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Feb 17, 2021 17:35 EST Microsoft has introduced the next feature update for Windows 10, naming it version 21H1. The company is bypassing tradition and releasing 21H1 as a minor update, similar to H2 feature updates. Microsoft said that it understands the "importance of providing the best possible update experience to help people and organizations stay protected and productive," which is why for the first time ever, an H1 feature update release will be delivered in an optimized way using s...

We fixed an issue with certain COM+ callout policies that cause a deadlock in certain applications. We fixed an issue that prevents certain Win32 apps from opening as a different user when you use the  runas We fixed an issue that displays unexpected screens during the Windows Out of Box Experience (OOBE). We fixed an issue that might cause a deadlock when a COM server delivers an event to multiple subscribers in parallel. We fixed an issue in Advanced display settings that shows the incorrect...

Today, Microsoft released two new Windows 10 cumulative updates, which are optional. They're for versions 1909 and 1809, and they're the previews for next month's Patch Tuesday updates.

Optional Windows 10 Update for Versions 1909 and 1809 Begins Rolling Out. KB4601380 Is Out for v1909 and KB4601383 for v1809.

27.20.100.8681 - Improves system graphics performance, stability, and security. Intel Iris Plus Graphics Extension 27.20.100.8681 - Improves integration between system services and stability. NVIDIA GeForce GTX - Display adapters 27.21.14.5257 - Improves system graphics performance, stability, and security. Surface UEFI – Firmware 9.102.140.0 - Addresses security updates and improves system stability. Microsoft highlights that Surface updates are released in stages. As a result, you might not...

Microsoft today released a pair of cumulative updates for older versions of Windows 10, including versions 1909 and 1809. As you'd expect for a mid-stream update, these are optional.

Microsoft releases KB4598298 update to fix Windows 10 crashes and restart problems We might only be three weeks into 2021, but Microsoft has already issued a number of patches for Windows 10 -- and now its time for another one. If you have been experiencing unexpected restarts in Windows 10, or crashes when using BitLocker, theres a new update for you to install. Microsoft has released the KB4598298 update to fix a number of issues including BitLocker-related crashes, and restarts caused by exc...

Windows 10X: A closer look at Microsofts new operating system By Windows 10X was announced way back in 2019 and its finally launching later this year on a new range of 2-in-1s/notebooks from Microsoft partners. Unlike Windows 10, Windows 10X would be simple, sleek, faster, and more secure. For those unfamiliar, Windows 10X was originally designed for dual-screen devices, such as the Surface Neo, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold, and Intel prototypes. In 2020, Microsoft said that the plans have changed ...