UPDATED 6/8/2024: Windows 10 can receive different kinds of updates, including “quality updates” and “feature updates,” to patch security vulnerabilities, fix bugs and reliability problems, improve system performance, and introduce new features. Since updates can be confusing and difficult to track, you’ll understand the difference between quality and feature updates in this guide. You’ll also find the history of every Windows 10 update grouped by releases with information, such as build and knowledge base (KB) number, release date and number, and platform to help you stay informed....

Right on schedule, almost all supported versions of Windows 10 are getting cumulative updates. In this new Patch Tuesday, Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 Update) is getting update KB4338819 to fix a few problems. KB4338819 bumps the version number to build 17134.165, and according to the company, it addresses problems with security, apps, Universal CRT Ctype family of functions, and more. What’s new with Windows 10 build 17134.165 Microsoft has announced KB4338819 in the Windows support site , and it’s referred as “July 10, 2018—KB4338819 (OS Build 17134....

Starting June 6, 2019, Windows 10 version 1903 (May 2019 Update) is fully available for anyone through Windows Update. Although the May 2019 Update was officially launched on May 21, 2019, it was only available for a select number of devices through Windows Update, but now it’s available more broadly. According to the Windows 10 health dashboard website , version 1903 is now available for anyone manually when clicking the Check for updates button starting June 6....

PC manufacturers are expected to receive build 26100 as Windows 11 24H2. Windows 11 build 26100 is now available for testing in the Dev and Canary Channels with minor changes. Microsoft will now focus on fixing bugs and adding the final touches for the first release in the summer on new devices. Users already running Windows 11 will receive the feature update sometime in October 2024. Windows 11 version 24H2 has now reached the RTM (Release to Manufacturing) with the release of build 26100 in the Dev and Canary Channels....

Microsoft continues its Windows 11 transformation for an agentic OS with the unveiling of AI agents in the Taskbar. The agents will appear as running in the apps in the Taskbar, and you’ll be able to view progress and take actions. Microsoft is working to bring AI agents directly into the Taskbar for Windows 11 , marking one of the biggest steps yet in the company’s push toward what it calls an “agentic OS....

Microsoft releases Windows 11 build 22523 as the last preview of 2021. The preview brings Snap groups to Task View and other tweaks. The “Programs & Features” and “Uninstall Updates” from Control Panel have been ported to Settings. Windows 11 build 22523 , according to the official notes , brings Snap groups to the Task View (Alt + Tab) experience to all users. This was previously only available for a subset of testers....

Windows 11 22H2 receives builds 22621.703 and 22623.703 (KB5017385) in the Beta Channel. This rollout enables the new Taskbar for touch-enabled devices again. The update also brings fixes for both flights. Microsoft begins the rollout of build 22623.703 (KB5017385) with new features enabled by default and build 22621.703 (KB5017385) with features turned off by default in the Beta Channel. In this release , build 22623.703 includes the new Taskbar designed for touch-enabled devices....

Windows 11 build 23419 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. The update brings various improvements for Task Manager and Simplified Chinese IME. Microsoft is also bringing seconds to the System Tray clock and the new USB4 Settings page. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 23419 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program . This is a minor update, but it packs some interesting new features, improvements, and fixes....

Windows 11 build 23481 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. The update introduces improvements to the Windows Ink experience. Also, this release cleans up various legacy settings from the File Explorer Microsoft is also rolling out Windows 11 build 25393 in the Canary Channel but without changes. Windows 11 build 23481 is now rolling out for computers in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program . This is yet another small update that ships various visual changes, fixes, and new features and improvements....

Windows 11 build 23585 is now available in the Dev Channel. This update adds the uninstall option to more apps and improves File Explorer. Build 23585 for Windows 11 has now been released for participants of the Windows Insider Program in the Dev Channel. In this update, the development team is only noting some fixes and improvements and no new features. According to the official changes , Windows 11 build 23585 adds the uninstall option for more apps, including Camera, Cortana, Photos, People, and Remote Desktop (MSTSC) client apps....

