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Windows 10 build 17063 reported issues 1. Install fails Yes, this classic build problem strikes again. Many Insiders cannot test the latest Redstone 4 features because they can’t install build 17063. The install process often fails to launch, gets stuck, freezes or it reverts the changes when it’s almost complete. Judging by user reports, it seems that error 0xc1900101 is the most common error code blocking the install process. Fortunately, some fixes are already available and they include:...

Windows usage statistics Windows 10 features a 39.3% market share which is less than 5% off the 43.99% market share of Windows 7. If we take into consideration the current trend, it looks like Windows 10 should overtake Windows 7 by the end of this year. If the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update manages to attract new users, then Microsoft’s latest OS will finally overtake the good old Windows 7....

Microsoft spent many months working on this update, one of the company’s biggest and most important to date. With several months worth of constant Windows Insider builds, users had no reason to believe the final Creators Update would be anything but improvements. Unfortunately, some who decided to upgrade are in a way trying their luck. One user who wasn’t so lucky is sparks014, who reports that the Creators Update made it impossible for him to install a specific update....

Luckily, this pestering will come to an end on July 29 as the free upgrade offer will no longer be valid. Come July 29, 2016, computer users still using Windows 7 or Windows 8.x will be required to purchase Windows 10 for $119 or grab a new computer with the operating installed. July 29 is also the date we expect the company to release the Anniversary Update. Chances are, the software giant will use this time to automatically remove the “Get Windows 10” app from all computers....

Two days ago, Microsoft confirmed that its engineer team was finalizing the fix script and today you can finally download it. As a quick reminder, KB3194496 install issues prevented thousands of Windows 10 users from installing the update. Various workarounds have been developed, such as manually installing the update or changing the Registry, but they didn’t work for all users. Microsoft rolls out the fix script for KB3194496 You can download the fix script from Microsoft’s Support page....

Windows 10 KB4025342 fixes and improvements The update fixed the addressed issue included in KB4022716 where Internet Explorer 11 used to close unexpectedly when you visited particular websites. The update fixed the issue to improve MediaCreationTool.exe support for Setup Tourniquet scenarios. The problem with CoreMessaging.dll that may have caused 32-bit apps to crash on the 64-bit version of the Windows OS was also fixed. The issue where Visual Studio or a WPF app may terminate unexpectedly when running on a pen/touch enabled machine was fixed....

As a quick reminder, the company already announced this OS version would no longer receive new delta updates in the future. However, Microsoft promised it would keep on offering quality and security updates. The big M didn’t introduce any new system features this time but KB4493464 came with a handful of improvements alongside some bug fixes. If you’re interested in updating your system, follow the download link below. Download KB4493464 And now let’s take a look at what’s new in KB4493464....

One of the recent changes involves the Windows 10 Mail app. Email is a fast and reliable communication tool, allowing you to stay connected with your friends and colleague. Microsoft knows that Windows 10 users need to launch their email app very quickly so as to access the information they need as soon as possible. For this reason, the Windows 10 Mail app is now pinned to your Taskbar by default....

This clearly means that you will use fingerprint sensors and facial-recognition technology to log in to your Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge accounts. Programs such as Skype, Outlook.com, Xbox Live and Office 365 will require biometric verification from users. As a quick reminder, FIDO2 certification allows any application or website to log in using Windows Hello. It is basically a biometric verification system by Microsoft will allow you to log into your account simply by looking at the screen of your laptop....

OneNote’s new features make it easier for users to create notes without having to type through its option to now record audio or sound clips to OneNote and save them to OneDrive. — Office Insider (@OfficeInsider) April 1, 2016 This is a solid idea since it’s much easier to record a short audio clip instead of having to type one out in a note. We envision many users of Windows 10 Mobile taking full advantage of the new feature by focusing more on recording than typing....

Microsoft announced it would discontinue the FM radio app back in May, but many users simply missed the news and are now surprised that the app is nowhere to be seen on the Anniversary Update. Of course, Windows phone users can install third-party radio apps, but this doesn’t allow them to use the speaker while playing the radio. Some users even went as far as to say that the decision to remove the FM radio app actually lowers the commercial attraction of the phone itself....

A new smart search in the Photos app Microsoft is currently testing a new smart search feature that scans images from OneDrive and uses AI to identify and to catalog photos. The Photos application was already released to the Windows Insider Preview Ring. The app will filter the pictures by faces, colors, months in which they were taken and more categories like this. When you start searching for the first time, the photos will be indexed, and this will take approximately one second per image....

Cortana Collections One of the new features is called Cortana Collections, a feature limited to EN-US users for now. It provides you the option to make lists with the things you like most. For instance, you can make lists of movies to watch, recipes to keep, items to buy and so on. Moving all preferences and options to the Settings app This migration took quite a long time. The opportunity to manage startup apps is a recent addition to Windows 10’s Setting app....

The tech giant enhanced the usability of its Start Menu by making some interesting changes. The company revamped the default layout of its Start Menu and ditched the current dual-column layout. All of your new installations will now appear in a single-column layout. Additionally, the Settings lets you uninstall more Start Menu apps. Improved performance and stability Microsoft says that the new improved Start menu will feature a simplified interface for new user accounts and devices....

If you have been waiting for the ISO files, as we were telling you a few days ago, then you should know that you can now download them. There are many out there who want to install a fresh clean version of the most recent Windows 10 from scratch, and for them Windows 10 build 10586 version 1511 has now been made available to download as a complete ISO file....

Some even thought that this was all a big hoax, and all that was coming was only a system-wide revamp for Windows 10. Now, on October 5th, we are happy to announce that Windows 11, version 21H2, has been officially released to the general public and will soon be in your home, provided your device has the necessary specs. The rollout process will prioritize newer machines first and will continue to become available for everyone throughout 2021, until mid-2022....

As evolution unfolds and the tech giant moves in other directions, Windows 11 will deprecate important aspects, such as Cortana, Skype, Snipping tool, Paint 3D, and a lot more. With cutting offline access for all those wishing to use Windows 11, Microsoft is clearly putting their foot in the ground. In that manner, there are around 15 plus features that have been deemed unworthy by the Redmond-based company. As Microsoft suggests, some of these features are going to be removed completely, while others are simply deprecated....

Saved space According to Dispensa, Microsoft’s VP of Enterprise Management, the company had made a few changes that would allow users to access their favorite apps without taking up undue disk space. Some users barely ever use some pre-installed apps so they end up staying there for nothing. This update will be available to the next-generation version of Windows while older systems will hold on for a while. App restriction Microsoft says it will restrict some applications to ‘stubs....

The WSATools is an application that is in place in Windows 11 to make the installation process of these Android applications simpler. In June, an announcement was made categorically indicating the new features that have been incorporated to the new Windows 11 update. Microsoft accommodating Android apps on their operating system caught users by surprise. Microsoft Store Although developers have come up with elaborate methods that users can use to access their favourite apps on Windows 11....

Teste your Windows network speed with this app Most speed-tests are not very accurate and don’t have many useful features, returning the minimum information. This is where Network Speed Test app for Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 differentiates from everything else. It is no longer needed to run an Internet browser and search for random network speed test webpages, all we have to do is open the Windows 8 app and run the test....