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As the countdown continues towards Microsoft's end of support for Windows 10—scheduled for October 14, 2025—there is a notable trend of users migrating to Windows 11. Recent statistics shed light on this shift, revealing a substantial change in market share between the two operating systems that...

In a significant update for users within the Windows Insider program, Microsoft has released the Windows 11 Beta build 22635.4005 as of August 3, 2024. This latest version marks yet another step in the ongoing evolution of Windows 11, focusing particularly on enhancing user experience and...

Introduction In a bid to extend invitations for upgrading to Windows 11 to a broader user base, Microsoft has recently announced plans to offer free upgrades to Windows 11 for users working on non-managed devices. This move aims to enhance organizational productivity and security by ensuring...

Stay updated with the latest Windows 11 and 10 news, including June 2024 security patches, new features, and performance improvements. Windows 11 Version 24H2 Preview Released Microsoft has released Windows 11 version 24H2 in the Release Preview Channel. This update introduces: HDR background...

Microsoft Patch Tuesday: June 11, 2024 Updates Overview Microsoft's June 2024 Patch Tuesday updates have been released, addressing a broad range of security vulnerabilities and feature enhancements across Windows 11, Windows 10, and various other Microsoft products. Here’s a detailed rundown...

Exciting New Features Coming to Windows 10 in 2024! Microsoft has announced plans to introduce several new features and updates to Windows 10, ensuring the OS remains competitive and functional for years to come. Here’s what you can expect: User Experience Improvements: Microsoft continues...

Introduction Microsoft has just released a new preview update for Windows 11 on May 29, 2024. The update, identified as KB5037853, brings OS builds 22621.3672 and 22631.3672. Key Features and Improvements New Features: This update introduces several new features and enhancements, focusing on...

Introduction Windows Insiders across all channels can now access the latest update for Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11. The update version 2307.40000.5.0 brings various enhancements focused on system and graphics reliability. What's New: Platform Stability Improvements...

How find out what Microsoft Office 2016 updates are installed in Windows 11? They show in Win 10 I have found that Win 11 does not seem to be downloading for instance security updates and other Office 2016 updates on my Win 11 machine. And so I install them manually from Microsoft Catalog...

Introduction Windows Insider Program Team unveils Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25905, available in the Canary Channel. Here are the key highlights of this latest update: New Features Integration of new features from the Dev Channel, including Dev Drive, Backup and Restore improvements...

Overview Windows 11 Build 22000.2121 has been launched for Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, focusing on a range of improvements. Here's an overview of the key updates included in this release: Key Updates Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Enhancements: Multiple new features and...

Hello All, I'm running Windows 10 Pro version 22H2, OS build 19045.2364. I attempted to update my computer on April 15. There were a host of security updates as well as the update to 19045.2846. It seemed to go well, but I noticed that Windows Explorer seemed laggy. I'd try to click and drag a...

Hello everyone, I wanted to let you all know that Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 8.1 on January 10, 2023. This means that there will be no more security updates or technical assistance for this operating system. It is important to note that after this date, using a computer...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.282 to Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. This update includes the following improvements: We fixed an L3 caching issue that might affect performance in some applications on devices that have AMD Ryzen...

Original release date: September 22, 2021 Summary Immediate Actions You Can Take Now to Protect Against Conti Ransomware • Use Link Removed. • Segment and segregate networks and functions. • Update your operating system and software. Note: This Alert uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics...

Original release date: July 28, 2021 Summary This Joint Cybersecurity Advisory was coauthored by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and the U.S. Federal Bureau...

Welcome back to Microsoft Build! Wherever this finds you, we hope that you’re safe and healthy. Since last Build, the Microsoft Edge platform continues to empower developers with the latest tools ready for today’s evolving web landscape. In the State of the Platform video below, Program Managers...

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Users cannot (at least in v2004) allow Quality=Security Updates but disable Feature updates (=to next major release). Is this correct?

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 20H2 Build 19042.572 (KB4579311) to the Beta and Release Preview Channels for those Insiders who are on 20H2 (Windows 10 October 2020 Update). This update includes the following fixes and improvements: We fixed an issue with a possible elevation of...