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Certain users encounter installation difficulties and experience additional problems with Windows 11 KB5031455
KB5031455 is failing to install on certain systems running Windows 11 version 22H2. Additionally, some users are experiencing issues with games and the performance of apps like File Explorer, which could be associated with the Windows 11 Moment 4 update. Microsoft released KB5031455 on October 26 as an optional update for Windows 11 22H2 or…
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Windows Insider MVP Program to Cease Operations Later this Year
Microsoft recently announced the end of the Windows Insider MVP program, which was established back in 2016. This program brought together a community of passionate Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) who were dedicated to Windows and consumer devices. The decision to retire the program comes as Microsoft aims to consolidate MVP-style programs across the company. Effective…
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Windows 11 23H2 sent to manufacturers prior to expected release
Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 23H2 (Build 22631.2428) to OEMs, a crucial step before the public rollout. This allows OEMs to ensure compatibility with their devices. The update is delivered as an “enablement package” that activates features already present in the operating system but not yet enabled. It includes everything from Windows 11 Moment…
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Windows 11 Build 23575 introduces streamlined Start menu, restricts recommended removal
Windows 11 Build 23575 is currently being rolled out to testers in the Canary channel, and it brings some notable changes. One of these changes is a new feature in the Start menu’s recommended section that groups recently installed apps. The aim of this feature is to reduce clutter and improve user interaction. While this…
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Windows 11 Dev Build 23575 Introduces New Folder for Recently Added Apps in Start Menu
Microsoft is concluding the week by providing another flight for Insiders on the Dev Channel. With today’s release of Windows 11 Dev build 23575, Microsoft is currently testing the grouping of recently added apps into a folder located within the Recommended section of the Start Menu. Initially, this new folder will be rolled out to…
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Windows 11 KB5031455 released, offering new features (direct download links)
Windows 11 KB5031455, released in October 2023, is an optional update for PCs running the 22H2 version of Windows. It includes various features enabled by default, such as Copilot and taskbar ungrouping, collectively known as ‘Moment 4’. Microsoft has made direct download links available for offline installation of Windows 11 KB5031455. Though designated as an…
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Anticipating Windows 12 (Premium): The Long Wait Continues
In early February, prior to the Bing Chat announcement, I made a forecast that Microsoft would introduce Windows 12 with a strong focus on AI. This prediction was built on a combination of factors that gained momentum following the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in November. In early January, I expressed the idea that AI might…
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Microsoft Releases Second Pre-23H2 Preview Update for Windows 11
Microsoft has released a new preview version of the Fall Update for Windows 11, labeled as KB5031455. This update, also known as the 2023-10 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 version 22H2, includes several noteworthy features such as Copilot, Windows Backup, a modernized File Explorer, and more. Unlike the previous preview update (KB5030310), it is…
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Intel Reports an 8% Decline in Q3 Revenues, But PC Sales Slump Nears an End
Microprocessor giant Intel recently announced its financial results for the quarter ending September 30. Despite a decline of 71 percent in net income and 8 percent in revenues compared to the previous year, the company remains optimistic about the future. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger expressed satisfaction with the third-quarter performance, highlighting the progress made on…
