Windows 10 KB5040525 fixes WDAC issues causing app failures, memory leak

July 23, 2024 at 05:52PM Microsoft released the July 2024 preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2 (KB5040525), offering fixes for issues such as Windows Defender Application Control causing app crashes and system memory exhaustion. This optional cumulative update aims to enhance the user experience by allowing administrators to test changes before the mandatory Patch … Read more

Windows 10 KB5040427 update released with Copilot changes, 12 other fixes

July 9, 2024 at 02:14PM Microsoft released the KB5040427 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2, containing 13 changes and mandatory security updates. Users can manually install through Windows Update or schedule the installation. Notably, it includes Microsoft Copilot behaving like an app, addressing various issues, and introducing new improvements, while also resolving some … Read more

Microsoft says bug causes Windows 10 apps to display Open With dialogs

June 18, 2024 at 06:56PM Microsoft has confirmed that since the April KB5036979 preview update, Windows 10 apps display an “Open With” dialog box instead of executing registered tasks when right-clicked on. This may impact various apps like Calculator, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Snip & Sketch, and Sticky Notes. Windows 11 also has a bug … Read more

Microsoft says bug causes Windows apps to display Open With dialogs

June 18, 2024 at 06:27PM A bug in Windows 10 causes apps to show an “Open With” dialog box instead of executing tasks when right-clicked. This can affect various apps, including Calculator, Outlook, Teams, and others. There’s also a bug in Windows 11’s Photos app preventing it from launching, with Microsoft working on a fix … Read more

Windows 10 KB5039211 update released with new feature, 12 fixes

June 11, 2024 at 01:52PM Microsoft released the KB5039211 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2, with 12 changes including a new Snipping Tool feature for editing Android photos in Windows. The update is mandatory, containing security patches for June 2024. After installation, Windows will be updated to new builds. However, four known issues … Read more

Microsoft announces first Windows 10 Beta build since 2021

June 4, 2024 at 03:33PM Microsoft has reopened the Windows 10 Beta Channel, inviting Insiders to join or switch for the new beta build. This aims to facilitate active feature development and testing for Windows 10, version 22H2. Switching to Canary or Dev Channels will enable Windows 11 upgrades, while Windows 10 22H2 will receive … Read more

Windows 11 KB5037853 update fixes File Explorer issues, 20 bugs

May 29, 2024 at 06:19PM Microsoft has released the May 2024 non-security preview update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, containing 32 fixes and changes. Highlights include fixes for File Explorer freezing, delayed start after pinning a folder, a new account manager on the Start menu, and a sound settings backup feature. This update … Read more

Windows 10 KB5037849 update released with 9 changes or fixes

May 29, 2024 at 05:35PM Microsoft has released the optional KB5037849 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2, primarily a maintenance release with nine fixes or changes. It includes two new enterprise features, improved Chinese fonts and input, but does not include security updates. The update can be installed via Settings > Windows Update or … Read more

Microsoft fixes VPN failures caused by April Windows updates

May 14, 2024 at 04:21PM Microsoft recently resolved a known issue causing VPN connection failures on Windows devices following April 2024 security updates. The impacted versions include Windows 11, 10, and Server 2008 and later. While the specific cause wasn’t provided, users are advised on how to seek support and temporarily mitigate the problem until … Read more

Windows 10 KB5037768 update released with new features and 20 fixes

May 14, 2024 at 02:01PM Microsoft released KB5037768 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2, containing new features and improvements. It addresses VPN connectivity issues, enhances account notifications, and improves Widgets on the lock screen. However, it also introduces known issues, including problems with Copilot and Microsoft Connected Cache. The update is available via … Read more