If Windows 10 refuses to delete a folder or file, this might be caused by two reasons. Either the affected files/folders are currently being used by Windows 10 or a running software – or you don´t have the rquired permissions to delete the folder/file. This might be quite annoying if you definitely don’t need the affected files/folders anymore, like in the case of files that had been used or created by an already uninstalled or removed software....

For most people, this will be the best option, but they do have some downsides. If you’d like to forge ahead with a Windows 10 auto shutdown as a result, follow the steps below: How to Schedule a Windows 10 Automatic Shutdown There you go. Your PC will automatically shut down at your scheduled time if you haven’t used it in a while. If you want to save power further, you can turn off your hard disk on idle or enable power throttling....

According to analytics firm AdDuplex, the update is at 50% market share in just a month. To give some perspective, previous updates have taken between two and three months to reach that milestone. However, it’s more than possible Microsoft has a hand in this, and that may not be to user’s advantage. The update has been made available to users at a faster rate than previous ones and that may be why we’re seeing so many problems....

Of course, most of those features were revealed when Windows 10 May 2020 Update launched. However, Microsoft also made some behind the scenes improvements. One of those tweaks has been discovered by Windows Latest through a Microsoft developer document. The document discusses a new “SegmentHeap” value that can manage memory usage more efficiently in Win32 applications. In a blog post this week, Microsoft describes how its testing shows the SegmentHeap value has reduced Chromium Edge memory use by 27%....

At Computex 2019, Qualcomm demonstrated a PCMark10 benchmark where its Snapdragon 8cx beat out an Intel Core i5-8250U in many scenarios. The ARM chip edged ahead in PowerPoint, Word, and Edge browser usage, as well as in the Night Raid graphics test. Qualcomm’s best laptop processor beating one of Intel’s most common ultrabook models isn’t impressive alone, but it’s when you consider the battery life it really shines. Futuremark battery tests revealed up to 17 hours on the Snapdragon and 10 hours 21 on the Intel chip....

It’s a strange decision, but the change also comes with several UI shifts that make using the app easier. Most noticeable are the changes to the home page, which now has four sections. Home, E-mail, Phone are visible, with information about the first contact on the right-hand side. Meanwhile, ‘New Contact’ and ‘Filter contact list’ have joined the hamburger menu, and the application has been changed. Importantly, the Search Bar now shows contacts directly in a pop-up list, making it must faster to find who you’re looking for....

Specifically, there is a display driver update that causes a number of problems. Some users report the driver won’t update while others say it leaves them in a continuous driver update loop. Most affected PCs are also getting an error message. This message says the “current driver on your PC may be better than the driver we’re trying to install. We’ll keep trying to install.” Whenever Windows 10 is updated, drivers must also be updated to ensure individual components work....

Specifically, the company says Windows 10X will no longer be exclusive to Intel laptops. That means it will also be available on the growing number of ARM laptops driven by Windows 10 on ARM. Windows 10X was initially announced last October. At the time, Microsoft said it would launch this year alongside the Intel dual-screen Surface Neo. That launch was supposed to happen alongside the (now already released) Surface Duo....

Microsoft says it has made TPM 2.0 a requirement because of security. If you are unfamiliar with TPM, it stands for Trusted Platform Module and sits as an additional chip on the computer motherboard. It provides full disk encryption unlocking by sending a code (cryptographic key) when you power up a PC. This will unlock the drive allowing the computer to start. If there is a security threat, the code is not sent and the PC won’t start....

In an update to the Windows 11 known issues, Microsoft explains KB5012643 is causing problems for apps that use .NET Framework 3.5. Specifically, apps that have optional Windows components like Windows Workflow (WWF) or Windows Communication Foundation (WCF). Microsoft explains .NET Framework 3.5 apps with these components may stop working after KB5012543 (also known as OS Build 22000.652) is installed. Microsoft does have a workaround in place to mitigate the issue until a stable fix is released....

