Microsoft Support & Discussions
Free PC Help Forum microsoft products support and discussions. If you need help with Microsoft Windows, Windows Server software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure or any other Microsoft product you can post here. If you want to discuss Microsoft and their line of products you can do that here also.
84,928 topics in this forum
-
Available today! Hulu on Windows 10
by Guest Tuula Rytilä- 0 replies
- 62 views
Today, Microsoft is excited to announce the availability of the new Hulu app for Windows 10. The all-new Universal Windows Platform application is available across PC, tablet and mobile in the US and is just in time to watch the brand new Hulu Original 11.22.63, which premieres today! Download the Hulu app for Windows 10 today, subscribe and tune in to the eight-part event series from Stephen King and J.J. Abrams, with star James Franco. In addition to the Hulu Windows 10 app experience, the first part of 11.22.63, “The Rabbit Hole,” is also available for free to non-Hulu subscribers on Xbox this week only*. Check out Xbox Wire for more details. Hulu has somet…
-
-
- FPCH Admin
- 1 follower
- 0 replies
- 608 views
In recent days, some Gmail users have been wondering and worrying about new emails popping up in their inboxes with a new unlocked icon. Have no fear. As we mentioned on Tuesday, this is just Google's way of telling you that an email you've received isn't as secure as it should be. SEE ALSO: Google offers 2GB of free storage, adds Gmail encryption updates Emails that have not been authenticated by TLS encryption (transport layer security) will show this red unlocked icon, but that doesn't necessarily mean that the sender is an evil spammer sneaking into your inbox. Image: gmail screenshot What TLS encryption does is protect the security of email messages…
Last reply by allheart55 Cindy E, -
-
Music, a medical breakthrough and employee generosity – Weekend Reading: Feb. 12 edition
by Guest Suzanne Choney- 0 replies
- 89 views
Eleven-year-old composer Garrett Weyenberg, right, and StaffPad creator David William Hearn. Photo by David Palmer. There was a lot to love this week at Microsoft, timely with Valentine’s Day on Sunday. We watched an amazing 11-year-old composer from McKinney, Texas, who now has an easier way to notate his award-winning creations, thanks to an app especially designed for Surface. We learned that Sir Paul McCartney created an exclusive set of love-inspired musical creations for Mojis on Skype. We saw how Kinect is being used to help quantify whether multiple sclerosis patients’ symptoms are stabilizing or getting worse. And we met some of the generous Microsoft employ…
-
Windows Store Weekly: 5 new titles to check out this weekend
by Guest Christopher Heitkemper- 0 replies
- 86 views
The Windows Store is full of new things to check out this weekend, from an entire Valentine’s Day collection to help you plan the perfect romantic day, to music apps and playlists to prepare you for the Grammys on Monday. Apps Valentine’s Day Collections With Valentine’s Day coming this weekend, the Windows Store has got you covered with apps, movies, music, and gift ideas to celebrate the holiday. Our Happy Valentine’s Day collection features apps like OpenTable to help you plan a candlelit dinner, 1-800-Flowers so you can send flowers to your special someone, and even some romantically-themed games. There’s also a collection of 30 romantic movies to watch…
-
-
- FPCH Admin
- 1 follower
- 0 replies
- 400 views
This is the year. It’s the year you’ll wake up on Feb. 15 without the stinging sensation of intense regret that inevitably follows after mourning Valentine’s Day at the bottom of a booze bottle, covered in bits of melted chocolate stuck to you in your sleep, because your beloved turned out to be a scammer. Because this year, you’re going to be prepared for any romance scams that may come your way. While scams that prey on the tender-hearted can pop up at any time of year, Valentine’s Day is a big event for scammers, who know some folks are even more susceptible to take the romantic bait. We’ve covered some scams in the past, and our esteemed colleagues down the hal…
Last reply by allheart55 Cindy E, -
-
- 0 replies
- 807 views
Netflix users are also targeted with phishing scams Sample Netflix phising email delivered to Danish users Along with its expansion to more countries, Netflix has become even more attractive to malware operations, who have not shied away from taking advantage of the company's users. According to Symantec researchers, Netflix users are targeted by a new malware campaign that advertises itself as a cheaper method of accessing and watching movies on Netflix. Netflix apps laced with infostealers This campaign is unique as compared to most malware operations because it doesn't rely on spam email, but actually on ads that redirect interested users to a direct d…
Last reply by starbuck, -
- 0 replies
- 626 views
Security researchers from F-Secure have uncovered a brief malvertising campaign that has hit Skype users, in what seems to have been an accidental infection. Malvertising is the operation of delivering advertising laced with malicious JavaScript code that hijacks the user's browsing experience and takes them to a rogue Web page, where attackers employ automated software called exploit kits to scan the system for vulnerabilities and abuse them to infect the user's PC with malware. Theoretically, malvertising works in all mediums where ads can be shown. In practice, malvertising is only effective in browsers, since exploit kits are often configured to exploit browse…
