Posts under Windows category

Driver Security Guidance offers access to information on enhancing driver security

By HemantSaxena@TWCN | March 1, 2018

Device drivers require frequent updates. As such, manufacturers periodically update device drivers to add functionality or enhance driver performance. You can get to your device drivers to check for updates in multiple ways. For instance, you can open Device Manager […]

Windows 10 overtakes Windows 7 market share to become the most popular Windows version

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC | February 3, 2018

Overpassing Windows 7 market share, Windows 10 has now become the most popular operating system. As per the analytics firm StatCounter, the stats are based on the worldwide internet usage and Windows 10 market share has reached 42.78% whereas Windows 7 […]

New Fitbit Coach App released for Windows 10 PC, Windows 10 Mobile and Xbox One

By AyushVij@TWCN | January 20, 2018

As we all know that UWP or Universal Windows Platform lets a developer code one and target multiple devices like Xbox One, Windows 10 PC, Windows 10 Mobile, Hololens and more. Fitbit took advantage of this platform and has just […]

Windows won’t receive Security Updates unless the Antivirus software is compatible

By Karan Khanna | January 10, 2018

Microsoft has added new details on a support page surrounding potential incompatibilities between antivirus products and patches that have been designed to stop Meltdown and Spectre. The notice has stated that unless the antivirus software that they are using falls […]

After crash reports, Microsoft stops Updates for AMD PCs

By Karan Khanna | January 10, 2018

Microsoft has stopped its Meltdown and Spectre patch updates on machines with AMD processors due to reports from users that it has caused crashes on their machines. It has been claimed that the patch has sent some systems into a […]

Microsoft extends Windows 10 Free Upgrade offer till January 16, 2018

By Karan Khanna | January 8, 2018

Microsoft has left open a loophole that allows users of assistive technologies to download Windows 10 free of charge. The Redmond giant had closed its other avenues to get the latest version of the ever-popular operating system for free, but […]

Microsoft to retire HomeGroup feature permanently

By HemantSaxena@TWCN | December 25, 2017

The latest Windows Insider build 17063 happens to be 9th Insider Preview build of Windows 10 released after the Fall Creators Update. It comes via new “RS4” (RedStone3) development branch and includes tons of new features. For instance, improved gestures […]

Microsoft includes new AI Capabilities in Photos app for Windows 10

By AyushVij@TWCN | December 22, 2017

With a major update release for Windows 10 in October 2017 dubbed as Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Microsoft also gave the Photos app for PC some love with a major update. This included some Mixed Reality features and some […]

Google Chrome was available directly from the Microsoft Store – Now removed!

By AyushVij@TWCN | December 20, 2017

It is surprising news to Windows 10 community that Google Chrome is now available in the Microsoft Store because the Microsoft-Google rivalry has been a hot topic for a few years mainly when Microsoft introduced Bing to compete directly with […]

Outings travel oriented app from Microsoft now available for Android and iOS

By AyushVij@TWCN | December 7, 2017

After killing the MSN Travel app for Windows Phone, Microsoft was rumored to be working on a brand new Microsoft Garage app specially made for travelers. This app is called Outings – and today, the app has been made available for download […]

Microsoft introduces ‘Flight Hub’ for the all curious Windows Insiders

By AyushVij@TWCN | December 6, 2017

Microsoft’s Senior Program Manager of the Windows Insider program, Brandon LeBlanc recently announced Flight Hub. It is a website that will be a one-stop shop for all the Windows Insiders to get to know about builds being released to them. It […]

Windows Update error 0x80248015 troubling Windows 7 users

By AnandKhanse@TWC | December 6, 2017

A new error message is currently plaguing Windows 7 users. Whenever the users are trying to search for new Windows Updates, the system is throwing up a 0x80248015 error. A quick look at the Microsoft forum reveals that this problem […]

Microsoft to end free Windows 10 Upgrade for Assistive Technology users

By AnkitGupta@TWCN | November 7, 2017

If you have still not upgraded to Windows 10 and you use Assistive Technologies, then better hurry up! For users of assistive technologies, your time to get free Windows 10 ends up on 31st of December 2017. If not, then be […]

Microsoft releases Security Baseline for Windows 10 v1709

By HemantSaxena@TWCN | October 20, 2017

To navigate a large number of controls and understand its core functions, all organizations require guidance on configuring various security features. Microsoft offers this guidance via its Security Baselines. The security configuration baseline settings for the latest version of Windows […]

