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February 3, 2025

Microsoft explains why it’s deprecating legacy features on Windows 11 like WordPad

Microsoft is evolving Windows 11 by introducing new features and deprecating certain legacy applications and tools, particularly in the Windows 11 24H2 release. The company aims to modernize the operating system and reallocate resources towards new developments. Deprecation serves as a preliminary warning to users rather than an immediate removal of features. Recently, WordPad was announced for deprecation and will be removed with the Windows 11 24H2 release on October 1, 2024, while other applications like Paint 3D have been deprecated but remain available. Deprecated products will still receive support until their official retirement, although they will not undergo active development. Other recently deprecated features include Suggested Actions and legacy DRM services associated with Windows Media Player, with uncertain timelines for their removal.

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December 12, 2024

Microsoft kills a handy Windows 11 feature that allowed quick calls or event creation

Microsoft has deprecated the "Suggested actions" feature in Windows 11, which was introduced in May 2022 as part of build 25115. This feature allowed Windows 11 to recognize phone numbers and dates to provide shortcuts for tasks like making calls or scheduling events. Microsoft announced that "Suggested actions" will be removed in a future update, although a specific timeline for this removal is not provided. Other recently deprecated features include Android app support, Paint 3D, Windows Speech Recognition, the Tips app, Steps Recorder, and WordPad.

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November 11, 2024

Microsoft keeps betting on AI for Windows 11, and Arm PCs get even better

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 build for Windows Insiders in the Canary channel, enhancing the Prism emulator on Arm devices to support additional CPU extensions like AVX and AVX2, allowing x86 applications such as Adobe Premiere Pro to run seamlessly on Arm devices. Vegas Pro, ProtonVPN, and Telegram Desktop have also announced support for Arm. Notepad now features an AI-based Rewrite option that requires AI credits, and Paint has received AI enhancements, though generative fill is currently exclusive to Copilot+ PCs. Paint 3D has been officially delisted from the Microsoft Store due to lack of user interest and complexity.

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November 6, 2024

This secret trick lets you get retired Paint 3D from the Microsoft Store

On November 4, Microsoft removed the Paint 3D app from its Store, but users who had previously installed it can still use it. New users can access Paint 3D through a workaround by searching for it in the Start menu, which may lead to an install option in the Microsoft Store despite its delisting. Alternatively, users can download archived files of Paint 3D from icedrive.net, which includes installers for older versions. However, users will not receive updates from Microsoft, affecting long-term usability.

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November 5, 2024

Microsoft has eradicated all memory of Paint 3D from the store, and its predecessor is only getting better

Microsoft has retired Paint 3D, which has disappeared from the Microsoft Store. Users who downloaded it before November 4 can still access it, but it will no longer receive updates. The original Paint has received significant updates, including AI capabilities for background removal, new brushes and tools, and AI image generation tools that require credits for access. Paint has become a more dynamic tool, competing with applications like GIMP and Photoshop, and has improved compatibility with drawing tools for Windows tablet users.

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November 5, 2024

How to install Paint 3D on Windows 10 and 11

Paint 3D is no longer available in the Microsoft Store but can still be installed on Windows 10 and Windows 11, including version 24H2. Users can download the necessary appx file from various sources, extract the files, and double-click the appx file to install it. Microsoft’s official ISO images for Windows 10 also include Paint 3D pre-installed for consumer installations.

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November 5, 2024

Download Paint 3D app now before it’s gone from the Microsoft Store

Microsoft will remove the Paint 3D application from the Microsoft Store on November 4, 2024, and it will no longer receive updates. Users can use Paint or Photos for 2D image editing and 3D Viewer for viewing 3D content. Paint 3D was introduced during the Windows 10 Creators Update but failed to gain widespread consumer interest. Microsoft initially planned for Paint 3D to succeed the classic Paint app but later allowed both to coexist due to consumer feedback. The Remix 3D platform, launched alongside Paint 3D, was discontinued in 2020. Microsoft is now focusing on enhancing the classic Paint app with new features, including generative AI capabilities. Users are advised to download the Paint 3D installer before its removal. Existing installations will remain functional.

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November 4, 2024

Paint it black – today is your last chance to download Paint 3D in Windows 11

Paint 3D is no longer available for download from the Microsoft Store as of today. The app, which was introduced in 2016 as part of the Windows 10 Creators Update, will not receive updates and will remain on devices only if installed before the deadline. Microsoft had previously indicated this change in August 2024. Traditional Microsoft Paint continues to be developed and is a core component of Windows 11.

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November 4, 2024

This useful Windows tool will vanish from Microsoft Store today, here’s how to keep using it

Paint 3D has been officially delisted from the Microsoft Store, although users who have it installed can continue to use it without interruption. No further updates or new features will be introduced for the app. Microsoft is likely to phase out Paint 3D in the future, as the cessation of updates typically indicates a complete discontinuation. Users are encouraged to consider alternatives for their 3D content needs, with Microsoft suggesting its 3D Viewer app as a replacement. The decision to phase out Paint 3D follows its exclusion from new Windows 10 installations in 2021 and reflects a reevaluation of Microsoft's 3D strategy due to the lack of anticipated success with related initiatives.

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October 19, 2024

4 ways Paint has become a much better image editing app on Windows 11

Microsoft has enhanced the Paint app in Windows 11, transforming it into a more robust image editing platform. Key improvements include the introduction of dark mode, a revamped user interface with a centered canvas, and enhanced control over zoom levels and brush sizes. New features include an Image Creator tool for generating images from prompts, a Cocreator feature for transforming sketches into various artistic styles, support for transparent PNGs, a background removal tool, and the addition of layer functionality for more complex editing. These updates aim to make Paint a valuable tool for casual users and budding artists.