Category Archives: Microsoft

Microsoft finally acknowledges that Windows 10 has a serious problem – and explains how to fix it

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Many people took to the internet to complain that since installing the update, their Windows 10 desktop and Start menu were set to default – so any wallpapers, icons and shortcuts they had set or created had disappeared.

It also began emerging that some people’s files that were kept on the desktop were getting removed – which is a much more serious issue.

The fact that Microsoft has finally acknowledged this issue is a promising step, and the company is actively looking at way to fix this mess.

According to Windows Latest, Microsoft’s support team were able to replicate the issue, and have found a fix.

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Windows 10 May 2019 Update may be coming as soon as this week

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We were expecting the May 2019 Update to kick-off at some point in late May, and it appears that it could launch this week, rather than next, if some relatively unusual activity in the preview builds of Windows 10 is anything to go by.

This is based on the fact that yesterday, Microsoft released a new build (18362.116) for testers in the slow and release preview rings, which included a fix for an installation failure bug, and an Edge and Internet Explorer-related issue…

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Microsoft Admits Updates Are Freezing Windows 10 Computers — Again

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What’s happening?

The previous issue only involved users running certain antivirus solutions, but this time it’s anyone. Or at least anyone who wants to restore their computer back to a point before the latest Windows 10 update was installed. Which is, let’s face it, a pretty common scenario considering the problematical nature of the update process.

Bleeping Computer was first to spot that Microsoft had updated a support document regarding system restore reboot problems. As long as you have system protection turned on in Windows 10 and have created a system restore point before applying the latest update, then you are at risk of being frozen out of your computer. Simple as. Microsoft confirms that under those circumstances the computer may experience “a Stop error (0xc000021a)” and when you restart the device “the system cannot return to the Windows desktop.” In other words, your computer is borked in a failed reboot scenario caused by the Windows 10 update that is meant to protect your system from potential harm.

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Microsoft is planning a complete visual overhaul of its Windows 10 icons

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Last week, Microsoft revealed its new-look Office 365 icons to the world, and now it appears the Redmond company is planning to continue its icon refresh across the entire Windows 10 platform.

Jon Friedman, Head of Microsoft Office design, took to Medium to offer a few more tasty morsels of information about the redesign process and just what we can expect from Windows 10 going forward.

In response to a question about…

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If your Windows 10 PC says it’s having activation problems today, here’s why

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A glitch with Microsoft’s activation servers appears to be disrupting many users’s PCs, as Windows 10 erroneously reports their systems as either un-activated or downgraded from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 10 Home.

Users are advised to ignore the Windows messages and wait for the problem to resolve itself, according to postings in Microsoft’s support forums.

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Microsoft Broke Windows 10 Again, Despite Warnings From Windows Insiders

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While it’s not as severe as having your documents wiped out of existence, it can still be classified as very irritating for users. That’s because the bug in question breaks file associations, preventing certain file types from opening with the default programs you choose. For example, not being able to associate Adobe Photoshop with image files, Notepad++ with text files or VLC with .mp4 files.

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Windows 10 Tips – Default Printer

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With the introduction of Windows 10, there was a new feature added that might drive you nuts. “Let Windows Manage Your Default Printer” – This feature will automatically change your default printer to the last one used. If you only have one printer, it really does not matter; but if you have multiple printers it could create more time choosing printers than you need to.

This is switched on by default so if your printer default printer keeps changing on you, which is driving you up the wall simply turn it off.

Click your windows key or the windows icon (bottom left of taskbar), choose the settings/gear icon and then devices. Down at the bottom below your listed printers, you will find the option to turn it off or on. Make your choice and close the window, you can turn it back on by repeating the same steps.

Here is a screen shot of that window.2016-09-09

Microsoft no longer supports Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10

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Please be advised:  Microsoft no longer supports Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10

 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/End-of-IE-support?tduid=(46744584567d465059ff17b1762321a8)(256380)(2459594)(TnL5HPStwNw-.UvOxaEva8qovqkU70XRWA)()

 

If you are using Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 you can use IE 11 that will continue to get updated. Older windows versions will not run IE 11 therefore you will be using a browser with security holes or you can download a different browser such as chrome or firefox.

Microsoft pulls botched patch KB 3114409 that triggered problems with Outlook 2010

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If you are using MS outlook 2010 and noticed something different around or after 12/8/15 please read this article. It seems Microsoft had a major issue with a update (#4409) and it caused outlook to only open in safe mode. The article points you to a MS page that tells you how to remove the patch to fix this.

http://www.infoworld.com/article/3013219/microsoft-windows/microsoft-pulls-botched-patch-kb-3114409-that-triggered-problems-with-outlook-2010.html