Microsoft is making improvements to its Bounty Program, a project which rewards hackers for spotting vulnerabilities in its Cloud, Windows, and Azure DevOps services. These improvements not only include higher rewards, but also faster payments as well.
For starters, Microsoft will begin paying spotters as soon as the exploit has been successfully reproduced, as opposed to waiting until the fix has been fully implimented. The company has partnered with HackerOne as its bounty payment processing partner, which will deliver bounty payments in many different options depending on the user’s preference, such as PayPal, cryptocurrency, or a traditional bank transfer.
The Microsoft Bounty Program has also awarded more than $2 million since it started in 2018, and the company is taking things further by increasing the maximum rewards. The highest payment for spotting a vulnerability in the Windows Insider program has been increased from $15,000 to $50,000—and a vulnerability spotted in Azure, Office 365, or another online service will reward up to $20,000, up from the $15,000 it was before.
Microsoft is also making changes to its policies, and will now reward the first researcher to discover a vulerability the full bounty, even if it is already known internally by the company. Previously, reports that have already been internally known would have rewarded only 10% of the eligible reward, so it’s clear that it wants to push for more research when it comes to these issues.
Microsoft is partnering with OpenClassrooms to train Students and prepare them Jobs relating to artificial intelligence. The Redmond giant notes that the partnership will benefit both students by providing them better access to education, as well as employers which will have greater access to highly talented candidates.
According to its blog post, the demand for development of artificial intelligence is higher than the number of candidates available, so much so that as many as 30% of AI and data skills job openings could be left unfilled by 2022. Microsoft, of course, has been a big investor of AI as a late, so such a partnership could definitely serve to be beneficial especially given that the tech giant currently has the most positions open in the AI department of any other tech company.
“As AI is changing the way we work and the nature of jobs, we have a responsibility to ensure graduates are prepared for the workplace of tomorrow,” says Jean-Philippe Courtois, Executive Vice President and President, Global Sales, Marketing and Operations at Microsoft. “We are excited to partner with OpenClassrooms to help equip people with the skills and opportunities they need to thrive in the digital economy.”
Microsoft is confident that those who complete the program from OpenClassrooms will receive a job within six months of graduation—otherwise, a full reembursment will be issued. Additionally, graduates will also receive a masters-level diploma accredited in Europe though OpenClassrooms, which is also working to make U.S.- and U.K.-based accreditation possible further down the road.
If you notice your Internet suddenly slowing to a crawl, chances are that an app on your PC is using your bandwidth in the background. Using Task Manager, you can check which apps are communicating over your local network, which might help you figure out where the bandwidth is going to.
Begin by launching Task Manager using the Ctrl+Shift+Esc keyboard shortcut. If Task Manager opens to its simplified view, click the “More details” button in the bottom-left to expand the window.
You’ll arrive at the Processes tab, which provides information on every app that’s running on your PC – including Windows internal processes. The rightmost column of the table displays the current network usage of each app, in Mbps. Click the column header to sort the running processes by bandwidth usage, highest-to-lowest.
You should remember that this column shows local network activity, not Internet usage. In other words, if you’re backing up files to a network-connected hard drive, that program will be communicating at several hundred Mbps on your network, but won’t be using any Internet bandwidth.
In most cases, an app’s network activity will be purely Internet-based though. If your connection slows down, try and spot an app in Task Manager that’s communicating at around the same rate as your maximum Internet speed. Sometimes, you might find the culprit is a Windows system component, such as “Service Host: Local System,” which is responsible for downloading Windows updates.
If you’d like to see actual data usage details for your apps, switch to the “App history” tab in Task Manager. The Network column here shows you the total network data usage of your apps over the past 30 days.
Further information can be obtained by opening the Settings app and navigating to Network > Data usage. This screen displays data usage for traditional desktop programs too, whereas Task Manager only includes Microsoft Store applications.
Finally, you can limit the data usage of Microsoft Store apps from the Data usage Settings page. Under “Background data,” click the “Always” radio button to restrict what apps can do in the background. This will free up more bandwidth for your foreground tasks, but could result in the loss of useful app functionality. Automatic sync processes, live tiles and other background network activity will be prohibited, so you might miss out on incoming notifications and real-time content updates.
Good news for Netflix fans! Microsoft’s Chromium-based Edge will support 4K Netflix streaming. However, Microsoft plans to offer Netflix in 4K only to those users who are running Windows 10 powered machines.
The news might not be surprising to users as the original version of the browser also offers Netflix in Ultra HD. However, no other Chromium-based browser offers the same capabilities.
Microsoft Edge is expected to arrive with the upcoming Windows 10 version. It will support older Windows versions, including Windows 7 along with macOS and other platforms.
Original Microsoft Edge version failed to impress the users
Microsoft has failed to convince users to switch to the original version of Microsoft Edge browser over the years.
The majority of Windows 10 users were reluctant to use the browser and prefer Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome over Windows 10’s built-in browser.
It seems like the latest version has been successful in grabbing the attention of Netflix and Windows 10 users alike. The Chromium-based Edge version offers the best features of both (Chrome and Edge) browsers.
Netflix itself recommends using Chromium Edge
We already know that 720p streaming quality is currently being supported by Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. That is the reason Microsoft Edge is the recommended browser by Netflix itself.
There are some third party extensions that are able to unlock 1080p for unsupported browsers. While these extensions are not reliable as any updates and changes made by Netflix often cause them to stop working.
Alternatively, Windows 10 users can head towards the Microsoft Store to download the official Netflix app. Just in case the download process won’t start, you can use this troubleshooting guide to fix the problem.
The preview version of the upcoming Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browse is going to be released in the next few weeks.
The stable build is expected to be rolled out to the general public later this year.
Right now, the Chromium-based browser does not support Linux. But a new Linux-friendly Edge version is expected to be released very soon.
Microsoft is back with another Cumulative Update for Windows 10 v1809. The update is currently being rolled out to insiders in the Release Preview ring.
The update boosts the Windows 10 operating system build to 17763.404. Most likely, the role of this patch is to test the Patch Tuesday improvements that are scheduled to be rolled out next week.
Windows 10 v1809’s infamous update history
Windows 10 v1809 has been a devastating update for both Microsoft and Windows 10 users. Most of the users were expecting Microsoft to bring Windows 10 19H1 to the release preview ring. However, the company decided to go instead for a new Windows 10 v1809 update.
The Redmond giant follows a strict policy of testing upcoming updates in the Release Preview before rolling them out to the general public.
Windows 10 users hoped the company might change this policy this year and test more builds of the next 19H1 update instead.
Well, it seems that the best Patch Tuesday that falls on 9th April won’t bring a new Windows 10 OS version to the table. Expect only regular updates for the OS versions currently supported.
Cumulative update KB4490481 has been released along with a servicing stack update KB4493510. Microsoft has yet to release a changelog for the update.
Users started downloading and installing the update soon after it was released. The Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB4490481 update seems to be a stable one as the went without a glitch.
However, one of the users reported a little issue with the KB4490481 update download process:
Slight pause at 92% but nothing major. All looks ok.
Download Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB4490481
You can head towards the Settings app to download the Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB4490481. Just check for updates and the update download process should start automatically.
Once again, keep in mind that the update is only available to Windows Insiders enrolled in the Release Review ring.
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam often crashes when joining a game, and this is perhaps the most frequent and annoying issue affecting users.
For some, Rising Storm 2 Vietnam is not launching at all. The underlying cause is usually the same, and a quick series of solutions should get things up and running. Keep reading to find out!
What can I do if Rising Storm 2 crashes when joining a game?
Before we head to the slightly complex solutions, try these quick ones:
Restart the Steam client or the PC.
Open the Task Manager and check if the shadercompiler.exe file is present. If this is the case, the game may be trying to compile shaders. Wait a few minutes for the process to finish, and the game should eventually launch.
Often the game cache or other non-critical files may trigger issues when corrupted. And deleting them does the trick!
Delete this game folder where Username is the current user profile: C:\Users\USERNAME\Documents\My Games\Rising Storm 2 Beta\ROGame
Also, delete the Rising Storm 2 directory completely. It should be located in the following path:Documents/ My Games.
3. Verify the integrity of game files
Launch Steam, and go to the game Library.
Right-click on Rising Storm 2, and select Properties.
Go to the Installed Files tab, and click on Verify integrity of game files.
Once done, restart Steam and then launch the game.
Often the problem lies with the game files when Rising Storm 2: Vietnam crashes while joining a server. And for that, Steam offers a built-in repair tool to fix any issues.
4. Install the necessary components
If error 0xc000007b appears on the screen, try downloading, repairing, or reinstalling the following:
The Xbox app for Windows 10 brings together gamers on both the Xbox One and computers running Windows 10, making it a great tool for cross-platform communication. However, some users are experiencing an issue with the app’s messaging tool, especially this one who took to Reddit:
Unsure of the issue, but for the last month or so the messages tab on the Windows 10 Xbox live app won’t work for me. It says “try again, we had trouble getting your messages”, and when I send a message it says “we couldn’t send this message, try again later”.
Try again. We had trouble getting your conversations
One possible fix to the issue is to open the search bar and look for “Apps & features.” Then, search for the Xbox app, select advanced options and click “Reset.” This should back messages, although you may have to repeat the process every time the error shows up.
2. Reboot your console
Another fix is to restart or power cycle your Xbox One console. Note that the process does not erase any of your games or data.
Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
Select Settings.
Select Restart console.
Select Yes to confirm.
