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Some users are experiencing severe issues after installing the March 2023 Update for Windows 11. There have also been reports of false security warnings The local security force is no longer protecting you. Microsoft has updated their support document to reflect the inclusion of the phrase "in the Windows Defender app Windows Security." Just recently, we informed you that the Windows 11 March 2023 Update was triggering intrusive notifications recommending that you restart your computer. Microsoft has stated that "engineers are working diligently to find a solution" to this problem. Microsoft has revised their help file noted Warning or notification that "Local Security protection is off" may appear after installing "Update for Microsoft Defender Antivirus antimalware platform - KB5007651. The company warned that after turning on security measures, Windows machines may repeatedly warn that a restart is necessary. For the uninitiated, ...

Windows 10 KB5023773, which includes numerous enhancements and bug fixes, is currently making its way to production PCs. This update is completely voluntary and will not be applied mechanically. The only safe place to get the offline installer for KB5023773 is from Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog. Users are encouraged to only install KB5023773 if they require the updated bug fixes it provides. While the optional update is considerably more secure than the preview builds provided to Windows Insider Program users, it is still recommended that users wait for the mandatory Patch Tuesday updates. The improvements made to USB printers are the most notable aspect of the cumulative update. Microsoft has patched an issue that could cause USB printers to fail, according to the company's official release notes. The company has acknowledged a flaw in Windows 10 that incorrectly identified these USB printers as multimedia devices. To identify this update, look fo...

The update for Windows 11, KB5023706, has been released to the general public. All versions of Windows 11 22H2 are now updated to include the long-awaited Moment 2 features. You can grab the update from the Microsoft Update Catalog. Microsoft has made available KB5023706 for direct download on its website for Windows 11. The KB5023706 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 includes fixes for a number of issues as well as support for the latest features introduced in the Moment 2 release. Moment 2 in Windows 11 isn't nearly as interesting as the first update. Bing Chat in the taskbar, a search bar in Task Manager, and other useful features are included. The Windows 11 22H2 Build 22621.1413 changelog is extensive, but it mainly consists of quality enhancements and new features introduced in the Moment 2 update. To give just one example, a search field is being added to Task Manager. This means that you can now quickly and easily find the app or process you want to terminat...

Three upcoming additions to Windows 11 were recently previewed in an update to the operating system's preview version. New features like in-place upgrades on demand and Cloud PC integration in Task View are included. In addition, a centralized settings hub for USB4 devices is provided. You probably know that Microsoft is developing new features for Windows 11 and Windows 12 at the same time. Through cumulative updates, Windows 11 users can anticipate new features every month. However, Windows 11 22H2 builds will not have access to Windows 12 features, and some of those features may never even make it into the final release. The new capabilities of Windows 11 that are expected to be released in the autumn of 2023 are discussed in this article. The "Cloud PC Task View" integration, which can be enabled in the Settings app, is the first major change we noticed in the preview builds. With this feature enabled, you can use the Win Tab interface to access Cloud PC...

The taskbar in Windows 11 has been the subject of the most debate. Microsoft reorganized the taskbar so that it always remained fixed at the bottom of the display. Your pinned apps, running apps, open windows, and system are all still visible. However, Windows 11's taskbar lacks in functionality in some respects. No other screen edge can be used to relocate it. The inability to rearrange icons in the taskbar is another restriction. This is probably the OS change that has gotten the least amount of praise. A Input Board Message  With over 26,000 upvotes and 2,000 comments, the idea to "update the Windows 11 taskbar to support never combining app icons and showing labels" is clearly popular. This is the "biggest annoyance of Windows 11," according to one user. It's been said, "There is no point in having all this taskbar real estate when only a couple of inches of it is getting used." noted . A second user shared their experience of hav...

According to user reports on Microsoft's Feedback Hub, the Windows 11 March 2023 update (KB5023706) is causing a wide variety of problems, from sluggish performance to difficulties downloading the update itself. Based on user feedback in forums and in our comments section, here is a comprehensive list of all known issues with Windows 11 after the March 2023 update. Errors 0x80070103, 0x8000ffff, 0x80073701, 0x8007007e, and 0x800f081f are preventing updates from installing. Slower than typical SSD: Reverting to the fix released in February 2023 fixes the issue. Sometimes you get a blue screen of death. After installing the latest monthly cumulative updates, some programs, such as Start11, StartAllBack, and ExplorerPatcher, may stop functioning properly. There have been a few isolated reports of problems with Bluetooth, the system tray, and the placement of notifications. Windows 11 KB5023706 issues In Windows 11 22H2, one of the largest cum...

