Category: Windows 10

A couple of days ago, Microsoft published a temporary workaround to fix a bug that causes blue screens of death with the APC_INDEX_MISMATCH error code with the latest Windows 10 updates installed. This workaround requires changing some of the printer’s properties using several commands in Command Prompt. Back then, the company promised to release a permanent fix that would automatically solve the annoying problem. This fix is now available to all affected users.

Microsoft today released a new build to Insiders in the Beta channel. The released Build 19043.899 represents the nearly coming Windows 10 version 21H1, a minor feature update to existing 2004 and 20H2 releases.

How to Fix APC_INDEX_MISMATCH Blue Screen of Death Printing Issue after installing KB5000802. Although regular “reports” about broken Windows patches and updates are often severely exaggerated, this is not the case with the March cumulative updates. Shortly after the update became available, Microsoft confirmed a bug that causes a BSOD when a user tries to print a document. A system throws a blue screen of death with the APC_INDEX_MISMATCH error code. 

How to get Dev channel system icons in stable Windows 10

Starting in Build 21327, Microsoft ships a set of new icons in Windows 10. Those icons appear in Settings, in the Start menu, and in the Action Center. If you like those icons, but do not run a Dev channel build of Windows 10, there is a simple trick that will allow you to get those icons in the stable branch.

On March 9, 2021, Microsoft released regular Patch Tuesday updates for all supported Windows versions. These updates brought lots of security fixes and several zero-day vulnerabilities patches. Unfortunately, some severe bugs arrived alongside security improvements. Many users report having trouble printing documents from different apps, and Microsoft has already confirmed the problem. 

Microsoft releases a new Dev build to Insiders. Build 21332 comes from the RS_PRERELEASE channel, and doesn't include a lot of new features. However, there are notable changes in the default app set. Windows 10 no longer includes the Math Input Panel, Paint 3D and 3D Viewer apps when you perform a clean install of the OS.

In addition to today's security updates, Microsoft released one more patch to fix vulnerabilities in the upcoming "21H1" feature update. Currently, the newest OS is being tested in the Beta channel. The patch is 21H1 Build 19043.867 (KB5000802).

Microsoft today released a set of patches for supported Windows 10 versions. Patches resolve a vulnerability in the printing subsystem, and also include a number of other security fixes and general improvements.