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Are you seeing unexpected processor spikes after installing Windows 10 update KB4512941? You’re not the only one — Here’s how you can fix it.

On August 30, Microsoft started rolling out update KB4512941 to address a slew of issues with devices running the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903), but it appears that the update is causing some new problems.

According to a number of complaints from users seen here and here on Reddit, Microsoft forums, and Feedback Hub app, after installing update KB4512941 — which bumps the version to build 18362.329 — Task Manager may report constant high CPU usage (even when idle) negatively impacting performance on devices where Bing has been disabled for Windows Search.

While Microsoft hasn’t acknowledged this as a problem on Windows 10, reports suggest that there’s a problem with the Cortana integration causing the SearchUI.exe process to spike, which also affects the Start menu functionality.

The problem doesn’t seem to be widespread. But if you recently updated your computer, and you’re noticing high CPU usage, you can fix this problem by removing the cumulative update or modifying the Registry.

In this Windows 10 guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to deal with the high CPU usage after installing build 18362.329.

How to fix high CPU usage with KB4512941 removing update

The easiest method to overcome the high CPU usage on Windows 10 is to remove the update from your device.

To uninstall update KB4512941 from Windows 10, use these steps:

Open Settings.

Click on Update & Security.

Click on Windows Update.

lick the View update history option.

Click the Uninstall updates option.

Select the “Update for Microsoft Windows (KB4512941)” item.

lick the Uninstall button.

Click the Yes button.

Click the Restart Now button.

Once you complete the steps, your device will go back to the more stable build 18362.295, which isn’t affected by the excessive processor usage.

How to fix hight CPU usage with KB4512941 using Registry

If you’re unable to remove the update or don’t want to rollback, you can tweak the Registry settings to mitigate the high processor usage on Windows 10.

Warning: This is a friendly reminder that editing the Registry is risky, and it can cause irreversible damage to your installation if you don’t do it correctly. It’s recommended to make a full backup of your PC before proceeding.

To fix high CPU usage after installing KB4512941, use these steps:

Open Start.

Search for regedit and click the top result to open the Registry.

Browse the following path:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search

Quick tip: On Windows 10, you can now copy and paste the path in the Registry’s address bar to quickly jump to the key destination.

Double-click the BingSearchEnabled DWORD and set the value from 0 to 1.

Important: Alternatively, users have also reported that right-clicking and deleting the “BingSearchEnabled” DWORD also fixes the problem.

Click the OK button.

Restart your computer.

After you complete the steps, you should no longer notice processor spikes as a result of the possible bug with update KB4512941 for Windows 10 version 1903.

Once the company permanently fixes the problem, you can revert the changes using the same instructions, but on step No. 4, make sure to set the value of the DWORD to 0.

Update September 3, 2019: Microsoft has acknowledged the problem, and it’s currently investigating to address it.

Earlier today, a regional vice president for OnePlus tweeted out details regarding the hotly anticipated OnePlus TV, revealing that it will come in a 55″ size (among others, most likely), and the 55″ version will sport a QLED panel. Also, although we were pretty sure that the OnePlus TV would be “smart” thanks to Android TV based on prior leaks, @androidtv_rumor confirms that Google has just certified a new device named “Dosa.”

Previous leaks via the Bluetooth Launch Studio (which enumerates product listings approved for use with the tech) have included model numbers that indicate that we should see up to four distinct sizes: 43″, 55″, 65″, and 75″, though only the 55″ size has been explicitly confirmed by OnePlus in today’s teaser. We didn’t know what kind of display the television might feature, but if it’s QLED, that should ease at least a few concerns when it comes to quality.

While QLED displays don’t have the crazy contrast that OLED displays do, they also don’t suffer from burn-in, and they still have better color and contrast compared to older, non-“Q” LCD/LED displays. QLED displays have historically supported HDR standards, get super bright, and can show wider color gamuts than older LED/LCD displays. For more details, check out this comparison of OLED and QLED by our friends at How-To Geek— it’s a bit old, but it explains the differences.

We were also confident that the OnePlus TV would be running Android TV, as the same Bluetooth listings described an upcoming OnePlus Product as a “unique android TV.” Today’s news that a “Oneplus_Dosa_IN” device has been certified by Google would also seem to corroborate that. Previous OnePlus hardware has gone by food-related names including “bacon,” “cheeseburger,” “dumpling,” and “enchilada.” In that vein, “Dosa” would be a perfect fit for a OnePlus device meant to land in India first, as the leaked schedule and Amazon India Twitter account imply will happen with the new TV.

More specs have been uncovered by @androidtv_rumor. They showed up on the Google Play Developer Console and mention a yet-unknown Mediatek MT5670 processor and the Mali G51 GPU. The resolution is said to be 1080p, but that’s only for ATV’s menus. Compatible content should play in 4K.

As expected, the 55″ model will be QLED with a 4K resolution and support Dolby Vision for HDR playback. When it comes to audio, the TV will pack an impressive eight speakers with a combined 50W of output, compatible with Dolby Atmos.

Interested Indian parties can sign up to be notified by Amazon on the same page, presumably for product availability or additional details.

Today is the official stable launch day for Android 10. On the same day as that launch, the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro Android 10 open betas are available.

While an open beta of Android 10 is certainly not the same as a stable version, OnePlus’ open betas usually are quite reliable. This means that a large chunk of OnePlus 7 Pro owners will have access to a fairly-stable version of Android 10 on the same day as Pixel owners get the official release.