Windows Server 1709 ready for download from Microsoft Azure Marketplace

By HemantSaxena@TWCN | October 20, 2017

The full-blown version of Windows 10 Falls Creators Update is out. It features many improvements and interesting changes. In addition to it, Microsoft has made available Windows Server 1709. Currently, the version of the server will be only available as […]

Windows ADK for Windows 10 v1709 is now available

By AnandKhanse@TWC | October 19, 2017

The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update v1709 is here and along with it we also have the updated Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) available for download. For the record, this is the first time that Microsoft has provided simultaneous ADK […]

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update to get a Privacy Enhancements

By Karan Khanna | September 15, 2017

Microsoft has finally given a date to roll out the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update announced in April. Windows 10 has been created focusing on flexible customization options. Now, the Fall Creators Update releasing on October 17th will come with […]

Microsoft removes ReFS creation ability in Windows 10 Pro

By AnkitGupta@TWCN | August 22, 2017

The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will come with several changes on Windows 10 machines. There are several features that have been removed or deprecated in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. Microsoft recently updated their post to mention that the […]

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Workstations targets power users

By AnandKhanse@TWC | August 12, 2017

Microsoft caters for separate categories of customers. For example, there’s Windows 10 Home for personal use, Windows 10 Pro for working professionals and Windows 10 Enterprise for its volume customers. Moving a step forward, the software giant has announced a […]

Windows 10 Creators Update is now available for all Windows 10 customers

By HemantSaxena@TWCN | July 28, 2017

There has been a change in the roll-out scheme of Windows 10 Creators Update. Beginning now, Microsoft will make the version fully available for all compatible devices running Windows 10 globally via Windows Update. The change of policy also suggests […]

Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4.3 adds Search functionality and more

By AnandKhanse@TWC | July 21, 2017

One of the most requested features was for Ultimate Windows Tweaker to have a Search functionality that would let users easily search for the over 250 tweaks that the popular tweaking software has to offere. We are happy to say […]

Microsoft lists software products requiring SMB1

By AnkitGupta@TWCN | July 8, 2017

Server Message Block or SMB is the file protocol that is used by Windows. SMB1 is the first version of this Server Message Block protocol. Microsoft recently published a list of software products that require SMB1. For these software products […]

Windows App Studio to be replaced by Windows Template Studio

By Karan Khanna | July 1, 2017

The Windows App Studio team announced that their product would be replaced by Windows Template Studio by 1st December 2017. Windows Template Studio is available as an open source product at Github as of present. The team thanked all its […]

Windows Server Semi-annual Channel Preview arriving soon

By AnkitGupta@TWCN | June 20, 2017

With the introduction of Windows 10, Windows Server will get more frequent feature updates. Due to this new model, users will be able to take advantage of the new features without any delay. This is highly useful for the users […]

Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16215 gets several new interesting features

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC | June 10, 2017

Microsoft has released new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16215 for PC + Build 15222 for Mobile. The new builds bring many changes and new features for both PC and Mobile. The company has released the test version for now […]

Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB4020102 starts rolling out

By MahitHuilgol@TWC | May 26, 2017

Microsoft has announced a new cumulative upgrade for the Windows 10 Creators Update and the build 15063.332 is expected to fix some known bugs and issues. The cumulative upgrade will be rolled out for both PC and Mobile users. The […]

Microsoft migrates Windows Code to Git in just 3 months

By MahitHuilgol@TWC | May 26, 2017

Microsoft has been making some historical announcement in the recent past and one of the was to shift the Windows development team to use the Git version of the control system for the Windows development. It’s three months since the […]

Microsoft announces Windows 10 Fall Creators Update in Microsoft Build 2017 conference

By AnkitGupta@TWCN | May 12, 2017

New updates from Microsoft regarding Windows 10 Creators Update! This time it is Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. This new update comes as the big refresh for Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 10. This announcement was done at Microsoft Build […]

Windows 10 Enterprise v1703 is available on Volume Licensing Service Center

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC | May 2, 2017

Windows 10 Enterprise v1703, also known as the Windows 10 Creators Update is now available on the Volume Licensing Service Center. As promised, Volume licensing customers are now able to download Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education from the […]