A few days ago I wrote about a bug in Windows Defender, which was showing a notification regarding skipped files during a quick or full scan. While Microsoft didn't acknowledge the bug officially, the latest antimalware platform update resolves the issue.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Windows 10 Build 19592 (Fast Ring)
Microsoft today released a new Insider Preview for the Fast Ring. Windows 10 Build 19592.1000 is now available via Windows Update with a number of improvements made to 2-in-1 convertible device experience.
Edge Canary Receives Adverb Recognition for Grammar Tools
With recent updates, Microsoft Edge has received a new option to the Grammar tools of the Reader view (immersive reader). In addition to Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives, there is a new option to highlight Adverbs.
Enable Scan Network Files with Windows Defender in Windows 10
How to Enable or Disable Scan Network Files with Windows Defender Antivirus in Windows 10
Windows Defender Antivirus uses security intelligence definitions to detect threats. Windows 10 automatically downloads the most recent intelligence available through Windows Update. Its options are available in Windows Security, a special dashboard app that allows you to review and manage most of the security options of the OS.
Download Enable Defender Scan Network Files in Windows 10
Enable Defender Scan Network Files in Windows 10.
Use these Registry files to enable or disable the Scan Network Files feature for Windows Defender in Windows 10. The undo tweak is included.
Microsoft is pausing all optional non-security updates
Microsoft is pausing all optional non-security updates for all supported products, including Windows 10 and Windows Server. The change is caused by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Cumulative Updates for Windows 10, March 24, 2020
Microsoft today released a new patch for Windows 10, version 1909, and version 1903. KB4541335 raises the OS builds to 18363.752, and 18362.752, respectively, and includes a number of fixes.
A bug in Windows Defender Makes it Skip Files from Scan
For the past couple of weeks, Windows 10 users have been reporting that Windows Defender scans are skipping files due to a configured exclusion or network scanning setting. A notification about skipped files appears for users who have no exclusion configured.
Change Where to Keep Mouse Cursor in Magnifier in Windows 11 and 10
How to Change Where to Keep Mouse Cursor while using Magnifier in Windows 11 and Windows 10
Magnifier is an accessibility tool bundled with all modern Windows version, such as Windows 11/10/8.1/7/, etc. You can launch it directly with the magnify command. When enabled, Magnifier makes part or all of your screen bigger so you can see words and images better. In recent Windows 10 builds, Magnifier has an ability to keep the mouse cursor in the center of the screen, or within its edges while using it in full-screen view.
Two Critical Vulnerabilities in Windows 7-10, No Patch Yet
Microsoft today revealed that in Windows 7, 8 and 10 two critical vulnerabilities exist in the font subsystem of the OS. Both of them are already exploited in "limited, targeted attacks". The company is working on a fix, and suggests a workaround.
