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Winaero is here! The website about Windows 11 / 10 / 8 / 7 and related topics by Sergey Tkachenko (I don't have a personal account on BlueSky, so use this one).

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Microsoft officially announced Build 2024 to be held from May 21 to 23 The Microsoft Developers account on X* has officially confirmed that the highly anticipated annual developer conference, Build 2024, is set to take place

Microsoft officially announced Build 2024 to be held from May 21 to 23. As expected, the conference will focus primarily on artificial intelligence and the innovative Copilot tool. winaero.com/microsoft-of...

15.02.2024 18:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Windows 11 Build 26058 (Dev/Can) improves File Explorer, Ease of Access, Widgets, and more Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11, Build 26058, to Insiders in the Dev and Canary channels. Insiders on the Canary channel will receive

Windows 11 Build 26058 comes with new features: Pointer Indicator: New accessibility setting for low vision users, Widgets with new notifications and tabs, improved Weather on Lock Screen, and more convenient File Explorer menus winaero.com/windows-11-b...

15.02.2024 11:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sudo for Windows 11 actually runs on Windows 10 and Windows 7 It is not for only Windows 11: The recently announced Sudo tool for Windows has been successfully installed in Windows 10 and even in aged Windows 7. And

It is not for only Windows 11: The recently announced Sudo tool for Windows has been successfully installed in Windows 10 and even in aged Windows 7. And it does its work. winaero.com/sudo-for-win...

13.02.2024 15:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another hidden thing in Build 26052 are the new animations and quick actions for the Copilot icon in the taskbar corner. The hover experience has three different types: no animation, pencil animation, animated Copilot icon with a badge. winaero.com/build-26052-...

12.02.2024 14:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Many PCs won't be able to run Windows 11 24H2 due to a new POPCNT requirement With Windows 11 24H2 Microsoft is tightening the screws, leaving even more PCs officially incompatible with the OS. A newly discovered change in hardware

Many PCs won't be able to run Windows 11 24H2 due to a new POPCNT hardware requirement. If your hardware doesn't support it, the OS will not boot, and there is no way to bypass this change. winaero.com/popcnt-cpu-w...

12.02.2024 12:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Build 26052 hidden gems: New voice options and updated taskbar thumbnails The recently released Windows 11 Build 26052 (Dev & Canary) comes with a number of hidden features that aren't mentioned in the release notes, and not

Build 26052 hidden gems: One of the new features allows Windows 11 to synthesize your voice and response on your behalf when you are away. Another one reveals new taskbar thumbnails with advanced information about the running apps, and new animations. winaero.com/build-26052-...

09.02.2024 19:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Microsoft has officially introduced quick actions for Copilot Shortly after being discovered by enthusiasts, Microsoft officially introduced Quick Actions for Copilot. They are currently apply to the text content and

Microsoft has officially introduced quick actions for Copilot. It is the same thing that has been earlier discovered by @PhantomOfEarth, but with a little bit polished UI. winaero.com/microsoft-ha...

09.02.2024 13:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Windows 11 version 24H2 is officially confirmed Microsoft has announced that the upcoming major update to the Windows operating system, set for the release this fall, will be Windows 11 version 24H2. It

Windows 11 version 24H2 is officially confirmed winaero.com/windows-11-v...

09.02.2024 12:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Microsoft has added Copilot to Notepad, updated Snipping Tool Microsoft is rolling out updates for the inbox Snipping Tool and Notepad apps. They will be available to Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev and Canary

Microsoft has added Copilot to Notepad, updated Snipping Tool with basic shape support winaero.com/microsoft-ha...

09.02.2024 11:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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First Windows 11 24H2 build lands in Dev and Canary channels Microsoft today released the first Insider Preview build from the new "Germanium" branch. Insiders in the Canary Channel will receive Build 26052.1000

First Windows 11 24H2 build lands in Dev and Canary channels with great improvements: the sudo command for Windows, Audio mic test utility, search within a subkey in regedit, Copilot quick actions and much more! winaero.com/first-window...

08.02.2024 19:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Windows 11 Build 22635.3140 (Beta) comes with a few improvements: Copilot is now in the tray, Recommended section now groups apps, and you can now join a meeting in Teams right from the Start menu winaero.com/windows-11-b...

08.02.2024 18:46 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Microsoft Copilot now opens with a larger chat window by default that is resizable & will soon support full screen. It now has the ability to blur image background, highlight specific objects and add various effects, such as pixel art. winaero.com/microsoft-co...

08.02.2024 18:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Microsoft may release Windows 11 Moment 5 this month, on February 27 Microsoft is preparing to release the next set of features for Windows 11, referred as Moment 5 and February 2024 Update. The main focus will be on

Microsoft is preparing to release the next set of features for Windows 11, referred as Moment 5. The main focus is compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the EEA. The latter includes Edge removal and Widget news disabling, along several others. winaero.com/microsoft-ma...

08.02.2024 17:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The December 1, 10000 date kills Windows 11 A Chinese researcher, known as Love Comparison, has discovered a simple method to kill Windows 11. By manually adjusting the system date and time using

Here's how to kill your Windows 11: By manually adjusting the system date and time using the BCDEdit to 23:59 on December 31, 9999, and waiting until the year 10,000 is reached. It will die in a few minutes. winaero.com/the-december...

