Significant improvements to this flight will improve the operating system’s startup time, which can occasionally go up to 40 minutes! This would be a relief if you had to wait that long before your computer boots up. Let us now discuss other improvements in this release before we see how to install it. Updates and Fixes The following lists all the improvements made to KB5011831 for Windows 10: Improvements have been made to servicing the Secure Boot component of Windows....

Note that this build is in the “22000” series, and not the “2ies, which was actually the current OS build running in the Release Preview channel with the latest build 22621.232 (at the time of writing this post). This is because the current flight (KB5015882) is only applicable for Windows 11 original release. This means that if you join the Windows Insider Program on the Release Preview channel right now, you will be receiving this build....

The same KB was also published earlier to the Release Preview channel but did not include any new features at the time. In contrast, this republished update includes only new features and no other fixes. Let us look into the new features offered in this flight. Windows 11 22H2 Build 22621.608 Summary Here are some of the important details about this build for Windows 11.Complete Release BuildCumulative Update for Windows 11 22H2 (KB5017389)ChannelRelease Preview (Flight Hub)Release DateTuesday, October 4th, 2022Official Announcementhttps://blogs....

Now, Microsoft has released the Preview Update Build 22499 to the Dev channel which takes the Taskbar enhancements a step further. Although this release brings a plethora of fixes and improvements to the Windows 11 operating system, Microsoft’s focus has been on the application sharing feature which has been added to the Taskbar. We shall explore exactly what the hype is all about in the section below. Moreover, Microsoft has also released an ISO version for Windows 11 Build 22499 which you can download (using the given guide below) and perform a clean install....

A digital license can be attached to your Microsoft ID or it can be specific to a device. In either case, you don’t need to enter a product key in order to activate Windows 10 license. It will be automatically activated. There are times when users need to verify if their installation of Windows 10 is activated or not. In this article, we will go through three easy ways to verify that your Windows 10 license is activated properly....

In Windows 10, there is a schedule for updating windows. You may choose from a time range and only during that time may windows updates be installed on your system. Let’s discuss some methods by which we can disable Windows updates in Windows 10. Disable Automatic Windows 10 Updates From Services There is a way through the Control Panel to directly stop updates from being installed, here is how: Windows Updates will now no longer run in the background....

In this article, we will review all of the information you need to know about Microsoft’s‌ ‌Update‌ Health‌ ‌Tools. What is Microsoft Update Health Tools Back in April 2018, Microsoft released an update named KB4023057 through Windows Update. It was released for all supported builds of Windows 10 at the time. The purpose of this update was to ensure that your Windows device installs all updates that are to come without a problem by automatically troubleshooting and fixing any parameters that were involved....

Despite receiving tough competition from counterparts like Edge and Chrome, Firefox has held its own, thanks to its responsive engine, less memory usage, and feature-packed interface. Let’s discuss some aspects of Firefox browser along with the direct download links to the latest version of the browser for all Operating Systems. In the end, you can also select a specific version of Firefox to be downloaded. What is Firefox Quantum? Firefox’s latest version, Firefox Quantum is claimed to be the fastest version of the browser ever....

We would also like to add that Google also released other versions of Chrome 102 with minor updates, meaning their minor version indicators are different. Therefore, you may see a different Chrome version after updating it, such as the following: 102.0.5005.61102.0.5005.62 Chrome 102 includes a total of 32 security fixes out of which 1 is deemed of critical importance, whilst 8 others are considered of high importance. Let us now see what the new features are, and then continue to download and install this Chrome version....

To upgrade to the latest version of Google Chrome, you can follow the method given below, or use one of the direct download links in this post. Let us remind you that Google switched from a 6-week release cycle to a 4-week release cycle. Meaning, a newer version of Google Chrome will be released to the public every 4 weeks. The announcement was made back in March 2021. This approach will keep users more protected than before, allowing the Chrome browser to update its security patch quicker....

That said, this release by Intel does not include updates for the following device families: Intel Wireless 7265 Family (Rev.C)Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160Intel Wireless 7260 This is because these devices will be discontinued on June 1st, 2022. You can read more about this announcement by Intel here. Let us now dig into the details about what each of these updates brings to the table. You can also download these from the links given below and upgrade your respective drivers....

According to Microsoft, Microsoft Edge is the best browser for shopping online. Let’s see what’s new in Edge 87. New features and enhancements in Edge 87 Shopping features enabled by default The shopping features in Edge 87 will alert the user whenever a discount coupon is available for the retail website user is visiting. It will also compare the product you are purchasing with other online stores and will alert you if it is available somewhere else in a cheaper price....

PowerShell 7.2 Preview 10 was also released a while back. However, we suggest that you use the latest stable releases in your production environment as it fixes several issues and includes some engine updates. PowerShell 7.0.8 LTS release only comes with critical security and servicing updates. If you are running PowerShell in an enterprise environment where you don’t want to install any software that may break anything and has a minimal impact on the current workload, then you should install PowerShell LTS....

Normally the enterprise version is for IT Pros and enterprise-level customers who require all the features of Windows 10 Enterprise. The evaluation version of Windows 10 Enterprise version 2004 can be downloaded by anyone with a Microsoft ID. The evaluation copy can run for 90 days and the evaluation period can be extended up to 180 days. After the expiration period is over, the Desktop background will turn black, a notification will appear that this installation of Windows is not genuine and the system will restart every hour....

Windows 7 ISO images are available for everyone to download. Microsoft makes the ISO files available so that users can download and clean install/update Windows without any problems. An ISO is a single file containing all Windows installation media. The ISO file can be burned on a USB drive or a DVD drive to make it bootable. You can also extract the contents of the ISO file and install Windows from extracted files....

In this article, we will show you how to enable the text auto-complete feature in Windows 10 File Explorer. This will enable the auto-complete in Windows Explorer and Run dialog. This feature adds suggestions to what you have entered in the Run box, and tries to predict what you will write. This feature saves time in a way and allows you to do your work quickly and swiftly. Enable Auto Complete feature in Windows 10 The auto-complete function is not enabled by default in Windows 10....

This article discusses what these are, how they can be used, and what functions they provide. What is Windows Recovery Partition? As we mentioned, a Recovery Partition is automatically created on your storage disk. This is a dedicated partition that stores all critical system files that can be used to restore your computer to factory settings. The Recovery Partition does not have a drive letter assigned so it cannot be accessed or manipulated through File Explorer....

The basic purpose of local user management is to assign rights to different users and groups on a computer. For example, the default roles include administrator, power user, standard user, guests, etc. You can open local users and group management console by going to Run –> lusrmgr.msc. But when you run this command in Windows 10 Home edition, you will get the following message: The problem with the user accounts tool from the control panel is that it does not give a lot of options regarding user rights control....

Users have reported that even after performing typical troubleshooting tasks, their issue did not resolve, and were unable to copy data to and from a remote computer. If you are experiencing a similar issue, this guide lists a series of solutions that you can perform to resolve the issue and make your lives easier again. Causes of Copy Paste Not Working When you copy something using the context menu or the CTRL + C shortcut keys, the data is temporarily stored in the Windows Clipboard inside the system memory (RAM)....

Let us dig in further to see how you can install WuMgr and how to use it for selective purposes. Install Windows updates using Update Manager for Windows Once you have installed the app, or have the portable version of the Update Manager, you can begin installing Windows updates, if any are available. Here is how to do so. Launch the app and click the Search (Circle) button on the left....