Windows 10 News and Announcements...

Because despite all these years of development of this piece of trash OS. Micro$h4ft can't get their hands around fixing this nuclear science based Start Menu or Windows Search!

 

Micro$lope created Win 8 and 10 around their phones. Now it's dead and we are left with a phone OS. And we will se next level of sickness. Their OS will from now on be designed around own crippled Surface products... Not whats best for the users.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...ting-for-security.831309/page-6#post-10988967

 

^^^ now they try hard to copulate with android, will probably result in them managing to add more malady to windows.

 

The so called Win 10 Start menu seems to works as intended For ad's. This tragedy works well as an advertising channel



MICROSOFT
Windows 10 Start Menu Suggests Firefox Users Switch to Edge
Microsoft has started using the Windows 10 Start Menu to suggest that Mozilla Firefox users switch to their new Microsoft Edge browser.

 

The new edge isn't that bad. Internet explorer was WAYYYYY worse

 

Sure!


February Win10 1903 and 1909 cumulative update causing desktops to disappear Computerworld.com | Feb 13, 2020
Reports are starting to pour in about a bug — or maybe a conflict — with the February cumulative update for Win10 1903 and 1909, KB 4532693. Installing the patch may leave your machine with a swapped-out main profile, removing all of...
Reports are starting to pour in about a bug — or maybe a conflict — with the February cumulative update for Win10 1903 and 1909, KB 4532693. Installing the patch may leave your machine with a swapped-out main profile, removing all of....

I swear, if somebody tells me again how Windows patches are getting better, I’m gonna bust a blood vessel.

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And the usual from Redmond Camp.

Ongoing list of problems with the February 2020 Patch Tuesday patches
Posted on February 12th, 2020 at 10:47 woody Comment on the AskWoody Lounge
It’s a bumper crop — not only 99 separately identified security holes getting plugged, but a whole lot of unexpected fixes.

• Win7 free patches (including, unexpectedly, a new Malicious Software Removal Tool)
• Win7 paid patches (Microsoft tossed in a ringer to clog up the works)
• A Win10 UEFI patch directed at a specific manufacturer – but which one?
• A horrible, Chicken Little “exploited” IE JScript security hole

And a whole lot more.

Still much, much too early to see if there any big bugs.

Full story in Computerworld Woody on Windows. Add your favorite bugs here!


Yet Another Windows 10 Update Breaks Things… Who’s Shocked? wccftech.com | Feb 13, 2020

Microsoft's latest Windows 10 cumulative update for versions 1909 and 1903 (KB4532693) has also brought in some bugs with it. The Windows maker managed to avoid major issues for a few months, but 2020 hasn't been a great year so far for cumulative updates.

The latest Patch Tuesday update also brings with it some new problems. Users have filed several complaints over at Microsoft Forums, one of which reads:

 

Windows 10, one bug after the other!
A KB4532693 Bug Prevents Windows 10 From Loading User Profile

 

And here we go yet again...



MICROSOFT
Microsoft Confirms Windows 10 KB4524244 Issues and Pulls the Update
Microsoft pulled the standalone KB4524244 security update today, February 15, 2019, from Windows Update after confirming user reports about freezes, boot problems, and installation issues since it was released on February 11.

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KB4524244 for Windows 10 has been withdrawn from Microsoft - If there are any problems, it should be uninstalled
good Morning February 15, 2020 12:57 PM 17 comments
With the patchday on February 11th, Microsoft pushed the KB4524244 as a security update alongside the KB4532693 and the KB4538674. After problems with the update occurred, Microsoft has now withdrawn the update. The update itself is for the Windows...

Same as in link above but also mentioning Redmonds other buggy patch --- withdrawn.

Update for Windows Server also withdrawn
The security update for the Windows Server container image has also been withdrawn. "Problems can occur when using Windows Server container images for the security update of February 11, 2020" You can find everything else here: support.microsoft/KB4542617/

 

To sum this all up, this is exactly why I switched to Mac although I was an Anti-MacDonald's d00d for years

 

None is forced to install flawed patches! And I despises everything Apple stands for. Especially their massive crippled Jokebooks. My only Apple thing is the iToy To check mail, your post and browse the web to see if I find new Win 10 flaws before I possibly install anything from them. And if... Always with the door closed.



Edit. Not only flaws with Uefi patch KB4524244.

Microsoft pulls KB 4524244, the infamous UEFI patch, from the Catalog Askwoody.com

According to PKCano, one of the UEFI patches, KB 4502496, still appears in Windows Update – but it isn’t in the Catalog. Likely its appearance in Windows Update is a phantom, and in fact it won’t be installed. Do you have better info?

