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How to enable & use dark Mode for new WhatsApp UWP app on Windows 11/10
We reported Meta is beta testing the UWP version of the WhatsApp app for desktop on Microsoft Store a few months back, it has now got much-needed dark mode, here is how you can enable and use it on Windows 11 or Windows 10. WhatsApp... More of this article »
You can now download Firefox from Windows Store
Recently we reported Mozilla published Firefox to Windows 11 Microsoft Store and pulled it back after finding bugs, the browser is now available on Microsoft Store for download for Windows 11 and Windows 10 users. Here is what this... More of this article »
Windows 10 PCs getting PC Health Check App via Windows Update
Windows 11 is available for three weeks, Microsoft wants most users running Windows 10 to check if their PC is compatible to upgrade. While most of the devices older than 3 years may not be eligible, Redmond giant is sending a PC Health... More of this article »
Chrome is integrating its PWAs into Windows 11 & 10 for uninstall
Google is working to make Progressive Web Apps installation gets registered on Windows to ensure you can uninstall them like traditional or native Apps from Settings App, Start Menu, and Control Panel. The Chromium team is testing... More of this article »
Microsoft details Context Menu changes in Windows 11
Windows 11 Update is recently available to insiders with new UI and improvements. Apart from the Start Menu, centered taskbar, Snap layouts, and other design changes, even though the new Context menu looks beautiful with Acrylic... More of this article »
How to Enable Windows SSO Login in Firefox
Beginning with version 91, Firefox lets you log in to Microsoft, Work, and School sites using Windows Single Sign-On. Mozilla added an SSO preference to Firefox 91 Settings to make that possible, here is how you can enable Windows... More of this article »
Download Microsoft Show or Hide Updates Troubleshooter for Windows 11/10 w/ SHA-2 Signing
Microsoft’s Show or Hide Updates Troubleshooter allows hiding the specific updates from being automatically installed. For months, the Troubleshooter download on the Microsoft Download center was broken. Recently, Microsoft has... More of this article »
Fix Microsoft Edge won’t launch or open on Windows 10
Microsoft released Edge version 90 for Windows and Mac with Kids Mode and History Search. After updating to the most recent version, some users found Edge was not opening. While the company is aware of the issue and investigating,... More of this article »
Worthless 3D Objects Folder to vanish w/ Windows 10 21H2 Update
After installing Windows 10, when you open File Explorer, you’ll notice the 3D Objects folder along with others such as Desktop, Downloads, Documents, and Pictures. After receiving feedback from users that they hardly used the... More of this article »
Turn on Windows 10X Boot Animation on Windows 10
The recent leak of Windows 10X made everyone know what Microsoft’s next Windows operating system is about. A ChromeOS-like Windows for single-screen devices will be released by Redmond Giant. If you’ve seen videos surfacing... More of this article »
Add Everything Search to Windows Taskbar
If you don’t like Windows Search that consumes precious system resources and requires constant indexing, you may want to try out other third-party Search tools. Everything Search is an awesome freeware and portable tool that... More of this article »
Disable News and Interests on Windows 10 Taskbar
After Skype Meet now, now Windows 10 taskbar is providing the ability to glance at news and know weather information with the new “News and interests” feature. Microsoft has integrated the feature into the Windows taskbar... More of this article »
Prevent Microsoft Edge from launching automatically on Windows Startup
Microsoft Edge has a known issue where it auto starts on Windows 10 after you login. There is no confirmation from Microsoft the issue is resolved or still present. The company then said it is investigating or looking into the bug.... More of this article »
Cortana can now open files in Windows 10 for you
Microsoft is working to make Cortana more productive to users in Windows 10. Till now you can use Cortana to set alarms and reminders open apps on your computer, manage your calendar, and keep your schedule up to date, know fun facts,... More of this article »
Disable Meet Now icon on Windows 10 Taskbar
After testing Skype Meet Now in Windows 10 Preview builds and Edge per-release channels, Microsoft has rolled out the Meet Now icon to public to Windows 10 taskbar and Edge New Tab Page. It allows you to create a meeting or join... More of this article »
KB4586781 fails to install, causes Blue Screen error and more
After the October Cumulative Update KB4579311, November Cumulative Update KB4586781 for Windows 10 is also failing to install for some users. In addition to that, the update is causing blue screen errors, making some devices fails... More of this article »
Fix Microsoft Edge’s “Installation failed due to unspecified error” in Windows 10 20H2
Recently we reported Microsoft made it difficult to download Edge in Windows 10 with Firefox or Chrome quite difficult. With Windows 10 October 2020 Update version 20H2 available, you don’t need to install it as it comes with... More of this article »
Windows 10 introduces Theme-aware Splash Screens for Apps
