Via Microsoft Information about the script is light on details, but as earlier suspected; the issue is related to the bundled XBOX app, which according to the Update History page, KB3194496 includes a fix that addresses: An accompanying KB article, KB3197794, should provide more details, but is currently unavailable at this time. There is no indication of how widespread the issue became, but taking into consideration the 36-page discussion thread on the Microsoft Community; a whole lot of users were affected. A major part of reason for the existence of the Windows Insider Program, is to catch bugs like this early; its effectiveness will certainly come into question. Microsoft launched the Windows Insider Program in late 2014, and the program recently celebrated its second birthday this past week. Microsoft is currently working on its next revision of Windows 10, currently codenamed Redstone, focusing on user education and mobility improvements. Comment

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