Windows 11 build 25115 rolls out with new changes in the Dev Channel. The preview introduces a Suggested Actions feature. It also brings a bunch of changes, improvements, and fixes. Microsoft kicks off the development for the next version of Windows 11 with build 25115. This minor update brings new features, improvements, and changes that may or may not arrive in the next feature update. Windows 11 build 25115, according to the official changes , introduces “Suggested Actions,” a new feature that brings up inline Suggested to create a calendar event or make a phone call when copying a date, time, or phone number....

Windows 11 build 25211 is now available in the Dev Channel. The preview brings back the Task Manager option in the Taskbar menu. Also, it adds new Widgets settings with the option to disable the board auto-open on hovering. Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 build 25211 for computers enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. As usual, the preview brings updates for existing features and several fixes and improvements....

Windows Protected Print Mode moves away from legacy print drivers. The new print stack is more secure and streamlined. The only caveat is that it only works with Mopria-certified printers. Microsoft is finally modernizing the print system for Windows 11 and future releases with the new “Windows Protected Print Mode” (WPP) that aims to bring more security and a new implementation that moves away from traditional printer drivers. The Windows Protected Print Mode is a new code stack that allows printers to connect to Windows 11 and work without installing third-party drivers....

Windows 11 may not start correctly because of third-party customization apps. This problem occurs with the update KB5022913 or higher releases. The company notes apps like ExplorerPatcher and StartAllBack are affected. The workaround is to remove the app before installing the KB5022913 update. Microsoft reveals that installing third-party customization apps can cause compatibility problems on Windows 11 after installing the update KB5022913 or higher releases. In a new announcement on the official health dashboard page, the company notes that using applications to modify the system interface behavior may prevent Windows 11 from starting correctly due to compatibility errors with the “explorer....

Windows 11 comes with a redesigned version of the Start menu that ditches the Live Tiles in favor of more traditional icons and introduces a minimalistic design that lacks many legacy functionalities. However, despite its limitations, the Start menu has many features, including a few you probably didn’t know. For example, in the “All apps” section, you can use the dialer to quickly jump to a different part of the list to find a specific app....

Microsoft is building a new “PC Manager” app for Windows 11. The app offers recommendations to boost system performance and security. The app is in a public preview, and anyone can download it. Microsoft appears to be developing a new “PC Manager” app for Windows 11 . A public preview of the app is already available on a Microsoft website in China, and it includes recommendations and tools to help you optimize and keep your computer running smoothly....

Microsoft kicked off the holiday season with Windows 11 users by releasing a new custom holiday-themed (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year) wallpaper. The desktop background was created in collaboration with Kervin Brisseaux, creative director of Haitian American. The Windows 11 wallpaper is an “abstract artwork,” which “merges the updated design of Windows 11 with the magical, vibrant nature of the holidays.” “The light and bright elements of the visual story Brisseaux imagined for his background track with the new color palette and softer, more approachable graphics of Windows 11,” the company explains ....

Windows Subsystem for Android August update brings various fixes, improvements, and changes. The August update also rolls out a preview of the Vulkan API support for better graphics. Microsoft is rolling out a new update (version 2307.40000.5.0) for its Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11 . The update is available in all the channels from the Windows Insider Program and includes several fixes and changes to help improve Android apps on Windows 11....

Windows Terminal 1.17 is now available as a preview. This new version introduces drop-down menu customization, process restart, and mica support. The update also adds an option to control the launch position and updates the Color Schemes page. The Windows Terminal app is getting a new update that bumps the version number to “1.17” and brings new features, fixes, and improvements. In version 1.17, the Windows Terminal introduces the ability to customize the drop-down menu in the tab area....

Windows Terminal, the app to run PowerShell, Command Prompt, and Linux commands on Windows 10 picks up a few new features and changes with version 1.3. Starting with version 1.3, according to the software giant , in Windows Terminal there is a new command palette that allows you to search through the available commands. You can use the new tab switcher to navigate quickly between open tabs. It’s also possible to specify a tab color for each profile, and there are new commands....