Below, you’ll find the official changelog for this Open Beta 1 for the two OnePlus 7 devices. This changelog shows the differences between this first beta and the stable release of Android 9 Pie:

System Upgraded to Android 10

Brand new UI design

Enhanced location permissions for privacy

New customization feature in the Settings allowing you to choose icon shapes to be displayed in the Quick Settings

Full Screen Gestures Added inward swipes from the left or right edge of the screen to go back

Added a bottom navigation bar to allow switching left or right for recent apps

Game Space New Game Space feature now joins all your favorite games in one place for easier access and better gaming experience

Smart display Supported intelligent info based on specific times, locations and events for Ambient Display (Settings – Display – Ambient Display – Smart Display)

Message Now possible to block spam by keywords for Message (Messages – Spam – Settings -Blocking settings)

This open beta now supersedes the developer previews OnePlus has been releasing for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro over the past few months, the most recent of which landed just yesterday.

It looks like Apple is playing with the idea of making the Apple Watch’s band a bit smarter.

As spotted by PatentlyApple, the company was granted a handful of patents this morning, all focused on bringing new tricks to the Watch by way of the band.

The first patent describes a sensor built into the Watch or the watch’s band that could use infrared to build a thermal image of your wrist and its identifying traits (like skin texture/arm hair) to identify who is wearing it — sort of like a fingerprint, but from your wrist.

Unlike most of Apple’s other devices, the Apple Watch doesn’t currently have any sort of built-in biometrics for unlocking — there’s no thumbprint sensor for Touch ID, or camera for Face ID. Unlocking your Apple Watch means poking at the screen to punch in a PIN (or, if you’ve configured it to unlock when you unlock your phone, doing that). A sensor setup like this could make the unlocking process automatic without the need to unlock your phone.

The second granted patent describes a Watch band that can adjust itself on the fly — think Nike’s self-tightening shoes, but on your wrist. If the Watch detects that it’s sliding while you’re running (or if the aforementioned thermal sensors need a closer look at your wrist skin) tensioners in the device could tighten or loosen the band on command.

Finally, a third granted patent tinkers with the idea of a Watch band with built-in light-up indicators — like, say, a notification light for incoming texts, or a meter that fills up to tell you at-a-glance how much distance you’ve got left on your run, or a stripe that glows yellow when you’ve got something on your calendar in the next hour. All of this can already be done on the Watch’s screen, of course — this would just allow for it without having to power up the entire display.

As always, it’s worth noting that patents being granted doesn’t guarantee that any such features will make it to the final product — just that Apple found something cool in its R&D labs, and decided to lock it down.

Apple has kept its bands relatively simple so far for the sake of keeping them swappable; they come in all sorts of materials and colors, but the electronic bits are contained within the Watch itself. Adding sensors and indicators to the band complicates that. As the user you’d have to decide: do you want the band you like the most on your wrist, or the one with the fancy notification lights?

When the first Galaxy Note launched at IFA 2011, it was quite a head-turner. Samsung wasn’t the first company to manufacture a smartphone with a huge display, but the original Note turned out to be the best concept of its kind. Moreover, the phone had an additional signature feature, the built-in stylus, which was not available on any other device. Fast-forward to 2019, and the Note line still lives, in spite of that massive Note 7 battery disaster, with the Note 10 representing the best possible smartphone Samsung can mass-produce right now.

One thing did change over the years; the Note’s most iconic feature was no longer unique. As bezels kept shrinking, smartphone vendors were able to increase the screen size on all of their devices, matching and even surpassing the size of the most recent Note. That’s why it’s not all that surprising to see Samsung launch two different Note 10 models this year. With all that in mind, Note fans might appreciate the following LG smartphone design, which is easily the best answer to a phone like the Galaxy Note 10.

The handset in the following illustrations doesn’t exist in real life. But LG is certainly studying this possibility, as it filed yet another design patent for a foldable handset. Found by Dutch-language website LetsGoDigital, the patent shows a three-sided foldable device that comes with a built-in stylus.

In other words, this LG foldable would deliver the signature features of the first Note models, including a huge display and a built-in smart pen to rival Samsung’s S Pen.

When unfolded, the LG smartphone would look a lot more like a tablet than the first foldable handsets of 2019. Neither the Galaxy Fold nor the Huawei Mate X look like regular Android tablets, featuring displays with unusual aspect ratios that require software optimizations. The LG smartphone, meanwhile, would look more like a traditional tablet.

Also interesting is the fact that the tablet features no ports or buttons, aside from the charging port, of course. This would allow LG to create a relatively thin device that would look great both in smartphone and tablet mode. The handset features two distinct hinges, including a larger one on the right side which folds around an opening that ends up housing the stylus.

Finally, the device has relatively small and uniform bezels, although there is a more prominent “chin” on the right side. That’s where the triple-lens camera is placed, and that’s a design choice reminiscent of what Huawei did with the Mate X camera. The same camera module acts both as the primary shooter and as the selfie cam, depending on how you hold the device.

That said, there’s no telling when, or if, LG will go forward with such a design. The company has not announced any plans to launch a foldable phone of its own, but it did launch a handset a few months ago that comes with a secondary screen accessory. It’s a compromise that’s doesn’t seem necessary now that technology allows vendors to make foldable handsets. But the phone proves LG wants to offer more screen real estate to its customers.

The Galaxy Fold proved that it’s one thing to manufacture a phone that behaves as expected in a controlled environment like a launch event, and quite another to have real people use the handset. This LG creation would have to be durable, above all else, before actually competing against the Note 10.