Update: KB4502496 has also been pulled.

Security update for Windows 10, version 1507, Windows 8.1, RT 8.1, Server 2012 R2, and Server 2012: February 11, 2020

The KB article has been updated to say:

 

I got KB4524244 installed without any issues that I've noticed. Microsoft do say it's affecting a subset of devices, so exactly which subset and how many would be interesting to know...but it's not affecting everyone, I rolled the dice...I should probably start backing up my Windows partition before each update like I used to.

 

Why on earth install standalone patch you don’t even know what is for and on top continue have it installed when Microsoft now has removed the patch? Oh’well

Always be skeptical to unknown. Read Woodys blog.

 

Ha, well I'm kinda relaxed about it! I didn't install it manually from the Update Catalogue, instead it was just installed automatically after pressing update button. I do read the microsoft patch notes for each one out of curiosity.

 

Computer Support 101, you never push a patch, update, network change on a Friday before a 3 day weekend, you are guaranteed to get called back in - even if it is nothing - as everyone is gun shy of losing servers [sales] on a major holiday weekend.

At most internet companies you need VP sign off or higher to make changes on a Friday before a 3 day weekend.

Why you do this Microsoft??

"The KB article has been updated to say:

Important
This standalone security update has been removed due to an issue affecting a sub-set of devices. It will not be re-offered from Windows Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or Microsoft Update Catalog.

Note Removal of this standalone security update does not affect successful installation or any changes within any other February 11, 2020 security updates, including Latest Cumulative Update (LCU), Monthly Rollup or Security Only update.

Another Microsoft Friday night massacre? On a three day (US) weekend?"

 

They was running as chicken with capped of heads to be able to put it out this week! Forgot including their latest and greatest. And of course it was in there the whole time

“By the way, if you think Win10 version 1909 was immune from the KB 4524244 malaise, think again. Microsoft forgot to include 1909 on its master list, but KB 4524244 is included in the 1909 MS Update Catalog listing and in the WSUS listing. (Thx, PKCano.) The KB article – even its title – is clearly wrong”.

 

Finally into the root bottom for the unknown Uefi patch!

FAQ: Microsoft, Kaspersky and KB4524244 security update issues

Kaspersky has put the blame squarely on Microsoft after a recent Windows 10 update (KB4524244) Kaspersky.com | Today

What happened?

Microsoft released security update KB4524244 as a part of its February 2020 Patch Tuesday. This update caused problems with some devices and Microsoft revoked it.

Why Kaspersky is involved in the story?

The update addresses a security vulnerability that was found in Kaspersky Rescue Disk, and then publicly disclosed in April 2019. This was later fixed in August 2019.

Kaspersky has put the blame squarely on Microsoft after a recent Windows 10 update (KB4524244 ) meant to further protect against an attack that exploited a vulnerable version of the Kaspersky Rescue Disk software has caused more system crashes. The security company claimed that it had already patched the vulnerability in August 2019.

According to Kaskpersky, Microsoft updated its UEFI signatures list to revoke certain UEFI signatures that were being used with older and maliciously modified versions of the Kaspersky Rescue Disk.

 

And why did you switch back? You can't fool me, bruh I'm too old for that



http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...-pro-15-late-2019.830579/page-5#post-10956992

 

How did j00 catch me so fast? I didn't like Apple after all. When I used Windows, I felt like I was back home and Dell is the only option for me here in Dubai because of their on site warranty as I have no time to be visiting service centers and whatnot in case of a failure.

 

Because I knew this would be the end from the first moment you sent that Apple order Only a matter of time. I think I missed with 3 or 4 weeks.

 

Hey, we never stopped loving you, bro.
We all make mistakes. Welcome back.

 

More fallout from that buggy KB4524244 update

recent Computerworld.com article - "The mess behind Microsoft’s yanked UEFI patch KB 4524244"
https://www.computerworld.com/artic...microsoft-s-yanked-uefi-patch-kb-4524244.html

 

Installing Windows 10 without a Microsoft account becomes more difficult
good Morning February 20, 2020

It's actually a shame that Microsoft is putting more and more hurdles on users and thus preventing them from deciding what to do. But it keeps going towards Windows 10 X. No access to system files, registry etc. pp. Sooner or later, home users will have to get used to this. Microsoft cannot install these hurdles in the higher versions Pro and Enterprise, because otherwise one would get in trouble with the administrators of the companies.

Yeah, avoid the Guinea pig version.

