Windows 10: Discussing the Latest Microsoft.com Updates and Offerings

Hello everyone,I hope you're all doing well. I wanted to kick off a discussion about the recent updates and offerings on Microsoft.com. Microsoft is constantly evolving its products and services, and its official website is a great place to stay updated on all things Microsoft.Have you visited Microsoft.com recently? What caught your attention, and what are your thoughts on their latest announcements or features? Whether it's about Windows, Office, Azure, Surface devices, game news, or any other Microsoft-related topic, feel free to share your insights, opinions, or questions here.Personally,

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Microsoft signals end of Paint program

Microsoft has confirmed that it will continue to offer its graphics program Paint.

In a recent update, it had listed Paint as a feature that would be either removed or no longer developed.

Paint, renowned for its simplicity, has been part of the Windows operating system since its launch in 1985.

Microsoft suggested it would not remain on Windows 10 by default but did say it would be available for free on the Windows Store.

BBC news Report here
Microsoft Paint avoids brush with death

 

windows update keeps offering the same update

We understand that it is important to you to update your Windows 10. The
SoftwareDistribution folder contains the files of Windows Update. The files inside that folder may be corrupted that is why you're encountering the issue. We suggest that you rename the folder to SoftwareDistribution.old folder so
that Windows will create a new SoftwareDistribution folder. To do this, follow these steps:

• Access the link that we've provided in our last reply, and then follow the 2nd step.
• Access File Explorer. Go to C:\Windows, and then look for
  SoftwareDistribution folder.
• Right-click the folder, and then select Rename.
• Rename the folder to SoftwareDistribution.old.
• Access the link that we've provided again, and then follow the 9th step.
• Restart the computer.

Windows Update is failing to install the updates that is why it keeps offering you the same updates. There may be a third party program running in the background that is why you're encountering the issue. We suggest that you
perform a clean boot for us to know if you can update your Windows 10 while your third party apps are disabled.
You can perform a clean boot on your computer after following steps 1-5.

Let us know how it goes.

 

How to disable fake surveys offerring "discounted" offers as prizes

From: JOHN SHIELS

Sent: Wednesday, August 2, 2017 5:30 PM

To: 'Microsoft Community'

Subject: RE: Question has reply: how to disable fake surveys offering "discounted" offers as prizes

Thank you for your reply.

I am still lost but here goes:

• Only known “change” was starting to use Edge browser (which came with new Asus in May) in addition to Firefox. No earlier problem with new or old PC prior to late June.

• New PC came with Kaspersky with which I am uncertain after the contract period.

• Ads appear when opening email messages ( which are genuine) and must be deleted before continuing with the email. Sites are those I have visited for years.

• Below are samples of the ads and where possible their urls

• Only steps taken are to seek help and direct profanity toward whomever sends this trash

Any suggestions welcomed and thank you,

John Shiels