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iCloud for Windows updates to fix critical issues with Windows 10 October update

A fresh version of iCloud for Windows, 7.8.1, is now available from Apple, and appears to solve serious compatibility problems with Microsoft's October 2018 update for Windows 10.

Earlier this month Microsoft took the unusual step of blocking iCloud users from upgrading to the latest version of Windows, as people were encountering problems syncing or updating items like photos and Shared Albums. Those trying to do a fresh install of iCloud after updating Windows ran into error messages.

Apple doesn't mention the fix in its release notes, but a support page now lists iCloud as compatible with "Windows 7 or later." Previously the company specified "Windows 7 through Windows 10 April 2018 Update."

iCloud for Windows lets users manage settings and sync for photos, Web bookmarks, and Outlook data such as mail, contacts, and calendars. It's also a convenient way of keeping track of storage, giving a glimpse not just of overall usage but which apps are consuming the most space.



10 Comments

SpamSandwich 19 Years · 32917 comments

They can keep fixing iCloud for Windows, but Windows is still Windows.

bernleckie 16 Years · 14 comments

Not Microsoft's fault if Apple can't code for Windows, though. This along with the noticeably poor quality of iTunes for Windows gives a really bad impression of Apple to non-Apple users, sadly.

wonkothesane 12 Years · 1738 comments

Not Microsoft's fault if Apple can't code for Windows, though. This along with the noticeably poor quality of iTunes for Windows gives a really bad impression of Apple to non-Apple users, sadly.

If you look up reviews for the October update on windows 10 itself, you might come to the sad conclusion that Microsoft can’t code for Windows. 

Rayz2016 8 Years · 6957 comments

Not Microsoft's fault if Apple can't code for Windows, though. This along with the noticeably poor quality of iTunes for Windows gives a really bad impression of Apple to non-Apple users, sadly.

The effect of using Apple’s windows software on Windows is akin to throwing a spent match onto a nuclear fire that’s already been burning uncontrollably for 33 years. 

True, Apple writes lousy Windows software, but so does Microsoft – though that’s no excuse. 

lkrupp 19 Years · 10521 comments

Rayz2016 said:
Not Microsoft's fault if Apple can't code for Windows, though. This along with the noticeably poor quality of iTunes for Windows gives a really bad impression of Apple to non-Apple users, sadly.
The effect of using Apple’s windows software on Windows is akin to throwing a spent match onto a nuclear fire that’s already been burning uncontrollably for 33 years. 

True, Apple writes lousy Windows software, but so does Microsoft – though that’s no excuse. 

Truer words never spoken. Here’s just a sample of Microsoft’s software on my iMac

Word - 2.23GB

Excel - 1.75GB

PowerPoint - 1.63GB

Outlook - 2.06GB

That’s almost 8GB of space for only four apps. If that’s not horrendous bloat I don't know what is. No wonder it takes so long for an Office app to open.