If you’re unable to access the guide or if the console is frozen, press and hold the Xbox button on the console for about 10 seconds until the console turns off. After it does, touch the Xbox button on the console again to restart.
3. Physically power cycle the console
Turn off your console by holding the Xbox button on the front of the console for approximately 10 seconds. The console will turn off.
Turn your console back on by pressing the Xbox button on the console or the Xbox button on your controller.
If you don’t see the green boot-up animation when the console restarts, repeat these steps. Make sure that you hold the power button until the console completely shuts down.
If your console is in Instant-On power mode, the above steps will shut the console completely off. Instant-On mode, or the ability to turn on your console by saying “Xbox on,” won’t be enabled until you restart the console.
Disconnect and reconnect your console’s power cable
Turn off the Xbox One console by pressing the Xbox button on the front of the console for about 10 seconds until it shuts down completely.
Unplug the console’s power cable. Wait 10 seconds.
Be sure to wait 10 seconds. This step resets the power supply.
Plug the console power cable back in.
Press the Xbox button on your console to turn on the Xbox One.
That should do it. In case you have any additional steps to suggest, make sure to share them with us in the comments section below.
Every time Microsoft launches a new upgrade to Windows 10, users have the option to delay it for a few weeks or months.
As a quick reminder, only Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise or Education users can block new updates for months on end.
Unfortunately, Windows 10 Home doesn’t have any update deferral options.
Why should I defer Windows 10 v1903?
The new Windows 10 19H1 will be launched next month — hence the code name Windows 10 April 2019 Update. But before consumers and organizations will be able to download it, you should learn more about it.
In 2018, the update meant for April 2018 was delayed for over 20 days and finally launched in May. Microsoft explained that the delay was due to some finalization problems.
But this is not all for 2018, as the update prepared for October was launched on time indeed, but with some technical issues. This one was immediately stopped, because the manual update was deleting personal user files.
Even though Microsoft tried to stop the update as fast as they could, it still affected millions of users. The issues were of different types, such as ZIP extraction fault, an activation downgrade flaw and a file association problem.
So after all of this, delaying the new update is maybe the best decision, especially for organizations users. Microsoft allows enterprises and education editions to delay Windows 10 update install for months on end.
First update wave is always buggy
As you can see, the first update wave is almost always buggy. The best approach is to simply defer the updates for as long as you can.
In this manner, by the time you hit the update button, Microsoft will have hopefully fixed all the bugs and issues reported by the first users who installed the new OS version.
While you may always want to let your PC use the Location Service for Windows 10 as a supplementary tool for apps such as Cortana and Weather, enabling the service can somehow invade your privacy, not to mention its large battery consumption.
So, if you still want to get to your destination without a hitch, but without turning on the Location Service for Windows 10, the following steps will guide you accordingly.
Using Location-based apps without switching on Location Service
First off, note that this method works only on Microsoft apps like Maps and Weather, among others. With non-Windows apps, however, you may need to enable the Location Service.
If you are using Windows 10 on your PC, you might have noticed an option called Default location. This tool lets you set a default location, as the name suggests, and all other location-based apps on your PC will recognize it as your current location. That means no other entity will be able to locate since the Location Service remains disabled.
To turn off the Location Service on Windows 10, open Settings on your PC by clicking Win+I buttons at the same time. You may also look for the Settings button in the Win + X menu.
Then press Privacy > Location. You will see a Change button on the right-hand side under Location for this device is on.
Select that button and click on the toggle button to turn on the Location Service on your Windows 10 PC.
Next, select the Set Default button under Default location option. The Maps app will then appear. You will see the Set default location option on the top-left corner.
Enter an address as your default location. Once a location shows up on the map, click the Change button.
After that, you shouldn’t be bothered by constant prompts asking for Location services to be enabled in order for the app to function properly. This way, it’ll stick with the address permanently. In case you need to re-enable Location services, just go back to Settings >Privacy > Location and enable it there.
Many users prioritize the Windows Media Streaming feature before third-party streaming solutions. That’s an obvious choice if you instead trust built-in Windows features. However, it seems Media Streaming isn’t working for some users in Windows 10.
Supposedly, some of them encountered grayed-out features and could not start it. We prepared a few solutions that should help you substantially to address that. Make sure to check them out below.
What can I do if Media Streaming isn’t working in Windows 10/11?
1. Enable automatic play
Open Windows Media Player.
Click on the Stream drop-down menu near the Menu bar.
From the drop-down menu, choose Automatically allow devices to play my media.
Restart Windows Media Player and try again.
First things first, in order to cast or stream any multimedia file via Windows Media Player, you’ll need to enable automatic play. This procedure is simple, and you should be able to make it work quickly.
2. Turn on Search Indexing
In the Search bar, type control and open Control Panel.
Choose Uninstall a program under Programs.
Click Turn Windows Features on or off from the left pane.
Check the box next to a Windows Search Indexing to enable it.
Restart your PC to apply changes.
A few knowledgeable users were reminded that Media Streaming is connected to Windows Search Indexing and, thus, can be affected. If you disabled Windows Search Indexing, we advise you to re-enable it.
This will, hopefully, resolve issues with Media Streaming.
In the Windows Search Bar, type gpedit.msc, and open Local Group Policy Editor.
Follow this path: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Media Player
Right-click on Prevent Media Sharing and choose Edit.
Click on Disabled and confirm changes.
Restart your PC and try enabling Media Streaming again.
Local Group Policy is there for configuring and managing various permissions within a system. Now, there are some protective permission settings with the main purpose of preventing unauthorized streaming.
Therefore, you’ll probably want that setting disabled to fix the Media Streaming error. For that, you’ll need Administrative permission on your PC.
4. Check the related services
In the Windows Search bar, type services.msc, and open Services.
Navigate to UPnP host service, right-click it, and open Properties.
Set the Startup type to Automatic, click Stop, and then Start to restart this service. Then click OK.
Now, navigate to the Windows Media Player Network Sharing service and repeat the same procedure.
Close Services and look for changes.
Like every other Windows component, Media Sharing has more than a few related services that govern everything. Now, by default, once you’ve enabled Media Streaming, they should change status to Active. However, it seems that some of them are, for no apparent reason, permanently disabled.
That occurrence will, consequently, prevent Media Streaming from commencing. Luckily, you can start them manually in a few simple steps.
5. Replace the Media Player cache folder
Copy this path and paste it into the Windows Search bar: %userprofile%appdatalocalmicrosoft
Rename Media Player to Media Player.Old.
Restart your PC and start Windows Media Player.
Windows Media Player stores cache and configuration data in the AppData directory. These files can get corrupted or incomplete and thus provoke a lot of issues with Windows Media Player or, in this distinctive occurrence, Media Streaming through Media Player.
You can delete this folder or its content, but we advise you to rename it and continue your life. The next time you start Windows Media Player, the system will re-create the Media Player folder so you can start from scratch.
That should do it. We certainly do hope you managed to overcome issues with Media Streaming and finally make it work. And once done, learn how to enable DLNA in Windows and stream data across compatible devices on the network.
When you are plagued by the service did not start due to a logon failure error, especially when you restart your Windows server, the problem is usually attributed to a password change for the profile being used by the SQL Server Agent.
However, sometimes the password may have remained the same, and you’re sure you didn’t make any changes whatsoever.
In addition to this, you’re tired of changing the login used and returning it back to its original domain login all the time, which you cannot keep doing every time something goes wrong.
The above may happen due to:
Password change on the account with which the service is configured to log on
No need to worry about this as we have just the right solutions to resolve the issues that bring up the service did not start due to a logon failure error, check out the solutions below.
How to fix the service did not start due to a logon failure error
1. Configure the service to use the built-in system account
If the service did not start due to a login failure, configure it to start up with a built-in system account by doing the following:
Press Windows key + R to open the Run elevated command line.
Type services.msc and press Enter.
Locate the Application Identity service, right-click on it, and open Properties.
Click Log On tab.
Click Local System Account
Do not select the Allow service to interact with the desktop check box
Click Apply
Click General tab
Click Start to restart the service
Close the Services tool.
Note: When you try to open the properties of service by using the Services tool in Control Panel, the computer may stop responding, and get the error message that says: The RPC Server is unavailable.
This may occur if the RPC service isn’t started due to login failure with the service, or a dependency service because some have to wait until their dependency services start before they themselves start.
2. Change the password for the specified user account to match the current password for the same user
Here’s how to configure the password for the specified user account to match the current password for that user:
Navigate to Services again by following the steps from the previous solution.
In the search box, type Administrative Tools and click on it
Click Services
Right-click the service you want and select Properties
If the right to log on as a service is revoked for the user account, restore it on a domain controller or a member server (standalone) depending on your situation.
How to restore user’s right on a Domain Controller
Here’s how to do this if the user is in an Active Directory domain:
Right-click Start
Click Control Panel
Type Administrative tools and select it
Click Active Directory Usersand Computers
Right-click the organization unit in which the user right to log on as a service was granted (Domain Controllers organizational unit by default)
Right-click the container you want then click Properties
Go to Group Policy tab
Click Default Domain Controllers Policy
Click Edit to start Group Policy Manager
Expand Computer Configuration
Expand Windows Settings
Expand Security Settings.
Expand Local Policies
Click User Rights Assignment
Right-click Log on as a service from the right pane
ClickAdd User or Group.
Type the name that you want to add to the policy in the User and Group Names box
Click OK.
