Following “Blue” success, Microsoft is already gearing up for the next wave of Windows updates and we are learning today that the software giant has codenamed the project: “Threshold”. According to Microsoft watcher, Mary Jo Foley, the company plans to release Threshold on all three platforms (Windows, Windows Phone, and Xbox One) on Spring 2015. The new information was confirmed by reliable unnamed sources familiar to the project who mentioned that Microsoft Executive Vice President Terry Myerson has recently noted the name “Threshold” as the codename on an email to the engineering group at Microsoft....

Windows 10 Technical Preview (build 10049) is now rolling out to all those Windows Insiders in the Fast ring of updates. As most you probably noticed, Microsoft is not releasing ISO files until it releases the build into the Slow ring. Delivering on the promise of more frequent releases, Microsoft is releasing build 10049 only several days after Windows 10 build 10041. The new build includes a few fixes, but you won’t see many significant changes....

You can now download the Update Assistant to upgrade to Windows 10 21H1. Open the Microsoft download page, click the Update Now button, launch Update Assistant , and click the Update Now button. The Microsoft Update Assistant tool has been updated to upgrade devices to the Windows 10 21H1 (May 2021 Update) if they are not getting the first semi-annual update through Windows update. On Windows 10 , the Update Assistant is a tool designed to install a new version of the operating system on a device that is not receiving the feature update through Windows Update for unknown reasons, but the hardware and software configuration is compatible with the new release....

Microsoft is adding a new option in the power menu to allow users to choose whether apps should restart after signing in, among other changes. The software giant has rolled out Windows 10 build 21343 to testers with some significant visual changes for File Explorer with new icons, but it appears that that was not the only improvements with flight since there is also a new option in the power menu for Start that lets you decide whether to restart apps after a reboot....

Microsoft is making available Windows 10 build 17738 for testers with PCs enrolled in the Slow ring of the Windows Insider Program. This particular build includes all the new features and changes that became available with build 17738 in the Fast ring, and the company is promising ISOs sometime during the last week of August. If you’re enrolled in the Slow ring, you can check all the improvements in this guide , and you can also check out this video review....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19041.264 as cumulative update KB4556803 for devices enrolled in the Slow and Release Preview ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 59 releasing to testers, and according to the company , the update brings some new improvements the Windows 10 May 2020 Update . This flight address performance issues with Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) that prevents it from working correctly for many users....

Microsoft releases update KB5018482 for Windows 10 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2 as a preview. The update KB5018482 introduces a slew of fixes and improvements. Microsoft is now making available the update KB5018482 for Windows 10 versions 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2 with several fixes and improvements in the stable channel as an optional install. The update KB5018482 bumps the version number to build 19042.2193 (20H2), 19043.2193 (21H1), and 19044.2193 (21H2), and according to the official changes , it addresses problems with the upgrade process, Microsoft Direct3D 9 games, Microsoft Edge, and more....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 20180 for PCs enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 30 available for testers, and it’s a minor update with some fixes and changes. Windows 10 build 20180 , according to the company, enables more features announced with build 20161 to more users, including the new Start menu design . However, the capability to see thumbnail previews of tabs from pinned sites using Microsoft Edge is still available to only a subset of testers....

Microsoft made the promise to bring Windows 10 to every device, including PC, tablet, phone, and Xbox, and while the operating system is now available for PC and tablets , at Gamescom the software giant has just announced that it will be rolling out the Windows 10 version of the operating system for Xbox One in November 2015. Back in June the company showed off for the first time the new Xbox One user interface , which includes a brand new redesigned dashboard, Cortana integration, and of course all based on the Windows 10 core operating system....

Outside its regular schedule, Microsoft is now rolling out update KB4462932 for devices still running the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709), and for older version, including version 1703 and 1607 to address a slew of problems. KB4462932 bumps the version number to build 16299.755, according to the company fixes some regional settings, problems with apps, networking, and a lot more. Windows 10 build 16299.755 Microsoft has announced KB4462932 in the Windows support site , and it’s referred as “October 18, 2018—KB4462932 (OS Build 16299....

