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Intel Driver Causes Windows 10 Devices To Lose Sound

Devices running Windows 10 version 1803 or 1809 that have lost sound have an updated Intel Smart Sound Technology driver to blame, Microsoft said in a community post last week.

Microsoft IDs Cause of Bungled Windows 10 October 2018 Update

Windows 10's "Known Folder Redirection" feature is to blame for the company's flawed Windows 10 version 1809 release last week, Microsoft said on Tuesday.

Windows 10 October 2018 Update Trims Print Drivers

Last week, Microsoft gave notice that it's planning to no longer include basic printer drivers in Windows 10 feature updates, starting with Windows 10 version 1809 (also known as the "October 2018 Update").

Windows 10 October 2018 Update Released

Microsoft's second major Windows 10 release this year, and its sixth for Windows 10 overall, is now available.

Windows 10 Feature Updates Get Smaller for Some Systems

Microsoft last week announced a new method for shrinking the download size of Windows 10 feature updates, but only for those using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to upgrade x64 systems.

Microsoft To End Classic Intune Portal Alongside Windows 7

Microsoft's "classic" Intune device management portal will die with Windows 7 in 2020, Microsoft said last week.

Microsoft Announces New Windows and Office Servicing Terms

Jared Spataro, Microsoft's corporate vice president for Office and Windows Marketing, announced new guidelines regarding Windows and Office 365 ProPlus servicing last week.

Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 Zero-Day Flaw Disclosed

A zero-day flaw in the Windows Task Scheduler in 64-bit Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 was disclosed this week, with no known remedy.

Windows 10 and Windows Server To Get Smaller Updates

The next major releases of Windows 10 and Windows Server will feature smaller monthly quality updates, Microsoft said this month.

Microsoft Developing a Pseudo-Console for Next Windows 10 Version

Inspired by Unix and Linux (*NIX), the next version of Windows 10 will include a Windows Pseudo Console, known as "ConPTY."

MVP Offers Critique of Microsoft's Windows Patching Process

A prominent Microsoft MVP says Microsoft should only deliver new Windows 10 and Office feature updates once a year.

Microsoft Explains Its Windows 10 Patching Process

In response to public requests for a primer on Microsoft's monthly update servicing for Windows 10, John Wilcox, a contributor to the Microsoft Tech Community, recently shared some details of the company's update release process.

Microsoft Pulling the Plug on Windows 10 'Delta Updates'

Microsoft will stop releasing Windows 10 "delta updates" after Feb. 12, 2019, the company announced last week, pushing organizations to use "express updates" each month instead.

Microsoft Moves Windows 10 April 2018 Update to 'Semiannual Channel' Stage

Windows 10 version 1803 (also known as the April 2018 Update and previously code-named "Redstone 4") is now in the semiannual channel (SAC) release stage, Microsoft said this week, though what that designation means for organizations is a little unclear.

Microsoft Green Lights Windows 10 April 2018 Update

Upon review of its telemetry findings, Microsoft now deems the April 2018 release of Windows 10, also known as version 1803, to be "fully available."

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