07.02.2024 15:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mozilla has announced a new paid Monitor Plus service The famous browser maker has announced a new Mozilla Monitor Plus service. It expands the free Mozilla Monitor service with a paid option that allows you

Mozilla has announced a new paid Monitor Plus service for $8.99 per month. It expands the free Mozilla Monitor service with a paid option that allows you to continuously monitor attempts to sell personal data. winaero.com/mozilla-has-...

07.02.2024 15:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Windows 10 users now see full-screen upgrade prompts to get Windows 11 Windows 10 users now see full-screen notifications urging them to upgrade to Windows 11. These notifications have started to appear after an update

Windows 10 users now see full-screen notifications urging them to upgrade to Windows 11. These notifications have started to appear after an update released in January 2024. It is now a four-page pop-up window. winaero.com/windows-10-u...

06.02.2024 18:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Winaero Tweaker 1.60 is here It took a very long time, but it finally happened. Winaero Tweaker 1.60 is available for download with several new features and improvements. Here's an

I finally did it. Winaero Tweaker 1.60 is here! The release notes: winaero.com/winaero-twea...

06.02.2024 14:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Windows 11 Home Page in Settings will promote Copilot subscriptions Microsoft is adding a new card to the Home page in Settings. The new one will showcase a Copilot Pro subscription and its options. While it is a hidden

Windows 11 Home Page in Settings will promote Copilot subscriptions. Microsoft adds a new card for that. While it is a hidden addition as of now, it won't take the company long to make it available to the public. winaero.com/windows-11-h...

05.02.2024 15:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Windows 11 Version 24H2 Appears in the Official Documentation A recent discovery on Microsoft's official support page suggests that the next major update to Windows 11 may be referred to as Windows 11 version 24H2.

Windows 11 version 24H2 appears in the official documentation. The mention of this new version was found on a deeply buried page on the Microsoft website dedicated to changes to the EnumDeviceDrivers function of PSAPI. winaero.com/windows-11-v...

05.02.2024 13:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Linux sudo command is coming to Windows 11 Microsoft is currently testing the sudo command port from Linux to Windows 11 in insider builds. This command grants super user privileges for

Linux sudo command is coming to Windows 11 winaero.com/linux-sudo-c...

02.02.2024 18:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Windows 10 users report apps don't start after January updates After installing the January updates from Microsoft, Windows 10 users with older processors, such as Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon, faced a significant issue.

Windows 10 users report apps don't start after January updates. Whenever users attempted to launch some of the inbox programs, they were greeted with an error message stating: "File system error (-2147219196)." winaero.com/windows-10-u...

02.02.2024 16:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Microsoft rolls out the new OneDrive 3.0 design for everyone Microsoft has announced that the new design OneDrive 3.0 will be available to everyone before the end of February. Β The functionality will differ from the

Microsoft rolls out the new OneDrive 3.0 design for everyone winaero.com/microsoft-ro...

01.02.2024 16:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Microsoft Edge for Android is getting extension support Shortly after Firefox, Edge mobile is getting support for extensions. Microsoft is already testing the new capabilities with a small select group of

Microsoft Edge for Android is getting extension support winaero.com/microsoft-ed...

01.02.2024 15:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New Windows 11 setup UI is actually 10 years old With build 26040, Microsoft introduced a new setup experience that looks fresh and re-arranges some of the elements in the UI. However, users quickly

🀯😱New Windows 11 setup UI is actually 10 years old! winaero.com/new-windows-...

31.01.2024 14:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Windows 11 now removes WordPad on build upgrade Microsoft is following their plan to kill WordPad in Windows 11. Earlier, build 26020 excluded the app from clean installs. The newer build 26040 now

Windows 11 now removes WordPad on build upgrade. The newest build 26040 deletes the app even if you install the OS over an existing installation. winaero.com/windows-11-n...

30.01.2024 11:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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With KB5034204, Edge forcibly imports Chrome tabs, here's a workaround After installing the KB5034204 update for Windows 11, the Microsoft Edge browser automatically opens all tabs from Chrome. It silently imports them even

With KB5034204, Edge automatically opens all tabs from Chrome. It could import them even if you have earlier disabled the appropriate option. Here are the details and a workaround. winaero.com/with-kb50342...

30.01.2024 09:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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WMIC is now disabled by default on Windows 11 In the upcoming OS, Microsoft has plans to disable by default the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMIC) command-line tool. Currently, in Windows 11,

WMIC is now disabled by default on Windows 11 winaero.com/wmic-is-now-...

29.01.2024 14:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Windows 11 Build 26040 updates everything and all in Setup and OOBE Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 26040Β  to Insiders in the Canary channel. It comes with a huge number of new features and improvements. You will

Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 26040Β  to Insiders in the Canary channel. It comes with a huge number of new features and improvements. You will find a new UI in the setup program, a new Task Manager icon, and much more! winaero.com/windows-11-b...

26.01.2024 19:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Microsoft today released Edge 121 stable. The update is notable for adding support for AVIF and AV1 media formats. Organizational branding for customers, updated experience into Browser Essentials, and Typo protection policies for URLs are among other changes. winaero.com/microsoft-ed...

26.01.2024 13:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to enable new weather on Windows 10 Lock Screen To enable new weather on Windows 10 lock screen, install KB5034203, enable 48129505 & 48158013 IDs with vivetool, and turn it on in Settings.

How to enable new weather on Windows 10 Lock Screen winaero.com/enable-weath...

25.01.2024 23:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0