Windows 10 Build 19002 (20H1) Releases With Changes

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19002 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 34 releasing as part of version 2003 arriving sometime in spring 2020. Windows 10 build 19002 , according to the company, it is a minor update that expands the new pairing system for Bluetooth devices to all testers, and it adds the Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard and Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse to the list of supported devices....

January 5, 2026 · 2 min · 253 words · Carey Moreno

Windows 10 Build 19624 Releases In The Fast Ring

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19624 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 19 releasing to testers, and it’s a small update with a bunch of fixes and improvements, but without any significant new features. Windows 10 build 19624 , according to the company, disables search in the default apps Settings pages until new improvements are implemented....

January 5, 2026 · 2 min · 264 words · Gerald Block

Windows 10 Build 20197: Hands

Windows 10 build 20197 is now available through the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program, and in this video review, we will get a closer look at the new features and improvements, including those changes available in previous builds. In the last 17 previews , Windows 10 has introduced a small set of features and changes, such as a modern Disk Management tool built into the Settings app. The ability to enable DNS over HTTPS (DoH) through the networking settings....

January 5, 2026 · 2 min · 265 words · Carl Toth

Windows 10 Build 21364 Outs With Linux Gui Apps In The Dev Channel

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 21364 in the Dev Channel. The preview adds support for Linux GUI applications in WSL. Task Manager introduces “Eco mode” and clearly shows Microsoft Edge processes. Also, Windows 10 now includes a “50-on touch keyboard” layout for the Japanese language. Microsoft has released the Windows 10 build 21364 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is flight number 71 rolling out to testers, and it’s a significant update with new features and improvements....

January 5, 2026 · 4 min · 833 words · Buddy Largent

Windows 10 Build 21387 Outs In The Dev Channel

Microsoft makes available Windows 10 build 21387 in the Dev Channel. The flight removes Internet Explorer 11 from Windows 10. It also disables Task Manager Eco mode and ships with a lot of fixes. As part of the version 21H2 development, Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 21387 in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is update number 75 releasing to testers and is a small preview that only includes fixes and a couple of changes....

January 5, 2026 · 3 min · 587 words · Chad Bass

Windows 10 Bumps Version Number From 6.4 To 10.0 (Update)

Although Microsoft released the last version of Windows 10 for the year, it doesn’t mean that the company will stop working. New leaked screenshots reveals that Windows 10 build 9888 is making its way around a closed channel and shows the company bumping the kernel version number to 10.0. Since Windows Vista, the kernel version of the operating system has been in the 6.x.xxx range, Windows 7 was introduced with the 6....

January 5, 2026 · 2 min · 317 words · Robert Ramos

Windows 10 October 2018 Update, Version 1809, Pulled Due To Data Loss Problem

The October 2018 Update (version 1809) for Windows 10 stops rolling out as a manually install (using Media Creation Tool , Update Assistant, and Windows Update) due to a critical bug that is causing data loss to a small number of users. Microsoft launched the new update during its Surface event on October 2, but only hours after the release users started reporting that the upgrade process deleted all their documents, pictures, videos, and other files....

January 5, 2026 · 3 min · 457 words · Gene Parekh

Windows 10 Removes Feature Update Deferral Option From Settings

Alongside the new features and changes , starting with Windows 10 version 2004, May 2020 Update, Microsoft is removing the option to defer features update up to one year. According to the updated documentation (via WindowsTimes and ZDNet ), the company is making the change to prevent confusion. The reason is that during 2019, the software giant implemented a new installation policy that stopped forcing new feature updates on Windows 10 automatically, and only target automatic updates on devices running a version nearing the end of service....

January 5, 2026 · 1 min · 196 words · Pedro Mcbeth

Windows 10 Update Kb4090913 (Build 16299.251) Releases

Microsoft is releasing update KB4090913 as an out-of-band patch ahead of the March Patch Tuesday for PCs running the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update . KB4090913 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 16299.251, and according to the company simply fixes a problem that may cause peripherals (such as USB devices and onboard devices) to stop working during Windows Update. Here’s what’s new in build 16299.251. What’s new with Windows 10 build 16299....

January 5, 2026 · 2 min · 290 words · Juanita Thomas

Windows 10 Update Kb4464330 (Build 17763.55) Releases

As part of the October 2018 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft is making available update KB4464330 for the Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018 Update) . In addition, the company is pushing update KB4462919 for devices running the April 2018 Update, and it’s rolling out updates for version 1709, version 1703, and even for version 1607. KB4464330 bumps the version number to build 17763.55, and it addresses the problem that causes data loss after upgrading to the October 2018 Update....

January 5, 2026 · 3 min · 541 words · William Whittington

Windows 10 Version 1903: Resolved Known Issues (Thus Far)

Although the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, version 1903, had its number of issues, it’s actually not as buggy as previous versions, which makes it perhaps one of the smoother releases in a long time. In part, it’s because of the new update controls that Microsoft is putting in place to deploy the feature update and block devices that may not be fully compatible. In addition to the new update controls, Windows 10 now also has a health dashboard website that allows users to track and find solutions for known issues with version 1903 ....