Recent insider builds in dev channel, received the ability to alert users with a notification from Action Center when apps register to run on Startup. And, Windows 10 Search box now shows recent searches you’ve performed. Today,... More of this article »
Windows 10 Settings Header is now rolling out
Microsoft seems testing something new for the Settings app in Windows 10 19H1 insider build 18298. From the screenshots below you can see a top bar or header being added to the Settings app in Windows 10 that displays OneDrive, your... More of this article »
KB4579311 is failing to install for Many, causing Black Screen, Login & Print issue, and more
The recently released October Cumulative Update for Windows 10 2004 (KB4579311) as Part of Patch Tuesday is failing to install consistently, and more issues reported by users who installed it. There are several reports on the Answers... More of this article »
Windows 10 now Shows ‘Recent’ Searches on Windows Search box
Microsoft continues to improve Windows Search in Windows 10. In addition to Quick searches, Timeline, and Top apps, Windows 10 Search console now shows recent searches you performed in the Start Menu. The recent list feature is rolling... More of this article »![Image for Windows 10 KB4579311 (build 19041.572) available for download [Changelog & offline installer]](https://techdows.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/KB4579311-downloaded-by-Windows-Update.jpg)
Windows 10 KB4579311 (build 19041.572) available for download [Changelog & offline installer]
After offering Preview Update KB4577063 earlier this month, Microsoft today, released October Patch Tuesday Updates for Windows 10 2004 and earlier versions, and are available for manual download and via Windows Update. Cumulative... More of this article »
Windows 10 alerts when Apps register to run on Startup
Microsoft made yet another useful addition to Windows 10 in insider builds in the dev channel after bringing dark mode support to Windows Search results and Meet now to the taskbar. Windows 10 will now alert if any new app or program... More of this article »![Image for [Workaround] Windows 10 build 20226 ‘We can’t sign in to your Account’ Error](https://techdows.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/We-cant-sign-in-to-your-account-message-Windows-10-1.jpg)
[Workaround] Windows 10 build 20226 ‘We can’t sign in to your Account’ Error
Yesterday, we reported Micorosft is investigating the reports of logon issues faced by insiders running Windows 10 build 20226. Today the company has come up with a workaround to bypass the issue. Here is what happened: On September... More of this article »
Microsoft Investigates Windows 10 bug that reports insiders signed in w/ a temporary profile
Recently, Microsoft released build 20226 to Windows 10 insiders in the dev channel. The build reportedly causing the sign-in issue and notifying users that they’re signed with a temporary profile. Microsoft is aware of the issue... More of this article »![Image for Windows 10 KB4577063 (build 19041.546) available for download [Changelog & offline installer]](https://techdows.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/KB4577063-under-optional-updates.jpg)
Windows 10 KB4577063 (build 19041.546) available for download [Changelog & offline installer]
Recently, we reported Microsoft pushed Cumulative update KB4577063 to Windows insiders in Beta and release Preview channels to fix WSL2’s Element not found issue caused by September 2020 Cumulative Update. Today, on October 1,... More of this article »
Windows 10 gets Skype ‘Meet Now’ button in Taskbar in Insider Builds
Microsoft wants every Windows 10 user to have access to Skype Meet now feature in the future. During the pandemic, with the rise of the video conferencing apps such as zoom and Google Meet, the software giant has today integrated the... More of this article »
Windows 10 20H2 KB4577063 fixes WSL’s “Element not found” Error
Windows 10 September Cumulative Update KB4571756 released as part of Patch Tuesday has broken WSL 2 and produced an “Element not found” error. Till now uninstalling the update is the only remedy to make WSL work again,... More of this article »
Microsoft fixes Windows 10 Photos App Crashes w/ new Update
Back in July, we reported Photos App on Windows 10 is crashing like hell whenever you try to open an image. The affected app version caused the issue was 2020.20070.1002.0. Today, on September 20, the Photos app received a much-needed... More of this article »
Windows 10 Search gets Full dark theme support in Insider builds
Windows Search in Windows 10 support dark mode, but the search results don’t appear dark. Microsoft now rolling out dark theme support to Windows Search results in Windows 10 insider build 20211. Personalization settings in Windows... More of this article »
Snip & Sketch App for Windows 10 gets a new icon
Windows 10 Snipping tool replacement, Snip & Sketch has received a new icon with the latest update 10.2008.2270.0. While the new icon is available to users running Windows insider builds for a long time, Microsoft has finally pushed... More of this article »
Windows 10 KB4574727 Update being blocked and flagged as Trojan by BitDefender
As part of Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released Windows 10 Cumulative Updates KB4571756, KB4574727, and KB4570333 for versions 2004, 1903 and 1909 and 1803. Apparently, BitDefender Antivirus is reportedly flagging KB4574727 as a Trojan... More of this article »
