While we knew that Windows 10 won’t be having an RTM version , we also knew that Windows 10 build 10240 , which Microsoft rolled out to Insiders a few weeks back, was the build that the company handed over to manufacturers to install on new computers, and it’s also the version of Windows 10 is now available for the general public. However, the development is an ongoing process and to make sure everything works, the operating system needs to be updated, and today July 29th, Microsoft is releasing its day one patch for Windows 10 and it’s over 1GB on size!...

The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is now rolling out to compatible devices, and even though it won’t redefine the way we use our devices, it’ll deliver a slew of new improvements and features. However, sometimes, the best additions are those hidden features and small enhancements that make the real difference. In this new release, which is a continuation of the Creators Update , you’ll start to see Windows 10 incorporating its new Fluent Design System that aims to improve the user experience and makes the OS and app much prettier....

Once again Windows 10 version 1703 is getting updated. This time around, Microsoft is rolling out update KB4025342 as part of July 2017 Patch Tuesday. This release doesn’t deliver new features or significant improvements, but it fixes a number of small problems with Windows 10. KB4025342 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 15063.483, and it fixes a few crashing problems for some apps and when unplugging a USB device....

Right on schedule Microsoft is now rolling out a Patch Tuesday update for devices running the Windows 10 Creators Update. In this quality update, the company is addressing a slew of bugs or security problems. KB4041676 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 15063.674 and fixes problems with apps, Start menu, Windows Error Reporting, Internet Explorer, storage, and patches a number of security problems. Alongside update KB4041676, the Windows 10 version 1607 is getting update KB4041691 , version 1511 receives update KB4041689 , and the initial version gets update KB4042895 ....

Just as August comes to an end, Microsoft releases a new cumulative update for Windows 10 . In this rollout, the company is making available update KB4346783 for version 1803 (April 2018 Update) to fix a number of problems. KB4346783 bumps the version number to build 17134.254, and according to the software giant, it addresses issues with input devices, Microsoft Edge, Device Guard, network printers, networking, and more. Windows 10 build 17134....

Microsoft is now rolling out a preview of the update KB4586853 for devices running Windows 10 version 2004 . This update is optional, and it includes the same fixes and improvements for the same update that the company recently made available as a preview for version 20H2 , and devices are expected to receive during the last Patch Tuesday update in December. The update KB4586853 bumps the version number to build 19041....

Microsoft releases update KB5011543 for Windows 10 21H2. The update bumps the version number to build 19044.1620. The update KB5011543 prepares Windows 10 for upcoming search highlights. This release also brings a lot of improvements and fixes. Initially released in Release Preview as build 19044.1618, now available as build 19044.1620 in the stable channel. Microsoft is now rolling out the Windows 10 build 19044.1620 (KB5011543) as an optional install in the stable channel....

On December 2nd, Microsoft is pushing a new cumulative update for Windows 10 version 1511. The new update is described as KB3116908 and according to Microsoft’s support page, the new update “includes improvements to enhance the functionality of Windows 10 Version 1511”. While the KB3116908 doesn’t include new features, it does brings Windows 10 version 1511 to build 10586.17, as you can see in the image below. As always, the December 2, 2015, update for Windows 10 is cumulative, therefore, the package includes all previously released fixes ....

On Windows 10, updates are mandatory, and they download and install automatically to keep your device running smoothly with the latest security patches and improvements. While this is a convenient approach, many users have been setting their network connections as metered to prevent Windows 10 updates . However, things are changing with the Windows 10 Creators Update . According to a new report from Supersite Windows , Microsoft will push automatic updates to device even when configuring a metered connection, but only those updates “required to keep Windows running smoothly” the company says....

Microsoft finalizes Windows 11 22H2. The build 22621 in the Beta Channel is now considered the final version. Windows 11 22H2 still needs fixing through cumulative updates before the final release. Microsoft has completed the Windows 11 22H2 , which means that build 22621 is considered the final release. The company quietly noted the milestone in an article discussing the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program changes for Windows 11 on the Tech Community website ....