January 5, 2026 · 3 min · 458 words · Thomas Moore

Windows 10: New Features Included In The Technical Preview

Microsoft has skipped “Windows 9” and went straight to Windows 10. The first Technical Preview has released for everyone, tech enthusiast and enterprises, to test drive and get a sneak peek of what is to come in the next version of the operating system arriving in mid-2015. In Windows 10, Microsoft is significantly adding a lot of new features and changes to make the operating system a better improvement over Windows 8....

January 5, 2026 · 5 min · 877 words · Sallie Woods

Windows 10: Windows Xp And Vista Will Require Clean Installation To Upgrade

As Microsoft prepares to ship Windows later in the year, it’s a logical for users beginning to ask how the upgrade will work and which operating system will require a clean install. Not a real surprise here, Windows Vista and Windows XP fall in the category of clean install required. According to the head of the Windows Insider program, Gabe Aul, the only upgrade supported path are Windows 7 and newer....

January 5, 2026 · 2 min · 221 words · Stewart Finch

Windows 11 Build 22624.1690 (Kb5026447) Rolls Out In Beta Channel

Windows 11 22H2 receives builds 22621.1690 and 22624.1690 (KB5026447) in the Beta Channel. This update rolls out with new visuals for the Widgets experience. It also comes with various fixes and improvements. Microsoft releases Windows 11 build 22624.1690 (KB5026447) with new features enabled by default and the preview build 22621.1690 (KB5026447) with features turned off by default for computers enrolled in the Beta Channel . Build 22624.1690 and 22621.1690 for Windows 11, and according to the official changes , it introduces a new Facebook widget, which you can download from the Microsoft Store , and several fixes for the operating system....

January 5, 2026 · 3 min · 442 words · Helen Taylor

Windows 11 Build 22635.3646 (Kb5037858) Bundles Pc Manager App And Fixes File Explorer

Windows 11 build 22635.3646 (KB5037858) rolls out fixes for File Explorer as well as for printers, networking, drivers, and more. However, this update doesn’t introduce new features or significant changes. Microsoft has released the preview build 22635.3646 (KB5037858) for Windows 11 in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program . The update is minor but introduces several fixes, improvements, and changes for existing features. According to the official notes , Windows 11 build 22635....

January 5, 2026 · 3 min · 601 words · Thomas Wells

Windows 11 Build 23486 Outs In The Dev Channel

Windows 11 build 23486 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. The update introduces passkey support for apps and websites through Windows Hello. Also this release also brings changes for File Explorer, Dynamic lighting, Date & time, and more. Windows 11 build 23486 is now rolling out for devices in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program . In this release, Microsoft is only making available changes, fixes, and improvements for existing features....

January 5, 2026 · 4 min · 774 words · Jack Applewhite

Windows 11 Build 23615 Adds Usb4 80Gbps Support And Copilot At Startup

Windows 11 now supports super-fast 80Gbps speeds for USB devices, and Copilot gets a new configuration page in the Settings app. Microsoft is also rolling out the new Lock Screen weather widget and improvements to the Settings app and Windows Share in the Beta Channel. On January 11, 2024, Microsoft began the rollout of two new previews of Windows 11 , including build 23615 and 22635.3061, for devices enrolled in the Dev and Beta Channels of the Windows Insider Program ....

January 5, 2026 · 3 min · 556 words · Sarah Bennett

Windows 11 Feature History For 2026: Every Change, Month By Month

Windows 11 features in 2026 are rolling out gradually, with Microsoft continuing to introduce visible changes through monthly updates. This guide tracks confirmed features as they become available, and it will be updated throughout the year as new rollouts are announced. In 2026, features will roll out for versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2. Windows 11 continues to evolve through regular monthly updates, and 2026 is expected to bring a steady flow of visible changes across the operating system....

January 5, 2026 · 5 min · 868 words · Carolyn Carr

Windows 11 Gets Builds 26120.2702, 22635.4655, And 27764 With New Features

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 build 26120.2702 (KB5048761), build 22635.4655 (KB5048753), and build 27764. These updates are available in the Dev, Beta, and Canary Channels of the Windows Insider Program. Some of the changes include new advanced settings for cameras, Windows Spotlight improvements, and a Start menu with Jump List support. Other hidden improvements include a new Emoji button in the Taskbar, Administrator protection settings, and more. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 26120....

January 5, 2026 · 5 min · 1041 words · James Kreiter

Windows 11 Gets Updates Kb5044388 And Kb5044386 With New Clock App And Chinese Font (Preview)

Microsoft ships build 26120.1930 (KB5044388) in the Dev Channel and build 22635.4300 (KB5044386) in the Beta Channel. These updates expand the option to change the Copilot key action, the new Sandbox app, and security improvements for Windows Search. Microsoft is now rolling out two new previews of Windows 11 , including build 26120.1930 (KB5044388) in the Dev Channel and build 22635.4300 (KB5044386) in the Beta Channel with improvements and some new features....

January 5, 2026 · 4 min · 710 words · Bobby Rojas