Release build 5023696 of Windows 10 is currently being pushed out to PCs in the production channel. Despite being a part of the Patch Tuesday cycle, this update for March 2023 does not include any major fixes or enhancements. Offline installers for Windows 10 KB5023696 are also available for download from Microsoft. Since KB5023696 was released on a Tuesday, it is not expected to include any particularly significant changes. But that doesn't mean there won't be any interesting new features in future Windows 10 updates. The update includes a number of changes and enhancements, including those made to Windows Spotlight. Reason being, the March 2023 Patch for Windows 10 contains all of the fixes that were released in February 2023. What's new in the operating system as of the most recent Patch Tuesday update? The release notes state that Windows Spotlight has been enhanced in the new update. Windows Spotlight, for those who don't know, is a tool that helps...

There will be significant alterations to the Windows Insider Program, as recently announced by Microsoft. That's what the industry's biggest company claimed, It promised to start beta-testing the next Windows version via a new channel called "Canary". It is clear to Windows Latest that this would set the stage for Windows 12 and beyond. Microsoft announced in an email to select testers that anyone using Build 25000 or later would be upgraded to the Canary channel immediately. Users can rest assured that future major updates will continue to be delivered via the Dev channel. Canary, according to Microsoft's definition, is for "very experienced" users who are willing to preview "platform changes" early in the development cycle. Microsoft warned that "The Canary can be unstable and are released with limited to no documentation" in an email I received. Free USB drive for beta testers, courtesy of Microsoft | Photo: thewindo...

The new taskbar in Windows 11 is the most noticeable and divisive change. XAML was used to redesign the taskbar, which means it now works with WinUI and Fluent and can be used to make UI elements for any app, be it UWP or.NET. The revamped taskbar now has a more contemporary look, and XAML integration may improve performance in the future Microsoft intends to decouple the shell from the rest of Windows. Still, the taskbar in Windows 10, 8, and 7 all have more options than macOS does. You're probably aware that in Windows 11, the taskbar can only be moved to the bottom of the screen and not the sides or the top. Some users have found that pinning the taskbar to the top makes it simpler to switch between applications, especially web browsers with their tabs strip at the top. The Windows 11 taskbar can be reoriented to the top by making a few tweaks to the registry, but this does not work with the Start menu, Windows Search, or Task View. Windows 11 desktop with the ...

Following advertisements displayed in Outlook for iOS Microsoft is expanding its advertising for the Microsoft Edge web browser. To be specific, on Windows this time. Microsoft has begun beta testing advertisements encouraging Windows 10 and 11 users to switch to the Chromium-based Edge browser. Although Microsoft has always promoted Edge on Windows, the tech giant has recently begun testing the idea of displaying more ads and recommendations in the event that a user tries to switch to Google Chrome. Ads for Google Chrome will now appear in Microsoft Edge's address bar whenever a user navigates to the browser's download page. In comparison to Chrome, the "added trust of Microsoft" makes Edge a better browser, according to the advertisement. The advertisement misleadingly states that the incentive to make the switch to Edge lasts for 14 days. If you keep going, Microsoft Edge will become your default web browser. "Offer valid for 1 user per accoun...

Some Nvidia users running Windows 11 or 10 have reported high CPU usage since the March driver update. In the next few hours, an emergency hotfix will be released to address the high CPU usage issue, as confirmed by the chip manufacturer. Nvidia representatives confirmed that a software patch for the affected GeForce driver version 531.18 was developed and would be released within the next few hours. The news accounts on Reddit  It appears that a bug in the GeForce Driver 531.18, which was released on February 28 and was widely installed by users in March, is to blame for excessively high levels of processor utilization. According to reports from users, the driver can increase CPU usage by 15 percent for the Nvidia Display Container Service service. This issue, it is claimed, causes their laptops to overheat, impedes performance, and causes the batteries to drain too quickly. After looking into it, we found that the issue originated with the Nvidia Display Container Se...

There has been a lot of buzz about Microsoft's Bing AI in the past few weeks, and the search engine's usage has skyrocketed as a result. While Microsoft's OpenAI ChatGPT is the foundation for Bing AI. To the average user, it does not appear that Microsoft's AI investments have significantly altered the way Windows or Office functions. Microsoft's history indicates that the company will incorporate AI into its already established product lines. Microsoft hasn't integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into Windows 11 in any major way, outside of the Bing AI shortcut on the taskbar and the ability to reduce background noise. Improvements to Microsoft Teams filter out distracting background noise, while the new Bing AI shortcut in the taskbar doesn't do much of anything. This may soon alter, however, with the introduction of "AI-powered Depth Effects" in Windows 11. Artificial intelligence (AI) could be used in "Depth effects,...

The optional Windows 11 KB5022913 update is now available for PCs running 22H2. New features, such as a taskbar that works well on tablets, make this version of "Moment" one of the most eagerly awaited. Microsoft has also provided offline installer download links for Windows 11 KB5022913. The KB5022913 update for Windows 11 is currently in the production channel, but it won't download or install mechanically. Today's optional update is larger than the previous month's cumulative update because it includes several new features, such as support for a tablet-optimized taskbar, a Bing AI shortcut in the taskbar, and more. You can wait until the March 14 Patch Tuesday update, which doesn't require the update, to get the new features. Don't forget that the patch is titled "2023-02 Cumulative Update Preview for" if you have any doubts. Specifically, Windows 11 build 22H2 Systems (KB5022913)" for x64-based Machines. Download Links for...