Exit Group Policy Manager
Close Group Policy properties,
Exit the Active Directory Users and Computers Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in
How to restore user’s right on a Member Server (stand-alone)
Here’s how to do this if a user is a member of a standalone member server:
Start Local Security Settings MMC snap-in.
Expand Local Policies.
Click the User Rights Assignment.
Right-click Log on as a service from the right pane.
ClickAdd User or Group.
Type the name that you want to add to the policy in the User and Group Names box.
Click OK.
Quit the Local Security Settings MMC snap-in.
Did any of the solutions above help fix the service that did not start due to a logon failure error? Let us know your experience in the comments section below.
Windows 10 Creators Update is definitely a milestone in the history of personal computing. Microsoft packed this OS with a series of never-before-seen features and improvements, paving the way for a new era in the industry. But even after months of testing, the Creators Update is not perfect. Many users who upgraded their computers are reporting various technical issues, ranging from install problems to black screen issues. Some of these bugs affect a significant number of users while others rarely occur.
We’ve identified an issue where there is no text displayed in Explorer and Control Panel. Here’s how one user describes the problem:
I have updated my Windows 10 to the latest version. After update I can’t see any text in explorer (no folder and file names), only icons are shown. The same problem is with old Control Panel. On the other hand, the new settings menu is working as well as menu start. I’ve tried restarting, changed english from polish to english and back to polish. I have also created new account, but there is the same problem. How to fix it? It is really annoying.
What to do if the text is missing in Windows 10 Creators Update
Go to Start, type cmd, select Command Prompt, and then Run as Admin.
Type the command sfc/ scannow, hit Enter, and then wait for the scanning process to complete.
Solution 2 — Uninstall the Comodo firewall
Many users affected by this issue confirm that uninstalling their firewall fixes this problem. It appears that there’s currently an incompatibility between Windows 10 Creators Update and Comodo.
Same problem here. Uninstalling comodo fixes the problem!
Solution 3 – Reset your PC to factory values
If uninstalling the Comodo Firewall client doesn’t help, you can always try repairing the installation with the bootable media drive or, even better, roll back to the previous Windows 10 iteration. You can also, find the middle ground, and reset your PC to factory values. If you’re not sure how to do it, follow these steps:
Open Settings.
Choose Update & Security.
Select Recovery from the left pane.
Click Go back to the previous version of Windows 10 or Reset this PC.
Follow further instructions just don’t forget to back up your data beforehand.
Have you encountered any other text-related issues in the Creators Update? Tell us in the comments section below.
Microsoft has begun shipping its new Phantom White Special Edition Xbox One controller, so those who have been eyeing it can order it now. This adds a second option to the Phantom Series of controllers, the first option being the Phantom Black Special Edition released last year.
It was officially revealed back in March and features a translucent plastic that gradually fades to a white matte finish. It also features glossy white triggers, thumbtacks, and bumpers, as well as the same textured grips that are available as an option on the Xbox Design Lab controllers. Microsoft also highlights custom button mapping and a 3.5mm stereo headset jack as standard features the controller sports.
The Phantom White Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller starts shipping today. Buy it online from the Microsoft Store here or check your local retailers https://t.co/sP2cSDkpSwpic.twitter.com/kAXchTMBCS
Anyone wishing to order it can do so online by going to the Microsoft Store, assuming they can spare the premium $69.99 price that it goes for. And in addition to working on Xbox One systems, it also works wirelessly with Windows 10 thanks to its built-in Bluetooth.
Microsoft has just released a new patch for Windows 10 version 1809, in the form of the build 17763.404 (KB4490481). This is an optional update, though all fixes included in this build will end up in this month’s Patch Tuesday, to be released next week. This is because all Windows 10 updates are now cumulative, and it’s perfectly fine to just install the monthly Patch Tuesday updates that Microsoft releases the second Tuesday of each month.
Here are all the fixes and improvements listed in the release notes:
Addresses an issue that occurs on machines that have multiple audio devices. Applications that provide advanced options for internal or external audio output devices may stop working unexpectedly. This issue occurs for users that select an audio output device different from the “Default Audio Device”. Examples of applications that may stop working include Windows Media Player, Realtek HD Audio Manager, and the Sound Blaster Control Panel.
Includes a fix for Game Mode that ensures the feature will no longer impact your experiences when using the industry’s top streaming and recording software.
Enables activation of insider builds of Windows 10 Enterprise for Virtual Desktops in Microsoft Azure. Microsoft Azure is the only tested and supported platform to host Windows 10 Enterprise for Virtual Desktops, which is a key part of Windows Virtual Desktop.
Addresses an issue that may cause the loss of Favorites or the Reading List in Microsoft Edge after updating the operating system.
Addresses an issue that causes Internet Explorer to randomly stop working while browsing.
Addresses an issue with scrolling ActiveX content in a window in Internet Explorer 11 during a user-triggered scroll operation.
Addresses an issue that prevents the operating system from loading new icon files if it encounters a badly formatted icon file.
Updates time zone information for São Tomé and Príncipe.
Updates time zone information for Kazakhstan.
Updates time zone information for Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Addresses an issue that prevents the “Turn off app notifications on the lock screen” policy from working. The path is “Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Logo”.
Addresses an issue in which the graphics device interface (GDI) DeleteObject() may cause the calling process to stop working when both of the following conditions are true:
The calling process is a WOW64 process that handles memory addresses larger than 2 GB.
The DeleteObject() is called with a device context that is compatible with a printer device context.
Addresses an issue that prevents applications and callers from connecting to destination endpoints when they use network interfaces that don’t have a default gateway. This issue affects the following:
Internet access fails on devices with DSL modems and PPPoE dial-up Internet connections (commonly used with DSL modems).
Modern and Microsoft Store apps behave as if there is no Internet access on devices with DSL modems.
Web browsers and Win32 applications that are connected to the Internet are not affected by this issue.
Addresses an issue that causes Windows to reuse an expired Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lease if the lease expired while the OS was shutdown.
Addresses an issue that causes the RemoteApp window to come to the foreground and to always remain active after closing a window.
Addresses an issue that prevents the authentication credentials dialog from appearing when an enterprise web server attempts to connect to the Internet.
Addresses an issue that may prevent Modern apps icons from appearing in the Taskbar and the Task Switcher during a RemoteApps connection.
Addresses an issue that causes certain Microsoft Store applications to fail to launch or stop working, including WeChat on the Universal Windows Platform (UWP).
Addresses an issue that fails to register USB cameras correctly for Windows Hello after the out of box experience (OOBE) setup.
Adds a new Group Policy setting called “Enable Windows to soft-disconnect a computer from a network”. This determines how Windows will disconnect a computer from a network when it determines that the computer should no longer be connected to the network.
If enabled, Windows will soft-disconnect (disconnection is not immediate or abrupt) a computer from a network.
If disabled, Windows disconnects a computer from a network immediately.
If not configured, the default behavior is soft-disconnect. For more information about soft-disconnect, see Understanding and configuring Windows Connection Manager.
Path: Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Windows Connection Manager
Addresses an issue that prevents a virtual smart card from starting when running in conjunction with Citrix 7.15.2000 Workstation VDA software.
Addresses an issue that prevents users from configuring their screens for high-dynamic-range (HDR) video playback.
Addresses an issue with the Windows lock screen that prevents users from unlocking a device after multiple smart card users have used the same device. This issue occurs when you attempt to use a workstation that another user has locked.
Addresses a memory leak that occurs when a system processes logon sessions.
Addresses an issue that causes Always-On VPN exclusion routes to only work for link-local exclusions.
Addresses an issue that causes certificate renewal to fail when using CERT_RENEWAL_PROP_ID with the ICertPropertyRenewal interface.
Addresses an issue that mutes the sound of single-use applications, typically used in kiosk scenarios, after the system resumes from Sleep.
Addresses an issue to meet GB18030 certificate requirements.
Addresses an issue that slows server performance or causes the server to stop responding because of numerous Windows firewall rules. To enable this solution, use regedit to modify the following and set it to 1:
Addresses an issue that prevents the decryption of data using Windows 10, version 1703 or later versions of Windows. This issue occurs if you encrypted that data using DPAPI-NG or a group-protected PFX file on Windows 10, version 1607, Windows Server 2016, or earlier versions of Windows.
Addresses an issue with evaluating the compatibility status of the Windows ecosystem to help ensure application and device compatibility for all updates to Windows.
Addresses minor issues with unknown options (unknown OPT) in the Extension Mechanisms for DNS (EDNS) for the Windows DNS Server role.
Addresses a timing issue that may result in an access violation when configuring Switch Embedded Teaming (SET).
Addresses an issue with the Remove-StoragePool PowerShell cmdlet that fails to clear pool metadata on NVDIMM physical disks.
Enables X2APIC support for AMD platforms to support 256 or more logical processors on Windows Server 2019.
Addresses an issue that prevents date parsers from converting future and past dates (Gregorian and Japanese) in compound documents (formerly OLE) to a relevant Japanese Era date. For more information, see KB4469068.
Addresses an issue that prevents users from enabling gan-nen support for the Japanese Era. For more information, see KB4469068.
That’s a pretty long list of quality fixes, though the patch notes also mention five known issues that should be fixed in an upcoming release. Again, today’s update shouldn’t install automatically on your PC, and you’re free wait for next week’s Patch Tuesday to get all these fixes and more.
Having a power supply problem in desktop or laptop PCs can cause serious instability. Whether your PC won’t turn on, randomly shuts down, restarts without warning, or crashes with BSODs, the cause often points to a Windows power supply issue. This guide covers proven fixes to get your power supply PC stable again, including safe, beginner-friendly methods.
