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: New Copilot app added by Edge doesn’t collect data

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

Microsoft kills off Windows app installation from the web, again

January 3, 2024 at 07:07PM Microsoft disabled the ms-appinstaller URI scheme due to its misuse by threat actors to install malware. The scheme was re-enabled on August 5, 2022, for some enterprise customers. However, its abuse allowed bypassing of Microsoft’s security checks. Microsoft is revoking abused code signing certificates and advising updates and policy changes … Read more