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How to Activate 20H2 Features in Windows 10 2004

This post is for the users who want to experience both 2004 and 20H2 at the same time. Windows May update 2020 version is activated with a small update KB4562830 to the Windows 10 20H2. It is well-known that the version is a service pack and can be enabled with an enablement package. When upgrading […]

KB4562899 .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8 Windows 10 2004

KB4562899 .NET Framework 4.8, 3.5 update Windows 10 2004

Windows 10 2004 has received KB4562899 as a .NET Framework 4.8, 3.5 preview update. The update includes cumulative reliability improvements for the version. This 31 July 2020 update as part of your regular maintenance routines and will be automatically downloaded on your system. It includes improvements for CLR 1, SQL, ASP.NET, WPF 2, WCF3, Net […]

PowerToys v0.20.0 is available to download with bug fixes

PowerToys is a collection of utilities to provide better experience for extensive productivity. Presently, Color Picker, FancyZones, File Explorer Add-ons, Image Resizer, Keyboard Manager, PowerRename, “PowerToys Run”, and Shortcut guide are the utilities under this project. Today, PowerToys v0.20.0 is released with stability or quality fixes. The utility has introduced a screen-wide color picker SVG […]

Windows Package Manager v0.1.42101 Preview is available to download

The preview version of winget.exe i.e. Windows Package Manager has got another update. You know this is developed to help you find and install the tools that make your PC environment special. You can update to Windows Package Manager 0.1.42101 Preview through Microsoft store. Furthermore, you can download the same from the bottom and install […]

Windows 10 Build 20180 21H1 In Dev Channel Rolled out

Microsoft rolled another update in Dev channel for 21H1 today. This Windows 10 Build 20180.0.1 that includes a few changes and significant fixes. If everything about Settings is good in your system the update will be automatically downloaded. All you need is to allow on the confirmation banner to install the same in the end. […]

Windows 10 Build 19042.421 Beta Channel 20H2 KB4568831

Beta channel of Windows insider has received a feature-rich build today. The update includes Theme-aware tiles in Start, ALT + TAB between apps and sites, more personalized Taskbar, Improved pinned sites in Edge, tablet, and MDM experiences. Windows 10 Build 19042.421 or KB4568831 carries a big collection of improvements as well. You will receive the […]

Windows Terminal Preview 1.2.2022.0 Released with many new features

A new version of Windows Terminal preview has been just rolled out. You know this application is an advanced and full of features tool available to command prompt and Shell such as PowerShell, WSL users. The Preview version of this utility offers the live features of the app pursuing its development. Windows Terminal Preview 1.2.2022.0 […]

KB4559004, KB4559003 Windows 10 1909, 1903, 1809 Non security update

Microsoft pushed non security cumulative patches for Windows 1909/1903, and 1809 with a collection of improvements. The updates are KB4559004 and KB4559003 that increase the versions to 18363.997, 18362.997, and 17763.1369 respectively. Note that these releases will disable the RemoteFX vGPU feature due to a security vulnerability so when you will open virtual machines after […]

Fix 0x409 0x8008005 Xbox Console Companion App Error Windows 10

Windows 10 leads to show error codes in Xbox like 0x800488fc, 0x87dd000f during gameplay on Xbox. Each of these codes has different issues but recently you might have come across error 0x409 0x8008005 in Xbox Console Companion App. The app gets stuck at the loading circle that spins continuously when you try to launch the […]

KB4565508 Windows 10 1709 16299.1992 Update Pic 1

KB4565508, KB4565499 Update for Windows 10 1709, 1703

We have yet another patch-Tuesday here with a whole bunch of cumulative updates, including KB4565508 for Windows 10 1709 and KB4565499 for 1703. KB4565508 is supposed to take the build of your OS to 16299.1992; whereas KB4565499 to OS Build 15063.2439. Both the patches contain fixes and updates chiefly for printing issues, Internet Explorer and […]