Force enable new Start menu in Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 if it doesn't turn on automatically
Use Vivetool to force enable the new Start menu and related features on your Windows 11 system and avoid the gradual rollout delay.| Windows Latest
After almost three weeks, Microsoft has finally released a new Windows 11 Media Creation Tool that works on Windows 10. The post Windows 11 Media Creation Tool works again on Windows 10, downloads Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.6899 appeared first on Windows Latest| Windows Latest
WhatsApp’s native app for Windows 11 is likely being killed off in favour of a new “app” that opens web.whatsapp.com in a Chromium container. According to a new hint/alert within WhatsApp, this change begins rolling out starting November 5, 2025. Meta won’t explicitly confirm it’s switching to Chromium, as that would confuse regular users. Meta’s […] The post Meta hints WhatsApp for Windows 11 will switch to a Chromium web app starting Nov 5 appeared first on Windows Latest| Windows Latest
In a statement to Windows Latest, AMD clarified that it's not ending support for Windows 10 and will continue to offer drivers. The post AMD confirms it’s not ending Windows 10 support, says Windows 11 installer will work on Windows 10 appeared first on Windows Latest| Windows Latest
Intel is rolling out two new drivers, specifically Wi-Fi version 23.170.0 and Bluetooth version 23.170.0 with Windows 11 25H2 support. The post Intel confirms Windows 11 25H2 is now fully supported by its drivers appeared first on Windows Latest| Windows Latest
Use Vivetool to force enable the new Start menu and related features on your Windows 11 system and avoid the gradual rollout delay.| Windows Latest
Microsoft is set to begin rolling out Windows 11 24H2 in June, alongside new ARM PCs. However, the much-awaited "AI Explorer" or "Recalls and snapshots" feature that was present in Build 26212 will not be shipped with this release. Instead, they arrive in September or October.| Windows Latest
Windows 11 24H2 requirements reveal that the AI Explorer feature isn’t meant for all AI processors released in 2024.| Windows Latest
Lenovo plans to launch its new flagship "Windows on ARM" series later this year, with the Yoga Slim 7 "QNV9" and ThinhPad T14s getting an ARM edition.| Windows Latest
Surface Laptop 6 will have an Intel Core Ultra 5 135H processor with 14 cores. Surface Pro 10 will have an Ultra 5 135U.| Windows Latest
Windows 11 KB5067036 has a strange bug that causes the Task Manager instance to duplicate every time it is closed. The post Windows 11 KB5067036 issue: Task Manager won’t close and duplicates, may hurt performance appeared first on Windows Latest| Windows Latest
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update (KB5067036, Build 26200.7019) finally gives the Start menu a complete overhaul. The redesigned Start menu now features a single scrollable pane, category-based app grouping, optional recommendations, better Phone Link integration, and adaptive sizing for larger screens. The post Windows 11’s new Start menu released. Is it better than old Start? appeared first on Windows Latest| Windows Latest
Windows 11 KB5067036 is rolling out with a new Start menu, a "Ask Copilot" shortcut in the File Explorer, faster Windows Search, and more. The post Windows 11 KB5067036 25H2 adds new Start UI, direct download links (.msu) appeared first on Windows Latest| Windows Latest
AI on Windows 11 isn't exactly useful, but it's beginning to roll out a rather nifty "Text Extractor" feature.| Windows Latest
Microsoft 365 app for mobile, which was one of my favourite apps, is now just a Copilot with a few useful features. The post Microsoft 365 app on Android, iOS is now a glorified Copilot with nudges to generate AI images appeared first on Windows Latest| Windows Latest
Windows Sandbox, which is a lightweight virtual desktop, can now have Microsoft Store installed in it using a simple PowerShell script.| Windows Latest
Microsoft says it's safe to do ignore when you see duplicate driver updates on Windows 11 version 25H2 and 24H2. The post No, Windows 11 isn’t broken if you see duplicate driver updates, Microsoft says appeared first on Windows Latest| Windows Latest
The Bing Wallpaper app now opens the browser to show you more information about the wallpaper, when you click on the desktop background.| Windows Latest
Windows 10 is now officially retired and many older PCs are blocked from installing Windows 11. You can still upgrade unsupported hardware by bypassing TPM, Secure Boot, and RAM checks using three reliable methods so you can move to Windows 11 without losing your apps and files. The post Can you still bypass Windows 11 requirements as Windows 10 hits EOL? We tested it appeared first on Windows Latest| Windows Latest
A new Chromium code commit shows that Google hasn't given up on its plans to add Windows 11 Mica design to Chrome. The post Chrome for Windows 11 is still getting a Mica design makeover (hopefully) appeared first on Windows Latest| Windows Latest
Windows 11’s Snipping Tool (Win + Shift + S) now includes a Visual Search by Bing and is Microsoft’s alternative to Google Lens for Windows.| Windows Latest
Windows 10 KB5066791 is the last update if you don't subscribe to ESU (Extended Security Updates). Download it today.| Windows Latest
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This month's update renders WinRE (Windows Recovery Environment) useless because a bug blocks the mouse or keyboard from working.| Windows Latest
Windows 11 KB5066835 is causing the following issues: a bug that blocks lockhost connection, File Explorer preview pane and more.| Windows Latest
Microsoft told Windows Latest that it disabled the File Explorer Preview pane in Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 for internet files.| Windows Latest
Microsoft's next Windows release, Windows 11, could be based on the Germanium (24H2) platform release with AI features.| Windows Latest
