If you often use the good old classic WMIC tool, here is a bit of bad news. The Redmond software giant deprecated it in Windows 10 version 21H1, and even removed it from Dev versions of Windows 11. Microsoft points users to PowerShell instead of WMIC.
Category: Windows 10
Windows 10 now installs the PC Health Check tool automatically
A couple of months ago, Microsoft released an updated version of the PC Health Check tool that lets you check whether your computer is Windows 11-compatible. The utility compares your hardware with the Windows 11 requirements and checks software configuration (SecureBoot, UEFI, and TPM). If PC Health Check finds issues with your computer, it displays recommendations and tips that might help you fix compatibility conflicts, for example, update BIOS settings.
How to Install WSA in Windows 11 Dev or Stable Builds
Here is how to install Windows Subsystem for Android in Windows 11 Dev or stable and run Android applications on it. Earlier this month, Microsoft launched Windows Subsystem for Android on Beta versions of Windows 11, allowing users to install and run Android apps on PCs. For some reason, Windows Subsystem for Android is not available in the Dev channel, where Microsoft tests new features before shipping them to the public. Still, enthusiasts managed to find a way to install Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11 Dev or Stable builds.
Windows 10 November 2021 Update is now available in Release Preview
Microsoft is almost finished development of Windows 10 November 2021 Update (Windows 10, version 21H2). The company is polishing the final bits, and names Build 19044.1288 as the final build for the OS. That build is now available in the Release Preview channel, with the official ISOs released to Insiders.
Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10 2004 in two months
The official Windows Update Twitter account has published a notification about the impending end of support for Windows 10 2004. The same update is now available in the official Windows Health documentation.
Windows 10 Preview updates 19043.1319 (21H1) and 19044.1319 (21H2) released
Microsoft today released a couple of updates for Windows 10 to the Release Preview channel. The target operating system versions are 21H1 and 21H2, which share the common code and receive the same patch, KB5006738.
Microsoft releases cumulative updates for Windows 11 and 10
Today, Microsoft released a number of patches for supported Windows 10 version. The newest Windows 11 OS has also received its first cumulative update with a fix. Here are the changes.
Microsoft now shows Windows 11 upgrade offer right in Windows 10 setup
Windows 11 is now available for users, and Microsoft wants as many people to know about its latest operating system as possible. To let you know that your device supports (or does not) Windows 11, Microsoft uses a dedicated banner in Windows Update. Also, the company now tries to convince users to upgrade to Windows 11 during the Windows 10 setup experience or OOBE (out-of-box experience). Users on Reddit report spotting the offer when setting up their Windows 10 computers after reset or clean installation.
Windows 10 Builds 19041.1266, 19042.1266, and 19043.1266 released in Preview
Microsoft today released Preview updates for Windows 10 2004, 20H2, and 21H1, which share the common base. The released patch is KB5005611, and it comes with a huge list of fixes.
Microsoft brings Xbox Cloud Gaming to Australia, Mexico, Brazil, and Japan
Xbox Cloud Gaming, formerly Project xCloud, continues expanding to more markets and regions. On the official Xbox News website, Microsoft announced the launch of Xbox Cloud Gaming in four more countries: Australia, Mexico, Brazil, and Japan.
