Windows 10: Windows 10 KB4598298 is now rolling out with important fixes

Microsoft is resuming the rollout of optional updates with the release of Windows 10’s January 21 update, which is now rolling out to version 1909. The tech giant has also published the direct download links for Windows 10 KB4598298 offline installers.

Windows 10 KB4598298 is an optional update and it will not download or install automatically. This update can be applied to Windows 10 version 1909 only, but the changes included in this update will be released to those running version 20H2 / version 2004 later this month.

To install Windows 10 Build 18363.1350 optional update, you need to follow these steps:

• Open Start Menu and click on the Settings icon.
• In the Settings app, head to Updates & Security page.
• Click on ‘View optional updates’ link.
• Select the patch you want to install and click on the ‘Download’ button.

If your device is compatible with the update, you’ll see the following patch:

2021-01 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems (KB4598298).

Remember that this is an optional update and it can always be skipped. The fixes included in the optional patch will be delivered to everyone via the mandatory February Patch Tuesday updates.

If you’re unable to apply the patch to Windows 10 version 1909, you can always grab the offline installer from the Microsoft Update Catalog.

Download Links for Windows 10 KB4598298


Windows 10 KB4598298 Direct Download Links: 64-bit and 32-bit (x86).

Windows 10 KB4598298 (Build 18363.1350) Full Changelog


Microsoft has fixed an issue where Windows 10 generates a weird error message titled ” “The directory name is invalid.” According to the changelog, the problem was experienced when users attempted to open a document pinned to the desktop as a shortcut.

Another bug has been fixed where Windows is unable to extract files when you right-click an online-only ZIP file.

Microsoft is also improving existing features in the operating system. For example, an issue has been resolved where users are greeted with a blank screen after their device resumes from the hibernation state.

Another noticeable change is a new feature for the Windows Update page that will notify you when your device is reaching the end of service (EOS) status. As you may be aware, Microsoft is planning to end support for Windows 10 version 1909 and forcefully upgrade older devices to version 2004.

Windows 10 Build 18363.1350 will also change the way DirectX 12 runtime components are loaded on Windows. As part of the patch, Microsoft is splitting the d3d12.dll binary into two pieces, which enables faster updates for these components.

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Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

Comodo Software users Windows 10 *Important*




"Hi All,
We stronly advise Comodo users not to update to latest MS update KB4022716, which is available for Windows 10 users till they have new fixed version of Comodo internet security products installed.

Affected Products:
- Comodo Internet Security / Comodo Antivirus / Comodo Firewall (Affected versions: v6246 and below)
- Comodo Cloud Antivirus (Affected versions: v533 and below)
- Internet Security Essentials (Affected versions: v81 and below)
- Comodo Secure Shopping (Affected versions: v97 and below)

Possible Problems:
In case you have updated to MS update KB4022716 prior to updating to latest fixed version of Comodo products, following issues may appear:

- Crashing browsers
- May not be able to login to Windows

Resolution:
If you are able to login, you can uninstall Comodo and re-install latest fixed Comodo version. Else you need to go to Windows Safe Mode and uninstall Comodo product or re-store system to state before Comodo product was installed.

In case you want to keep Comodo and pause Windows updates for some time, you may use following steps:
Step - 1: Click on Start icon on Windows
Step - 2: Next click on Settings menu item, it will open "Windows Settings" window
Step - 3: Select "Update & Security" section from there and it will show "Windows Update" section
Step - 4: Click on "Advanced Options" next, there is "Pause Updates" section allowing you to pause Windows updates for next several days

You can find same steps with images here .

Reason:
There are unexpected changes in last MS update KB4022716, which are incompatible with Comodo products."

https://forums.comodo.com/news-anno...ate-kb4022716os-build-15063447-t119928.0.html

 

Windows 10 & importing into Picasa

Hi Tim,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused.

Please answer the query, mentioned below:

• 
  What type of picture files are you trying to transfer?
  
  
  

Please follow these steps, mentioned below to resolve the issue:

I suggest to use photo app to import photos.

You may refer the article and refer the article and try the steps provided for “How do I import photos or videos from my camera”?

Photos app for Windows help.

See all your photos

Note: This above links applies to Windows 10.

I suggest you to uninstall and reinstall Picasa and check, if that helps you to fix the issue.

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the updated information, in order to assist you accordingly.



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