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Category: Windows 10
Fix WSL Element not found after installing KB4571756 in Windows 10
Microsoft has published the KB4571756 patch for Windows 10, version 2004, and Windows 10, version 20H2, which is a security update that resolves a number of vulnerabilities, and also comes general improvements. It looks like it breaks WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) for some users.
Windows 10 20H2 build 19042.508 is out to the Beta channel
Cumulative Updates for Windows 10, September 8, 2020
Microsoft has released a set of updates for support Windows 10 version. Here are the updates with their changes.
Change or Restore Saved Pictures Folder Location in Windows 10
How to Change or Restore Saved Pictures Folder Location in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with the Pictures folder which is familiar to every user. In most cases, its path is something like C:\Users\SomeUser\Pictures. You can open it quickly by typing %userprofile%\Pictures in File Explorer's address bar.
Reportedly, custom themes can be used to steal Windows 10 user credentials
A new finding by security researcher Jimmy Bayne, who has revealed it on Twitter, discloses a vulnerability in Windows 10’s themes engine that can be used to steal users' credentials. A special malformed theme, when opened, redirect users to a page that prompts users to enter their credentials.
Microsoft ships Intel CPU microcode updates to fix security flaws
Microsoft has released new patches to resolve security vulnerabilities in Intel CPUs. The updates KB4558130 and KB4497165 are now available for Windows 10 version 2004, Windows 10 version 1909 and version 1903.
Microsoft says that Defender file download feature is not a risk
Microsoft recently updated its Defender antivirus, adding the ability to silently download any file from the Internet. Some users are concerned that this new feature could be exploited by malware and potentially unwanted applications. Microsoft has officially replied that the company does not consider this change to the application a vulnerability.
Cumulative Update KB4571744 for Windows 10 2004 (19041.488)
MIcrosoft has released a new cumulative update for Windows 10 version 2004. The new patch is the build 19041.488, and it is a Preview update. The updates that have a 'Preview' tag are usually listed in optional updates.
Beware: Microsoft Defender MpCmdRun.exe tool can be used to download files
Recently, Microsoft updated Microsoft Defender to version 4.18.2008.9, and also added new features to its console management tool, MpCmdRun.exe. Now it can be used to download any file from the Internet.
