April 18, 2024 at 08:13AM Microsoft revealed that the Copilot app, added to Windows installs by recent Edge updates, doesn’t collect or relay data, but was mistakenly included. Though tested in Windows Server 2025, it faced backlash and was removed. However, it unexpectedly appeared in Windows Server 2022 and impacted Windows 10 and 11. Microsoft … Read more
April 17, 2024 at 08:17AM Microsoft added the Copilot app via recent Edge updates to Windows devices without permission, causing concerns. The app does not collect or transmit data and is intended for future Windows Copilot enablement. However, it erroneously appears as installed. Microsoft plans to resolve the issue and is testing ads in the … Read more
April 15, 2024 at 07:45AM Microsoft has removed the compatibility hold on Windows 11 updates for systems with Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) audio drivers and Intel 11th Gen Core processors. The issue was resolved by updating to Intel SST driver versions 10.30.00.5714 or 10.29.00.5714. Admins can deploy new drivers via Windows Update for Business, … Read more
April 12, 2024 at 04:20PM Microsoft is testing ads in the Windows 11 Start menu to recommend new apps from the Microsoft Store to users. This trial is currently being rolled out to a small set of Insiders, allowing them to turn off the ads if desired. The ads will only be displayed in the … Read more
April 7, 2024 at 11:42AM Microsoft has introduced a Windows driver in the February updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, named UCPD.sys, which prevents users from manually changing the default browser using tools like SetUserFTA and SetDefaultBrowser. This driver locks down UserChoice Registry keys, affecting protocols and file associations. The change may relate to … Read more
March 27, 2024 at 04:49PM Microsoft has extended the availability of non-security preview updates for Windows 11 22H2 Home and Pro editions until June 26, 2024, with the original date being shifted from February 27, 2024, to accommodate user feedback. End-of-servicing remains unchanged for versions, with Home and Pro editions ending support on October 8, … Read more
March 26, 2024 at 06:32PM The March 2024 non-security KB5035942 preview update for Windows 11 23H2 has been released by Microsoft. It enables Moment 5 features and fixes 18 known issues. This optional cumulative update allows testing of OS improvements and new features. Unlike Patch Tuesday updates, it does not include security updates. Users can … Read more
March 17, 2024 at 01:08PM Microsoft is promoting Bing and the GPT-4 Bing Chat platform to Google Chrome users through popup desktop ads on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Although some users initially suspected malware due to the ad quality, Microsoft confirmed the legitimacy as a one-time notification offering the choice to set Bing as … Read more
March 12, 2024 at 02:12PM Microsoft released the KB5035853 cumulative update for Windows 11, addressing 21 fixes and changes. It includes the mandatory March 2024 Patch Tuesday security updates and fixes errors during installation. Notably, it adds support for USB 80Gbps and addresses various issues in Windows and networking. The update is accessible through Windows … Read more
March 12, 2024 at 02:05PM Microsoft released the KB5035845 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2, addressing 60 vulnerabilities, including 18 remote code execution flaws. Users can install it via Windows Update or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update provides nine new changes and fixes, including improvements for Windows share and Windows … Read more