Why Windows 11 Installation Failed? There are Multiple possible reasons that could prevent windows 11 free upgrade. PC doesn’t meet the hardware requirements, Driver conflict or drivers are outdated, security software interferes, system file corruption, and problems with Internet connectivity are some common. 1 Why Windows 11 Installation Failed?2 Windows 11 version 22H2 Failed to install2.1 Windows 11 minimum system requirements2.2 Use the PC Health Check App to find out the problem2....

Despite its promises of “Nvidea drivers”, Steam support, and no ads, Windows 12 Lite is basically a scam. It’s a clone of Linux Lite, which is already free, with some desktop wallpapers thrown in. Needless to say, it’s not officially sponsored by Microsoft and you’ll have to pay for a physical DVD to use it. Windows 12 Lite’s 90s style webpage informs users that there is no need to buy anti-virus with Linux and that the 80,000 free programs available through software manager are “almost all superior than Windows equivalents” and that it’s “ideal for gamers”....

Microsoft modular version of Windows 10 has shown up on a Geekbench listing, which increases the likelihood it could make an appearance at Build 2020. If you’re unfamiliar with Windows Core OS (WCOS), it is a modular version of Windows 10. By creating a modular Windows experience, Microsoft can put the full power of Windows 10 on any device. WCOS will provide Microsoft with a platform that will work on mobile devices and PCs alike....

Typically, Windows Maintenance runs a scan, which can include security, around 2 am. If you’re sleeping, it can wake up your PC to do so, but night owls may find that interferes with their usage. Though Windows security scans use fewer resources than many other solutions, it’s still heavy on the disk, which can mean slow loading or transferring. Some have the opposite problem. As Windows Defender tries to schedule scans for when the PC isn’t in use, it can be several days before it gets a chance....

If you are unfamiliar with the Insider Program, its core ambitions are clear. It was set up for Microsoft to leverage Windows users to make the platform better. It is a crowdsourcing initiative that relies on a pact between the company and users. Windows 10 users get to see early builds and features through various stages of development. These are typically in raw form and not fully functional for a full release....

In another evolution of Windows Search, Microsoft has now released a new Windows 10 tool. Specifically, this is a diagnostic tool designed to analyze issues in search indexes. The new application shows data from search indexing problems and lets users troubleshoot them. On the homepage, more information is presented, such as pending issues that need to be resolved and how many indexed items there are. Furthermore, users can also see the status of the indexer, and usage stats broken down by week, day, and hour....

If you face this problem where Windows 10 update not downloading this tutorial will help you identify and troubleshoot the problem Windows update not working windows 10 Let’s start with basic, restart your PC and try again to check for updates, this time you might get succeed if a temporary glitch prevents windows updates download and install. 1 Windows update not working windows 101.1 Windows Update Troubleshooter1.2 Reset the Windows Update related components1....

“While some gamers and small companies have engineered hacks, major gaming companies have largely remained on the -sidelines—until now. Inspired by an internal hackathon and informed by work with groups like the Cerebral Palsy Foundation, Microsoft developed the Xbox Adaptive Controller ($100), an oversize version of its classic rig designed to empower as many gamers as possible,” said the publication. Microsoft spent two years on the development of the Adaptive Controller, working with focus groups from SpecialEffect, Warfighter Engaged and more to get it right....

Xbox Game Bar is a central hub for controlling games on Windows 11, and indeed on Windows 10. It has been around for several years, providing widgets and tools for checking game performance, using social abilities, taking screenshots, and more. Now Microsoft is adding the Xbox Controller Bar as part of Windows 11 Insider Preview build 22618 and the Xbox Insider Program. Designed for PC users who play games with the Xbox gamepad on their PC, the features act in a similar way to the Xbox logo button on a controller....

You probably won’t find amazing audio quality in the 2-watt speaker, but it does have an array of six microphones, allowing for a five-meter activation distance. It also uses echo cancellation and beamforming technology. It features a Cortex-A53 quad-core CPU, 256 MB of RAM and 256 MB of internal memory. In comparison, the Invoke uses seven microphones, utilizing echo cancellation and noise reduction for clear voice input. It features three woofers and three dome tweeters but comes in at $100+....