KB4074588 won’t install If you successfully downloaded KB4074588 on your computer but you got error 0x80070bc2 after restart, well you’re not the only one. Judging by the number of user reports, it seems that this is the most common error that’s preventing users from updating their OS. Unfortunately, fixing it is not an easy task, as this Windows 10 user reports: Other users reported that the update didn’t initialize despite several attempts....
As a companion to the app’s update, Microsoft released a blog post in which it addresses all changes that were made. The update refreshes handy features like 3D cities and local search with functionality like multiple map search functionality, which allows you to search for more than one recent search at once in a single map view. Besides these changes, Microsoft also includes improvements and new features based on recent user feedback....
The change is obviously due to the fact that Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Mobile preview. Windows Phone 8.1 still has a market share of 78.1%, Windows Phone 8 is at 11.8% and the oldie Windows Phone 7.x has 6.8%. Windows 10 Mobile still has a long way to go According to the recent data, the Nokia Lumia 520 remains the most popular Windows handset worldwide (17.2%), followed by the Lumia 630 (9....
But as delighted as people are that the full version of Windows 10 Mobile is finally here, a lot of users are disappointed by Microsoft’s approach to delivering the update — especially after waiting for more than a year after more than a few false alarms. Now that the OS is finally here, users of certain Windows Phone 8.1 devices are shocked to find out that Windows 10 Mobile is not available on their phones....
One of the most important changes is the Windows Ink support, which lets users draw directly on pictures with various tools, depending on what platform they’re on. You can draw with a pen, through touch, or the old fashioned way, which means using a mouse. Having Windows Ink on all platforms means that Microsoft customers can now express themselves more easily and customize their photos to their liking. The feature also lets you save a doodle and apply it directly to another photo in the future....
Microsoft defended itself by saying that is was taking a more “personal” approach to its business and that trust was needed on the user’s side to have it work as intended. The subject was revisited and now it seems that the company is willing to give users some options in regards to their own privacy. According to Terry Myerson, a Microsoft representative, there are two implementations that should please those unhappy with how privacy was handled until this point....
Windows 10 build 14905 is also the first Redstone 2 build available to Windows 10 Mobile Insiders. The previous build 14901 was pushed to PCs only, because the Anniversary Update wasn’t available on Windows 10 Mobile at the time of its release. But now, as the Anniversary Update is available on all Windows 10-powered devices, all Insiders can start testing Redstone 2 releases. Since build 14905 is among the earliest Redstone 2 builds for Windows 10 Preview, it doesn’t contain any new features, but only system enhancements....
At first, the company started the testing process of Redstone 4 with Insiders as part of Skip Ahead. After that, Microsoft expanded the availability to include all Windows Insiders after the release of the Fall Creators Update. Microsoft releases ISO for Windows 10 Redstone 4 build 17025 Microsoft just released the ISOs for Windows 10 Redstone 4 Build 17025. You can use the ISOs to perform a clean install or to check out the progress with Redstone 4 on a virtual machine....
Microsoft is hardly recovering from the bad reputation caused by the October 2018 Update released last year. The company is determined to improve the quality of its biannual feature updates. That was the reason the Redmond giant decided to delay the release of Windows 10 May 2019 Update. Windows Insiders in the Release Preview ring are currently working really hard to test the update. Third-party antivirus products are to be blamed It seems like Microsoft is back with another round of bugs with this month’s Patch Tuesday cycle....
Some issues affect the graphics card, while others are related to BSOD errors. On top of that, some Surface Book 2 devices running Windows 10 May 2019 Update are affected by app issues. According to many reports on Reddit, the upgrade to Windows 10 May 2019 Update causes apps yo crash or freeze. Apparently, this issue is related to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU. Users reported that Nvidia 1060 graphics option keeps disappearing....
Therefore, many of them decided to skip this update on their machines. Starting with Windows 10 May 2019 Update, you have more control over updates. Microsoft introduced an important deffer update feature. You can delay feature upgrades for up to 365 days and the monthly updates can be delayed for a period of 35 days. Windows 10 v1909 will install faster than previous updates The Director of Program Management for the Windows servicing and delivery, John Cable described the distribution process in a blog post....
However, they always seem to be delivered in bulk, and any unnecessary updates or drivers need to be manually removed later. Well, this won’t be the case for much longer, since Microsoft is planning on bringing some changes ahead. Starting with Windows 10 20H1, also known as version 2004, users will be able to access a new section in Windows Update to see the available optional updates. How can I access optional updates on Windows 10?...
More precisely, in some cases, the PC won’t be able to boot at all and they simply end up with a black screen. Many Windows 10 users reported this issue after installing a new RAM or a new motherboard. Moreover, others say that the loading screen in Windows 10 keeps running until it restarts or perhaps it passes the loading screen. However, they only get a black screen with the mouse cursor after it loads....
We’ve now reached the fifth cumulative update for Windows 11 RTM Build 22000, and this one comes with several quality enhancements, but there are no new features or significant improvements. If you check for updates today, a new patch called Cumulative Update for Windows 11 (10.0.22000.120) (KB5005188) will appear available for download. Furthermore, a new Defender security update will also download and install automatically when you tap on the check for updates button....
Microsoft recently pushed KB2952664 and KB2976978 again to Windows 7 and 8.1 computers, to users’ despair. The good news is that these two updates are optional, which means they won’t automatically install on your computer. As far as the official description on the support page is concerned, nothing has been changed. Most likely, February’s KB2952664 and KB2976978 roll out is similar to October’s batch. KB2952664 and KB2976978: A covert purpose?...
Improvements and fixes This security update features various improvements related to quality, and there are not introduced any new operating system functions. The main changes include the following: The issue where after you had installed the KB3164035 update you noticed that you are not able to print enhanced metafiles (EMF) or documents that contained bitmaps rendered out of bounds using the BitMapSection function has been resolved. The problem where updates were not correctly installing all the components and which prevented them from booting has been addressed....
According to the data available on NetMarketShare’s website, back in November 2015 Windows 7 had a market share of 56.11%, compared to November 2016 when it had a total market share of 47.17%. This is surprising if you consider the strong upgrade opposition that Windows 10 has encountered. Many Windows 7 users said they wouldn’t upgrade their OS because they believed Windows 10 was not stable enough. However, judging by this significant market share drop, it appears that Windows 7 users are abandoning the ship....
Read Also: Google Earth not Working in Windows 8.1: How to Fix it The word that you should be paying attention to in the above description is – “artistic beauty” because that’s what this app is all about. It looks like as if it was drawn by the human’s hand. There are three styles of world maps each country has its stats, history, and more other details. The high resolutions lets you zoom in as much as you’d like....
Why Windows Media Player won’t download media information when ripping CD with audio files? Start by reinstalling Windows Media Player through Windows Features. This should reset the settings and, hopefully, resolve the issue at hand. If you’re still stuck with the error, run Windows Media Player Configuration tool or enable Error Correction option. Read about the aforementioned solutions below. Fix Windows media player cannot download media information for this CD 1....
According to a job ad posted on Microsoft’s site’s, the company is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to “join the team that builds the platform for NFC payments, across all Microsoft devices.” And all Microsoft devices also means Windows Phone 10. The NFC payment system can already be used on Windows 8.1, but the company wants to improve it in its Windows Phone 10 version. Microsoft has never confirmed that Windows Phone 10 would incorporated the NFC payment system, but the phrase “across all Microsoft devices” is clear enough to me....