If you’ve upgraded to a powerful GPU, such as a 4090, make sure your PSU matches the required wattage. Check this best PSU for 4090 builds guide to avoid underpowering your setup.
3. Make Sure Power Cables Are Secure
Fixes: Boot failure, power loss, USB errors
Sometimes, power problems happen because a cable is loose or the power button isn’t working right.
Check if the wall outlet or power strip is working
For desktops, make sure the back PSU switch is turned on
Unplug and firmly reconnect the power cable to the back of the PC
If you’re on a laptop, remove the battery (if possible) and test with just the charger
Fixes: Blue screens, power-state errors, sleep/resume problems
Press Windows + X, select Device Manager
Expand sections like Display Adapters, Network Adapters, and System Devices
Right-click and choose Update driver for key components
Visit your PC manufacturer’s website and check for BIOS updates
BIOS updates can fix stability and power issues. If you’re unsure how to update it, check your manufacturer’s step-by-step guide. Do not shut down your system during the update.
5. Use Clean Boot or Safe Mode
Fixes: Software-based restarts, crash loops
Open the Start menu and type msconfig
Under the Services tab, check “Hide Microsoft services,” then click Disable all
Go to the Startup tab > click Open Task Manager, and disable all startup items
Restart your PC
To isolate issues further, boot into Safe Mode by holding Shift while clicking Restart. This loads Windows with minimal drivers and can help you find apps or settings causing crashes.
6. Check RAM and Storage Health
Fixes: Crashes, no boot, system freezes
Open the Start menu, type Windows Memory Diagnostic, and run the test
Let your PC restart – it will scan your RAM and show any problems
For drive issues, open Command Prompt as admin and type chkdsk /f /r
Let the scan complete and follow any on-screen suggestions
You can also run a computer performance test online to spot any weak spots in your system that may be misinterpreted as PSU-related.
7. Scan for Malware and Review Event Logs
Fixes: Forced restarts, strange shutdown behavior
Run Windows Security (Windows Defender) or a trusted antivirus tool
Do a Full Scan to find hidden malware
Open Event Viewer > System logs and check for Event ID 1074 or unexpected shutdowns
Malware or bad update scripts can silently trigger shutdowns or block Windows from restarting correctly.
8. Test the Laptop Charger or Battery
Fixes: Laptop shuts off when unplugged or under load
Remove the battery if it’s removable and power the laptop using AC only
Then test with just the battery and no charger
If the system fails in one of the above tests, replace the faulty part
Try a different compatible charger if available
If your battery seems fine but the laptop still shuts down randomly, the charger might not be delivering stable power.
9. Use a Surge Protector or UPS
Fixes: BIOS surge warnings, USB power errors, random reboots
Surge spikes from wall outlets can instantly shut down your system.
Plug your PC into a surge protector (or better, a UPS with battery backup)
Disconnect all USB devices and reconnect them one at a time
If you get USB power surge messages, open Device Manager > USB Controllers, right-click and uninstall the driver, then restart your PC
If you’re unsure about your PSU’s capacity, this guide on how to check your PSU wattage will help confirm if it’s strong enough for your hardware.
Conclusion
Resolving a power supply problem in desktop or laptop systems running Windows 10 or 11 involves checking cables, cooling, and system components. Whether it’s a shutdown, boot failure, or BSOD, these step-by-step fixes address nearly every type of Windows power supply issue.
Start with simple hardware checks like reseating cables and cleaning dust. Then move to software updates and diagnostics. If your PSU is weak or unstable, consider replacing it with a properly rated model using accurate wattage guidelines.
By combining proper airflow, a strong power source, and up-to-date firmware, you can stabilize your power supply PC and eliminate random crashes or failures.
FAQs
What is Event ID 41 in Windows logs?
It signals an unexpected shutdown or reboot, usually due to power loss or instability.
Can the PSU cause blue screen errors?
Yes. A failing PSU can deliver inconsistent voltage that causes system crashes under load.
Is Fast Startup safe to leave on?
It’s safe, but disabling it can fix issues related to shutdown, sleep, or driver loading problems.
What kind of surge protection should I use?
Use a surge protector rated for PC use, or ideally a UPS with voltage regulation.
When a company cuts a program, product or service, there tends to be an initial knee-jerk reaction from the company’s most staunch fans and userbase. However, over time the stinging reality of a once supported tool or feature no longer being available fades, and users reevaluate the importance of the removed product in their lifestyle (unless it’s Windows Phone!).
If that doomed product has a monetary value associated with it, that stinging reality could last a bit longer and it seems Microsoft is very aware of that and is preempting complaints with compensation.
A new memo issued by Microsoft concertedly after April 1, 2019, aka April Fools Day, alerts users of the Microsoft Store Book section that the company will be closing its doors on the books category.
Starting April 2, 2019, the books category in Microsoft Store will be closing. Unfortunately, this means that starting July 2019 your ebooks will no longer be available to read, but you’ll get a full refund for all book purchases.
While you can no longer purchase or acquire additional books from the Microsoft Store, you can continue to read your books until July 2019 when refunds will be processed.
In the fine print, Microsoft states that as of April 2, 2019, users will no longer be able to buy, rent or pre-order books and that any pre-order books with delivery dates scheduled for after April 2, 2019, the pre-orders will be canceled and users will not be charged. Now for the important part, refunds.
The refunding process is supposed to be an automated affair that will begin rolling out to customers in early July 2019 and the funds will be debited to the original payment method.
While it appears to be a pretty seamless process, for people who have replaced their cards since purchasing books may need to look int their Microsoft Account for pending debits that can only be used in the Microsoft Store, unfortunately.
The same Microsoft Account fund allocation will be used for books purchased with gift cards. Not only are payment and purchases being removed, but it also appears the entire platform will be gutted and the ability to even read/view books will end in July 2019 as well; that goes for all books, rented, free, or purchased.
For those who used Microsoft’s eBooks for research and academic purposes, annotated books owners will receive a measly $25.00 for their time and effort. Microsoft doesn’t clarify if the above stipulations reach beyond its US walls.
It’s unfortunate that Microsoft is stepping away from the eBook category, especially as it makes another run at education. Hopefully, the company has a plan or a partner waiting in the wings to provide a better solution to its users. Some observers are speculating that appearance of the company’s new Chromium based Edge browser may be the impetus for the shift as Microsoft has touted it providing a superior eBook reading experience.
Visual Studio 2019, the latest version of Microsoft’s Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is now generally available on Windows and macOS. This major release succeeds to Visual Studio 2017 on Windows, as well as Visual Studio for Mac version 7.8.
For Windows users, Visual Studio 2019 introduces a revamped template selection screen, an improved debugging experience, as well as AI-assisted code completion with Visual Studio IntelliCode. Another important new feature is Visual Studio Live Share, which will allow teammates to collaborate in real-time without needing to clone repos or set up environments
“These capabilities work with both your existing project and new projects – from cross-platform C++ applications, to .NET mobile apps for Android and iOS written using Xamarin, to cloud-native applications using Azure services,” explained John Montgomery, CVP of Program Management, Visual Studio.
For Mac users, Visual Studio 2019 for Mac will be available as an update for Visual Studio for Mac version 7.8, but it’s also available to download on the Visual Studio website. The latest Mac version of the IDE brings a new C# Editor with a native macOS UI, which is currently available in preview and opt-in only. Other new features include the ability to run multiple instances of the IDE, as well as performance, reliability and accessibility improvements.
To celebrate the general availability of Visual Studio 2019 on Windows and Mac, Microsoft is inviting developers to follow its launch event today with no less than 14 different sessions to go in depth on all the new features. Last but not least, Microsoft has teamed up with Pluralsight and LinkedIn Learning to offer free Visual Studio 2019 courses for a limited time.
Microsoft is considering joining the e-commerce business to compete with Shopify, which is already used by several big-name companies such as Budweiser and Red Bull.
In an interview with The Information, Microsoft’s corporate vice president of retail and consumer goods, Shelly Bransten stated that, “it’s something we’re looking at very seriously because our customers are asking us for it,” further noting she has “a lot of respect” for Shopify.
Bransten has plenty of experience in the retailer business of her own, having spent over 15 years at Gap and then later Salesforce. She later joined Microsoft to help them build new products and advise them through related acquisitions, although she declined to comment on the idea of Microsoft acquiring Shopify.
Following the recent news, Shopify’s shares also dropped as much as 2.8% as noted by Seeking Alpha. In addition to potential competition from Microsoft, the e-commerce company is also seeing some from Instagram, which is working on a new checkout feature that will allow users to purchase items without leaving the app.
Microsoft and BMW have partnered to launch the Open Manufacturing Platform (OMP), an initiative that brings the power of Azure computing with AI and machine learning to help reduce costs and increase innovation within the manufacturing sector.
BMW is already a heavy investor in Azure services, holding over 3,000 machines, robots, and other autonomous systems within their own BMW Group IoT Platform. Additionally, BMW has even sought to integrate Cortana into the new BMW 5 Series Sedan as part of their “BMW Connected” platform.
“Microsoft is joining forces with the BMW Group to transform digital production efficiency across the industry,” stated Scott Guthrie, executive vice president of the Microsoft Cloud and AI Group.“Our commitment to building an open community will create new opportunities for collaboration across the entire manufacturing value chain.”
The new partnership is expected to bring in more manufacturers and suppliers, somewhere between four to six as an initial set of partners. The companies also plan to bring at least 15 different use cases, which will be rolled out into select production environments before the end of the year.
