Windows 10 Version 1909 Update Causes Problems With Search Another Windows update, another botched update? According to TechRadar, many Windows 10 users are reporting that the Windows 10 Version 1909 upgrade breaks the search tool in File Explorer. Remember, according to Microsoft, Windows 10 Version 1909 (November 2019 Update) was supposed to be a smaller update,… Read More »
Microsoft to Stop Providing Malware Updates for Microsoft Security Essentials According to Microsoft, it will no longer provide new malware signatures for Microsoft Security Essentials after January 14, 2020 – the end-of-support date for Windows 7. This means that Microsoft Security Essentials will become outdated and even more ineffective than it already is. According to Computerworld:… Read More »
Windows 7 Users Will Soon Start Seeing a Windows 7 End-of-Life Notification Many of you are still using Windows 7 – and that’s fine. You still have until January 2020 to use Windows 7 safely. This is a heads up for all Windows 7 users about a new Windows 7 End-of-Life notification that’s coming your way soon. Starting… Read More »
How to Stop the Windows 10 April 2018 Update From Installing on Your Windows 10 PC Windows 10 April 2018 Update has been released and scheduled to be delivered via Windows Update beginning on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. However, those who have gone to Settings > Updates & security and clicked the “Check for updates” button have learned… Read More »
How to Check Windows Update History using Command Prompt (or Windows PowerShell) Windows updates are automatically installed and ensure that your Windows the system is up-to-date with the latest security patches, bug fixes and hotfixes. You can check your Windows Update history by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and clicking on “View installed… Read More »
Use Active Hours to Prevent Windows From Automatically Restarting Your Computer After Windows Updates This tip is for Windows 10 Creators Update and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update We received a couple emails from folks who leave their computers running all the time – and who are frustrated with Windows Updates automatically restarting their computer after Windows updates. … Read More »