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Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 build 17751 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Preview program. This is the 30th preview rolling out as part of the October 2018 Update , and it delivers new fixes to help stabilize the update for the October release. Windows 10 build 17751 , according to the company, isn’t the final release, but it’s the first build that removes the watermark from the lower-right corner of the screen....

As part of the October 2018 Update , Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 17760 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the 35th test preview, and it’s a minor update that only includes a number of fixes and game compatibility improvements. Windows 10 build 17760 , according to the company, is now fully compatible with “all major Tencent games.” Also, this flight includes fixes for ....

As part of the 19H2 development , Microsoft is now rolling out build 18362.10013 for devices running build 18362.10006, and 18362.10012 for devices running build 18362.10005. This is release number four and five that the company is making available to testers, and these are minor updates with several new features. According to the software giant, Windows 10 build 18362.10012 and build 18362.10013 include the same features and changes, but the only difference is that build 18362....

Ahead of the final release of the October 2020 Update, Microsoft is now rolling out the update KB4579311 for Windows 10 20H2 for devices enrolled in the Release Preview and Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number ten available to testers, and it’s a cumulative update to address several issues. The update KB4579311 bumps the version number to build 19042.572, and according to the company , fixes privilege elevation in win32k, issue creating null ports using the user interface, and problem deletion of critical files in alphabetic order from “%systemroot%\systm32” by the Group Policy service....

Microsoft releases update KB5026435 as a preview for Windows 10 22H2. The update bumps the version number to build 19045.3031. The update KB5026435 introduces non-security fixes and improvements. On May 11, the update was available as build 19045.3030 in the Release Preview Channel. UPDATED 5/23/2023: Microsoft pushes the update KB5026435 as a preview for the next update of Windows 10 22H2 . The update is rolling out in the Stable Channel as an optional install with non-security fixes and changes....

Build 21327 for Windows 10 was recently made available in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. In this hands-on video, we will get a closer look at the new enhancements that Microsoft has been working on for future releases of the operating system (presumably version 21H2 ). This flight is a small update, but it ships with significant visual changes, including new system icons using the new font Segoe Fluent Icons that align with the Microsoft Fluent Design language....

On March 22nd, Microsoft is quietly releasing a new update for Windows 10. The company describes the update as KB3140741 and it doesn’t appear listed on the new Windows 10 History Update site . KB3140741 is rolling out for PCs running version 1511 of the operating system, and according to Microsoft’s Support website, it’s an update that makes stability improvements for Windows 10 version 1511 servicing stack. This is also a minor update that replaces update KB3139907 , which rolled out to PCs on March 1st, 2016, alongside KB3140743....

As part of another Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has begun rolling out a new cumulative update for PC and Mobile running the non-Insider version of Windows 10 . Windows 10 build 10586.494 is a new cumulative update described as KB3172985 , and it brings a number of improvements and fixes. As always, Patch Tuesday updates do not bring any new features or other significant changes to the operating system. What’s new July 2016 Patch Tuesday for PC and Mobile In the new update, Microsoft is improving reliability on Windows Media Player, IE 11, Windows Explorer, Miracast, and on the Windows kernel....

Microsoft has released update KB4469342 for devices running Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018 Update) to address a number of problems with the latest version of the operating system. KB4469342 is only available for devices enrolled in the Release Preview of the Windows Insider Program, it bumps the version number to build 17763.167, and according to the company, the update fixes the problem that caused mapped network drives to disconnect at logon, issue trying to set an app a default, problems with adjusting brightness, Bluetooth, black screen, and Microsoft Edge....

As part of the March 2019 Patch Tuesday, Windows 10 users are now getting update KB4489899 to address several problems with the October 2018 Update. KB4489899 bumps the version number to build 17763.379, and according to the company, fixes problems with HoloLens, error 1309 installing .msi applications, graphics and mouse performance after updating to KB4482887, and more. In addition, Microsoft is also pushing updates for Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 Update), version 1709 (Fall Creators Update), version 1703, and older versions....

Windows 10 version 1909, November 2019 Update, is now finalized and the release date is on “November 12, 2019.” However, unlike previous versions, this release won’t include any significant features or changes. Instead, it’ll be offered as a minor update to improve the work that Microsoft has done with the May 2019 Update . Windows 10 version 1909 won’t require reinstallation If you’re already running the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, version 1903, then the device will receive the new version as a cumulative update through Windows Update, and the installation experience will be similar to those updates you get every month....

