Windows 11 KB5040435 update released with 31 fixes, changes

July 9, 2024 at 01:43PM Summary: Microsoft’s KB5040442 cumulative update for Windows 11 23H3 includes 31 improvements and changes, such as the return of the “Show Desktop” button and security updates for vulnerabilities. The update can be installed via Windows Update or Microsoft Update Catalog. It introduces various new features like Game Pass recommendation cards … Read more

Microsoft: Windows 11 22H2 reaches end of service in October

July 8, 2024 at 02:59PM Microsoft has announced that multiple editions of Windows 11, version 22H2, including Home, Pro, and Education, will reach end of servicing on October 8, 2024. This means they will no longer receive monthly security updates after this date. Windows 11 21H2 Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions will also reach … Read more

Notepad finally gets spellcheck, autocorrect for all Windows 11 users

July 8, 2024 at 01:32PM Microsoft has introduced spell check and autocorrect features in Notepad for Windows 11 users. The features have been tested by Windows Insiders and are now rolling out to all users. However, the autocorrect feature has limited effectiveness. Users can customize the features in Notepad settings and this marks a series … Read more

Microsoft resumes rollout of Windows 11 KB5039302 update for most users

June 29, 2024 at 02:06PM Microsoft has resumed the rollout of the June Windows 11 KB5039302 update, now only blocking it for users using virtualization software. The update caused reboot loops for some users, particularly those utilizing virtual machine tools like CloudPC, DevBox, Azure Virtual Desktop, and VMware. The update is now available for most … Read more

Microsoft pulls Windows 11 KB5039302 update causing reboot loops

June 27, 2024 at 12:15PM Microsoft has pulled the June Windows 11 KB5039302 update after discovering it causes some devices to repeatedly restart. The issue affects systems using virtual machine tools and virtualization features. Users should uninstall the update via the Windows 11 Recovery Environment if affected. Windows Home edition users are less likely to … Read more

Windows 11 KB5039302 update released with 9 changes or fixes

June 26, 2024 at 10:52AM The June 2024 optional update for Windows 11, KB5039302, is now available for version 22H2 and newer. It focuses on improving quality and fixing bugs, bringing back the show desktop button and enhancing File Explorer. New features include Game Pass recommendation, 7-Zip and TAR file creation, Emoji 15.1 support, and … 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 11 KB5039212 update released with 37 changes, fixes

June 11, 2024 at 02:08PM Microsoft released the KB5039212 cumulative update for Windows 11 version 23H3 as part of June 2024 Patch Tuesday. It includes 37 improvements, such as enhanced drag-and-drop support in File Explorer. The update is mandatory for security reasons and can be manually downloaded or installed via Windows Update. Notably, new features … 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