One more cumulative update for Windows 10 has been released by Microsoft. Like the previous one, the new update also affects the version number of the operating system. Now it is 10586.17.
Category: Windows 10
How to see the actual size of the WinSxS folder in Windows 10
The WinSxS folder, which is located inside the C:\Windows folder, represents the Component Store in modern Windows versions like Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8. In Windows 10, this folder is used to store system files which are then hard linked to C:\Windows\system32. When you install updates, the files in the Component Store get updated. Due to such architecture, it is hard to say how much disk space is exactly used by the WinSxS folder! Because it contains many hardlinks, File Explorer reports the wrong folder size. Let's see how to see the actual size of the WinSxS folder in Windows 10.
Download .NET framework 4.6.1 offline installer
Yesterday, Microsoft rolled out a new version of .NET framework. If you are interested in getting its full offline installer, you will find links in this article. Having the offline installer is useful to install it on multiple PCs or without having to connect your device to the internet.
Change color of inactive title bars in Windows 10
Previously there was an issue in Windows 10 that title bars were not colored at all. This outrageous design was changed by the TH2 update so colored title bars became available like all previous releases of Windows. But the title bar of a window when it becomes inactive/unfocused still cannot be easily changed. Many users are looking for a way to change the color of inactive title bars in Windows 10. With Windows 10 November Update, it too became possible although Microsoft has not documented it. Read this article to learn how it can be done.
Where to find Lockscreen Spotlight images in Windows 10?
Windows Spotlight is a fancy feature which exists in Windows 10 November Update 1511. It downloads beautiful images from the Internet and shows them on your lock screen! So, every time you boot or lock Windows 10, you will see a new lovely image. However, Microsoft made the downloaded images hidden from the end user. Here is how you can find those images and use them as your wallpaper or somewhere else.
Windows 10 build 10586.14 available, all downloads are restored
Microsoft has restored all downloads with an updated build, Windows 10 build 10586.14. Earlier, the company had rolled out all ISO images and Media Creation Tool of the TH2 update and then pulled them abruptly. Now, everything has been returned however this shows the fragile nature of the rapid release development lifecycle where serious untested bugs can crop in.
Windows 10 version 1511 removes your apps as you update builds
It has come to be known that when you upgrade Windows 10 to a newer build such as TH2 (Version 1511), it removes apps silently which are incompatible with the new build. The operating system does not warn the user, it is removing apps secretly. It is not possible to know exactly which apps will be removed in advance.
Recent places – add to the left pane in Windows 10 File Explorer
In Windows 10, Microsoft removed the widely used Recent places option from the navigation pane of File Explorer. Instead, it has the "Recent files" and "Frequent folders" groups inside the Quick Access folder. Many users who used Recent places found this change inconvenient, because your recently opened folders were just one click away. Today we will see how to add Recent places to the left pane of File Explorer in Windows 10.
Disable app suggestions (ads) in Windows 10 Start Menu
If you are using a Microsoft Account to sign in to Windows 10, or if you are signed in to the Store app, Windows 10 will show you "recommendations" to install or buy apps right inside the Start menu. They look like in your face advertising of an app or a promotional tile, appearing on the left side list of apps. Some of these apps may not be free but they are still shown. If you are not happy to see them, here is how you can disable the suggested apps.
Upgrade Windows 10 Evaluation to Full version easily
If you are testing an evaluation version of Windows 10 and decided to upgrade to the full version, you will face a stumbling block. The evaluation version offered is of the Enterprise edition but Microsoft does not support any way to convert the evaluation version to a fully licensed version of enterprise edition! You cannot change the edition with DISM commands or using any other method. Even if you download the ISO image of the enterprise edition of Windows 10 and try to upgrade the existing "evaluation" OS, it will not allow you to proceed.
Here is a workaround which lets you upgrade Windows 10 Evaluation to the Full version easily.