New features for Windows 11 23H2 include Copilot, Taskbar ungrouping, new File Explorer, new Windows Backup app, Dynamic Lighting, Presence sensing, Passkeys security support, Dev Drive, and RAR and 7zip support. The update also brings many changes and improvements, such as a Wi-Fi password finder, option to hide date and time, improved Nearby Sharing, Snap Layouts suggestions, changes to the Start menu, and several changes to the Settings app. Windows 11 23H2 was officially available on October 31, 2023, but as a preview, with broader availability on November 14....

To create a Windows 11 24H2 USB flash drive with the Media Creation Tool, download the tool from Microsoft, launch the setup, click “Accept,” click “Next,” choose “ISO file,” click “Next,” “Next,” and “Finish.” To create a Windows 11 24H2 ISO file, download the tool from Microsoft, launch the setup, click “Accept,” click “Next,” choose “USB flash drive,” click “Next,” select a location, and click “Finish.” UPDATED 1/27/2025: When the time comes to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 (2024 Update) , you may need the Media Creation Tool to create a USB bootable media or an ISO file....

You can now download the latest tiny11 ISO file to install a lightweight version of Windows 11 25H2 on almost any device, including unsupported hardware. This custom image removes unnecessary apps and lets you use a local account instead of a Microsoft account. The ISO files are available from NTDEV on Archive.org, but use them at your own risk. The tiny11 ISO is also sometimes referred to as Windows 11 Lite ISO....

Windows 11 22H2 update KB5018496 (build 22621.755) is now available in the stable channel as a preview. The update brings the Task Manager option to the Taskbar context menu. It also delivers changes for the Microsoft Account settings and visual tweaks for search. Furthermore, this release ships with a bunch of fixes and improvements. The update was previously available as build 22621.754 in the Release Preview Channel. UPDATED 10/25/2022: As part of version 22H2 , Windows 11 build 22621....

Windows 11 22H2 gets two new updates, including builds 22622.450 and 22621.450. The update is described as update KB5016700. The update only includes fixes and improvements, no new features. As part of the version 22H2 , Microsoft is now rolling out two new previews in the Beta Channel, including Windows 11 build 22622.450 (KB5016700) with new features turned on and build 22621.440 (KB5016700) with features turned off by default. However, both previews include the same fixes and improvements....

Windows 11 22H2 receives build 22621.1037 and 22623.1037 (KB5021304) in the Beta Channel. This flight updates the search box style and brings Voice Access improvements. Also, it includes various fixes and improvements for Windows 11. Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 build 22623.1037 (KB5021304) with new features enabled by default and the preview build 22621.1037 (KB5021304) with features turned off by default for computers in the Beta Channel . Build 22623....

Windows 11 22H2 receives builds 22621.2199 and 22631.2199 (KB5029352) in the Beta Channel. This update introduces changes expected to arrive with version 23H2. Some of them include a new preview of files in the Start menu, labels for the Taskbar, and more. The update also brings several fixes and improvements. Windows 11 build 22631.2199 (KB5029352) is rolling out with new features enabled by default, expected to arrive with version 23H2 , and the preview build 22621....

Microsoft makes the Windows 11 build 23601 available in the Dev Channel. The update adds undock and resize options for Copilot and settings to disable news from Widgets. The Share feature and Nearby Sharing settings also received some improvements. The company is even improving the Windows 365 Boot and Switch experiences. Windows 11 build 23601 is now available for users of the Windows Insider Program for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel, with a slew of new features and several improvements....

Microsoft is planning to release Windows 11 (Sun Valley) sometime in the fall of 2021, but it appears that it won’t immediately replace Windows 10. Instead, the company is likely to release Windows 11 alongside a new feature update for Windows 10 (version 21H2). Although it’s still unclear the exact details of the plan, it looks like we will have two versions of the operating system. According to a new report from Windows Latest (and GitHub ), the company recently published a documentation page (later edited) that includes the reference of the “Windows Sun Valley” and Windows 10 separately, which indicates that the software giant will continue to support the older version alongside the new operating system....