Microsoft is the leading software company and support system provider in the world, with an illustrious history of providing top-notch office solutions, operating systems and other operational software to individual users, companies, agencies, enterprises and even government entities around the world.
However, even Microsoft is not immune to issues regarding applications and their functions. Over the years, there have been a number of complaints regarding the products that Microsoft has launched that have then prompted updates and improvements. Despite that, the issues have persisted which has given rise to a number of workarounds and fixing techniques that serve to provide a temporary solution until Microsoft fixes the problem themselves.
The following is a list of common issues that you may come across while using Microsoft and their products, followed by the solutions to the issues.
General Functionality Issues
These have been the most common issues faced by companies and firms that have implemented the usage of Microsoft’s latest products as part of their operational infrastructure. However, sometimes, issues can occur when the installation has not been carried out by Microsoft-certified individuals and companies.
The Solution – Hire a Microsoft-certified Company
If you are in need of Microsoft support in the UK, always hire a reputable company that has a Microsoft certification, to install the latest systems in your company.
Difficulty in Finding Applications for Windows 10
While Windows 10 improved on some of the issues related to the interface of Windows 8, there was still a problem that users should be face on a daily basis; not being able to find the application they wished to use.
As applications in Windows 10 do not appear as pins or icons in the start menu unless enabled, users may have difficulty in finding them, which takes time and often confuses the user.
The Solution – Pin to Start Menu
To find the application you wish to use from the start menu in Windows 10, simply click on Start and type in the name of the application in the search bar at the top. To pin the apps that you might often use to the start menu, simply click on All Apps in the start menu which will open all the applications currently installed. You can then simply Right-Click on each and choose the Pin to Start option in the pop-up menu.
Update Reboots without Warning
The Windows 10 operating system needs an internet connection to function at its best. This means that all updates are downloaded and installed at random times, as soon as they are made available; and the installation is followed by a reboot.
This reboot could take place without warning, interrupting or even terminating the process you were busy with, sometimes even resulting in loss of data which is massively inconvenient, as well as annoying.
The Solution – Set to Request Reboot
In order to combat this, go to Settings, Update & Security, and Windows Update, in that order. Once there, click on Advanced Options and finally on Notify to Schedule Restart. This will make the operating system ask for a reboot rather than directly going for it.
Windows Insisting on Edge Usage
Since the replacement for the old Internet Explorer app, each new version of Windows comes with an Edge browser which is set as the default browser. Users who are used to working on Chrome and Firefox will not find these pre-installed, as Microsoft insists that Edge maybe is instead of be used on the Windows 10 platform.
The Solution – Download, Install and Run
Simply find and download the Windows 10 compatible version of Firefox or Chrome and work on them as usual.
Inability to Print after a Windows 10 Upgrade
Users who have installed Windows 10 recently may have found that they cannot print documents from Microsoft Word.
The Solution – Install New Drivers
The best fix for this is to install the newest and updated drivers for the printer in use onto the PC which will enable it to run seamlessly. You can look for the drivers in question by searching online.
Malfunctioning MS Office 365
Users of the classic MS Office systems were faced with a number of issues when the new update to Office was launched. Office 365 proved to be a success. However, a lot of companies and firms which had the software installed faced issues regarding functionality.
The Solution – Install Office through a Microsoft Technical Support Company
When hiring a support company to install Microsoft products on to the main cloud server, make sure that you hire a company that has a Microsoft certification. This ensures that licensed and genuine software is installed and timely updates are scheduled as necessary.
Issue Regarding the Server Platforms
Companies that operate on a Microsoft-based computing infrastructure can often run into problems with their server platform, which can then disrupt functionality across all the connected platforms and users.
The Solution – Determine the Appropriate Server
The type of server you have running in your infrastructure can often determine the scale of operation and how smoothly it runs. This is why it is important to choose the right server type for the needs of the company, before installing and running it.
If you’re facing any of the above Microsoft issues, try the above-mentioned solutions and speak to Microsoft support if further help is needed.
FinSMEs
29/05/2017