 

It is extremely difficult to have any respect for Micro$lop or crApple because of the Nazi crap that they pull like this. I find myself not caring when I see violations of their digital rights, copyright or "intellectual" property because their behavior is so objectionable and they seem worthy of whatever misfortune or mistreatment might find them.

 

Windows 10 Will Ditch Live Tiles (Report) tomshardware.com | Feb 25, 2020

Windows 10 going for something more traditional.

Live Tiles were developed to offer more at-a-glance information than the icon grids found on iOS and Android smartphones. That way people could view important details, like the weather forecast or a meeting time, right from the Start screen.

Live Tiles were a core part of the Windows Phone 7 and Windows 8 user interfaces. Even though Microsoft switched to a more traditional UI for Windows 10, the tiles remained in the Start menu, and they've stayed pretty consistent ever since. Yeah, Windows OS was transformed into a phone OS Apple light 2.

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Microsoft Wants to do Away with Windows 10 Local Accounts bleepingcomputer.com | Today
As time goes on, it is becoming increasingly clear that Microsoft is trying to make local accounts a thing of the past and push all new Windows 10 users to a Microsoft account...


Microsoft wants you in the cloud
As Windows 10 evolves, much of its functionality and features are tied to the cloud and your Microsoft Account.

Whether it be Your Phone, OneDrive, Office integration, Xbox, and the Microsoft Store, without a Microsoft Account Windows 10 is not as feature-rich.

Due to this, it makes sense for Microsoft to push users towards a Microsoft account rather than a local one to take advantage of all these integrated services.

Even more important, though, is all the juicy data that Microsoft can collect from a user utilizing all of their cloud-based services.

By utilizing a Microsoft account, Microsoft has greater visibility into what you are doing, searching for, and using to improve their software and promote new offerings.

While much of this data collection can be slimmed down, with our data being treated as currency, the more they can get the better.

 

"Windows 10 could get a new Start menu as Microsoft kills off one of its most useless features"

- ...set to get a redesigned Start menu in a future update, with Microsoft finally killing off Live Tiles for good.

- ...made their way to Microsoft’s desktop operating systems starting with Windows 8, back when the company wanted to make Windows an OS that was suited to both traditional PCs and touch-screen devices (and ended up failing at both).

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Yep @Papusan. I think we mostly can agree we get a happy feeling when reading this news.

 

Windows 8.1/10: What’s the status of the user profile bug?
Posted on 2020-02-28 by guenni

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Some February 11, 2020 update kills the user profile during installation. Where do we stand regarding the bug at the end of February 2020 after the C and D Week updates are out?


Windows 10: Update KB4532693 kills the user profile
The cumulative update KB4532693, released of February 11, 2020 for Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909 shows the same behavior. For some users, the desktop was gone or the files and icons disappeared after installation. For most users, Windows 10 used a temporary user profile after the update was installed the next time they logged on. I had reported about this in the blog post Windows 10: Update KB4532693 kills user data/profile...

In the above tweet, Bleeping Computer points out that for some users, the user profile files were completely deleted during the update installation. Then these files could only be restored from backups. And this comment says the same.

In the meantime, Microsoft has released Update KB4535996 for Windows 10 Version 190x (see Windows 10 Version 190x: Update KB4535996 (Feb. 27, 2020)). The update unfortunately does not fix the bug with the broken/deleted user profile – but at least includes a correction for the bug with the display of the Windows search box

 

Well I for one have never used those tiles, in fact my mind just completely blocks them out...and in fact I don't really use the start menu at all, I use it once per day for turning off the PC!

 

Microsoft changes its Cortana strategy, drops features
by Martin Brinkmann on February 29, 2020
Microsoft announced plans yesterday to change the digital assistant Cortana into a tool that is focused on "productivity" and more closely aligned with the company's vision for Microsoft 365.

Closing Words
Is the change a last attempt at establishing Cortana as a new service? It seems clear that Cortana did not meet Microsoft's expectations; this left Microsoft with options to drop Cortana entirely or try to reinvent it to give it another chance of success.

Windows 10 V190x: Problems with update KB4535996
Published on March 1, 2020 by Günter Born

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Microsoft released the cumulative update KB4535996 for Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909 on February 27, 2020. But there are probably some problems with this optional update.

 

Windows 10 Y3K Bug: Won't Install After January 18, 3001 bleepingcomputer.com

A bizarre bug could affect some Windows 10 users that try to install the latest (latest and greatest) Windows release on computers where the BIOS date is set to January 19, 3001, or later on AMD or Intel motherboards.

