Windows 10: Simple Questions Thread - Week of May 10th 2020

Welcome to the Simple Questions thread, for questions that don't need their own thread. We still recommend you use the search, FAQ/Wiki on the sidebar, or even a Bing search before asking. Also please post tech support related questions on /r/techsupport.

Some examples of questions to ask:

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  Is this super cheap Windows key legitimate? (probably not)
  
  
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  How can I get the 2004 update?
  
  
• 
  Can you recommend a program to play music?
  
  
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  How do I get back to the old Sound Control Panel?
  

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Cumulative Updates - March 10th 2020

Changelog for Cumulative updates released on March 10th, 2020 are as under:

1. Windows 10 1903 and 1909: KB4540673 (OS Builds
   18362.719)
2. Windows 10 version 1809: KB4538461(OS Build 17763.1098)*

For Windows 10 1903/1909, It is recommended to install servicing stack update KB4541338 before installing the cumulative updates.

Direct Download links

• KB4540673 32-bit update can be downloaded using this
  link and 64-bit can be downloaded from this.
• KB4538461 32-bit link is here and
  the 64-bit link is here.

Servicing Stack Update KB4541338 for Windows 10 1903 and 1909

• Use this link for 32-bit and this
  link for 64-bit download.

Windows 10 update history

https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/4529964/windows-10-update-history

Windows 10 release dashboard

Windows 10, version 1903 and Windows Server, version 1903 - Windows Release Information

Follow @WindowsUpdate to find out when new content is published to the release information dashboard.

*Support for Windows 10, version 1809 ends May 12th 2020.

 

Unable to access HP Simple Pass to Sign-in to the computer on Windows 10

Hi Jerome,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

I understand your concern about accessing HP simple pass after upgrading to Windows 10. We will help you with this issue.

• Do let us know the make and model of your computer?
• Have you installed HP simple pass software on your computer?

Try the below steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to download the latest HP Simple Pass software from the manufacturer's website install it and check if it helps.

Step 2: If you have already installed the software, I suggest you to re-install it and check if the issue persists.

Follow the steps to Access Recovery Manager:

• Press Start button from the keyboard, type Recover Manager.
• Select Recovery Manager from the list when it becomes available. Allow the action to continue, if prompted. The
  HP Recovery Manager opens.
• Click Software program re-installation, Next , select
  HP SimplePass for the listing and then follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall application
  

Hope it helps. Try the above and get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

 

Hardware Thread 2020

8.4.1 [2020/02/29]

• Improved font selection
• Added ShizukuSakura/ShizukuSakuraNight [Shizuku Edition]