Windows 10 articles, fixes and updates - February 2021

This list contains all of the known Microsoft Knowledge Base articles, howtos, fixes, hotfixes, webcasts and updates of Microsoft Windows 10 that have been released in February 2021. The list is daily updated.

• 4579967 How to share files in File Explorer on Windows 10 Q4579967 KB4579967 February 26, 2021
• 4578368 Change your desktop background color Q4578368 KB4578368 February 26, 2021
• 4578261 Keep Windows 10 Calculator app window on top Q4578261 KB4578261 February 26, 2021
• 4577293 Open your entire favorites bar in Microsoft Edge Q4577293 KB4577293 February 26, 2021
• 4577191 Make and receive phone calls from your PC Q4577191 KB4577191 February 26, 2021
• 4577189 Send and receive text messages from your PC Q4577189 KB4577189 February 26, 2021
• 4564267 How to use Magnifier reading Q4564267 KB4564267 February 26, 2021
• 4556712 Change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge Q4556712 KB4556712 February 26, 2021
• 4555686 Temporarily allow cookies and site data in Microsoft Edge Q4555686 KB4555686 February 26, 2021
• 4539429 Seamlessly transfer content between your devices Q4539429 KB4539429 February 26, 2021
• 4538971 Add, turn off, or remove extensions in Microsoft Edge Q4538971 KB4538971 February 26, 2021
• 4538775 How Windows 10 is similar to Windows 7 Q4538775 KB4538775 February 26, 2021
• 4536154 Location and privacy in Microsoft Edge Q4536154 KB4536154 February 26, 2021
• 4534547 Windows 10 keyboard tips and tricks Q4534547 KB4534547 February 26, 2021
• 4533959 Learn about tracking prevention in Microsoft Edge Q4533959 KB4533959 February 26, 2021
• 4531350 Change colors in Windows Q4531350 KB4531350 February 26, 2021
• 4531317 Connect on a new level with Link to Windows Q4531317 KB4531317 February 26, 2021
• 4531293 Your Phone app requirements and set up Q4531293 KB4531293 February 26, 2021
• 4494024 Photos app Video Editor error: Can’t view this file type Q4494024 KB4494024 February 26, 2021
• 4492989 How to install the latest driver for your printer Q4492989 KB4492989 February 26, 2021
• 4481332 Troubleshoot external monitor connections in Windows 10 Q4481332 KB4481332 February 26, 2021
• 4479981 Common file name extensions in Windows Q4479981 KB4479981 February 26, 2021
• 4469351 Move Internet Explorer favorites to a new PC Q4469351 KB4469351 February 26, 2021
• 4469209 Move files off a Windows 7 PC using Backup and Restore Q4469209 KB4469209 February 26, 2021
• 4468254 Windows Update Delivery Optimization and privacy Q4468254 KB4468254 February 26, 2021
• 4337906 Open the on-screen touchpad Q4337906 KB4337906 February 26, 2021
• 4089224 Share your network printer Q4089224 KB4089224 February 26, 2021
• 4087370 Fix File Explorer if it won't open or start Q4087370 KB4087370 February 26, 2021
• 4077936 Import your favorites in Microsoft Edge Q4077936 KB4077936 February 26, 2021
• 4057757 Get to know the touch keyboard Q4057757 KB4057757 February 26, 2021
• 4051785 Create or edit video in Windows 10 Q4051785 KB4051785 February 26, 2021
• 4051424 Add 3D to your world with Windows 10 Q4051424 KB4051424 February 26, 2021
• 4050842 How to play MP4 files in Windows 10 Q4050842 KB4050842 February 26, 2021
• 4042378 Automatic file download notifications in Windows 10 Q4042378 KB4042378 February 26, 2021
• 4041322 Use Speech in Windows Mixed Reality Q4041322 KB4041322 February 26, 2021
• 4041156 Windows Mixed Reality help Q4041156 KB4041156 February 26, 2021