Windows 11 build 22000.978 rolls out as update KB5017328. The update rolls out with a fix for Microsoft accounts. And with various fixes and improvements. As part of the Patch Tuesday rollout for September 2022, Microsoft is making available the update KB5017328 for the original release of Windows 11 , which includes security vulnerabilities and bug fixes, and improvements. The update KB5017328 bumps the version number to build 22000.978, and according to the changes , it addresses a problem that affects Microsoft accounts....

Windows 11 build 22471 is now available for download in the Dev Channel. The update changes the name of a tablet-related service and introduces some fixes. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 22467 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is preview number six, and it’s a small update that ships with minor improvements and without new features. Build 22467 , according to the company, the TabletInputService service to TextInputManagementService ....

Microsoft releases Windows 11 build 22533 in the Dev Channel. The preview brings updated UI for volume and other hardware indicators. The Quick links menu gets the “Installed apps” entry, and the Taskbar receives several tweaks. Build 22533 for Windows 11 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is another minor update, but it packs several interesting visual changes and improvements. According to the official notes , Windows 11 build 22533 finally brings an updated flyout design for the system hardware indicators, including volume, brightness, camera privacy, camera on and off, and airplane mode to align with the new system style design language....

Windows 11 22H2 receives builds 22621.1546 and 22624.1546 (KB5025310) in the Beta Channel. This update rolls out with various changes and improvements for the Settings app. It also includes various fixes and changes for the operating system. Microsoft releases Windows 11 build 22624.1546 (KB5025310) with new features enabled by default and the preview build 22621.1546 (KB5025310) with features turned off by default for computers enrolled in the Beta Channel ....

Windows 11 build 23580 is now available in the Dev Channel. This update brings Copilot access without a Microsoft account. Microsoft is also making it easier to transfer files with Nearby Sharing. Build 23580 for Windows 11 is available for participants of the Windows Insider Program in the Dev Channel. In this release, the development team is adding various improvements to the Copilot AI, Nearby Sharing, and File Explorer and rolling out various fixes....

Windows 11 build 25252 releases in the Dev Channel. The update introduces a new VPN status indicator and new search designs. The flight also fixes a bunch of problems and reveals many issues. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 25252 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program . This is a minor update with several visual changes and various fixes. Build 25252 for Windows 11, according to the official changes , brings a few updates to the Taskbar, including a new VPN status indicator for the network and a new design for the search box....

Windows 11 build 27718 rolls out with a new “Administrator Protection” security feature. Microsoft is also porting some changes already available in other channels for the Start menu, Taskbar, Notifications, Energy Saver, Lock Screen, Share, and more. This flight is available through the Canary Channel, and it’s part of the “Dev” version. Microsoft is in the process of deploying Windows 11 build 27718 in the Canary Channel of the Windows Insider Program with several visual improvements for existing features and some additional new features....

Windows 11 is finally getting serious about removing Control Panel. Although Microsoft has been porting features to the modern Settings app experience since Windows 10 , it has been a slow transition. However, since the release of the initial release of Windows 11 and starting with the active development of the next feature update, we now see the company more aggressively focusing on ending the legacy Control Panel. For example, on Windows 11 build 22523 , Microsoft removed the “Programs and Features” and “Uninstall updates” pages from Control Panel....

Microsoft continues the rollout of the new Copilot app in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. The Beta Channel updates the Start menu with a new mobile sidebar to access your phone features. This wave of updates also rolls out new fixes and improvements for the different Insider channels. UPDATED 6/24/2024: Microsoft has made available several previews of Windows 11 in the Release Preview, Beta, and Canary channels, including build 26100....

Microsoft’s update KB5031455 for Windows 11 23H2 is causing issues. The update is causing problems during and after installation. The company has also confirmed a problem with Copilot. As part of the Windows 11 23H2 (2023 Update) rollout, Microsoft made the update KB5031455 available on October 31, 2023. However, since then, some issues have been arising, some of which the company has already acknowledged, mitigated, or resolved, and a few others that users have been reporting but the company hasn’t confirmed....