Last reply by starbuck, -
Quantum Break coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 on April 5
by Guest The Windows Team- 0 replies
- 73 views
Today, Xbox Wire announced that Quantum Break will also be coming to Windows 10 simultaneously with the Xbox One version on April 5, and will be available for a limited time at no additional cost for those who digitally pre-order the game on Xbox One. In addition, Remedy Entertainment’s Alan Wake and Alan Wake’s American Nightmare are now part of the Quantum Break release. Every copy of Quantum Break for Xbox One will come with a full-game download for Alan Wake for Xbox 360, plus its two add-on packs, The Signal and The Writer. And, fans who pre-order Quantum Break for Xbox One will also receive a full-game download of Alan Wake’s American Nightmare for Xbox 360. …
-
-
- FPCH Admin
- 1 follower
- 0 replies
- 469 views
Identity thieves attempted to breach computer systems at the Internal Revenue Service to file fraudulent tax refunds. The criminals were especially after E-file PINs, which are used by some individuals to electronically file a return, the agency said in a statement released Tuesday. Around 464,000 unique social security numbers were involved, and of that total, 101,000 SSNs were used to successfully access an E-file PIN. The thieves used personal taxpayer data that was stolen elsewhere to help generate the PINs, the agency said. No personal data was compromised or disclosed by IRS systems, and affected taxpayers will be notified by mail of the attack. “The IRS is al…
Last reply by allheart55 Cindy E, -
-
Microsoft Services are available on more devices than ever before through Agreements with...
by Guest Nick Parker- 0 replies
- 134 views
In a mobile-first, cloud-first world, it’s mobility of the experiences that matter to people, and devices are critical to bringing this to life for consumers, businesses, developers and IT. Our aspiration at Microsoft is to continue to build and grow a vibrant community of billions of people who love and rely on Microsoft experiences, on any device, across all aspects of their daily lives. To achieve this, Microsoft has been working hard to win over the hearts and minds of our partners and customers. We’ve re-engineered many of our flagship products to be more modern, we’ve made Office and some of our most popular services readily available on more platforms and device…
-
Microsoft employees raise a record-breaking $125 million for nonprofits in 2015
by Guest Mary Snapp- 0 replies
- 70 views
Microsoft’s Employee Giving Program raised a record-breaking $125 million for nonprofits and schools around the world in 2015, including the company match of employee contributions. Our employees increased their support through time, money and talent by $8 million, marking the greatest year-over-year increase in our program’s history. These results show how, more than ever, Microsoft employees live our mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We believe Microsoft Philanthropies rounds out our ability to reach our mission, as well as to reach everyone. In the case of our Employee Giving Program, that means supporting more tha…
-
Announcing Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Build 10586.107
by Guest Gabe Aul- 0 replies
- 36 views
Hi everyone, Today we are sending out another Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Build 10586 which we are releasing today to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring, Build 10586.107. This update includes some additional fixes: Fixed an issue where in some cases a device could be missing tiles on the Start screen after going through the device out of box experience. Improved support in Narrator to speak in multiple languages. Improvements to the device reset experience when BitLocker\Device Encryption is enabled by enterprise policy or by the user. Introducing the Release Preview Ring: Today we are introducing a new ring named the Windows In…
-
-
- FPCH Admin
- 1 follower
- 0 replies
- 1.3k views
Windows 7 is more than six years old. Most of the cheap upgrade offers that were available when it was fresh and new are long gone. But if you prefer the familiar Windows 7 interface (or need it for testing and evaluation) you can still find great deals. Here are all the details you need. Windows 7 is officially middle-aged. It was publicly released more than six years ago, on October 22, 2009. With each passing day it is getting further and further from the midpoint of Microsoft's 10-year support lifecycle for Windows releases. In January 2015, Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 7, and the five-year extended support phase began. In January 2020, the Win…
Last reply by allheart55 Cindy E, -
-
Minecraft Overworld Update coming later this month
by Guest Christopher Heitkemper- 0 replies
- 41 views
Today we are excited to share Xbox Wire’s announcement that the first major update of the year to Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta and Minecraft: Pocket Edition is coming later this month: the Overworld Update. With the Overworld Update, make more advanced mechanical contraptions with additional components, including comparators, repeaters, dispensers, droppers, hoppers and more. Stumble upon witch huts as you explore spooky swamps, and steal their unique potions to use for yourself. Other new gameplay elements include slime blocks, wearable pumpkins, and red sandstone. If you love racking up Gamerscore, there are eight new achievements in the Windows 10 Editi…
-
MS16-017 - Important: Security Update for Remote Desktop Display Driver to Address...