Outside the regular schedule, Microsoft is now making available the update KB5004476 as an optional update for Windows 10 21H1 , 20H2, and 2004. The update is minor, and it only includes one fix. According to the documentation, the update KB5004476 fixes a problem in which attempting to install or open an Xbox Game Pass game on Windows 10 redirects you to the Microsoft Store. Additionally, you receive error 0x80073D26 or 0x8007139F....

Microsoft begins the automatic rollout of the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, version 1903, on devices running Windows 10 version 1803, April 2018 Update using the Windows Update system. Although starting with the May 2019 Update , new versions of Windows 10 no longer download and install automatically, devices nearing the end of service will continue to receive feature updates automatically to ensure they stay supported and continue to receive monthly updates....

Windows 11 25H2 has been confirmed as a feature update that will include faster installation via an enablement package. Microsoft has officially announced the release of the 2025 Update for September 30, 2025. UPDATED 12/23/2025: Microsoft has officially announced Windows 11 25H2 (2025 Update) , the fourth feature update planned for the operating system, and there’s a lot to like about this one. It’s faster to install, easier to manage, and brings improvements without the hassle....

Windows 11 22H2 receives builds 22621.885 and 22623.885 (KB5020054) in the Beta Channel. The update introduces new Neural Processing Unit features and energy recommendations. This release also includes fixes and improvements. Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 build 22623.885 (KB5020054) with new features enabled by default and the preview build 22621.885 (KB5020054) with features turned off by default for computers in the Beta Channel . Build 22623.885 for Windows 11, according to the official changes , introduces faster access to the Windows Studio effects from the Quick Settings flyout menu for devices with support for Neural Processing Unit (NPU)....

Windows 11 build 23440 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. The update introduces an option to hide the date and time from Taskbar. The Search box now opens on hover, and the network context menu gets diagnose option. Microsoft is also releasing various fixes and improvements. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 23440 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program ....

Windows 11 build 26100.1297 brings already-known new features and changes for version 24H2. This update pushes a new account manager and drag-to-pin apps to the Taskbar for the Start menu. The File Explorer, Lock screen, Share, and Backup are also gaining some interesting changes. The Settings app adds several new features, including more advertisements and more. Microsoft is in the process of rolling out the build 26100.1297 for Windows 11 24H2 as the update KB5040529 through the Release Preview Channel with various changes for the existing features, new settings, and more....

First look at the Windows 11 Start menu. The new menu has a lot of good design changes and functionality. You can no longer resize the menu, use full-screen mode, Live Tiles are gone, and there’s more ads. Windows 11 comes with a new Start menu design that ditches the Live Tiles in favor of traditional icons and a more minimalistic design. The menu is based on the design that the company was working on for Windows 10X....

When upgrading or installing Windows 11 , you can encounter many errors and problems. Some are known issues expected due to custom configurations or software or hardware compatibility problems. In contrast, others could be caused by known or unknown issues with a newer version of the operating system, such as bugs and other problems with features, drivers, apps, and hardware. Although errors can occur when upgrading Windows 11 to a newer release, the chances of an installation failing increase when upgrading from an older version (such as Windows 10 , 8....

Windows 11 is launching during the second half of 2021, but not all devices already running Windows 10 or older versions will be compatible to upgrade since the processor requirements are changing. Microsoft has confirmed that it’s increasing the minimum hardware requirements , including the processors. According to the documentation , Windows 11 will only support Intel Core 8th Gen and higher processors, in addition to some Pentium, Atom, Celeron, and Xeon CPUs....

Microsoft will merge the OneNote app into one experience. The new app will also be updated with new visuals. The new version will be available for Windows 11 and Windows 10 in 2022. Microsoft plans to combine the two OneNote apps available for Windows users into one experience for PCs. Up until now, there have been two apps, the “OneNote for Windows 10” Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app and the desktop version of OneNote for Office, which made it confusing for users which one to choose to take notes....