• 4040253 Choose network sharing options for Delivery Optimization Q4040253 KB4040253 February 26, 2021
• 4040227 Set bandwidth limits for background downloads Q4040227 KB4040227 February 26, 2021
• 4040215 Delivery Optimization in Windows 10 Q4040215 KB4040215 February 26, 2021
• 4039496 Use the scientific calculator in Windows 10 Q4039496 KB4039496 February 26, 2021
• 4039267 Change your country or region in Microsoft Store Q4039267 KB4039267 February 26, 2021
• 4039205 Basic 3D modeling with Paint 3D Q4039205 KB4039205 February 26, 2021
• 4035050 Serviced versions of Windows 10: Frequently asked questions Q4035050 KB4035050 February 26, 2021
• 4028699 See your favorites bar in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11 Q4028699 KB4028699 February 26, 2021
• 4028678 Change notification settings in Windows 10 Q4028678 KB4028678 February 26, 2021
• 4028653 Error 0x74: Bad_system_config_info Q4028653 KB4028653 February 26, 2021
• 4028566 Change the size of text in Windows 10 Q4028566 KB4028566 February 26, 2021
• 4028483 Find the OneDrive app in Windows 10 Q4028483 KB4028483 February 26, 2021
• 4028442 Keep fewer OneDrive files on your PC Q4028442 KB4028442 February 26, 2021
• 4028430 Use a fix-it tool with Windows 10 Q4028430 KB4028430 February 26, 2021
• 4028396 How to find Bluetooth settings in Windows 10 Q4028396 KB4028396 February 26, 2021
• 4028376 Restart (reboot) your PC Q4028376 KB4028376 February 26, 2021
• 4028309 Find app settings in Windows 10 Q4028309 KB4028309 February 26, 2021
• 4028308 How to use Voice Recorder Q4028308 KB4028308 February 26, 2021
• 4028294 Open the Start menu Q4028294 KB4028294 February 26, 2021
• 4028272 Find my downloads in Windows 10 Q4028272 KB4028272 February 26, 2021
• 4028221 Hide and unhide your search box in Windows 10 Q4028221 KB4028221 February 26, 2021
• 4028169 Pin an app to the taskbar Q4028169 KB4028169 February 26, 2021
• 4028161 Change default programs in Windows 10 Q4028161 KB4028161 February 26, 2021
• 4028122 How to use 3D Builder for Windows Q4028122 KB4028122 February 26, 2021
• 4028116 Find action center in Windows 10 Q4028116 KB4028116 February 26, 2021
• 4028088 Zip and unzip files Q4028088 KB4028088 February 26, 2021
• 4028023 Change font style and size for immersive reader in Microsoft Edge Q4028023 KB4028023 February 26, 2021
• 4028019 Enable and disable your touchscreen in Windows 10 Q4028019 KB4028019 February 26, 2021
• 4027960 Turn tablet mode on or off Q4027960 KB4027960 February 26, 2021
• 4027945 Change privacy settings in Windows 10 Q4027945 KB4027945 February 26, 2021
• 4027876 Use System Restore Q4027876 KB4027876 February 26, 2021
• 4027776 Find the settings/tools/internet options in Microsoft Edge Q4027776 KB4027776 February 26, 2021
• 4027695 Add a printer or scanner Q4027695 KB4027695 February 26, 2021
• 4027674 Share files in File Explorer Q4027674 KB4027674 February 26, 2021
• 4027563 Set your display for night time in Windows 10 Q4027563 KB4027563 February 26, 2021
• 4027538 Create a system restore point Q4027538 KB4027538 February 26, 2021
• 4027423 My Computer is now This PC Q4027423 KB4027423 February 26, 2021
• 4027421 Turn airplane mode on or off Q4027421 KB4027421 February 26, 2021
• 4027410 Open Microsoft Paint Q4027410 KB4027410 February 26, 2021
• 4027370 View the print queue Q4027370 KB4027370 February 26, 2021
• 4027344 Get Microsoft Paint Q4027344 KB4027344 February 26, 2021
• 4027324 Snap your windows Q4027324 KB4027324 February 26, 2021
