Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 16184 for testers with PCs enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This new release is part of the Windows 10 Redstone 3 update (version 1709) due in September, and it delivers new improvements and features over the previous build. Windows 10 build 16184, according to the company, introduces My People, which is a new feature to make easier to connect and share files with people close to your circle....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 17666 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring as well as for devices using the Skip Ahead option. This new release, which is part of the Redstone 5 development , brings a number of noticeable improvements and some big features. Windows 10 build 1766 , according to the company, introduces a new clipboard experience, improves Sets with Fluent Design and other tweaks, and File Explorer gets a dark theme....

Microsoft is now making available Windows 10 build 17692.1004 for testers with devices enrolled in the Slow ring of the Windows Insider Program. This release marks the first Windows 10 Redstone 5 preview that Insiders are getting in the Slow ring since the company rolled out the April 2018 Update during the last days of April. This particular build includes all the new features and changes that became available with build 17692 in the Fast ring....

Microsoft is rolling out Windows 10 build 18363.418 as update KB4517389 for devices enrolled in the Release Preview ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 16 available to testers, and it’s releasing as a minor update. Windows 10 build 18363.418 , according to the company , is an update package that contains all the same changes available on the same update for Windows 10 version 1903, including:...

As part of the November 2019 Update , Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 18363.418 for devices in the Release Preview ring that are still on build 18362.10024 . This is the preview number 18 releasing to testers, and it’s a small update that brings the remaining devices to build 18363. Recently the company announced that build 18363.418 is expected to be the final build that will be available to everyone as the official “Windows 10 November 2019 Update....

Ahead of the 19H1, and even before the 19H2 release, Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 18850 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring with the Skip Ahead option. This is the fourth preview available to testers as part of the 20H1 development arriving in spring 2020, and while it doesn’t include new features, the update delivers several fixes and improvements for the Snip & Sketch experience. Windows 10 build 18850 , according to the company, fixes problems with Narrator, Windows Sandbox, Lock screen, Start menu, Microsoft Edge, and it also include changes to improve syncing reliability with the cloud clipboard experience....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19042.541 for devices enrolled in the Beta Channel and Release Preview Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number eight available to testers, and it ships as update KB4577063 to address a number of issues with the upcoming October 2020 Update . Windows 10 build 19042.541 , according to the company , doesn’t include new features, but it delivers a slew of fixes to address the “Element not found” error with the Windows Subsystem for Linux....

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 19043.962 in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. The update KB5001391 includes the “news and interests” taskbar widget. This release improves Windows Mixed Reality and Windows Server Storage Migration Service. Build 19043.962 delivers a slew of fixes for Start, Edge, memory and high processor usage, and more. As part of the Windows 10 21H1 , Microsoft is now rolling out build 19043.962 as update KB5001391 for devices enrolled in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program....

Microsoft releases update KB5023773 as a preview for Windows 10 22H2. The update bumps the version number to build 19045.2787. The update KB5023773 introduces non-security fixes and improvements. Microsoft pushes the update KB5023773 as a preview for the next update of Windows 10 22H2 . The update is rolling out in the Release Preview Channel with non-security fixes and changes. According to the company’s announcement , the update KB5023773 bumps the version number to build 19045....

Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.3920.0 rolls out for Windows 10 as update KB5004393. The update is available for testing on Windows 10 21H1 and 20H2. Update KB5004393 only fixes a problem with the touch keyboard experience on Windows 10. Microsoft has made available a new Windows Feature Experience Pack (120.2212.3920.0) for devices running Windows 10 21H1 enrolled in the Beta Channel or Windows 10 20H2 enrolled in the Release Preview Channel of the Windows Insider Program....

Outside of the regular Patch Tuesday schedule, Microsoft is now rolling out additional fixes and improvements with update KB4487029 for Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 Update) . KB4487029 bumps the version number to build 7134.619, and according to the company addresses problems with Microsoft Edge, apps, time zone, and Bluetooth. It fixes pinning web links to Start menu problem and resolves issue that prevents users from deleting a wireless network profile, and more....