Microsoft explains in their blog post that the OMP will allow participating members access to greater opportunities, which will enable them to create and integrate their industrial solutions more quickly and securely. All members will also be able to benefit from sharing software solutions with each other, which will in turn help reduce costs and labor.
Everyone loves a brand new device, and Apple is probably what comes to mind for most looking for a fresh new toy. The latest iPad Air is no exception, and many consumers will undoubtedly purchase one without giving it a second thought. While iPads definitely serve as great entertainment devices and can also be useful for productivity, they also have their weaknesses.
For those still looking for a new tablet, the Surface Go is something that could be worth considering. Released back in August 2018, it offers consumers the power of Windows 10 in a small and portable form factor, for a somewhat affordable price.
Just a quick disclaimer, Microsoft has not asked us to review this device. The opinions expressed are my own, and are not influenced by any third party.
Here’s what you’re paying for
For those who might not have followed the news closely, the new iPad Air starts at $499. The cheapest model comes with a slightly larger 10.5-inch Retina display than the previous generation, along with significantly improved internals with its A12 Bionic 64-bit chip, 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage.
The Surface Go, on the other hand, starts at $399, which is probably the model that most consumers will be looking at if considering one of these. However, I think the fair comparison is with the $499 model, which comes with an Intel Pentium Gold processor, 128 GB of storage, and 8 GB of RAM.
If you compare the two devices pricewise, the Surface Go is the clear winner when looking at storage and RAM. One could argue that the iPad doesn’t need the high specifications of a full Windows 10 tablet because of how optimized iOS is for the device. But the way I see it, the Surface Go is running a more powerful operating system on a more powerful device for the same cost as what Apple is asking for.
How about the actual experience?
We all know that specs aren’t everything, it’s really about the user experience and how you’re going to use your device. In my case, all I want is something that will allow me to work from virtually anywhere and provide me the power I need to get it done, with some occasional Netflix streaming here and there and some light gaming. The Surface Go allows for just that.
As a writer, I am often switching between typing paragraphs and then referring back to my research, so being able to multitask effectively is a must. The iPad Air is definitely plenty capable of getting the job done, don’t get me wrong. But I find that Windows 10 allows for even more effective multitasking by allowing applications to run in resizable windows. Split-screen multitasking, while certainly useful, can be a little limiting, especially if you’re frequently jumping between multiple apps.
I’ve been using the Surface Go for a good few months now, and so far, there’s little I can complain about. It performs just as well as I’d expect from a laptop, yet it offers me the portability of a tablet. And while it does come with S Mode enabled by default, it’s easy to disable and allows me to run many of the applications I’m used to from my desktop.
The Surface Go is good, but not perfect
The only major area of improvement the device really needs is with the battery life. It’s rated at 9 hours with mixed usage (slightly less than the iPad), but to be totally honest, I get maybe three or four hours of continuous screen time. So in other words, if you’re planning on doing some serious work on this thing, you’re probably going to want to plug up before you get things going.
It’s also not the best gaming tablet out there. The Microsoft Store is highly lacking, especially when comparing it to the much larger App Store. While are there definitely are some nice games, you’ll have to be fine with a much smaller catalog.
Despite its flaws, it’s still the better tablet
It’s not just the openness of Windows 10 or the power that comes from its internals, but also the feel of the device. It’s light and premium as I can immediately tell when I hold it, in the same way someone else feels when picking up the iPad Air. But the Surface Go has the added benefit of the hinge used to prop the device, which works very well and can even bring it all the way down to a very slight angle for drawing or handwriting notes.
All in all, if you’re looking something that is powerful enough for productivity and small enough to use just about anywhere, it’s hard for me not to recommend the Surface Go. Hopefully though, the next generation device will sport an improved battery life, which would make it an even more attractive offering for those looking for a new tablet.
Say that every time you log into Windows, a Windows needs your current credentials message appears in the lower right corner.
This can get tedious rather quickly, and this issue may occur because your credentials couldn’t be verified. However, there are ways to fix this issue, and today we’re going to show you how to do it.
Why does Windows keep asking for my current credentials?
Group Policy isn’t properly configured, which leads to this issue.
Microsoft hasn’t correctly verified your account.
Your Windows installation isn’t activated.
How can I fix Windows needs your current credentials error?
1. Change Group Policy Setting
Go to Run and type gpedit.msc and click OK to open the Local Group Policy Editor.
A window appears where you will need to follow this path: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Logon
Once you select Logon, in the right pane double-click the Always wait for the network at computer startup and logon option.
If this option is Enabled, click to Disable it. You can also set it to Not Configured.
Click Apply and then click OK.
Exit the Group Policy Editor and restart the device.
2. Verify your account
Go to the Start Menu.
Right-click on your user profile.
Go to Change account settings.
Go to Your info.
Hit the Verify link and you will be lead to a series of on-screen instructions that you will need to follow to complete the process.
Reboot the device after you’re done with the verification process.
After verifying your account check if Windows needs your current credentials, please lock this computer message on Windows 10 is gone.
Adobe online services provide essential support for users of the expansive Adobe suite of design and creativity solutions. However, the portal is sometimes unreachable and users receive the There was a problem connecting to Adobe online error message.
System protection software may prevent various Adobe.com online services from opening. Consider turning it off. Running your PC without protection, however, makes your machine immensely vulnerable to threats so we recommend that you re-enable your antivirus as soon as possible.
We need antivirus software to protect ourselves from online attacks and potential dangers since viruses are always developing.
Whatever you use your computer for, having suitable and trusted antivirus software allows you to navigate and do tasks on it safely. As our everyday lives become more linked with the digital world, there is an increased need to secure our devices from cybercriminals.
2. Disable your firewall
A firewall can sometimes cause There was a problem connecting to Adobe online error. Try to temporarily disable your Windows Firewall.
Type Firewall in the settings search box and tap on Check firewall status.
Next, choose Turn firewall on/off.
Then select Turn off Windows Firewall under the two sections (Private and Public).
At the same time, click the Allow option anytime you get a security alert whenever you attempt to connect to Adobe online sites. If you’re running a different firewall product, check the instructions on the manufacturer’s website.
3. Check if you have are actually connected to the Internet
Sometimes There was a problem connecting to Adobe online error is caused by your Internet connection.
This is what you need to do:
Go to the address bar of your browser and type another website like Google.com. Is it opening? If it’s not, then you may simply need to repair your current Internet connection to restore connectivity to Adobe online. See how to fix your internet connection in Windows 10.
You can also try launching the Adobe online service using another computer located on the same network. If it also fails, perhaps you need to troubleshoot the network or call upon your system administrator to help.
4. Add Adobe.com as a trusted site
Making Adobe.com a trusted site might also help get rid of the There was a problem connecting to Adobe online error.
Now add Adobe’s website to the list of Trusted websites as we showed you in the previous section.
Firefox
In Firefox, click on the 3 lines (upper right corner).
Scroll down and Click Options.
Tap on Privacy & Security.
Scroll to the Permissions tab and click Exceptions.
Type https://adobe.com then press Allow.
Choose Save Changes.
5. Set accurate system clock settings
Time settings don’t directly affect Internet connectivity but may make security certificates to be categorized as expired or invalid. This can lead to There was a problem connecting to Adobe online and other errors.
Outward, the newest open-world RPG with a blend of survival elements has been out for a few days. And as we know, no launch is true without hiccups with users reporting various issues with the game.
But we’ve created a list of fixes to common bugs found throughout the game. So let’s get started with our list.
Firstly, you’re going to Open your Nvidia Control Panel, and select 3D Settings, then turn off the Dynamic Super Sampling.
When dealing with FPS drops, try lowering the image quality, changing your graphics quality to medium from high. This helps with consistent frames when you might be experiencing drops.
Sometimes, low FPS and lagging gameplay indicate that your graphics driver is not working. A simple driver update can boost gaming speed by fixing performance bottlenecks and applying system tweaks that enable games to run faster and error-free.
We recommend installing a trustworthy third-party driver update manager that will keep your OS up and running with automatic updates and in-depth error fixing.
You can trust that Fortect Driver Updater is capable of making such improvements to assure a proper update with the most recent graphics card drivers compatible with your PC.
2. Game crashes
Don’t we all hate it when this happens? The reasons for a game crashing could stem from not meeting the minimum system requirements, outdated graphicdrivers, or even corrupted game files.
To fix Outward from crashing we first suggest that you right-click on your Outward shortcut or exe. file and run the game in Windows Compatibility Mode.
Secondly, if that didn’t work, open your Nvidia Control Panel and select Manage 3D Settings and select Outward from the Program Settings and next you’re going to set the Power Management to Prefer Maximum Power.
3. Split screen not working
In order to solve this issue, we suggest that you and your fellow adventurers run the game on Administrator rights. If nothing else works, simply use the Steam overlay and head on over to your friend list, click the other player and join game.
This works best if neither player is moving at the time they join a game.
4. Fix display bugs
Right-click on the Desktop and click on Display Settings, now you’re going to select Advanced Settings, next click on Adjust Resolution.
Select which one suits your screen, keeping in mind the refresh rate of your screen. Also, you can disable V-sync in your in-game menu.
5. Black screen issues
In order to ensure that this works, firstly you’ll need to try running the game in Windowed Mode or lowering your resolution to 1080p. If this didn’t work, click on Verify or Repair Outward in your Steam client or Epic Launcher.
Or alternatively, simply uninstall and reinstall the game in case you have corrupted files in your Steam directory.