"I think Gigabyte needs to fix the BIOS on every current motherboard they sell and Microsoft needs to add a reasonable date check during the initial install process," Holzman told BleepingComputer.

When BleepingComputer contacted Microsoft about this bug, we were told that they had nothing to share.

 

That's pretty silly to try, given it involves a lot of in between software that can go wrong for any number of reasons.

GIGO - You put in stupid data and stupid things happen

FYI - I converted 10k's of servers to comply with Y2K across a bunch of OS's and vintages of hardware. There was a lot of work involved - it took months to prepare for the switchover, and it all worked fine.

I was 100's of miles away sipping Champagne when the clock struck midnight.

It's hard to believe that was only 20 years ago...seems like much longer.

 

File explorer improvements in next Windows 10 major update

- Microsoft has worked to improve the File explorer experience in the next Windows 10 major update version 2004.

- File explorer search is now powered by Windows Search.

- The change will help integrate your OneDrive content online with the traditional indexed results.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/windows-10-news-and-announcements.826887/page-39

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Not sure if I would say these improvements apply to everyone, but perhaps some may like them.

 

Surprise, Surprise: Windows 10 KB4535996 Update Is Causing Serious Issues For Users hothardware.com | Tue, Mar 03, 2020

For many Windows 10 users, the point was reached long ago where there is little trust that the updates and hotfixes that the software giant puts out aren't going to cause new problems. With that in mind, it will be no surprise to many that the KB4535996 update that was released late last month is causing issues for
some users.

Multiple users have posted to the Microsoft Answer Forum and the Feedback Hub reporting issues with the update. Some are reporting they are unable to install the KB4535996 update completely; the installation fails with generic error messages like 0x800f0922 and 0x80070003.

One user reported that when trying to install KB4535996, it downloads to 100%, and the install takes considerable time to reach 100%. Once a restart is requested, the machine starts to update on a blue screen where it only reaches 6% and then reboots. The system then warns that it was unable to complete the update.

Other users are reporting that the KB4535996 update installs, but they see random freeze issues, BSOD errors, and other performance-related issues. Some PCs that have sound cards inside lose sound card functionality after the update is installed. One user specifically calls out a non-functional SoundBlaster after the update. Multiple reports have indicated that the February 2020 update causes muffled or distorted sound.

 

Windows update KB4535996 causes micro stutters in games windowsreport.com | Mar 3, 2020

Outdated graphics and video card drivers may cause irregular GPU frame rates. In that case, you can fix the problem by updating the drivers.

But if you had an excellent gaming experience before the CU, hardware drivers may not be the problem. Uninstalling the update appears to fix the issue, though.

Microsoft has not officially acknowledged any problem with the optional update it released last week. Users can only hope that the next Windows 10 fix will satisfactorily address all the issues raised so far.

 

It's ok for me so far, no microstutters or other issues.

 

New Windows 10 problem could make your PC slower to boot – so apply this fix now

- Windows 10 KB4535996 is again to blame

- it appears that additional problems have emerged.

- Another very annoying issue appears to be PCs booting more slowly (or encountering errors when they start up) after installing the update.

https://www.techradar.com/news/new-...-your-pc-slower-to-boot-so-apply-this-fix-now

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More reasons to avoid this Wonderful MS Windows 10 Update!

 

This thread is so lovely.

Windows 10 KB4535996 Update Issues: Crashes, Slowdowns, Audio, More blepingcomputer.com
Since the release of the Windows 10 KB4535996 cumulative update, Windows users have been reporting numerous problems including boot issues, crashes, performance problems, audio issues, and developer tools no longer working.

* Performance issues
* Boot issues and hangs
* Blue screen crashes at login
* Sound and audio hardware issues
* Microsoft Visual Studio signtool.exe stops working
* ? Ready for edit
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Microsoft Issues Fix for Windows 10 Drivers Blocked by Core Isolation bleepingcomputer.com

Microsoft has issued guidance on how to resolve problems loading drivers in Windows 10 that are being blocked due to virtualization-based security protections.

 

@Mr. Fox @Papusan @hmscott

Look at this BS, they will slow down the driver updates but they will still shove them up our throats!

Windows 10 drivers will be rolled out gradually

 

Well, yeah... that really sucks. I don't expect anything to be done correctly on their part. However, rolling them out gradually is probably a better approach than bundling a ton of crap all at once, as doing that could make troubleshooting issues a lot more difficult.