A new version of Windows is coming, and there’s a high chance it will be called “Windows 11 2024 Update”, not Windows 12. While the branding decision rests with Microsoft’s marketing team, HP has published new documents referencing “Windows 11 2024 Update” and “24H2”, contributing to the rumour mill. There are several references to the […]| Windows Latest
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite was tested on an unspecified Windows OS, leading to Windows 12 rumours.| Windows Latest
Windows 11 is getting a new feature called "Perform speed test," which, as the name suggests, performs a internet speed test.| Windows Latest
Microsoft Surface team posted a cozy “research buddy” shot of a Surface Pro on Elon Musk's X, but it is using iPadOS instead.| Windows Latest
Google claims that AI makes the web safer, but how does it do that? Google seems to be talking about Enhanced protection.| Windows Latest
Windows 11 KB5050009 is turning out to be a disaster for some of us. Unfortunately, I've also run into problems after installing KB5050009.| Windows Latest
Windows 10's January 2025 update is causing issues with DAC, breaks services and USB ports forcing users to roll back.| Windows Latest
After Microsoft released the August 12 updates for version 24H2 (KB5063878), Windows 10 (KB5063709), schools spotted a bug that triggers admin prompts (UAC) for secondary MSI installers, which leads to Error 1730 when users with a standard account cannot meet the admin requirements. “This month’s security update for Windows made things a tad difficult for […]| Windows Latest
Windows 10 KB5058379 is now available, and it barely has anything new for me to point out, which is not surprising.| Windows Latest
Windows 11 (and Windows 10) clipboard history no longer saves content you copied in Chrome's incognito, thanks to Microsoft.| Windows Latest
Windows 10 KB5063709 is now rolling out as part of August 2025 Patch Tuesday, and it lays the groundwork for the October 2025 end of support.| Windows Latest
Microsoft has quietly started rolling out a new 'Copilot-first' experience for Microsoft Edge on Windows 11.| Windows Latest
Microsoft has warned that users must not delete “inetpub” folder on Windows 11 after the April 2025 Update created it. This folder was initially assumed to be a bug in Windows 11 KB5055523 and other April 2025 cumulative updates, including Windows 10. It turns out it’s an intentional change, but Microsoft forgot to document it—until […]| Windows Latest
Microsoft is internally testing a big upgrade for Windows 11's Start menu that combines all sections into one scrollable layout.| Windows Latest
Microsoft is reserving the most interesting AI feature for a select lineup of Snapdragon processors. The hardware requirements are high.| Windows Latest
Microsoft support document confirms Windows 11 version 24H2, the AI-focused update, will arrive later this year.| Windows Latest
Microsoft seems to have rolled out a pretty interesting change that spoofs Google.com UI when you try to find Google when using Bing.com.| Windows Latest
You can easily change the default browser on Windows 11, thanks to the EU, but Microsoft won't stop nagging.| Windows Latest
Windows 10 KB5058379 is causing some PCs to boot into Windows Recovery and require BitLocker key. It's also causing BSODs.| Windows Latest
Windows 11 25H2 is indeed coming, and the odds of it being a minor release compared to Windows 11's 2024 Update are much higher.| Windows Latest
What are Copilot Plus PCs? All you need to know about the Windows 11 AI features, hardware requirements, pricing, and other quirks.| Windows Latest
Microsoft is making Microsoft 365 app branding more confusing with Copilot after that whole Copilot key remapping idea.| Windows Latest
Microsoft doesn't know what to do with Windows 11 Copilot key anymore and probably regrets adding it to new PCs.| Windows Latest
After Windows 11 24H2, the next OS release is expected to be Windows 11 25H2 and it will begin shipping in 2025 fall.| Windows Latest
Microsoft is known for making poor rebranding decisions, and its recent move is no exception. As Windows Latest recently reported, Microsoft has rebranded “Microsoft 365 Office” as “Microsoft 365 Copilot,” retiring the household name of the most popular productivity suite, Microsoft Office. With this rebranding, Microsoft integrated Copilot chat into the Office apps along with […]| Windows Latest
This week, a new build of Windows 11 was released to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel that contained, among other things, improvements to local search as well as updated Click-To-Do, which now functions outside of Recall. Windows Search that doesn’t suck One of the features I am most excited about is the local search […]| Windows Latest
Microsoft 365 app has been rebranded to Microsoft 365 Copilot. While the change feels unnecessary, it brings significant AI-driven updates and UI improvements.| Windows Latest
Microsoft Edge could use Energy Saver to increase battery life while browsing. The browser plans to integrate it with the Efficiency mode.| Windows Latest
Windows 11 KB5041585 brings new features for the File Explorer, Taskbar and Start menu (direct download .msu).| Windows Latest
Microsoft has confirmed that it will remove “Edit with Paint 3D” from Windows 10 context menu with the next feature update. If you don’t know what Paint 3D is, then you probably were one of the many who ignored apps added with Windows 10 Creators Update. Paint 3D was first introduced with Creators Update and […]| Windows Latest
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 turns on Device Encryption by default when you clean install or reset your system.| Windows Latest
Microsoft moved the change 'Lid, power, and sleep button controls' to the Settings app from the Control Panel.| Windows Latest
Microsoft has released an update that could make some users switch their default search engine from Google to Bing in Chrome.| Windows Latest