WhatsApp for Universal Windows Platform (UWP) debuted in the Microsoft Store last year with a brand-new interface, and another major update is on the horizon. One of the many ways that WhatsApp for Windows 11 and 10 have improved over the years is by current revisions enable a separate "Calls" menu item as the case may be for a subset of users. As of this update, the new "Call links" feature is compatible with WhatsApp Beta. You can invite anyone to join your call by sharing a link with them, and if you've ever used WhatsApp for Android, you may have noticed this link feature. At any time, anyone with access to the link can open it and join the call. For starters, crack open the WhatsApp's phone call page along with the addition of a "Create a call link" button. Inviting anyone you'd like to participate in a call is as simple as sharing a link to the call—whether it's a voice or video call. WhatsApp calls are easy to set up in...

One of the most talked-about updates released by Microsoft in 2021 was Windows 11, the successor to Windows 10. This could be said both for and against this new version of Windows. The Windows as a service model is constantly developing, and Microsoft has already begun development on Windows 12, the successor to Windows 11. The Windows 11 release marks the beginning of Microsoft's new engineering schedule for its flagship OS. Microsoft has reverted to a major operating system release every three years as part of the internal changes to Windows development, so we can expect a new Windows release once every three years or so. This doesn't imply that Microsoft will release a new version of Windows every three years like Windows 12, 13, or 14. There are a number of factors that determine whether or not an update to Windows 11 itself constitutes a new release. These include the update's core development branch and the magnitude of the changes introduced. As an i...

Driver updates for Windows 11 and 10 for February 2023 have begun rolling out from Intel. As soon as new drivers become widely available on Windows, we will update this story. At the moment, only the Bluetooth driver is available. What, then, is fresh in Intel's February 2023 revision? According to Intel's official release notes, the most recent drivers should improve Bluetooth performance on Windows 10 and 11. The manufacturer of the chipset claims it has made "several changes" to make it easier for devices to connect to WiFi 4 (802.11n). If you use Phone Link, you may have noticed that things have changed for the better in terms of the stability of Bluetooth connections between your computer and phone. Numerous characteristics of Phone Link, a product of Microsoft (formerly Your Phone) rely on the wireless abilities of personal computers (PCs), such as Bluetooth and WiFi. Our tests showed no discernible improvement in Microsoft Phone Link performanc...

In addition to the release of Windows 10 in 2015, Microsoft also introduced a servicing model for the OS and stated that it would release new features twice or three times a year. As time went on, the frequency of these enhancements increased to twice yearly. Microsoft delayed the rollout of the second major Windows 10 update in the hopes that it would improve the user experience. Windows 10's second "feature" update didn't add any new functionality but rather refined what was included in the first update. Microsoft has announced yet another major shift in the frequency of service updates with Windows 11. This time around, the tech giant promised to limit itself to "one major update per year," instead delivering new features and improvements via the incremental updates released every month. These updates have previously taken the form of the Moment 1 and Moment 2 releases. Some speculate that Microsoft will delay the release of Windows 11 Se...

The strange inability of the Windows 11 22H2 upgrade to efficiently copy files was noticed by users after the update. After the most recent monthly updates, many users complained that copying large files took an extremely long time. In the operating system's technical preview builds, Microsoft addressed the reported issues. Since installing Windows 11 2022 Update, some users have found it difficult to copy large files. It has been reported that copying files can take twice as long. The fix has been available for a while to Windows Insider Program participants. After verifying the fix was effective, Microsoft promised to make it available to everyone via the production channel, and now it is doing so with the Moment 2 patch. Ned Pyle, principal program manager at Microsoft, previously confirmed that the fix would be made available to the public in a monthly update. Once the issue is confirmed in Insider builds, the final fix for Windows 11 22H2 production computers ...

According to a new hint from Microsoft and sources familiar with the company's internal plans, File Explorer will be receiving a major update on Windows 11 later this year. In doing so, the company would be making its first serious attempt to make the file manager more "modern," bringing it in line with the design of Windows 11 and enhancing its integration with Microsoft 365. Microsoft has quietly confirmed today that it is moving File Explorer to the WinAppSDK platform as part of a major update to the application. This was offered as a teaser in a WinUI community call that lasted an hour (web-based meetup for talking about issues in the programming world). Microsoft has announced in today's conference call that File Explorer will soon be relocating to Software Development Kit for Windows-Based Applications  potential benefits include enhanced compatibility with WinUI 3, access to additional APIs, and more. File Explorer will be available on WinAppSDK,...