• 4027321 Find out how much storage your PC has Q4027321 KB4027321 February 26, 2021
• 4027308 Change your desktop background image Q4027308 KB4027308 February 26, 2021
• 4027213 Open Snipping Tool and take a screenshot Q4027213 KB4027213 February 26, 2021
• 4027196 What’s the Xbox app? Q4027196 KB4027196 February 26, 2021
• 4027186 Change screen orientation Q4027186 KB4027186 February 26, 2021
• 4027185 View your system info Q4027185 KB4027185 February 26, 2021
• 4027180 Record a game clip on your PC with Xbox Game Bar Q4027180 KB4027180 February 26, 2021
• 4027154 Close an app in Windows 10 Q4027154 KB4027154 February 26, 2021
• 4027135 Photo viewer for Windows 10 Q4027135 KB4027135 February 26, 2021
• 4027078 View your PC info Q4027078 KB4027078 February 26, 2021
• 4027049 Get started with Tips in Windows 10 Q4027049 KB4027049 February 26, 2021
• 4027032 Pin, remove, and customize in Quick access Q4027032 KB4027032 February 26, 2021
• 4027030 Connect to a Wi-Fi network in Windows 10 Q4027030 KB4027030 February 26, 2021
• 4027029 Advanced input methods for East Asian languages Q4027029 KB4027029 February 26, 2021
• 4026996 Turn Focus assist on or off in Windows 10 Q4026996 KB4026996 February 26, 2021
• 4026985 Find missing favorites in File Explorer Q4026985 KB4026985 February 26, 2021
• 4026956 Change desktop icon size or screen resolution Q4026956 KB4026956 February 26, 2021
• 4026878 Change the size of your desktop icons Q4026878 KB4026878 February 26, 2021
• 4026828 Change your screen saver settings Q4026828 KB4026828 February 26, 2021
• 4026827 Street view in Maps Q4026827 KB4026827 February 26, 2021
• 4026814 Accessing Credential Manager Q4026814 KB4026814 February 26, 2021
• 4026810 Sign out of Windows Q4026810 KB4026810 February 26, 2021
• 4026764 Empty the Recycle Bin in Windows 10 Q4026764 KB4026764 February 26, 2021
• 4026757 Find out how many cores your processor has Q4026757 KB4026757 February 26, 2021
• 4026705 How to switch users (accounts) in Windows 10 Q4026705 KB4026705 February 26, 2021
• 4026701 Defragment your Windows 10 PC Q4026701 KB4026701 February 26, 2021
• 4026644 Find your Office apps in Windows 10 Q4026644 KB4026644 February 26, 2021
• 4026635 Map a network drive in Windows 10 Q4026635 KB4026635 February 26, 2021
• 4026617 Windows Explorer has a new name Q4026617 KB4026617 February 26, 2021
• 4026518 Find your IP address Q4026518 KB4026518 February 26, 2021
• 4026516 Solve PC problems over a remote connection Q4026516 KB4026516 February 26, 2021
• 4026491 Add or change a VPN connection in Windows 10 Q4026491 KB4026491 February 26, 2021
• 4026458 Change the power mode for your Windows 10 PC Q4026458 KB4026458 February 26, 2021
• 4026389 Calculator in Windows 10 Q4026389 KB4026389 February 26, 2021
• 4026379 How to use alarms and timers in the Alarms & Clock app in Windows 10 Q4026379 KB4026379 February 26, 2021
• 4026375 Create or edit an avatar on Windows 10 Q4026375 KB4026375 February 26, 2021
• 4026351 Sign in to Windows 10 Q4026351 KB4026351 February 26, 2021
• 4026289 Find your documents in Windows 10 Q4026289 KB4026289 February 26, 2021
• 4026235 How to install programs from a disc on Windows 10 Q4026235 KB4026235 February 26, 2021
• 4026211 Get new themes and desktop backgrounds Q4026211 KB4026211 February 26, 2021
• 4026204 Change your lock screen background Q4026204 KB4026204 February 26, 2021
• 4026200 Browse InPrivate in Microsoft Edge Q4026200 KB4026200 February 26, 2021
