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Windows 10/11 bugs affect connectivity and Start Menu
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Published onNovember 2, 2020
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As it turns out,Windows 10hosts a couple of newbugs, andMicrosoftalready identified them and started to work on a fix. One of the issues disrupts the users’ network connectivity upon trying to use VPN or access theMicrosoft Store.
The other problem affects tiles in theStart Menu. Users of affected systems may notice certain tiles in their Start Menus are greyed-out. Furthermore, the broken tiles display a progress bar regarding an ongoing (and apparently never-ending) app update.
Microsoft fixed previous VPN issue
Reportedly, a troublesome combo between aWindows 10 2020 May Updateand a cumulative update triggered some connectivity issues for someWindows 10users.VPNusers who would rely onEAP-MSCHAP v2(Secured Password) as the authentication mode and toggled the automatic login feature, to be more precise.
This combination of features would sometimes fail to establish a connection, prompting users with an authentication dialog, asking them to input credentials incorrectly.
Microsofthas zeroed in on this problem and has already issued a fix for it, as theKB4580364 highlightsshow.
Windows 10 apps connectivity issues
On the other hand,Microsoftstill has to fix a series of issues that affect Internet connectivity in certain situations. For instance, it seems that users who attempt to establish a VPN connection or launch theMicrosoftStore might lose connectivity randomly.
Furthermore, some users reported issues with reaching the Internet while using various apps, such asMicrosoft 365or Spotify. There’s no ETA on these fixes, but given their severity, we can expect thatMicrosoftwill issue anupdateas soon as possible.
Start Menu tiles can be fixed
Last, but not least, it appears that Windows 10 has a bunch of functionality issues regarding tiles in the Start Menu. While some of them work flawlessly, other suddenly decide to give up and show a gray tile instead.
More so, the tile always seems to be displaying anupdatemessage that never progresses, which can be mildly unnerving for some.
Luckily, we have an easy fix for this issue. Just unpin the greyed-out tile and pin it once again in order to reset its former functionality.
Did you also experience some (or all) of these issues? Tell us if and how you managed to fix them in the comments section below.
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Vlad Constantinescu
Vlad might have a degree in Animal Husbandry and Livestock Management, but he’s currently rocking anything software related, ranging from testing programs to writing in-depth reviews about them.
He spent 3-4 years as a software editor at Softpedia and another year as a VPN specialist before he landed his current job as an author at Windows Report.
In his free time, Vlad enjoys playing guitar, doing jigsaw puzzles, researching cybersecurity, and even having a good read on rainy days.
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