Windows 10: Microsoft Vagary

I've looked at other posts asking the same question. Why is Windows 10 running apps (albeit suspended, but never the less) on dedicated GPU's? i.e. MicrosoftEdge.exe, MicrosoftEdgeCP.exe, lockapp.exe, and for some users, many other programs.

The GPU is for "GRAPHICS PERFORMANCE" not for "SYSTEM OPERATIONS"! I have had to open Task Manager and manually "end task" on each one before launching a "GRAPHICS INTENSIVE PROGRAM"! You know, because I have only 2 GB of memory on the GPU for "GRAPHICS", and I have 16GB of memory on the CPU for "SYSTEM OPERATIONS"! I have been scanning all forum sites, waiting for Microsoft to offer ANYTHING! A hotfix, a workaround, an explanation as to why they would do this. Nothing. NO VIABLE, CREDIBLE RESPONSE! Always the same... "Please list your system specifications", "Try a safe boot", "Do a system restore point". All insulting. All useless. All evading the point. We have dedicated GPU's for graphic intensive programs, not for your system related apps! Get your $hit together Microsoft or I predict a deluge of Apples raining down upon thy future.

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Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
Step 1:
Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.

Step 2:
I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
3. Select add someone else on this PC.
4. Enter a user name and hit next.
5. Click on Finish.
6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.

Step 3:
It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.

 

Microsoft Edge TLS Security


After trying everything (not a lot of steps) listed in the Microsoft Edge support site, I did a wider search and found this very simple youtube video that fixed it immediately:

For those who prefer not to click links the steps are simple:

1. Click in the Cortana search bar next to the Win 10 Start button

2. Type internet options

3. Select internet options (control panel) from the list

4. Click on the advanced tab

5. Scroll down to the security section

6. Make sure the following are all clicked:
Use SSL 3.0
Use TLS 1.0
Use TLS 1.1
Use TLS 1.2

7. Click apply

8. Refresh the page that was giving the error and it should now connect.

Hope this helps, it was a 30 second fix after hours of pounding my head against the error with the Support site suggestions.

 

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