Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 17728 for testers with devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the twenty first preview that releases as part of the Redstone 5 development , and it’s a minor update as all the features planned for version 1809 are already part of the operating system, and the company is currently working in finalizing the update for its September or October rollout....

Microsoft yet again is releasing another October 2018 Update preview to testers. This time, the company is rolling out Windows 10 build 17755 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. Windows 10 build 17755 , according to the software giant, is a minor update that fixes performance issues resuming from hibernation, and problems with HDR video and Windows Hello. Microsoft is listing the complete set of improvements, fixes, and known issues for Windows 10 Insider Preview build 17755 at the Windows Blog ....

Microsoft is making available Windows 10 build 18237 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring with the Skip Ahead option of the Windows Insider Program. This is the fifth test preview rolling out as part of the 19H1 (version 1903) development expected to arrive in spring 2019. Windows 10 build 18237 , according to the company, is a small update that adds an acrylic effect, part of Fluent Design, to the sign-in background....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 18999 for devices in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 33 releasing to testers as part of the Vibranium development coming in spring 2020. Windows 10 build 18999 , according to the company, is a minor update that expands ability to move and resize the Cortana app to all users. In addition, this flight also ships with some Narrator and Magnifier improvements....

Alongside the Patch Tuesday release, Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19041.207 as cumulative update KB4550936 to fix several problems with version 2004 (preview). KB4550936 is a small update that bumps the version number to build 19041.207, and according to the software giant addresses a problem that causes the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service (rpcss.exe) to close unexpectedly and the computer stops working. And fixes issues causes devices to stop responding if a Device Enrollment Status Page (ESP) policy requires a restart....

Microsoft pushes Windows 10 build 19044.1147 as the first official preview of version 21H2. The update brings a slew of fixes, but you won’t find any new features. The company outlines the changes expected to arrive with the update. And confirms that Windows 10 21H2 will be a minor update delivered as a cumulative update. The same changes are also available for version 21H1 as build 19043.1147. Microsoft is now releasing Windows 10 build 19044....

Microsoft releases update KB5022834 for Windows 10 22H2, 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2. The update bumps the version number to build 19045.2604. The update KB5022834 introduces security fixes and improvements. Microsoft is making available the update KB5022834 for Windows 10 22H2 and older versions like 21H2, and 20H2 with security fixes and improvements. In addition, this release rolls out the fixes and improvements previously available with the update preview KB5019275 on January 19 ....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 20152 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 26 available for the 21H1 update arriving in 2021, and it’s a small update that brings several fixes. Windows 10 build 20152 , according to the company, fixes problems that may cause Notepad to disappear after resetting the device, and now the “Windows needs space to continue” dialog will show you the Continue button....

Microsoft is making the Windows 10 Creators Update available to install manually ahead of the official release . If you can’t wait until April’s Patch Tuesday to get the new version of the OS through Windows Update, it’s now possible to upgrade to version 1703 using the Media Creation Tool. The Media Creation Tool is available for download from the Microsoft support website , and it allows you to download the installation files of the latest version of Windows 10 manually with the choice to either do an in-place upgrade or clean install of the OS (or create an ISO file)....

It’s not a secret that Microsoft is working to bring its personal assistant, first released in Windows Phone 8.1, to Windows 10. But today, the first solid evidence of Cortana, personal digital assistant, now appears in Windows 10 Technical Preview build 9879. We’ve seen some evidence before , but the latest release of Windows 10 build 9879, which Microsoft made available to the fast ring of the Windows Insider Program, shows deep into “zPC settings” (a development version of “PC settings”) the first settings for Cortana and speech personalization....

Ahead of the regular Patch Tuesday schedule, Microsoft is now rolling out update KB4338548 for devices running Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 Update). KB4338548 bumps the build number of Windows 10 to build 17134.83, and according to the company, this is a minor release that addresses a specific problem with the 2018 and 2017 versions of QuickBooks. Microsoft has announced KB4338548 in the Windows support site , and it’s referred as “June 5, 2018—KB4338548 (OS Build 17134....

