them to get the best experience on a single screen, using multiple unlimited virtual desktops. Give you more desktop space to group related windows Help you quickly locate and switch to any window or group of windows Let you easily re-organize your groups and move windows as tasks evolve Keep you in control of the degree of separation between your grouped windows...

The retirement date means that after October 14, 2025, devices running Windows 10 will no longer receive security and quality updates, and you will no longer be able to contact the company for support. Although we are still a few years away before the operating system reaches the end of service, the documentation update further confirms that the company plans to replace Windows 10 with a new version – currently known as “Windows 11” (Sun Valley)....

This is a huge milestone for the software giant with such fast adoption of the new operating system without a doubt will make more attractive for developers to invest on bringing new apps to the Windows Store. The fast adoption in part is because of all the new features the software brings to the table. For starters, Windows 10 is brand new operating system that works everywhere, from devices without a screen using Windows 10 IoT, to Windows 10 Mobile for phones and tablets, to Windows 10 for desktops....

This means that if you want to test this less stable build of Windows 10, you need to go to PC settings, Update and recovery, Preview builds, and you must change from Slow to Fast in the drop-down menu option. (And you must be signed-in with your Windows Insider Program account to get the new bits.) Once you change to Fast, simply click Check now to install the new build....

Windows 10 quality update vs. feature update Quality updates (also called “cumulative updates”) are updates that Windows 10 downloads and installs every month automatically through Windows Update. These updates are cumulative and include new fixes, improvements, and previously available patches. Usually, Microsoft releases these updates every second Tuesday of the month, which rollout date is referred to as “Patch Tuesday” or “Update Tuesday.” Also, internally, these updates are known as the “B” release because they roll out during the second week of the month....

KB4041676 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 15063.674 and fixes problems with apps, Start menu, Windows Error Reporting, Internet Explorer, storage, and patches a number of security problems. Alongside update KB4041676, the Windows 10 version 1607 is getting update KB4041691, version 1511 receives update KB4041689, and the initial version gets update KB4042895. What’s new on Windows 10 build 15063.674 Microsoft has announced KB4041676 in its support site, and it’s referred as “October 10, 2017—KB4041676 (OS Build 15063....

KB4103722 bumps the build number to 15063.1112, and according to the company, it fixes problems with BitLocker, Bluetooth, timezone, networking, apps, and more. What’s new with Windows 10 build 15063.1112 Microsoft has announced KB4103722 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “May 17, 2018—KB4103722 (OS Build 15063.1112)”. If you’re already running the Windows 10 Creators Update on your PC, this update will address these problems: Addresses additional issues with updated time zone information....

KB4284835 bumps the version number to build 17134.112, and according to the company fixes a number of problems with April 2018 Update, including issues with brightness controls and black screen problems. In addition, the update resolves issues with Microsoft Edge, BitLocker, and it mitigates additional processors vulnerability known as Speculative Store Bypass. What’s new with Windows 10 build 17134.112 Microsoft has announced KB4284835 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “June 12, 2018—KB4284835 (OS Build 17134....

KB4520062 bumps the version number to build 17763.832, and according to the company, prevents blank files from appear in the Start menu. Also, the update fixes a power usage problem with Connected Standby, resolves black screen after installing a new quality update, Bluetooth problems as well as issues Internet Explorer and Settings app. Microsoft is also releasing cumulative updates for Windows 10 version 1803, 1709, and 1607. Update KB4520062 for Windows 10 version 1809 Microsoft has announced KB4520062 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “October 15, 2019—KB4520062 (OS Build 17763....

KB4557957 bumps the version number to build 19041.329, and according to the company, fixes a problem that prevents the use of voice commands on Windows Mixed Reality, improves support voice assistants, and enhances security for a number of apps and external storage. Also, build 19041.329 updates verification for usernames and passwords and storing and managing files. Update KB4557957 for Windows 10 version 2004 Uninstall Windows 10 update KB4557957 to fix problems Download June 2020 update for Windows 10...

The KB4571744 update bumps the version number to build 19041.488, and according to the company, brings 24-bit mode for Dolby Atmos for Headphones and DTS Headphones. Fixes blurry sign in screen, Windows Update becoming unresponsive when checking for updates, File Explorer when stops working when you browse directories, and apps taking a long time to open. The optional update also improves tablet experience for convertible or hybrid devices in docked scenarios, Windows Hello enrollment pages for face and fingerprint setup, and more....

In addition to using Windows Update, there’s also the upgrade option using Windows 10 ISO file. The only issue is that when you use a Windows 10 device to download the ISO from the Microsoft support website, you’re only given the choice to get the “Update Assistant” or “Media Creation Tool.” If you don’t want the extra steps, there’s a workaround to download the ISO file of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update directly from the Microsoft servers without having to use any tool....

The Windows 11 wallpaper is an “abstract artwork,” which “merges the updated design of Windows 11 with the magical, vibrant nature of the holidays.” “The light and bright elements of the visual story Brisseaux imagined for his background track with the new color palette and softer, more approachable graphics of Windows 11,” the company explains. You use this link to download the holiday 2021 wallpaper for Windows 11. Once you have downloaded the image, you can right-click and select the Set as desktop background option....

Microsoft hasn’t acknowledged the problem, but the forums, one of the company’s employees, noted that they are aware of the issue and they’re investigating the reports. In the meantime, the mitigation to this problem is to roll back to the previous version of Windows 11 or disable the UDP protocol. Remote Desktop fix on version 22H2 You can roll back to the previous version from Settings > System > Recovery and use the “Go back” button....

The update KB5016695 bumps the version number to build 22621.457, and according to the official changes, it introduces the ability to view usage history from the “Privacy & Security” settings page for more apps. This flight also improves the detection of ransomware and advanced attacks on Microsoft Defender, storage replication low bandwidth or congested networks, and compresses all files using SMB Compression. The update is only available in the Release Preview Channel....