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Microsoft has released an optional out-of-band update for all supported Windows 10 versions to address an issue preventing customers from opening PDF documents using some applications. The KB5004760 emergency update is available for devices running client editions of Windows 10 versions 2004, 20H2, and 21H1, as well as Windows Server versions 2004 and 20H2. "An out-of-band optional update is now available on the Microsoft Update Catalog to address an issue in which Internet Explorer 11 and apps using the WebBrowser control might fail to open PDFs," the company says.

Windows 10 users are currently experiencing issues with the Microsoft Store, with the app unable to download and install apps and crashing after repeated attempts. When attempting to download apps from the Microsoft Store, users are seeing a loading or frozen page.

Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing applications to play high-pitched or squeaking noises while using certain apps in Windows 10 2004, Windows 10 20H2, and Windows 10 21H1. This issue was first introduced in the March 2021 KB5000842 preview cumulative update but continued through cumulative updates released afterward. "After installing KB5000842 or later updates, 5.1 Dolby Digital audio may play containing a high-pitched noise or squeak in certain apps when using certain audio devices and Windows settings," explains Microsoft on their Windows 10 Known issues and notifications center.

Microsoft has announced that they have started auto-upgrading a larger number of Windows 10 devices nearing end of life to Windows 10 21H1. Earlier this month, Microsoft began training their machine learning algorithms by automatically upgrading a small amount of Windows 10 2004 users to Windows 10 21H1. Microsoft did this training to discover issues that may arise during the update process before upgrading a larger population of Windows 10 users. For most people, Windows 10 21H1 is still being offered as an optional update displayed when manually performing a 'Check for updates' in Windows Update.

Today, NVIDIA released the Game Ready WHQL Driver 471.11, and it now officially supports Windows 10 21H1, the May 2021 Update, for the first time. Previous Game Ready WHQL drivers had only supported up to Windows 10 20H2, the October 2020 Update.

Microsoft has released the optional KB5003690 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 2004, Windows 10 20H2, and Windows 10 21H1. This cumulative update is part of Microsoft's June 2021 monthly "C" update, allowing users to test the upcoming fixes scheduled for next month's July 2021 Patch Tuesday. Windows users can install this update by going into Settings, clicking on Windows Update, and selecting 'Check for Updates.

Microsoft has fixed performance issues impacting gamers running Windows 10 21H1 and 20H2 with the latest Windows 10 build released for Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channel. With the release of the Windows 10 KB5000842 preview cumulative update at the end of March and the subsequent release of the KB5001330 update in April, Windows 10 users reported performance issues when playing games.

If you are not a fan of the new Start Menu layout, Microsoft has included a setting that lets you revert back to the classic Start Menu. The new Windows 11 Start Menu is taken from the now-shelved Windows 10X and has significant differences from the Classic Start Menu, including a floating pane and a redesigned layout.

If you are not a fan of the new Start Menu layout, Microsoft has included a setting that lets you revert back to the classic Start Menu. The new Windows 11 Start Menu is taken from the now-shelved Windows 10X and has significant differences from the Classic Start Menu, including a floating pane and a redesigned layout.

Microsoft has released the June release preview cumulative updates for all editions of Windows 10 and Windows Server versions 1809 and 1909, with fixes for issues causing VPNs to fail and blurry text on the News and Interests taskbar button. After installing the KB5003698 non-security updates, you may encounter issues with system and user certificates lost when updating from Windows 10 1809 or later versions via outdated update media.