• 4026149 Open Device Manager Q4026149 KB4026149 February 26, 2021
• 4026136 Use Internet Explorer in Windows 10 Q4026136 KB4026136 February 26, 2021
• 4026102 About sync settings on Windows 10 devices Q4026102 KB4026102 February 26, 2021
• 4021566 Send feedback to Microsoft with the Feedback Hub app Q4021566 KB4021566 February 26, 2021
• 4020763 Use an eSIM to get a cellular data connection on your Windows 10 PC Q4020763 KB4020763 February 26, 2021
• 4014940 Paint 3D for 2D Q4014940 KB4014940 February 26, 2021
• 4014939 Use stickers in Paint 3D Q4014939 KB4014939 February 26, 2021
• 4014938 Basic 3D modeling Q4014938 KB4014938 February 26, 2021
• 4014937 Art tools in Paint 3D Q4014937 KB4014937 February 26, 2021
• 4014936 Make a 3D doodle Q4014936 KB4014936 February 26, 2021
• 4014933 Get notifications you want Q4014933 KB4014933 February 26, 2021
• 4012985 Manage Windows Information Protection on work and personal files Q4012985 KB4012985 February 26, 2021
• 4000462 Analyze the wireless network report Q4000462 KB4000462 February 26, 2021
• 4000461 Wi-Fi problems and your home layout Q4000461 KB4000461 February 26, 2021
• 4000459 Wi-Fi connection icons and what they mean Q4000459 KB4000459 February 26, 2021
• 30031 Customize the taskbar notification area Q30031 KB30031 February 26, 2021
• 27916 Edit photos and videos in Windows 10 Q27916 KB27916 February 26, 2021
• 27909 Change pen settings Q27909 KB27909 February 26, 2021
• 27903 Work Folders FAQ Q27903 KB27903 February 26, 2021
• 17948 Plug-ins and add-ons for Windows Media Player Q17948 KB17948 February 26, 2021
• 17878 Visualizations for Windows Media Player Q17878 KB17878 February 26, 2021
• 17469 Use ActiveX controls for Internet Explorer 11 Q17469 KB17469 February 26, 2021
• 17466 Help protect my PC with Microsoft Defender Offline Q17466 KB17466 February 26, 2021
• 17447 Manage add-ons in Internet Explorer 11 Q17447 KB17447 February 26, 2021
• 17295 Which version of Internet Explorer am I using? Q17295 KB17295 February 26, 2021
• 17221 Write on the web Q17221 KB17221 February 26, 2021
• 17217 What's changed in File Explorer Q17217 KB17217 February 26, 2021
• 17213 Watch movies and TV shows Q17213 KB17213 February 26, 2021
• 17210 Use your PC like a tablet Q17210 KB17210 February 26, 2021
• 17209 Use touch with Windows Q17209 KB17209 February 26, 2021
• 17207 Use Windows Ink Workspace Q17207 KB17207 February 26, 2021
• 17205 Create films with Video Editor Q17205 KB17205 February 26, 2021
• 17203 Find your notifications Q17203 KB17203 February 26, 2021
• 17198 Set up email and calendar Q17198 KB17198 February 26, 2021
• 17195 See what's on the Start menu Q17195 KB17195 February 26, 2021
• 17194 See all your photos Q17194 KB17194 February 26, 2021
• 17190 Search for anything, anywhere Q17190 KB17190 February 26, 2021
• 17185 Personalize your lock screen Q17185 KB17185 February 26, 2021
• 17181 Your games on Windows 10 Q17181 KB17181 February 26, 2021
• 17179 Make Start full screen Q17179 KB17179 February 26, 2021
• 17172 Group apps into desktops Q17172 KB17172 February 26, 2021
• 17171 Get to know Microsoft Edge Q17171 KB17171 February 26, 2021
• 17161 Find all your apps and programs Q17161 KB17161 February 26, 2021
• 17154 Keep your PC up to date Q17154 KB17154 February 26, 2021
• 17144 Change desktop background and colors Q17144 KB17144 February 26, 2021
• 17142 Find settings in Windows 10 Q17142 KB17142 February 26, 2021
• 15290 Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows Q15290 KB15290 February 26, 2021
