A new bug, already acknowledged by Microsoft, prevents cloud apps, including Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and other apps from connecting to the Internet. Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, it is probably the worst time for such bugs to appear.
Category: Windows 10
ms-settings Commands in Windows 10 (Settings Page URI Shortcuts)
The List of ms-settings Commands in Windows 10 (Settings Page URI Shortcuts)
You can use these commands to directly open any Settings page in Windows 10. Also, you can create shortcuts for any page of Settings. The Settings app in Windows 10 replaces the classic Control Panel. It consists of many pages and inherits a lot of classic settings. Almost every Settings page has its own URI, which stands for Uniform Resource Identifier. This allows you to open any Settings page directly with a special command. Here is the most comprehensive list of such commands.
PowerShell 7.1 Preview is now available
The PowerShell team has introduced a new version of PowerShell. Shorty after the release of PowerShell 7.0, a Preview version of the upcoming PowerShell 7.1 platform is out to the public. Here is what to expect, and what has already changed.
Slow Ring Receives Windows 10 Build 19041.172
Microsoft has updated the Slow Ring with a new release. Windows Insiders are receiving Windows 10 Build 19041.172 with KB4552455.
Microsoft Has Fixed Windows Defender Skipping Files Bug
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.
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.
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.
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.