6. No audio
For this fix, you’re going to right-click on the speaker icon on the bottom right corner of your screen or toolbar for hidden icons and click on Sounds.
Now head on over to the Playback section and disable all the sound devices except the internal speaker or the speaker you wish you want to use.
Also, keep in mind that changing your audio from surround sound to stereo can do the trick too.
Tips for smooth gaming sessions on PC
Always whitelist your game through the Windows Firewall, or any antivirus software that might be preventing the game from going into split screen mode.
Keep your graphic drivers up-to-date, and any esential components on your machine.
Whenever you have a freshly launched game, it’s best to run the game on recommended settings until future patches are released.
Always remember the minimum requirements when running a game, these are specs for Outward:
So these are the main issues reported with Outward RPG. Hopefully, these solutions are an aid whenever you stumble upon any of them. Feel free to share any thoughts on this topic in the dedicated comment area below.
As one of the most popular MOBA games in the world, League of Legends is basically useless without friends and other players to play it with. But that’s exactly what might happen as occasional problems with Friends Lists in League of Legends are possible.
There are a few factors that can mess up your League of Legends Friends List. Also, there are a few issues with the Friends list that can be quite annoying, including:
You or a friend recently changed your Summoner name, but you (or your friend) see the old summoner name.
You’re able to send messages to friends, but they don’t receive them (or vice versa).
You add a summoner name to your friends list that includes special characters, which can cause your entire friends list to disappear.
Luckily, League of Legends support has provided a workaround that should resolve these issues. The solution is quite simple, all you need to do is to delete the affected friend from your Friends List and then add him/her once again. Your friend needs to do the same thing.
This will reset the Friends List and resolves any possible flaws. Keep in mind that Friends List issues can also be caused by various servers problems. In that case, there’s really nothing you can do but to wait for the development team to address the problem or release a patch.
You can also try and repair the game with the Battle.net client, although that’s a long stretch solution as the bug is on the server-side, not with the local files. With that said, it won’t take too much time. Just open the client, right-click on League of Legends, and repair the game.
Did this advice help you to resolve the problem with Friends List? Do you know about some other workaround? Let us know in the comments below.
As we already mentioned in some previous articles, it’s quite comforting to know that there are multiple ways to update your system. Windows 10 is somewhat infamous for its over-the-air update issues, and if there’s no Media Creation Tool, a lot of users will have a hard time updating to the Creators Update.
The latest insights in this useful feature give us a few reports about the Media Creation tool’s failure. Namely, a moderate number of users was restricted from utilizing this tool, which was followed by various errors. So, what do you do when the solution becomes a problem? Luckily, you’ve come to the right place.
We prepared the most common ways to address this issue. So, if you’re prompted with errors like ‘‘There was a problem running this tool” or ”Something went wrong’‘, check the solutions below and we should get the Media Creation tool running in no time.
How to fix Media Creation Tool issues in Windows 10 Creators Update
First thing first, you should try and run the Media Creation Tool as Administrator. If that wasn’t helpful, there’s a chance some of the needed system update processes are disabled. That will, of course, stall updates or inflict various errors. Luckily, there’s a way to check their status and enable them.
Follow the instructions below to apply this workaround and hopefully resolve the issue at hand:
In the Search Windows bar, type services.msc and open Services.
Confirm that the following services on the list are set to run Automatic:
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules
Server
Workstation
Automatic Updates OR Windows Update
Background Intelligent Transfer Service
Right-click on each of these services and open Properties.
Make sure that they are set to Automatic.
If the problem is persistent and the Media Creation tool still won’t function, check the alternative workarounds below.
2. Disable antivirus/firewall
More often than not, update issues are closely related to 3rd-party antimalware solutions. For the standard Windows update procedure, they block some services and prevent your PC from updating. And, apparently, the same goes for the Media Creation tool, as well. So, before you take some other, more advanced steps, make sure to disable the antivirus before you run the tool.
In addition, some users reported an interference caused by Windows’ native firewall. It’s risky to disable both antivirus and firewall for an extended period, but it won’t harm if you disable it for a couple of minutes.
If you’re unsure how to disable both firewall and Windows Defender, the instructions are just below:
Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
Open Update & security.
Under the left pane, select Windows Defender.
On the right side, you’ll see Real-time protection. Turn it off.
Now, right-click the Start menu and, under administrative shortcuts, select Control Panel.
Open System & security.
Click the Windows Firewall.
Disable both Private and Public networks.
Try running the Media Creation tool again.
3. Change language
Some users managed to resolve this issue by changing the language settings. It seems the tool sometimes won’t function on non-English language systems, so your best bet is to switch to the English locale language. You’ll need to match languages, most of the time, in order for the tool to work properly.
Follow the instructions below to change the system language. Later on, you can switch back to any language of choice.
Right-click Start and open Control panel.
Click Region.
Under the Administrative tab, choose Change system locale.
Set language to English, and click OK to confirm.
Now, under the Administrative tab, go to Copy settings
Make sure both “Welcome screen and system accounts” and “New user accounts” checkboxes are checked
Confirm changes and restart your PC.
However, if the language is not the cause behind the faulty Media Creation tool, you’ll need to take an alternative approach.
4. Tweak registry
The registry is dangerous ground for those who aren’t aware of the negative effects it can have on the system. However, it can be used for various tweaks and workarounds, and most of the time will serve you good. When it comes to matters at hand, you can use one registry tweak to resolve the issue with the Media Creation tool.
For the safety of your system, make sure to follow the instructions closely:
In the Windows Search bar, type regedit. Right-click Registry Editor and run as administrator.
Right-click on the right field and choose New > DWORD.
Name it AllowOSUpgrade.
Set the value for newly created input to 1 and save it.
Restart your PC and look for changes.
If even this procedure wasn’t enough for you to fix your issue, there is still one way you should take into consideration.
5. Use another PC
In the end, if none of the above-mentioned workarounds managed to get the job done, or you lost your nerves trying, there’s an alternative. If you’re unable to run the Media Creation tool on one PC, you can create a bootable media, like USB or DVD on another. The procedure is simple and won’t take you too much time:
Follow the instructions below to create a bootable media on an alternative PC:
Plug a USB stick in one of the ports.
Run the Media Creation tool.
Accept the License Agreement.
Select Create installation media for another PC and click Next.
Select the language, edition, and architecture that resembles the one you already had installed.
Choose USB as media you’ll use.
After the procedure is finished, plug in the bootable USB in troubled PC and double-click Setup.
That way, you should be able to update the system without trouble.
We hope this article helped you resolve the issues at hand. If you have any additional solutions or questions, make sure to post them in the comments section below.
Microsoft seems to be experimenting with some new language options for Windows these days.
Microsoft’s latest plans include offering its users access to a few language packs from Microsoft Store. In other words, you would be able to bypass Windows Update and download and install language packs directly from Microsoft Store the same way you download games and apps. This should ease the usage, as Microsoft is focusing on making the Store more valuable to Windows 10 users by making it the hub of all extra features.
You can already find three language packs that include Catalan, Valencian, and Russian in the Microsoft Store.
Redstone 4 will allow users to download language packs
The fact that during the last few days, the company uploaded a series of language packs might mean that Microsoft is planning to soon provide us with the opportunity to downloadlanguage packs from Microsoft Store with Redstone 4.
The official description of each one of the three available language packs says that if you want to experience Windows in a brand new language, the local Experience Pack will do the job. This includes the latest language resources for Windows features such as Start Menu, File Explorer, and Settings.
The official description of every language pack from Microsoft Store also states that after you install the app, you have to select the Launch button in order to navigate to Windows Settings app and from there you would be able to control all of your language preferences including the Windows display language. This should be really interesting.
For now, you can try downloading the three available language packs that you can find in the Microsoft Store including Catalan, Russian and Valencian. It’s pretty likely that this is just a test for Microsoft to see how things will be going and the company will probably upload more language packs shortly in the Microsoft Store as well.
Grand Theft Auto 5 is one of the highest-grossing Windows games that has broken industry records.
However, the game doesn’t always run flawlessly and has one error message that states, Grand Theft Auto 5 has stopped working.
That error message pops up for some GTA fanatics when they start the game. Consequently, GTA 5 doesn’t run for them. There are, however, various ways that you can fix this issue.
How can I fix GTA 5 if it stops working?
1. Check GTA 5’s System Requirements
If GTA 5 has stopped working, double-check that your laptop or desktop meets GTA 5’s minimum system requirements, as shown above.
Note that the game requires NVIDIA and AMD video cards, so it isn’t going to run on desktops or laptops with Intel integrated graphics.
You can also check that GTA 5 will run on your PC at the Can You RUN it website. This website matches games’ system requirements with your system specifications to tell you if they will run.
Enter Grand Theft Auto 5 in the website’s search box, and press the Can You Run It button. Then, a new page will open, showing you how your hardware specifications match the game’s system requirements.
If your PC doesn’t meet GTA‘s minimum system requirements, you can get a refund from Steam, provided you downloaded the game less than two weeks ago.
Your Steam account will list games you can still get refunded. This Steam page provides further details on how to request a refund.
2. Install the Latest Visual C++ Redistributable Pack
The Visual C++ 2008 redistributable pack is also an essential requirement for Grand Theft Auto 5, which should have been installed with the rest of the game. However, Visual C++ might not have been installed correctly; and there’s also a more updated version.
Right-click the GTAVLauncher.exe, and select Properties on the context menu.
Click the Compatibility tab to open the options shown directly below.