• 15058 Show, hide, or resize desktop icons Q15058 KB15058 February 26, 2021
• 14224 Movie Moments app help Q14224 KB14224 February 26, 2021
• 14165 Personalize your PC Q14165 KB14165 February 26, 2021
• 14039 Fix a corrupted user profile in Windows Q14039 KB14039 February 26, 2021
• 13810 Windows keyboard shortcuts for accessibility Q13810 KB13810 February 26, 2021
• 12386 Find lost files after the upgrade to Windows 10 Q12386 KB12386 February 26, 2021
• 10761 Change notification and action settings in Windows 10 Q10761 KB10761 February 26, 2021
• 10739 Cellular settings in Windows 10 Q10739 KB10739 February 26, 2021
• 10614 Where are my contacts in Windows 10? Q10614 KB10614 February 26, 2021
• 10605 Internet Explorer 11 protects your settings Q10605 KB10605 February 26, 2021
• 4595154 0x8007017C error when Work Folders syncs files in Windows 10 Q4595154 KB4595154 February 25, 2021
• 5000788 Suppress the notification that Microsoft Edge Legacy support ended Q5000788 KB5000788 February 24, 2021
• 5000751 Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 10, version 2004 and 20H2: February 23, 2021 Q5000751 KB5000751 February 24, 2021
• 4577667 Servicing stack update for Windows 10, version 1809: October 13, 2020 Q4577667 KB4577667 February 23, 2021
• 4015401 Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows 10 Q4015401 KB4015401 February 23, 2021
• 4000734 Accessibility features in Microsoft Edge Q4000734 KB4000734 February 22, 2021
• 4598291 February 2, 2021—KB4598291 (OS Builds 19041.789 and 19042.789) Preview Q4598291 KB4598291 February 20, 2021
• 4472027 2019 SHA-2 Code Signing Support requirement for Windows and WSUS Q4472027 KB4472027 February 20, 2021
• 3132080 The logon process hangs at the "Welcome" screen or the "Please wait for the User Profile Service" error message window Q3132080 KB3132080 February 20, 2021
• 4601383 February 16, 2021-KB4601383 (OS Build 17763.1790) Preview Q4601383 KB4601383 February 19, 2021
• 4601380 February 16, 2021—KB4601380 (OS Build 18363.1411) Preview Q4601380 KB4601380 February 19, 2021
• 4577586 Update for the removal of Adobe Flash Player: October 27, 2020 Q4577586 KB4577586 February 19, 2021
• 4535680 Security update for Secure Boot DBX: January 12, 2021 Q4535680 KB4535680 February 19, 2021
• 4052623 Update for Microsoft Defender antimalware platform Q4052623 KB4052623 February 19, 2021
• 4531330 Accessibility for phone screen in the Your Phone app Q4531330 KB4531330 February 18, 2021
• 4601331 February 9, 2021—KB4601331 (OS Build 10240.18842) Q4601331 KB4601331 February 17, 2021
• 4601318 February 9, 2021—KB4601318 (OS Build 14393.4225) Q4601318 KB4601318 February 17, 2021
• 4033787 Protect yourself from phishing Q4033787 KB4033787 February 17, 2021
• 4601319 February 9, 2021—KB4601319 (OS Builds 19041.804 and 19042.804) Q4601319 KB4601319 February 16, 2021
• 5001079 Servicing stack update for Windows 10: February 12, 2021 Q5001079 KB5001079 February 13, 2021
• 5001078 Servicing stack update for Windows 10, version 1607: February 12, 2021 Q5001078 KB5001078 February 13, 2021
• 5000976 Windows Server containers for February 2021 Q5000976 KB5000976 February 13, 2021
• 4023057 Update for Windows 10 Update Service components Q4023057 KB4023057 February 12, 2021
• 10741 Fix Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows Q10741 KB10741 February 12, 2021
• 5001028 February 11, 2021—KB5001028 (OS Build 18363.1379) Out-of-band Q5001028 KB5001028 February 11, 2021