by Guest Microsoft Security- 0 replies
- 51 views
Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (February 9, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an authenticated attacker logs on to the target system using RDP and sends specially crafted data over the connection. By default, RDP is not enabled on any Windows operating system. Systems that do not have RDP enabled are not at risk. Continue reading...
-
MS16-022 - Critical: Security Update for Adobe Flash Player (3135782) - Version: 1.0
by Guest Microsoft Security- 0 replies
- 66 views
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (February 9, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player when installed on all supported editions of Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 10 Version 1511. For more information, see the Affected Software section. The update addresses the vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player by updating the affected Adobe Flash libraries contained within Internet Explorer 10, Internet Explorer 11, and Microsoft Edge. Continue reading...
-
MS16-011 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Microsoft Edge (3134225) - Version: 1.0
by Guest Microsoft Security- 0 replies
- 62 views
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (February 9, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Microsoft Edge. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerabilities could gain the same user rights as the current user. Customers whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than those who operate with administrative user rights. Continue reading...
-
MS16-014 - Important: Security Update for Microsoft Windows to Address Remote Code...
by Guest Microsoft Security- 0 replies
- 46 views
Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (February 9, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if an attacker is able to log on to a target system and run a specially crafted application. Continue reading...
-
Microsoft hiring program opens more doors to people with autism
by Guest Jennifer Warnick- 0 replies
- 68 views
Kyle Schwaneke’s bank account was approaching empty. He’d been unemployed for a year and a half, since the indie game studio he’d been working for shut its doors. His parents, looking for ways to help while he job hunted, had paid the remainder of his apartment lease, but he’d reached the end of that, too. “I interviewed at a bunch of companies, but really didn’t have any luck. Sometimes, I would send in my resume and hear nothing. Other times, I’d go to an interview, and I’d think I did well, and then hear back I hadn’t done well – but they also couldn’t give me any feedback about it,” Schwaneke said. “I eventually started applying at places like Target and Radio S…
-
February 2016 Security Update Release Summary
by Guest MSRC Team- 0 replies
- 41 views
Today we released security updates to provide additional protections against malicious attackers. As a best practice, we encourage customers to apply security updates as soon as they are released. More information about this month’s security updates and advisories can be found in the Security TechNet Library. MSRC Team Continue reading...
-
MS16-015 - Critical: Security Update for Microsoft Office to Address Remote Code Execution...
by Guest Microsoft Security- 0 replies
- 54 views
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (February 9, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Microsoft Office file. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerabilities could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Customers whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than those who operate with administrative user rights. Continue reading...
-
MS16-018 - Important: Security Update for Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers to Address Elevation...
by Guest Microsoft Security- 0 replies
- 85 views
Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (February 9, 2016): Click here to enter text. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The more severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if an attacker convinces a user to visit a malicious website. Continue reading...
-
MS16-013 - Critical: Security Update for Windows Journal to Address Remote Code Execution...
by Guest Microsoft Security- 0 replies
- 74 views
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (February 9, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Journal file. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights. Continue reading...
-
MS16-009 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (3134220) - Version: 1.0
by Guest Microsoft Security- 0 replies
- 68 views
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (February 9, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. The more severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Internet Explorer. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts wi…
-
MS16-012 - Critical: Security Update for Microsoft Windows PDF Library to Address Remote...
by Guest Microsoft Security- 0 replies
- 64 views
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (February 9, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The more severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if Microsoft Windows PDF Library improperly handles application programming interface (API) calls, which could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on the user’s system. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerabilities could gain the same user rights as the current user. Customers whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than those who operate with administrative user rights…