Select the Run this program in compatibility mode for option and select your preferred OS.
Click the Run this program as administrator checkbox at the bottom of that tab.
Press the Apply and OK buttons on the Compatibility tab.
You can also open the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter from the Compatibility tab, which might come in handy for fixing the GTA 5 stopped working error. Press the Run compatibility troubleshooter button to open the window shown below.
Grand Theft Auto 5 is not an outdated game, but it still predates Windows 10. As such, running the game in compatibility mode as an administrator might resolve the GTA 5 stopped working error.
4. Disable non-Windows Services
Press the Windows key + R, type msconfig, and click OK.
Select the Services tab shown in the shot directly below.
Click the Hide all Microsoft services check box to remove the MS services from the list.
Now you can select Disable all to switch the third-party services off quickly.
Deselect the Load startup items check box on the General tab.
Click Apply, selectOK, and press the Restart button to reboot Windows.
It might be the case that a third-party software service is crashing the game. To ensure that’s not the case, disable the non-Windows services.
Press the Windows key + X and select Device Manager.
Double-click Display adapters to open a list of graphics devices.
Right-click the graphics card listed there, and select the Update driver option.
Select the Search automatically for updated drivers option to install and update the driver automatically.
If no new device driver is detected, there might still be a better driver available on the manufacturer’s website. Open this website page to update NVIDIA graphics card drivers.
Select your graphics card and Windows platform from the drop-down menus.
Press the Search button, and click Download to download the listed driver.
Then open the folder that includes your driver, and click its setup wizard or installer.
Restart Windows after installing the driver.
This GTA stopped working error could be due to an outdated graphics card driver. NVIDIA released GeForce Game Ready 350.12 WHQL drivers more specifically for GTA 5.
So it’s worth checking if there is an up-to-date driver for your video card. This is how you can update an NVIDIA graphics card driver manually or automatically.
Regardless of this way, you can perform it effortlessly. It’s possible to find and detect GPU outdated drivers with a fully automated driver application.
With this efficient tool, you will get the full list of outdated drivers on your device and press one click to update them and fix problematic graphics drivers causing gaming issues.
Open the game Library section, and then right-click Grand Theft Auto 5.
Select the Properties option on the menu.
Select the Local Files tab, which includes a Verify Integrity of Game Files option.
Press the Verify Integrity of Game Files button to verify the cache. Steam will replace corrupted GTA 5 files.
It’s worth verifying the Steam cache for any game that’s not starting. That might detect and repair corrupted game files.
7. Switch off antivirus software
Third-party antivirus software and their firewalls can stop the game from running. The quick way to find out if that’s the case is to switch off third-party antivirus software temporarily.
Right-click the antivirus software’s notification area icon and select its disable or turn off setting if you can find one on the context menu.
Then you can probably select to temporarily switch the software off before launching GTA 5.
8. Reinstall Social Club
Social Club is the online multiplayer setup for GTA 5. Rockstar, the game’s publisher, suggests that players reinstall Social Club to fix GTA 5 startup issues. You can do that by entering appwiz.cpl in Run and clicking OK.
Then select Rockstar Games Social Club, and press the Uninstall button. After that, right-click the Social Club installer and select Run as Administrator to reinstall Social Club.
9. Uninstall Identity Cloaker
Some Grand Theft Auto 5 players have found that the GTA V has stopped working error is due to the Identity Cloaker software.
If you happen to have Identity Cloaker on your hard drive, uninstalling it will probably fix the game. You can uninstall Identity Cloaker via the Programs and Features tab, much the same as Social Club.
Those resolutions will probably fix GTA 5 so that the game runs without a stopped working error. Aside from that, you can also try reinstalling the game.
When Windows 10 detects a new threat on your device, it will automatically send the problematic file to Microsoft. This enables the company to analyse the threat and develop new antivirus definitions that help identify it in the future.
While this sample sharing helps improve the overall security of the Windows ecosystem, it might make you feel uncomfortable. Although Windows will prompt you if a sample is “likely” to contain personal information, you may prefer to disable sample submission altogether.
The relevant option can be found in the Windows Security app (previously known as Windows Defender Security Centre prior to the Windows 10 October 2018 update). Launch the app and press the “Virus & threat protection” tile on the homepage.
Next, click the “Manage settings” link under the “Virus & threat protection settings” heading. This screen controls how Windows detects and responds to possible viruses on your PC.
The relevant option for our purposes is under the “Automatic sample submission” button. If it’s enabled, simply click it to turn off the automatic sample submission. Potentially problematic files will no longer be sent to Microsoft when they’re detected or quarantined on your device.
Microsoft warns that disabling sample submission could impact the effectiveness of Windows Defender’s cloud-delivered protection. Consequently, it’s possible you’ll miss out on the very latest antivirus definitions being offered by Microsoft’s cloud servers. You should think twice before turning off this option – it’s a delicate balancing act between protecting your personal privacy and keeping your device secure.
It’s been quite a while since we’ve been pampered by HBO’s streaming service HBO GO, 2010 came and went, but the service is still going strong. Proving quite a selection of content, including current and past series, films, specials, through either the HBO website, on mobile devices, or in this case, video game consoles.
Looking for that perfect movie night? You’ve fired up your Xbox One, and you’re ready to cool off, but HBO GO won’t play anything. Where do we go from here? Well, we have a couple of solutions for you. So hang onto your seat.
What to do if HBO GO can’t play video on Xbox One?
If HBO GO won’t play on Xbox One, sometimes restarting the application might fix the problem.
Restart the HBO GO app.
Restart your smart TV.
Update your smart TV software.
Delete and reinstall HBO GO.
It should be working now.
2. Switch to a Wi-Fi connection
If you’re using a cable connection on your console, simply unplug the Ethernet cord and run the Xbox on Wi-Fi instead. Several users reported that this method works for them, so feel free to try it out.
3. Uninstall HBO GO
Sometimes, if all else fails and HBO GO won’t play on Xbox One, the simplest method is just uninstalling your app and reinstalling it.
Go to My games & apps. Highlight HBO GO and then press the Menu button on your controller.
Unplug your Xbox One and unplug the power cord from your Xbox One.
Reinstall HBO GO (go to Apps and download HBO GO).
You’re good to go.
Hint
To activate the app on your Xbox simply follow these steps:
Launch HBO GO in your device.
Sign in to your Xbox account.
Select your Provider.
Select the Activate your device button, and the next screen should display the activation code.
Follow the steps showed onscreen and finish the activation process.
Hint
Do you want this app on your smart TV? Follow these steps to install it:
Go to the smart TV app store and make sure your TV model is supported (choose the Check your device link).
Download HBO GO from the Smart Hub on your TV.
Open HBO GO on your TV.
On your computer, go to the HBO activation website.
You can now use this service.
There you go, these are some solutions that you can try if HBO GO won’t play on Xbox One. How are you enjoying this streaming service so far? Let us know in the comment section down below.
Welcome back to our Windows 10 news recap, where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Microsoft’s flagship operating system.
New Pinterest app shows up on the Windows 10 Microsoft Store
A new app for Pinterest has appeared in the Microsoft Store on Windows 10, but before you get too excited, it looks to be just a web app with no additional features, it simply replicates the Pinterest website into an app shell, unlike Twitter’s app which takes the website and bolts features on top.
The now open source Windows 10 Calculator app will get a new “graphing mode”
Intel makes it easier to check your integrated graphics settings on Windows 10 with new Graphics Command Center app
Intel has released a new app into the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 that makes it easier for users to adjust settings for their integrated graphics card, surfacing settings to optimise for games, videos, and adjust settings for displays.
Windows 10 Your Phone app now lets you push content from a PC to an Android phone
The Your Phone app on Windows 10 can now push content from a Windows 10 PC to an Android phone, making it easier to move from one device to another seamlessly. Microsoft Edge is the only app supported at first, but it could allow you to move a website you’re looking at from your laptop to your phone, if you’re about to go out but still need the content, for example.
That’s it for this week. We’ll be back next week with more Windows 10 news.
If you already downloaded and installed Chromium-based Microsoft Edge on your computer, you may have noticed that Bing is the default search engine.
Most of the internet users are not fond of Bing as a search engine, and they want to set Google Chrome as their default browser. This is rather simple to do by following these steps.
How do I set Google as a default search engine in Chromium-Edge?
Change the settings
Once you have downloaded and installed the Chromium-based Edge browser, follow the steps listed below:
The first step is opening a new tab in the web browser.
Now head towards the address bar and type google.com.
Now you need to browse something in the search bar and navigate to Menu >> Settings >> Privacy and services.
Click the following options Address bar >> Manage Search engines, you will now be able to see another search engine.
Next, you need to click the horizontal ellipsis icon and select Make default.
You should keep in mind that the installer for the upcoming Edge browser has not been officially released by the user yet. As a matter of fact, we can not deny the risk associated with downloading and installing the .exe files from unknown sources.
Now you have successfully updated the Google settings with your custom search engine. You will now be able to see the entry in the drop-down menu, once you have successfully configured the Google search engine option in Microsoft Edge.
Moreover, you can follow the same procedure to add more search engines, including privacy-focused search engines. The feature now allows you to switch as per your requirements. Did you know you can change Cortana’s search engine? That’s right, and we have a guide that shows you how to do that.
How do I set Google as my default search engine in Microsoft Edge?
Open Edge, go to Settings, select Privacy, search, and services, scroll to Address bar and search, choose Manage search engines, and set Google as Default.
Why is Google not showing in my search engine list?
