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Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 14257 for PCs to the Fast ring of updates. This is the fifth preview the software giant is releasing to Insiders as part of the next major update of the operating system, which we currently know with the Redstone codename. Gabriel Aul, head of the Windows Insider program, made the announcement at the Windows Blog , and he also explains that the team is in the early days of Redstone , as such users won’t see any visible changes and features in build 14257....

Windows 10 version 1709 (Fall Creators Update) is getting update KB4093112 as part of the April 2018 Patch Tuesday to fix a number of issues. KB4093112 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 16299.371, and it delivers a security fix for AMD processors, addresses problems with Microsoft Edge, and much more. What’s new with Windows 10 build 16299.371 Microsoft has announced KB4093112 in the Windows support site , and it’s referred as “April 10, 2018—KB4093112 (OS Build 16299....

Microsoft has made available the update KB4601380 for devices still on Windows 10 version 1909 . The update is ready for download as a preview, meaning that it is an optional update to address several non-security issues with this version of the operating system. The update KB4601380 bumps the version number to 18363.1411, and according to the changelogs, fixes problems with Input Method Editor (IME), fonts rendering, and screen rendering in certain hardware configurations....

The update KB5000850 for Windows 10 version 1909 is now available as an optional install. This release is part of the March 2021 “D” rollout, and it includes non-security patches that Microsoft plans to make available during the next Patch Tuesday update. Windows 10 update KB5000850 bumps the version number to build 18363.1474, and according to the logs, fixes a problem with File Explorer that displays nothing or shows “Computing Filters” when filtering search results....

On March 18, Microsoft made available yet another update (KB5001649) for Windows 10 to address more printing issues caused by the first fix released on March 15. According to the company , after installing the update KB5001567 (March 15 update) , devices may receive unexpected results when printing from some apps or to some printers. Some problems include missing or solid color graphics, misalignment and formatting issues, or printing blank pages....

Windows 10 20H2 receives the non-security update KB5003214. The update is available for devices in the Beta and Release Preview channels. Update KB5003214 adds support for the “ .hif” extension for HEIF images and fixes a bunch of bugs. Starting May 25, the update KB5003214 is available for the stable version of 21H1, 20H2, and 2004. Microsoft has released the update KB5003214 for Windows 10 20H2 in the Beta and Release Preview channels as well as in the stable channel for versions 20H2 and 21H1....

Microsoft releases update KB5007253 for Windows 10 21H2 and 21H1. The update is a non-security update that bumps the version number to build 19044.1379 (19044.1381). Update KB5007253 fixes a slew of problems and brings several improvements. Shortly after the official launch of the Windows 10 November 2021 Update (version 21H2) , Microsoft has begun testing the next cumulative for versions 21H2 and 21H1. The update includes a slew of fixes and improvements, and it’s currently available in the Release Preview Channel....

The December Patch Tuesday Update arrives for Windows 10 22H2 and 21H2 as build 19045.3803 and 19044.3803 (KB5033372). The update KB5033372 introduces Copilot to Windows 10 and rolls out security fixes and improvements. Windows 10 21H2 and versions 1809, 1607, and 1507 also receive updates. Microsoft rolls out the KB5033372 as the next update of Windows 10 22H2 and version 21H2. The update is rolling out with security fixes and the first preview of Copilot for Windows 10 ....

The Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) is arriving very soon, and in this hands-on video review , you’ll get to know all the new features, improvements, and tweaks. Windows 10 version 1809 , codenamed Redstone 5, is the sixth feature update that Microsoft is releasing for desktops, laptops, and tablets, and it’s a continuation of the April 2018 Update that delivers a new set of visual refinements as well as new features, but it’s a lot smaller than its predecessor....

Microsoft is now confident that business users can upgrade to Windows 10 version 1809, October 2018 Update . Although the feature update was originally released on October 2, 2018 , due to a bug that caused data loss to some users the company was forced to halt the rollout . Then after several weeks, on November 13, 2018, the feature update once again began rolling out , but only to a limited group of supported devices, and now, starting March 28, 2019, almost six months later, Microsoft has updated its Windows 10 release information website (via ZDNet ) to note that the October 2019 Update is ready for enterprise deployment....