Out of its regular schedule, and after launching the May 2019 Update , Microsoft is now rolling out update KB4497934 to address a slew of issues with the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, version 1809 . KB4497934 bumps the version number to build 17763.529, and according to the company fixes networking problems, and addresses issues with Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Office, BitLocker, file sharing, and much more. In addition, Microsoft is also releasing a similar update for Windows 10 version 1803, April 2018 Update....

Microsoft is rolling out the update KB4577063 as an optional update for PCs running the Windows 10 version 2004 . This is the seventh quality update for this version, and it’s available as preview with a slew of fixes and improvements that are expected to ship later this month. KB4577063 bumps the version number to build 19041.546, and according to the company fixes a problem with spatial sound in games and adds alert about Internet Explorer 11 will drop support of Adobe Flash in December....

As part of the February Patch Tuesday rollout, Microsoft is now making the update “KB4601319” available for devices on version 20H2 and version 2004 , including those computers that are enrolled in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. The update KB4601319 bumps the version number to build 19042.804 and 19041.804 for version 20H2 (October 2020 Update) and version 2004 (May 2020 Update). According to the announcement, this security update fixes the elevation of privileges, patches vulnerability running apps with the SYSTEM account, and security updates for many of the Windows 10 components....

Microsoft releases the update KB5005565 for versions 21H1, 20H1, and 2004. The company only mentions one fix regarding an issue with PowerShell. Windows 10 versions 1909, 1809, 1607, and 1507 are also getting updated. As part of the Patch Tuesday for September 2021, Microsoft is now releasing the update KB5005565 for devices running Windows 10 21H1, 20H2, and version 2004, and it is a small update that delivers only one fix....

Microsoft has launched the Windows 10 version 2004 (May 2020 Update) on May 27, 2020, which adds several features and functionality, but during the development cycle, it’s also when the company usually removes some of the features that may no longer be useful, obsolete, or will be replaced with a new experience. In the case of the May 2020 Update, Windows 10 isn’t removing or deprecating a lot of features, only Cortana and Windows To Go are no longer available, and this new version deprecates the legacy version of Edge, Dynamic Disks, and Companion Device Framework....

Microsoft closes a loophole to activate Windows 11 and 10 with 7 and 8 keys. Windows 10 to Windows 11 upgrades will remain free. You can no longer use Windows 7 and 8 keys to activate newer versions of Windows. UPDATED 7/1/2024: Microsoft no longer activates new Windows 11 or 10 installations using product keys from older versions, such as Windows 7 and 8. According to the official announcement (via Windows Central ), the company is closing the loophole that previously allowed new installations to activate the operating system with different product keys....

Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 21H2 (build 22000.2538). The update is available for compatible devices as update KB5031358. This patch introduces several fixes and improvements. Microsoft has released the Windows 11 build 22000.2538 as the update KB5031358. The update is available for download on version 21H2 with new changes, security fixes, and improvements. According to the announcement on the official support website, the update now complies with the GB18030-2022 requirements, addresses problems regarding USB printers, Windows Defender Application Control, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, OneDrive, fixes a memory leak, and more....

Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 22H2 (build 22621.2134). The update is available for compatible devices as update KB5029263. This release introduces a slew of fixes and improvements. Microsoft has released the Windows 11 build 22621.2134 as the update KB5029263. The update is available for download on version 22H2 with new changes, security fixes, and improvements that are part of the Moment 3 update. According to the announcement on the official support website, the update rolls out fixes ( previously revealed on July 26 ) for inconsistent reporting of the L2 cache on certain processors, user mode printer drivers, networking, notification system, handwriting input, and security....

Windows 11 22H2 receives builds 22621.601 and 22622.601 (KB5017384). The builds are available in the Beta Channel. This rollout doesn’t bring new features, only fixes, and improvements. Shortly after launching the Windows 11 2022 Update , Microsoft begins the rollout of build 22622.601 (KB5017384) with new features enabled by default and build 22621.601 (KB5017384) with features turned off by default in the Beta Channel. These minor updates include only several fixes for groups, and there are no new features....