Windows 10 KB4571756 is breaking Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2)
The latest Cumulative Update KB4571756 (OS build 19041.508) released for Windows 10 2004 improves security when using input devices and Microsoft office products and also comes with improvements and bug fixes. The update is now reportedly... More of this article »
New Dropbox App for Windows 10 spotted on Microsoft Store
In addition to the current “Dropbox for S mode” App, Dropbox has released yet another App named “Dropbox” to Microsoft Store and is available for Windows 10 devices running version 20197.0 or higher. Dropbox... More of this article »
Chrome 85 brings collapsible Tab Groups, Jump Lists for PWAs on Windows 10 and more
Google has released Chrome 85 for Windows, Mac and Linux and is available for download. Tab Groups feature is now rolling out to users and the update includes performance improvements, QR sharing, lets you fill out and save PDF forms... More of this article »
Microsoft Explains Why Windows Defender classifying CCleaner Installer as PUA
Apparently, Windows Defender in Windows 10 is classifying CCleaner Installer as Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). And Windows 10 is locking other Piriform product installers such as Recuva, Defraggler, and Speccy from running.... More of this article »![Image for [Update: Fixed] Windows 10 Photos App crashes, Freezes & Shows White screen sometimes](https://techdows.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Windows-10-Photos-app-white-screen.jpg)
[Update: Fixed] Windows 10 Photos App crashes, Freezes & Shows White screen sometimes
Recent Photos App update version 2020.20070.10002.0 made the app worse. The App already takes ages to open photos, it is now hanging and sometimes shows a white screen instead of a Picture. When compared with the Photos app with modern... More of this article »
Chrome 86 gets Windows.Gaming.Input Support [WGI|
Microsoft has brought Windows.Gaming.Input (WGI) to Chromium to give game controller support on Windows 10 desktop, Windows Core OS (WCOS), and Xbox. The feature is currently available behind a flag in Chrome 86 Canary and can be enabled. Microsoft... More of this article »
Microsoft working to fix Windows Sandbox failed to open Issues in Windows 10
When you try to open Windows Sandbox or Windows Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG) in Windows 10, it may fail to load and shows an error. Microsoft has acknowledged this issue and said it is working on a solution. Microsoft... More of this article »
Microsoft is Aware of Windows 10 KB4565503 Install Failures
Recently released Patch Tuesday Update KB4565503 for Windows 10 May 2020 Update version 2014 is repeatedly failing to install for some users. Microsoft is aware of this issue. On July 14, Microsoft released Cumulative Update OS build... More of this article »Microsoft Acknowledges Outlook’s Unexpected One-minute Startup Bug on Windows 10
Following recent crashes, Microsoft has confirmed another bug in Outlook desktop client. The company says Outlook “may take one minute to start up and display its splash screen” on Windows 10 1809 or later versions if User... More of this article »
Malwarebytes fixes Performance Issue w/ Windows 10 2004
Finally, the Malwarebytes team has able to find a fix for Performance issues their anti-malware application is causing to devices running Windows 10 May 2020 Update. The company today released a new beta version “4.1.2.73 component... More of this article »
Windows 10 2004 installation asks to restart PC for Firmware Update install
If the Windows Update page notifies May 2020 feature update is available and if you proceed with its download and Install, you may get a notification that asks you to “restart your PC to finish installing a firmware update”.... More of this article »
Cortana in Windows 10 2004 can be updated manually w/o opening Microsoft Store
Microsoft has released a new version 2.2007.9736.0 for Cortana App to Microsoft Store and is available for download, but you can update Cortana manually from the App UI itself, here is how. The Cortana App in Windows... More of this article »
Microsoft releases Disk Cleanup Troubleshooter for Windows 10 2004
Microsoft through its new support page claims Windows 10 2004 build 19041.21 and later has a Troubleshooter that runs to disable automatic running of Disk Cleanup to prevent boot failures for some devices. Windows 10 offers plenty... More of this article »
Windows 10 KB4565503 reportedly removing Notepad for Some
After installing the July Patch Tuesday update in Windows 10 2004, some users are reporting that Notepad is missing. Yesterday, Microsoft has released Cumulative Update KB455503 (19041.388) to Windows 10 2004 and is available for download... More of this article »
Immersive Search breaks Start Menu in Windows 10 2004
When you try to open Start Menu in Windows 10 2004, the Search box may appear over it making the accessing start menu difficult, here is how to fix if you’re facing this issue. Windows 10 versions prior to 2004 used to support... More of this article »
Windows 10 2004 Install with Media Creation tool is failing for Some
If Windows 10 2004 aka May 2020 Update isn’t offered for your device, forcing the upgrade through Media Creation Tool may result in OS install failure and your PC will be rolled back to a state where you’re before installing... More of this article »