The next feature update will carry the “Windows 11 2024 Update” marketing name. The official name was spotted on one of the Microsoft support pages and confirmed by a Program Manager. Microsoft quietly confirmed “2024 Update” as the name for the next version of Windows 11 (version 24H2), and not surprisingly, the name follows the trends of previous feature updates. For example, version 23H2 was called “2023 Update,” and version 22H2 carried the “2022 Update” marketing name....

UPDATED 10/1/2024: Windows 11 24H2 (2024 Update) is the next version of the operating system that Microsoft will release on October 1, 2024 , and will be available more broadly for new and existing devices. The feature update was originally made available on June 18, 2024 , but this release only includes the core changes for Copilot+ PCs. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll show you the new features and changes expected in the latest yearly update for Windows 11....

Microsoft releases Windows 11 build 22635.4291 (23H2) with changes to privacy settings, improvements to the Task Manager, and a new option to make Taskbar icons smaller. Windows 11 build 26120.1912 (24H2) was also released with 6GHz support for the Mobile hotspot feature. Microsoft has announced the release of two new previews for Windows 11 , including build 22635.4291 (KB5043166) in the Beta Channel and build 26120.1912 (KB5043168) in the Dev Channel with new features and improvements that could arrive in future releases of the operating system....

Microsoft is rolling out a preview of Windows 11 22H2 (build 22621.2215). The update is available in the Stable Channel as KB5029351. This non-security update addresses several problems and rolls out a few improvements. This update was previously available as build 22621.2213 in the Release Preview Channel. UPDATED 8/22/2023: Microsoft is rolling out the Windows 11 build 22621.2215 as the update KB5029351 in the Stable Channel . The update is available as an optional update with new changes, non-security fixes, and improvements that the company plans to make available as an automatic install in September during the Patch Tuesday rollout....

Windows 11 22H2 receives builds 22621.2129 and 22631.2129 (KB5029359) in the Beta Channel. This update introduces a slew of new features and changes coming to version 23H2. Some of them include Windows Copilot AI, Dev Drive, and Adaptive Dimming for Presence Sensing. The update also brings visual changes to the Start menu, Taskbar, Task Manager, and more. Windows 11 build 22631.2129 (KB5029359) is now rolling out with a slew of new features enabled by default expected to arrive with version 23H2 , and the preview build 22621....

Windows 11 build 25247 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. The update introduces Studio Effects, Energy Recommendations, and OneDrive storage warning. The flight also updates Suggested Action, Task Manager app, and Start now shows website recommendations. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 25247 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program . This is a minor update, but it packs some interesting new features, improvements, and fixes....

Microsoft introduces a new backup app for Windows 11. The app streamlines the process of backing up and restoring apps, settings, folders, and credentials to a new computer or installation. The Windows Backup is now available as a preview, and it’ll roll out later in the year. Microsoft is testing a new application to back up and restore apps on Windows 11 . According to the company , the idea of the app is to help developers to retain customers when they switch computers by making it easier to back up and restore applications....

Microsoft adds an option in the Settings app to view saved Wi-Fi passwords on Windows 11. The new option is available for saved wireless networks on the “Manage known networks” page. Windows 11 may include this option with the release of version 23H2. Windows 11 is getting a new option to view saved Wi-Fi passwords from the Settings app. Although users have been able to find their wireless network passwords for a long time, it’s a process that requires opening the legacy Control Panel or using Command Prompt or PowerShell commands, but now the option is available in the Settings app....

Intel CFO revealed that a new “Windows refresh” is coming in 2024. The information coincides with the new schedule release cycle for Windows. Although it’s not official, it’s likely that Microsoft may call it “Windows 12.” It appears that “Windows 12” may actually launch in 2024. According to a new report from PCGamer , Intel’s CFO, David Zinser, has referenced a coming “Windows refresh” next year that aligns with previous rumors of the next version of the operating system....

For the longest time playing a DVD movie in Windows was as easy as popping the disc in the tray and wait for the video to start automatically. Now that is not longer the case in Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro, since Microsoft decided to remove the support of DVD playback from the operating system, and giving up the inclusion of future Blu-ray support, if this was ever in the plans....