Things broken after Anniversary update

Slartybart said:

See if this helps

Windows 10 - VIA HD Audio driver fix : windows
There are a number of solutions offered, most uninstall the driver from DevMgr

You'll need the Windows Show-Hide tool too for the solution provided by afevis (post# 1)

Windows Updates - Hide or Show in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

Also in the reddit thread - uninstall driver, update from VIA

VIA Vinyl HD Audio Driver	Dated: 29-Jan-2016
Download version	V11.1100e (zip)
OS supported	Windows 10 32-bit / 64-bit
Chips supported	VIA Vinyl VT1705, VT1708S, VT1802P, VT1802S, VT1828S, and VT2021 HD Audio codecs.
Notes: This is a LOGO driver	This download provides a general sound effects driver with common functions. System manufacturers and motherboard vendors customize audio hardware and software, so to ensure optimal sound quality and compatibility, we strongly recommend you obtain the system-validated and certified audio drivers directly from your system manufacturer or motherboard manufacturer, not from VIA.

Thank. But VDeck Control Panel Still Cant Open

See also:

Anniversary Update: Search not working properly - Windows 10 Forums

My update took a very long time (i7 8GB ram) but installed with no trouble. It changed a bunch of settings which I was able to redo.

I had Windows 10 set so that on bootup it went directly to the login screen (where you enter the password), skipping the Windows splash screen that appears first. The anniversary update restored that splashscreen and I forgot how I had gotten rid of it. Anyone know how?

dalchina said:

A little research tells you

I really appreciate all your expertise and help. I just didn't want you to think I didn't try to research the answer. In my defense, I spent at least 4+ hours trying to find an answer and didn't succeed. (For example, research is how I found that I needed to disconnect wifi for the downloaded AU to finally succeed on my pc).

But the web is a big place with a lot of outdated info. Search results depend on using the correct search terms and I didn't think of the ones you mentioned. So it's only after a lengthy frustration that I asked. I also scanned the tenforums tutorials. I do appreciate all the time and help you provide and have learned a lot from you.

(still cannot disable Cortana after innumerable hours searching the web and don't know why your excellent reg file to do it doesn't actually modify my registry).

dalchina said:

Yes, start screen tiles were mostly cleared. Which is a less important reason for me not relying on MS's start menu- which should surely be sthg you just use conveniently without thinking about - but isn't.

Just tried pinning FF to it.. looks ok.

Thanks for responding.
So if I understand correctly? You pinned FF to it and don't have this huge icon?

dalchina said:

Correct

Reinstalled firefox x86 (version 48.0) and the problem remained. After installing 64 bits, the problem is resolved. Strange.