Windows 10 build 19042.906 (KB5000842) in the Release Preview Channel for version 20H2. The update fixes a slew of problems with version 20H2, including printing, File Explorer, and networking issues. The update 19043.906 is also available as KB5000842 but for version 21H1 in the Beta Channel. The release for version 21H1 fixes a printer issue and bundles the same changes as build 19043.899. Microsoft has released the update “KB5000842” for devices enrolled in the Release Preview Channel running Windows 10 20H2....

Devices running an older version will soon start getting Windows 10 version 1809, October 2018 Update , through Windows Update automatically. Although version 1809 was originally released on October 2, 2018 , due to several issues, including data lost and many other bugs, Microsoft has forced to halt the rollout. Then the re-release happened on November 13 , and it was available using the Media Creation Tool , Update Assistant , and using the Check for Updates button, but this last option was limited to some devices until December 17, when the company officially made the October 2018 Update fully available (for advanced users) through Windows Update....

Windows 11 2022 Update setup may not finish correctly with package provisioning. Microsoft is investigating the issue and recommends provisioning a device before upgrading. This problem is unlikely to affect home and small office users. Microsoft has confirmed a new bug affecting provisioning packages on Windows 11 22H2. According to the company , provisioning packages may work as expected, meaning that the operating system installation may only be “partially configured, and the Out Of Box Experience might not finish or restart unexpectedly....

Microsoft pushes three new preview builds for Windows 11. The updates are available through the Release Preview, Beta, and Dev Channels. These Insider builds only introduce fixes and some minor visual changes. In the Dev Channel, Windows 11 introduces a new feature to allow camera streaming with multiple apps. UPDATED 8/29/2024: Microsoft is now rolling out several preview builds through the Windows Insider Program, including Windows 11 build 26100.1591 (KB5041865) in the Release Preview Channel for version 24H2 ....

Windows 11 build 23435 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. The update introduces a new version of File Explorer based on WinUI 3 and the new Gallery feature. The Start menu gets new badge notifications, and the Settings app rolls out the Presence sensing feature. Microsoft is also releasing various fixes and improvements. Microsoft is releasing the Windows 11 build 23435 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program ....

Microsoft rolls out new preview builds of Windows 11 in the Canary Channel. Starting on build 25381, SMB sign-in will be required for all connections. The update will also open the Get Help app automatically when the system detects camera problems. Microsoft releases Windows 11 build 25381 for devices enrolled in the Canary Channel of the Windows Insider Program. The update is not significant, but it includes some new changes and improvements....

Microsoft made available a new preview of Windows 11 (build 25921) in the Canary Channel. This flight introduces support for HDR wallpapers, changes to the Start menu, and networking. The update also ships with a known networking issue. Windows 11 build 25921 has arrived for devices enrolled in the Canary Channel of the Windows Insider Program, and it includes some new changes and improvements. Build 25921 for Windows 11, according to the official changes , you can now set JXR images as desktop background....

Microsoft confirms new “Refresh network list” option coming to Windows 11. The option will allow users to force rescan the available Wi-Fi networks without reopening the interface. The refresh option will appear in the Quick Settings flyout. On Windows 11, you will soon find a new button to refresh the list of available Wi-Fi networks through the Quick Settings flyout. Starting on Windows 11 build 25997 from the Canary Channel, Microsoft is testing a new button that will allow you to reload the list of networks nearby in the Quick Settings flyout....

Microsoft introduces a new Start menu with a unified design that allows you to turn off recommendations. The new design is rolling out with the Patch Tuesday update scheduled for November 11, 2025. UPDATED 11/11/2025: Windows 11 has a new Start menu that Microsoft is rolling out with the 2025-11 Security Update (KB5068861) (26200.7171) . It will consolidate the “All” menu with the “Pinned” page into a bigger, scrollable layout....