Windows 10: MS Edge Update Communicates directly with hwcdn.net domain

Hello folks,


I read a couple posts regarding communication of Windows 10 machines with map2.hwcdn.net windows update and both posts seemed to indicate that this was not expected behavior.


Well I noticed my machine was doing the same thing while I was monitoring network traffic today and decided to look into it. Using MSDN tools I was able to see that several services like BITS and Delivery Optimization were running instances of service host svchost.exe and communicating directly with map2.hwcdn.net. Eventually I was able to trace the source to MSEdge.exe the Chromium version.


Decided to remove it completely and go back to vanilla Edge and then update again from the MS site. I noticed then that the installer is pulling it's download from this very same domain.





In addition, I've found that once installed, other services will periodically connect to this domain and transfer data. Is this really unexpected behavior?


If it is expected, the other posts on answers.microsoft.com should be updated to help direct others with the same question. If not, this might indicate a problem.

:)

 

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.

 

Edge and Explorer cannot log into MS Community

Hi Terry,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you.



Please share the following details.

• 
  Have you checked with a different website? What is the status?
  

I suggest you to clear the browsing history from both Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge and check if it resolves the issue.



Keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you further.

 

.NET Framework 1.0 updates install every day

Hi,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

I appreciate your interest on windows 10.

The issue might occur if there is any corruption during windows update.I will certainly help you with the issue.

I suggest you to follow the methods below:

Method 1 I suggest you to run Windows Update Troubleshooter.

Follow the below steps:

Type troubleshooting in the search bar.

• Select Troubleshooting.
• Select View all on the top left corner.
• Click on windows update.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.

Method 2 I also suggest you to uncheck the
.NET Framework 1.0 and restart the computer and check if issue persists,

Please follow the steps below:

• 
  Right click on start menu and click on programs and features.
  
• 
  Click Turn windows features on or off.
  
• 
  Uncheck .NET Framework 1.0 and .NET Framework services.
  
• 
  Click on ok.
  

Once, you have unchecked these, Please restart your computer and recheck
the .NET Framework 1.0 and .NET Framework services andcheck.

Please get back to us with updated status, we will be happy to assist you.