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This update will include all the fixes and improvements brought by Monthly Rollup KB4012215 as well as a series of new quality improvements. Windows 7 Monthly Rollup KB4012218 Here are the specific improvements brought by KB4012218: Enabled detection of processor generation and hardware support when PC tries to scan or download updates through Windows Update. Simplified listing of Approved Servers in the Point and Print group policies by allowing wildcards in the server name....

The forum thread where users first complained about this problem already got a few hundred views. This indicates that this update install problem affects quite a large number of users. Here’s how one user describes this issue: Unfortunately, Microsoft’s support agents have yet to come up with a solution to fix error 80073701. Based on our troubleshooting experience, we’ll try to offer you a few solutions to fix this issue....

The dual-monitor issue There were some solid reports that there was a bug in both Windows 7 security patches from August, KB 4034664 (the monthly rollup installed by Windows Automatic Update) and KB 4034679 (the manual security-only patch). Users who have a system running Windows 7 with two or more monitors and see something going wrong with the second monitor will be able to eliminate the problem by uninstalling the bad patch....

Read Also: Mint App for Windows 8 Gets Fix for Login Issues Official Super Bowl app launched for Windows 8 users If you missed the printed 288-page commemorative program, then don’t worry as this $1.99 app brings it straight to your Windows 8 device, be it a touch or desktop one. Besides complete information and details related to this year’s edition of the Super Bowl, it also has a gallery of images and information about every previous Super Bowl, and you will also be able to find high-resolution images of every Super Bowl ring....

Here’s what you need to know about the issue Windows 8.1 doesn’t let you sign into your PC using your Microsoft account. When you try to do so, Windows 8.1 tells you that it cannot connect to Microsoft’s services at the moment. In case the problem persists, it advises you to search for “network problems” on the Start screen. Microsoft acknowledged the problem and admitted that the September Update is to blame....

Read Also: Why do You Really Hate Windows 8? What’s curious is that slow down problems after installing the Windows 8.1 Update have been reported more frequently by those having computers with great specs than those with lower features. Take for example this user, who own an ASUS Ultrabook, an Intel i7-4558U CPU processor clocked at 2.80GHz and an installed RAM of 8.00 GB. Here’s what he’s saying: The first step that you need to take is to uninstall the Windows 8....

If you’re annoyed by this message, today we’re going to show you how to disable it on your PC. How to disable Windows is checking for a solution to the problem? Solution 1 – Edit your registry According to users, you can fix this problem simply by editing your registry. We have to mention that modifying the registry can be potentially dangerous, therefore we advise you to back up your registry and create a System Restore point just in case....

However, Microsoft Insider WalkingCat leaked some additional details regarding the upcoming version of Windows. The user confirmed that Windows Lite may bring support for Win32 apps. — WalkingCat (@h0x0d) May 29, 2019 — WalkingCat (@h0x0d) May 29, 2019 Windows Lite promises a better update experience Microsoft has not officially announced Windows Lite. The company only hinted at this potential OS. The big M used the platform of Computex 2019 to hint about how the future of Windows OS could look like....

Windows 10 comes with support for MKV files And what many of us did in order to play .mkv files was to make use of a third-party media player, one of the most commonly used being VLC Player or BS Player. But now the good news is that Windows 10 will come with MKV support out-of-the-box, which means Window Media Player will be able to play this kind of files with no problems, at all....

As a quick reminder, we published a dedicated troubleshooting article on how to fix Windows Store error 0x80073CF9. The good news is that this error randomly affects users. So, until Microsoft fixes this issue for all users, you can also follow the troubleshooting steps listed in that article to fix the problem. Could the bug be related to the new Microsoft Store? While users assumed it’s related to the new Microsoft Store, it looks like it has really nothing to do with the new Windows Store update....

Apparently, the only computers affected are those running Windows 7. Users who have uninstalled the update confirmed that everything went back to normal once KB3004394 had been removed. Of course, users who use only Windows Defender as their protection system run the highest risk of becoming a target for malicious software. Since KB3004394 shuts down Windows Defender, such computers constitute an easy target. Removing it returns the system to normal....

Overwolf is an un-obstructive overlay that acts like a platform offering you the capability of adding apps inside your PC games. Yes. You read that correctly. The variety of apps that can be attached to your favorite games varies incredibly. Some of the most praised add-ons include Twitch streaming, game recording apps, and even an in-game Chrome browser. You can choose from thousands of applications inside the Overwolf Appstore. These cover the needs of game players, but also for various development teams....

For starters, Microsoft is offering discounts on specific PC models as high as 66%. This is a great opportunity for those looking to refresh their PC with a new, superior configuration. Heavily discounted Xbox games Computers aren’t the only thing discounted during Microsoft’s spring sale: Xbox gamers also have many reasons to rejoice! Not only does Microsoft have great offers for the Xbox One, but is also offering great discounts on the Xbox 360....

If you’re an Xbox fan, mark July 21, 2020 in your calendar. That date is the beginning of a week-long event during which you’ll get to play demos of prerelease Xbox games. Xbox Summer Game Fest offers 60+ downloadable The event takes place from July 21 to July 27. It may not offer the spectacle of a live in-person event, but it gives you an opportunity to sample your favorite Xbox One games before they come out....

The Xiaomi laptop will come in two forms: a version with an 11-inch display and another with a 13-inch display. This device is virtually portless from what we can tell, with the only exception being a single USB Type-C port. The Xiami laptop is rumored to launch with an Atom processor, but this isn’t the case unless Xiaomi is planning a cheaper model to accompany higher end devices. Leaked information claims the Xiaomi Macbook Air clone might come with a Skylake i7 processor with 2 cores, running at 2....

Ever since Windows 10 May 2020 Update shipped, it’s been causing different types of problems for some users. A major concern is that the OS is failing to install on certain PCs for reasons like driver incompatibility. Microsoft has even put some of the affected devices on a compatibility hold, preventing them from getting the update. However, it has become clear that the new OS is not entirely to blame for the installation errors that some users are reporting....

“Do not allow web search” now seems to do nothing when you enable it on your system. The functionality used to mix local search with web search and search results used to display local results matching the search term, and they also suggested web search results taken from Bing. ‘Disable web search’ won’t work in Windows 10 Spring Creators Update Now, it looks like Microsoft did something to the ‘Disable web search’ option in the latest update of the OS....

The Store on Windows 11 just got a little bit better, as users pointed out on Reddit. If you were wondering what all the fuss is about, know that the library section of the Windows 11 app store now has proper sorting options. These extra options will come in handy when you want to find and download the apps that matter most to you. New Store tweaks allow you to better sort apps As you can observe from the image below, the update tweaks the filter button in the library so it’s no longer triggers a giant drop-down box....

Hackers and the ones that deliver malware are almost always one step ahead of security and, therefore, an attack will never come in the way or form you expected it. RAT can steal passwords, webcam and browser data The warning that Microsoft made public refers to remote access tools (RAT). Also known as RevengeRAT or AsyncRAT, this dangerous malware is being distributed through carefully crafted email messages. When the unsuspecting person opens the file, usually masquerading as an Adobe PDF file attachment, it triggers the download of a malicious visual basic (VB) file....

The entire point of having a laptop is to stay connected on-the-go, but sometimes, the laptop’s battery life may have some other plans, and they’re not going to make you happy at all. Thankfully, there’s a new generation of portable laptop batteries, and this means that you won’t ever have to get stuck again without your trusty friend at your side up and running. Some of these batteries can replace your original laptop charger altogether because they provide you an uninterrupted power supply wherever you are!...