You need to visit google.com first so Edge can detect it. After loading the site, reopen the Manage search engines page and Google should appear.
Can I remove Bing from the search engine list in Edge?
You cannot delete Bing because Edge requires a fallback engine, but you can set Google as the default so Bing is never used during normal searches.
Why does Edge still show Bing results even after I change the default to Google?
You may be searching from the new tab page, which uses Bing by design. Use the address bar or install a new tab extension to force Google results.
Microsoft is definitely going to add more search engine options as it further develops the browser. However, the tech giant has not shared any details regarding its plans to offer Google as an alternative service in the application.
Google is a search engine that can be used to find a variety of information such as websites, pictures, maps or even just answers to questions that have been driving you mad for a long time.
If you thought Google was the best search engine, well, I’ve got some news for you. While it’s hard to believe, there is a search engine that has defeated all the other searching engines out there, including the almighty Google.
Not many of you have heard of Startpage.com. But you may want to use it after reading this article.
German organization Stiftung Warentest recently labeled Startpage.com to be the best search engine option out there — privacy and search result-wise.
What is Startpage.com?
Startpage.com is a search engine that you open in any web browser. It offers the same search engines services that Google, Yahoo, and Bing offer.
The major difference is that this search engine protects your privacy. Moreover, its search results are even better than those offered by the most popular search engines out there.
Startpage privacy protection mechanism only apply to the searches you conduct through their website. This is very important, because the other search engines like Google, Yahoo, and Bing make a record of all of your searches.
The information is then used to create a profile about you and your interests. Startpage does not do this.
That’s why so many people are switching to Startpage, DuckDuckGo and other privacy-focused search engines and browsers.
In case you want to be secure while surfing the internet, you will need to get a full-dedicated tool to secure your network. Install now Cyberghost VPN and secure yourself. It protects your PC from attacks while browsing, masks your IP address and blocks all unwanted access.
Have you used Startpage.com yet? Or will you give it a chance in your next searches?
It only depends on how much you value your privacy.
Unlike previous titles, Tropico 6 is one of the best titles of the Tropico series, but it can also be troubled by bugs in its best form.
In this detailed guide, we have gathered the common errors users encounter with this game and explain how to fix them effectively.
How do I fix Tropico 6 bugs and errors?
Before getting into more complicated solutions, make sure you perform the following preliminary steps:
If you have an installation issue, exit Steam and restart your machine. Restart the installation, and verify your file integrity in the Steam client.
For graphical tearing problems, disable the vertical sync since it can reduce graphical tearing. If, after this, you are facing tearing or related bugs while playing Tropico 6, we suggest you toggle vertical sync to back on in your game settings.
1. Audio issues
Firstly, try changing your audio from surround sound to stereo. On your desktop, just right-click on the speaker icon on the bottom right corner of your screen and select Sounds.
Head on over to Playback and disable all the sound devices except the internal speaker or the speaker which you wish to use. This should get rid of most audio-related Tropico 6 bugs for good.
For this issue, try running the game in windowed mode to see if it happens again. If this doesn’t help, click on Verify or Repair Tropico 6 in your Steam client.
In the event that the issue is not resolved, uninstall and reinstall your game.
3. Start-up game crashes
Launch Steam and right-click on Tropico 6.
Next, choose Properties and select Local Files.
Now, click Uninstall.
Once the game is uninstalled, click on Browse Local Files and delete the remaining file. The last step is reinstalling Tropico 6.
4. Out-of-memory error
Press the Windows key, type control, and select the Control Panel option.
Choose System and Security.
Now, click on System.
Next, click on Advanced System Settings.
Choose the Virtual Memory window, and uncheck Automatically manage paging file size for all drives.
Tick the Custom size radio button.
Finally, enter the Initial and Maximum memory sizes that would help you in running the game smoothly.
5. Tropico 6 stutter
For this, you’re going to disable the latest DirectX version and restart your game. Keep in mind that stuttering can sometimes be related to driver issues.
The latest driver is not working well with the game, and in this case, we’d recommend you fall back to an older version of the drivers you’re using.
Tips for a smoother Tropico 6 gameplay
For a smoother experience when launching and running Tropico 6 and prevention of bugs, we recommend closing all programs running in the background.
If you experience that your character is warping around the map or getting stuck at the starting point, you might be experiencing connection issues. Check your internet connection and troubleshoot it.
When first playing Tropico 6 use the recommended settings to avoid any performance instability.
When running Tropico 6, keep the requirements in mind for a better experience.
With this, we can conclude this guide on how to fix popular Tropico 6 bugs and errors. In the same vein, if you want to know how to fix the common Anno bugs, check our detailed guide to do it quickly.
How do you like the Tropico 6 game so far? Do you rule with an iron fist, or do you run your nation with peace?
Good news for OneDrive and SharePoint users! Autodesk AutoCAD has now been integrated into SharePoint and OneDrive.
Those users who save DWG files in SharePoint and OneDrive accounts can now easily open and edit them with Autodesk solutions including the AutoCAD mobile app, AutoCAD desktop application and the new AutoCAD web app.
The AutoCAD web app basically enables users to utilize AutoCAD on any computer in order to save drafts and design ideas.
You can use the new AutoCAD web app to open DWG files directly from SharePoint or OneDrive. Microsoft has already started rolling out OneDrive integration technology. The company plans to release support for SharePoint in the coming weeks.
What does this mean for your team?
You just need to select the item and navigate to the toolbar’s open menu in order to open AutoCADfiles in Autodesk applications.
The OneDrive team explains the fact that computer-aided design (CAD) drawings are an integral part of the workflow for most of the companies working in engineering, architecture, and manufacturing.
The company says that the new features offer enterprise-grade compliance, industry-leading mobile and desktop applications, and innovative collaboration capabilities to SharePoint and OneDrive.
Surprisingly, your tasks will get simpler, integrating your data with business processes will be easier, helps you to stay in your flow. It can be achieved by integrating both the files and tools tightly.
Hence, your existing workflow will transform by developing deeper connections between key business tools to files.
You can open your files without AutoCAD
Some of the users might not have AutoCAD installed on their systems. You don’t need to worry in that case as you can use the AutoCAD web app for opening files in your existing web browser.
It is worth mentioning that Microsoft plans to integrate a bundle of new features very soon. In future, the tech giant plans to enhance collaboration with Autodesk. This means more exciting new features coming your way later this year.
Admittedly, Microsoft updates are super important in securing your PC against myriad security threats. They also ensure that you enjoy the best experience when using various Microsoft software including their Office suite. But sometimes the updates can prove a nuisance because the tech giant has designed the update function such that Windows always needs to update, sometimes several times in one day.
So, how can you stop this behavior and use your Windows 10 PC in peace? Well, let’s look at the cause of this intrusive conduct before discussing how to halt it.
As I mentioned, an updated operating system guarantees maximum security for users. But not all users are committed to updating their Windows 10 so apparently, Microsoft thought it wise to make Windows 10 update itself automatically.
The company is always trying to catch up with makers of malicious software by releasing new updates rather frequently. Consequently, there are so many updates seeking to address specific vulnerabilities. To some, the automatic update feature is time-saving. However, other users find it pretty intrusive and will go all out to terminate the practice.
Users of Windows 10 Professional, Enterprise and Education versions can bar automatic updates using their Group Policy Editor. Once done, the Group Policy will be notifying you of fresh updates instead of automatically installing them.
Press Windows key + R to launch the Run utility.
Type gpedit.msc then click OK.
Click on Computer Configuration, then select Administrative Templates and lastly chooseWindows Components.
Now clickWindows Update.
Double-click on Configure Automatic Updates.
Choose Disabled (as shown) and click Apply then OK.
This disables the automatic Windows Update feature.
2. Disable auto-updating using the Registry
If your Windows always needs to update, you might fix it by using the Registry Editor. The registry is one of the most powerful computer management tools and can help you rein in on this issue. To make these changes, do the following:
Launch the Run tool by pressing the Windows key + R.
Type regedit and press Enter. Choose Yes if prompted by UAC (User account control).
Right-click on the Windowsfolder/key then select New and click on Key.
Name this key(new) WindowsUpdate then press Enter.
Now right-click on the freshly created key (Windows update) and select New again and then click on Key. You will name this newest key AU then press Enter.
Now Right-click on the right-hand side (of AU) then select New then click on DWORD(32-bit) Value.
Name this new DWORD key NoAutoUpdate then press Enter.
Again Double-click on this newly created DWORD key and modify its value date to 1 (from 0).
Click OK and restart your PC.
Alternatively, use these workarounds if you’re on Windows 10 Home Edition to fix this problem.
3. Set your Internet connection to be metered
Limiting your WiFi Internet connection can also help impede the terrible behavior where Windows always needs to update.
Select the name of the Wi-Fi connection you’re using.
Click it, and enable Set as metered connection option.
4. Block the Update Services
Disabling the service in charge of the automated updates can sometimes help if Windows always needs to update.
Press Windows key + R to start the Run box.
Type services.msc then press Enter.
Scroll down until you find Windows Update then double-click it.
Choose Disabled in the Startup type then select Apply and OK.
5. How to install updates manually
Once you implement any of the above fixes, you still need to download and install essential updates at your own convenience. Here is how to manually check for updates.
Open the Settings app.
Click Update & Security and then Windows Update.
Now click Check for updates.
If there are pending updates, install them.
There you go, these are some solutions that you can use if Windows always needs to update, so be sure to try them all, and let us know if they work in the comment section below.
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