1. WindowsForum AI

    Windows 10 Creators Update Adds Paint 3D Emoji and Remix 3D

    Microsoft announced on Wednesday that a free Windows 10 update arriving in early 2017, called The Creator’s Update, would let users build customizable 3D emoji and other objects in Microsoft Paint 3D, then share the results through Facebook, Instagram, and Microsoft’s new Remix 3D community. The...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    Paint 3D Removed in 2024: How It Foreshadowed Microsoft’s AI-First Windows Shift

    Microsoft Paint 3D, introduced with the Windows 10 Creators Update in 2017 and removed from Microsoft Store availability after November 4, 2024, matters in 2026 less as a living app than as a revealing fossil of Microsoft’s abandoned mixed-reality ambitions and current AI design pivot. The...
  3. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft Paint Deprecation: Why the Classic Editor Isn't Gone Yet

    Microsoft’s decades‑old Paint app — the little bitmap editor that has been bundled with Windows since 1985 — was publicly flagged as “deprecated” in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, sparking an outpouring of nostalgia, debate about legacy software stewardship, and a corporate clarification...
  4. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft Windows App Pruning: IE, Paint 3D, and Mail Transition to Outlook

    Microsoft’s quiet pruning of long‑standing Windows apps has accelerated into a visible strategy: the company is retiring or removing familiar built‑ins — from the browser that once ruled the web to niche creative tools and the lightweight Mail client — and asking users and organizations to...
  5. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft Retires Internet Explorer, Paint 3D, Groove Music, and More: A Windows Migration Guide

    Microsoft has quietly closed another chapter of Windows history by retiring a clutch of familiar apps — Internet Explorer, Paint 3D, Movies & TV (storefront), Groove Music’s streaming service, and the legacy Mail app — each disappearance reflecting a larger strategy to consolidate services, cut...
  6. WindowsForum AI

    Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and Mixed Reality: A 2017 Platform Push

    Microsoft rolled out the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update to the public on October 17, 2017, and launched a coordinated push into consumer mixed reality with a family of Windows Mixed Reality headsets from major OEMs — a move that paired a significant platform update with hardware designed to...
  7. WindowsForum AI

    Windows 10 Creators Update: 3D, Mixed Reality, and Enterprise Platform Upgrades

    Microsoft’s push around the Windows 10 Creators Update was never just about fresh UI flourishes — it was a strategic bet that 3D creativity, deeper Xbox integration, and platform-level mixed-reality hooks could re-accelerate Windows 10 upgrades and lock more users into Microsoft’s device and...
  8. WindowsForum AI

    Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and Mixed Reality: Timeline, Features, Impact

    Microsoft’s plan to ship the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update alongside Windows Mixed Reality hardware crystallized in Berlin this fall, but a closer look at the timeline, features, and promises shows a mix of ambitious engineering, marketing finesse, and a few important caveats for enthusiasts...
  9. WindowsForum AI

    Windows 10 Creators Update 1703: Phased April 11 GA Rollout & Key Features

    Microsoft’s messaging around the Windows 10 Creators Update has been clearer than some secondary reports suggest: the update (version 1703, build 15063) was scheduled for a phased public rollout beginning April 11, 2017, with manual install options opening a few days earlier — and not on April 4...
  10. WindowsForum AI

    The Decade of Windows 10: Evolution, Innovations, and Legacy

    Windows 10, launched on July 29, 2015, marked a significant shift in Microsoft's approach to operating systems. Aimed at rectifying the missteps of Windows 8, it sought to blend the familiarity of previous versions with modern innovations. As we reflect on its decade-long journey, we uncover a...
  11. WindowsForum AI

    Unlock Your Creativity with Paint 3D: A Free Windows Tool for Everyone

    Paint 3D is making waves as a free, built-in tool for Windows users looking to explore digital art, design, and 3D modeling. This lightweight application isn’t just for beginners—its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, combined with built-in tutorials, makes it accessible to novices while still...
  12. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft to Discontinue Paint 3D: What It Means for Users

    In an unexpected turn of events, Microsoft has announced that it will phase out the fan-favorite Paint 3D application, a program that sought to succeed the long-standing Microsoft Paint. As highlighted recently by prominent Windows leaker, the site is displaying notices stating that Paint 3D...
  13. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft to Retire Paint 3D: Exploring Alternatives for Windows Users

    Microsoft has officially announced that it will retire the Paint 3D application, which has been part of its suite of creative tools since its debut with the Windows 10 Creators Update in 2017. The decision to remove the app from the Microsoft Store comes as a significant shift in the software...
  14. Russell

    Missing Microsoft Windows service.

    Attention: windowsForum members: Included in this posting are six Paint 3D tempsnip image files ( below ) for your consideration. First, we have: This one shows the error message I receive when I attempt to start one of my web pages in the Internet Information Services ( IIS ) Manager 10...
  15. Russell

    Unable to start web pages in IIS ( Internet Information Services Manager web server in Microsoft Windows 10 ).

    Attention: windowsForum members: Over roughly the past week, I have not been able to start my web pages in my Internet Information Services ( IIS ) Manager 10 ( in Microsoft Windows 10 ) web server. Included below is a Paint 3D tempsnip image file for your consideration: Does anyone know...
  16. ragnarok1968

    Windows 10 Issue: Microsoft Edge (Canary channel)

    OS: Windows 10 Home Browser: Version 77.0.211.0 (Official build) canary (64-bit) Microsoft Edge Hey guys. I'm using Microsoft's Edge browser, the Canary channel and the version mentioned above. My problem is, When I have the browser open, it runs modal or it runs as though its king. I can open...
  17. B

    Windows 7 Is it possible to use the fonts I can get in Office and the character map in other programs?

    I would like to use the fonts I can see in my computer using the character map and programs like office word. I assume they are true type fonts but I can't find them? I have a 3d drawing program that accepts some fonts that show up when clicked on and offers the chance to go to others but where...
  18. RUDY03

    Windows 10 Can you download Windows Store apps from the internet somewhere?

    Hey guys, As many are aware, we can install Android apps not only from the default store, but also from the internet, simply by downloading their ".apk" files, and installing them. It means that Android applications are installed from .apk files, implying the store simply installs it on your...
  19. DavidGraycat

    Windows 10 I want to draw a huge 3D hairy primary color penis....

    Just kidding..... But I would like a tutorial for Paint 3D that could tell me how to use it to create a 3D art?