Google discloses Windows GDI bug

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Google discloses Windows GDI bug

Google has disclosed a Windows GDI bug. This is the second time in three months that Google has revealed a bug in the Windows OS without Microsoft having released a fix, according to Bleeping Computer.
 
This is why I am still on Windows 7... gotta wait for all of the creepy-crawlies to be sorted out with Windows 10 first.
 
backstreetboy said:
AFAIK the bug is applicable to Windows 7 aswell...

Google should also force OEMs to push out Android updates rather then disclosing bugs on other platforms.
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Ma se ****! Glad that I only use Win7 for gaming though - my Primary runs Linux Mint.
 
It's so frustrating using Windows 10, on one of our laptops the taskbar icons are unclickable, on the other the search function doesn't working properly.

Tried 100000 million gazillion fixes with no win.
 
Purply said:
It's so frustrating using Windows 10, on one of our laptops the taskbar icons are unclickable, on the other the search function doesn't working properly.

Tried 100000 million gazillion fixes with no win.
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Hey Purply

I also had a PC with Windows 10 that the taskbar icons were unclickable. After reading a few Google searches it was said that some of the Windows 10 updates go corrupt and your taskbar goes to shambles. All I had to do was do a Windows File System Check or something like that and the issue was sorted... It took a few minutes to do the check but since then I have not seen another taskbar that was stuck...

Here is a link should it help: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/instantanswers/bd832f07-1420-0c14-d2a5-0a5a24ba40be/using-system-file-checker-in-windows-10

Hope this might help your problem as well!
 
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Purply said:
It's so frustrating using Windows 10, on one of our laptops the taskbar icons are unclickable, on the other the search function doesn't working properly.

Tried 100000 million gazillion fixes with no win.
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Have exactly the same problem with one of my desktops. Taskbar don't work for sh*t. Tried everything possible. Only right click works, nothing else.
 
klipdrifter said:
Hey Purply

I also had a PC with Windows 10 that the taskbar icons were unclickable. After reading a few Google searches it was said that some of the Windows 10 updates go corrupt and your taskbar goes to shambles. All I had to do was do a Windows File System Check or something like that and the issue was sorted... It took a few minutes to do the check but since then I have not seen another taskbar that was stuck...

Here is a link should it help: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/instantanswers/bd832f07-1420-0c14-d2a5-0a5a24ba40be/using-system-file-checker-in-windows-10

Hope this might help your problem as well!
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Thanks for the tip klipdrifter, I'll give it a try tomorrow, holding thumbs.
 
Purply said:
It's so frustrating using Windows 10, on one of our laptops the taskbar icons are unclickable, on the other the search function doesn't working properly.

Tried 100000 million gazillion fixes with no win.
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Which edition of Windows (Pro, Home etc) build and version number?

go to settings, system, about at the bottom of the list.

Post Edition, Version, OS Build.

Windows 10 Pro, 1607, 14393.693 is the latest Pro.

Krypt0n1te said:
Have exactly the same problem with one of my desktops. Taskbar don't work for sh*t. Tried everything possible. Only right click works, nothing else.
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Ditto as above.

klipdrifter said:
Hey Purply

I also had a PC with Windows 10 that the taskbar icons were unclickable. After reading a few Google searches it was said that some of the Windows 10 updates go corrupt and your taskbar goes to shambles. All I had to do was do a Windows File System Check or something like that and the issue was sorted... It took a few minutes to do the check but since then I have not seen another taskbar that was stuck...

Here is a link should it help: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/instantanswers/bd832f07-1420-0c14-d2a5-0a5a24ba40be/using-system-file-checker-in-windows-10

Hope this might help your problem as well!
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May work, may not work. So far World wide almost as many report the scannow routine worked as do report that it failed.

Depends on the information above.
 
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Geoff.D said:
Which edition of Windows (Pro, Home etc) build and version number?

go to settings, system, about at the bottom of the list.

Post Edition, Version, OS Build.

Windows 10 Pro, 1607, 14393.693 is the latest Pro.



Ditto as above.



May work, may not work. So far World wide almost as many report the scannow routine worked as do report that it failed.

Depends on the information above.
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Unfortunately since my taskbar isn't working, I'm unable to open the "settings" tab.

Do you perhaps know an alternative way of getting there?

PS.... I can only right click my taskbar, and when opening "settings" that way nothing happens.... the screen doesn't open.

Busy running sfc /scannow
 
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Purply said:
Unfortunately since my taskbar isn't working, I'm unable to open the "settings" tab.

Do you perhaps know an alternative way of getting there?

PS.... I can only right click my taskbar

Busy running sfc /scannow
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There are a few ways. I am sure the list is not complete either.

1. If you have an icon in the task bar for language selection, you can click on that and then get to the rest of the settings menu.
2. If are old fashioned and like to have icons on your desktop, and you have an icon for " Control panel" you can get to your settings.
3. I have an icon on my desktop and in the task bar for "settings" specifically in case the "start menu" fails.
4. If "right click brings up a menu" then you are well on your way to be able to get to your settings
5. Use "WIN +X" to get to a menu which will give you access to many things include "settings" on some edition and versions of WIN 10
6. Select file explorer, click on this PC and then "computer" tab. You may see an icon there for "settings" on some editions of Widows. I have made sure the "settings " icon is there on my PC.
7. Use "WIN +R" to get to run and then type "ms-settings:system" a list of options will pop up that will also get you to the settings menu.

These are just a few ways. I am sure there are more.

BTW: There is a long list of "ms-settings commands available" I will look for a reference and post the list. Here is one reference https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/launch-resume/launch-settings-app
 
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Ok I've found out what the problem is, I just don't know how to fix it, here goes.

As soon as I start my pc, my network usage jumps to 100% (see attached pic)

That will keep going until I forcefully end the process. As soon as I end the process, my taskbar stops working.

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I thought NOD was the bug and GDI the fix...

hashtagjustcommandandconquerthings... :p
 
Plenty reports on my exact issue

svchost.exe (netsvcs) high network usage windows 10

Hopefully one of the suggested solutions will solve my problem :)
 
Purply said:
Plenty reports on my exact issue

svchost.exe (netsvcs) high network usage windows 10

Hopefully one of the suggested solutions will solve my problem :)
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So have you found some references to this issue or do you want some links?

One the biggest issues is related to how you handle updates and the second is related to how you sign on.

On WIN 10 Pro, you can use Group Policy to take over total control of how your PC handles updates. But there is a minimum set of settings you can do without resorting to settings in group policy.

Go to Updates, select Advanced Options, and then decide which boxes you want ticked. On that screen select "Choose how updates are delivered"
On the next screen switch OFF the option that allows Windows to send updates to other PCs, or at least restrict it to Ps on your local network only. DO NOT allow windows to send updates to PCs on the Internet!

This simple move makes on huge difference to what is going on in the background.

Next is the issue of logging on. It is far better NOT to log on using an MS account but to use a local account instead. This limits the amount of Internet usage keeping you synched with the cloud, especially important if you are wanting to control and monitor data usage.

Just stopping the svchost is an extremely dangerous move.
 
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