Windows 8.1 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 8.1 that have been released in February 2021. The list is daily updated.

• 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
• 4536154 Location and privacy in Microsoft Edge Q4536154 KB4536154 February 26, 2021
• 4533959 Learn about tracking prevention in Microsoft Edge Q4533959 KB4533959 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
• 17424 Change your keyboard layout Q17424 KB17424 February 26, 2021
• 17420 Fix printer problems in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 Q17420 KB17420 February 26, 2021
• 17295 Which version of Internet Explorer am I using? Q17295 KB17295 February 26, 2021
• 17075 Resolving Blue Screen errors in Windows Q17075 KB17075 February 26, 2021
• 15290 Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows Q15290 KB15290 February 26, 2021
• 15062 Burn and rip CDs Q15062 KB15062 February 26, 2021
• 15058 Show, hide, or resize desktop icons Q15058 KB15058 February 26, 2021
• 15046 Download and install drivers in Windows 8.1 Q15046 KB15046 February 26, 2021
• 14224 Movie Moments app help Q14224 KB14224 February 26, 2021
• 14217 Get the best display on your monitor Q14217 KB14217 February 26, 2021
• 14165 Personalize your PC Q14165 KB14165 February 26, 2021
• 14090 Sound Recorder app for Windows: FAQ Q14090 KB14090 February 26, 2021
• 14039 Fix a corrupted user profile in Windows Q14039 KB14039 February 26, 2021
• 13951 Create a user account in Windows Q13951 KB13951 February 26, 2021
• 13810 Windows keyboard shortcuts for accessibility Q13810 KB13810 February 26, 2021
• 10605 Internet Explorer 11 protects your settings Q10605 KB10605 February 26, 2021
• 3134228 MS16-014: Security update for Microsoft Windows to address remote code execution: February 9, 2016 Q3134228 KB3134228 February 24, 2021
• 2957980 Internet Explorer Developer Channel is available for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 Q2957980 KB2957980 February 24, 2021
• 3177186 MS16-114: Description of the security update for Windows SMBv1 Server: September 13, 2016 Q3177186 KB3177186 February 23, 2021
• 4000734 Accessibility features in Microsoft Edge Q4000734 KB4000734 February 22, 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
• 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
• 4033787 Protect yourself from phishing Q4033787 KB4033787 February 17, 2021
• 4601384 February 9, 2021 - KB4601384 (Monthly Rollup) Q4601384 KB4601384 February 16, 2021
• 4601349 February 9, 2021—KB4601349 (Security-only update) Q4601349 KB4601349 February 16, 2021
• 10741 Fix Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows Q10741 KB10741 February 12, 2021
• 4567409 Update for the new Microsoft Edge for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1: June 17, 2020 Q4567409 KB4567409 February 11, 2021
• 2958845 Nothing happens when you double-click "Region" in Control Panel Q2958845 KB2958845 February 10, 2021
• 900900 Folder copy error message when downloading a file that is larger than 50000000 bytes from a Web folder Q900900 KB900900 February 10, 2021
• 11675 Skylake systems supported on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 Q11675 KB11675 February 10, 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
• 3088903 MS15-093: Security update for Internet Explorer: August 18, 2015 Q3088903 KB3088903 February 8, 2021
• 3027108 "0x0000003B" or "0x0000007E" Stop error on a Windows-based computer that has 4K sector disks Q3027108 KB3027108 February 8, 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
• 4013550 Protect your PC from ransomware Q4013550 KB4013550 February 2, 2021