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Windows Update error 0x80248015 troubling Windows 7 users

By AnandKhanse@TWC |

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 […]

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Microsoft releases Security Baseline for Windows 10 v1709

By HemantSaxena@TWCN |

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 […]

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Windows Server 1709 ready for download from Microsoft Azure Marketplace

By HemantSaxena@TWCN |

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 […]

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Windows ADK for Windows 10 v1709 is now available

By AnandKhanse@TWC |

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 […]

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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update to get a Privacy Enhancements

By Karan Khanna |

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 […]

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Microsoft removes ReFS creation ability in Windows 10 Pro

By AnkitGupta@TWCN |

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 […]

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Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Workstations targets power users

By AnandKhanse@TWC |

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 |

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 […]

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Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4.3 adds Search functionality and more

By AnandKhanse@TWC |

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 […]

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Microsoft lists software products requiring SMB1

By AnkitGupta@TWCN |

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 |

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 […]

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Windows Server Semi-annual Channel Preview arriving soon

By AnkitGupta@TWCN |

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 Cumulative Update KB4020102 starts rolling out

By MahitHuilgol@TWC |

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 […]

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Microsoft migrates Windows Code to Git in just 3 months

By MahitHuilgol@TWC |

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 […]

Wait till Windows 10 Creators Update is offered to you, says Microsoft

By AnandKhanse@TWC |

From April 11th, 2017; Microsoft started rolling out the Windows 10 Creators Update for Windows 10 devices. However, this procedure is done in phases, as there are millions of Windows 10 users across the globe. The new machines will get […]

Microsoft migrates Windows Technical Documentation to docs.microsoft.com

By MahitHuilgol@TWC |

The technical details with regards to deploying, update, managing and securing Windows 10 and other technologies have been included on the docs.microsoft.com. The documentation covers Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile, Microsoft Edge, Windows Store for Business, Windows for Education, Surface […]

Microsoft rolls out Updates for Surface Book and Surface Pro 4

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC |

Microsoft has rolled out the second batch of its updates for Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book this month which includes firmware upgrades, important fixes and many new features. Aimed at improving the performance and stability of the devices, these […]

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Webroot Antivirus flags Windows system files as malware

By HemantSaxena@TWCN |

It’s a rare sight to witness antivirus products flagging genuine websites as phishing websites and authentic files as malware, as has been the case with Webroot Antivirus. The program that claims to provide real-time protection for PC’s and Mac’s mistakenly […]

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Microsoft plans two Windows 10 feature updates every year

By MahitHuilgol@TWC |

Windows 10 is the fastest adopted version of the Windows till date and the total number of monthly active users has already crossed 400 million. With the service-oriented approach, Microsoft is helping the organizations save money and time by eliminating […]

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Edge and Internet Explorer browsers Start Page displaying Sponsored Ads

By HemantSaxena@TWCN |

If you are a Windows user, you must have observed, Microsoft Edge browser displays “Where to next?” screen by default whenever you launch the browser. In addition to it, the browser now displays ‘Sponsored’ ads. The change can be noticed […]

Game Emulators banned from the Windows Store

By AnkitGupta@TWCN |

Microsoft’s new Windows store rule states that Apps that emulate a game system are not allowed on any device thereby ending the era of Game emulators from its store platform. The company updated its policies and was quick to implement […]