• 4601315 February 9, 2021—KB4601315 (OS Build 18363.1377) Q4601315 KB4601315 February 11, 2021
• 4598298 January 21, 2021—KB4598298 (OS Build 18363.1350) Preview Q4598298 KB4598298 February 11, 2021
• 11675 Skylake systems supported on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 Q11675 KB11675 February 10, 2021
• 4602035 Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 10, version 1909: February 9, 2021 Q4602035 KB4602035 February 9, 2021
• 4601395 Servicing stack update for Windows 10, version 1909: February 9, 2021 Q4601395 KB4601395 February 9, 2021
• 4601393 Servicing stack update for Windows 10, version 1809: February 9, 2021 Q4601393 KB4601393 February 9, 2021
• 4601390 Servicing stack update for Windows 10: February 9, 2021 Q4601390 KB4601390 February 9, 2021
• 4601389 Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 10, version 1809: February 9, 2021 Q4601389 KB4601389 February 9, 2021
• 4601354 February 9, 2021—KB4601354 (OS Build 17134.2026) Q4601354 KB4601354 February 9, 2021
• 4601330 February 9, 2021—KB4601330 (OS Build 15063.2642) Q4601330 KB4601330 February 9, 2021
• 4577325 Setting up Apps in the Your Phone app Q4577325 KB4577325 February 9, 2021
• 4531314 Setting up and using phone screen in the Your Phone app Q4531314 KB4531314 February 9, 2021
• 4528647 Organize favorites in Microsoft Edge Q4528647 KB4528647 February 9, 2021
• 891716 Deploy Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool in an enterprise environment (KB891716) Q891716 KB891716 February 9, 2021
• 890830 Remove specific prevalent malware with Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830) Q890830 KB890830 February 9, 2021
• 4539634 Troubleshooting for messages in the Your Phone app Q4539634 KB4539634 February 8, 2021
• 4082866 Using Surface with your Android phone Q4082866 KB4082866 February 8, 2021
• 4023498 Use the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter Q4023498 KB4023498 February 8, 2021
• 3088903 MS15-093: Security update for Internet Explorer: August 18, 2015 Q3088903 KB3088903 February 8, 2021
• 4568292 Microsoft Defender update for Windows operating system installation images Q4568292 KB4568292 February 5, 2021
• 4598229 January 12, 2021—KB4598229 (OS Build 18363.1316) Q4598229 KB4598229 February 4, 2021
• 4592449 December 8, 2020—KB4592449 (OS Builds 18362.1256 and 18363.1256) Q4592449 KB4592449 February 4, 2021
• 4496888 Get firmware, drivers, and software for Microsoft LifeCam cameras Q4496888 KB4496888 February 4, 2021
• 4496810 Get firmware, drivers, and software for Microsoft LifeChat headsets Q4496810 KB4496810 February 4, 2021
• 4034571 Troubleshoot problems with your Microsoft mouse or keyboard Q4034571 KB4034571 February 4, 2021
• 4034170 Which devices are supported by Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center? Q4034170 KB4034170 February 4, 2021
• 3185535 Preventing SMB traffic from lateral connections and entering or leaving the network Q3185535 KB3185535 February 3, 2021
• 3145500 Media Feature Pack list for Windows N editions Q3145500 KB3145500 February 3, 2021
• 4599861 Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 10, version 2004 and 20H2: February 2, 2021 Q4599861 KB4599861 February 2, 2021
• 4013550 Protect your PC from ransomware Q4013550 KB4013550 February 2, 2021
• 4592802 After updating to Windows 10, version 20H2, you might receive an error when accessing the sign-in options or users MMC snap-in Q4592802 KB4592802 February 1, 2021