The notion that it is problematic assumes that the end-users are going to allow Micro$lop to run amok and give them control to manage things on a willy-nilly basis. That's probably true for an average PC user, because that is what they do. However, smart folks will not allow the haphazard antics of the Redmond Retards to wreak havoc. If you take appropriate steps to block the flow of feces nothing is going to happen without your express consent and deliberate, manual intervention. My desktop and turdbook both have Intel CPU microcode that is over a year old and I have not allowed any device driver or ME updates from Micro$lop on either machine. And, I have zero problems because I do not allow them to make any decisions about anything.

 

I disabled Driver updates via Group Policy and a registry hack. No more stupid Killer Networking Extensions automatically installed for me or any driver updates for that matter.

 

Awesome. Everyone should do the same. We should also block all other updates and allow them only as and when you deem appropriate. At least make it a manual process so you can give yourself the opportunity to make a new Macrium image before flushing the toilet and waiting to see if it overflows.

 

Expect more and more harsh telemetry ( M$ will rename their spying to make it more appealing) being implemented in this garbage OS to reach their sick goals. And God bless the guinea pig who being used to be the savers for all others. Yeah, all of you need to close the door with several locks to STOP the wolf wrapped into Micro$oft clothes.

Windows 10: Driver updates are rolled out in waves (step by step)
good Morning March 10, 2020 10:26 4 comments
Today Microsoft announced another improvement for the driver update rollout. This change will take effect in March 2020. Microsoft also explains the procedure for the changes. Who actively uses his computer and where the probability is higher...

If you actively use your computer and where there is a higher probability of accessing the diagnostic data via the hardware ID (HWID) and computer hardware ID (CHID), you will get a new driver first. This introductory phase can then take up to eight days

During this time, Microsoft evaluates the data before the drivers are then distributed to other devices. The overall monitoring for the drivers can then take up to 30 days. Microsoft therefore hopes that the delivery quality will be better.

And what you think will be the quality drivers/firmware. Will be you worst Nightmare ever!!!! Yeah, Microsoft is very helpful push out firmware outside drivers you won't want http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...-owners-lounge.826831/page-1935#post-10995456


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Microsoft Updates Windows 10 Data Collection Options winaero.com | Today

Windows 10 comes with the Telemetry feature enabled by default which collects user activity and sends it to Microsoft. These services are collecting various information about the software installed on your PC and even personal data stored on your computer. Microsoft claims they may not be used to personally identify you.

Telemetry and Data Collection settings are known for not giving the user the option to opt out unless he is running an Enterprise edition of the OS. There are four states of Telemetry available in Windows 10. All equal disgusting!

 

@Mr. Fox So Nero finally listened I guess. Maybe they had too many refunds after they secretly switched to a subscription based licensing. Now I just tried to see what happens if I hit purchase and it defaults to a subscription but you can pay a bit more and get a permanent license although they don't give you a product key anymore, you have to login with your account email.

 

So, the clowns at Ahead Software have joined the idiot brigade like all of their criminal partners in the software suck-fest. Companies that operate that way really deserve bankruptcy.

 

Cortana could eventually become Microsoft 365 Assistant

 

Unless something changes, eventually there will be only one viable option: https://distrowatch.com/

The fact that some people are in love with the idea of having a "digital assistant" is really scary. Having AI that uses voice recognition to execute commands while being totally isolated at the level of the local machine has some geeky cool elements to it. But, the notion of people being excited about voice recognition being utilized for online-connected 24/7 monitoring and eavesdropping says something that is rather unflattering about the mental capacity of the average consumer.

 

Cortana (aka Mata Hari) was shot, here is MS' reference for choosing a new fitting replacement character for the future scope of activity.

https://listverse.com/2018/09/24/10-famously-hard-core-female-spies/

Nr9, Melita Norwood, aka "Microsoft Hola 365" seems the good choice:
"Acting under the code name “Hola,” Norwood was directed to stick around the computer facilities after closing and covertly read files from the disks. She would then copy these files and transfer them to Microsoft"

 

Windows 10 V1903/1909: Nag Screen ‘Let’s make Windows even better …’
Posted on 2020-03-14 by borncity.com

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Just a brief information I picked up, after a blog reader contacted me . Redmond delights its users of Windows 10 V1903 and V1909 randomly with the nag screen ‘Get Let’s make Windows even better …’ when they log in. Here a few information prepared.

 

Disable Get Even More Out of Windows in Windows 10

@Mr. Fox @Papusan

so this is the invention of the century it seems heh?

 

I guess it depends on how much brain damage the product user has suffered.

 

Windows 10 is finally running on over a billion active devices

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