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Microsoft has made available Windows 10 build 19635 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 22 rolling out for testers, and it’s a small update introducing several fixes. Windows 10 build 19635 , according to the company, doesn’t reveal any new features, but fixes problems with the apostrophes in the Location not available dialog, Mount File dialog, and File Explorer folder options text not being displayed correctly....

Microsoft is now rolling out “Windows 10 build 21313” for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 56 available for testers, and it is a small update with some significant changes. Build 21313, according to the company, removes the legacy version of Microsoft Edge entirely and replaces it with the Chromium version of the browser. The update introduces new changes for the taskbar news and interests widget....

Windows 10 build 21343 brings new iconography for elements in File Explorer. Windows Sandbox and Microsoft Application Guard get some container improvements. Windows Administrative Tools folder in the Start becomes Windows Tools. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 21343 for PCs enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is preview number 68 available to testers, and it’s a minor update with significant changes....

After October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will no longer receive maintenance or security updates or technical support. To keep using your device safely, consider upgrading to Windows 11 if compatible, switching to Linux Mint or ChromeOS Flex, or enrolling in Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for free to receive updates for an additional year. UPDATED 10/13/2025: As Windows 10 ends support after a decade, on October 14, 2025, it’s crucial to prepare your computer to prevent losing support and updates....

Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.3530.0 releases to Insiders. The update only improves the reliability of the Input Method Editor. It is available in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. Microsoft is now making the “Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.3530.0” available for devices running Windows 10 20H2 and Windows 10 21H1 enrolled in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. According to the company , this is the third feature experience pack, and it is a small update that only includes improvements for the reliability of displaying the candidate list for users of the Input Method Editor (IME)....

To update Windows 10 manually, open Settings > Update & security > Windows Update , and click “Check for updates.” You can also download updates manually from the “Microsoft Update Catalog” website and then apply them by running the “.msu” file or through Command Prompt. Alternatively, you can use the “PSWindowsUpdate” module to install updates from PowerShell on Windows 10. UPDATED 10/25/2023: On Windows 10, cumulative updates (or quality updates) are essential to fix bugs, patch security vulnerabilities, and improve system performance....

Microsoft is now rolling out two new updates for windows 10 devices, including update KB4057144 and KB4057142 , but these patches are only available for version 1703 (Creators Update) and version 1607 (Anniversary Update) respectively. According to the company, updates KB4057144 and KB4057142 do not include new features, but they’ll address an array of problems with older versions of Windows 10 . What’s new with Windows 10 build 15063.877 Microsoft has announced KB4057144 in the Windows support site , and it’s referred as “January 17, 2018—KB4057144 (OS Build 15063....

Windows 10 is getting an out-of-band update only days after Microsoft releasing its March 2018 Patch Tuesday update . This time the company is rolling out update KB4089848 for devices running version 1709 (Fall Creators Update) . KB4089848 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 16299.334, and according to support website longs fixes a number of issues regarding Bluetooth, Encryption File System (EFS), iSCSI, Remote Desktop, and Microsoft Edge....

Windows 10 receives the update KB5010342 bumping version number to build 19044.1526. The update is available for versions 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2. This rollout brings fixes and improvements. Older versions of Windows 10 also are getting new cumulative updates in February 2022. As part of the February Path Tuesday release, Microsoft is now making available the update “KB5010342” for devices using Windows 10 21H2 , 21H1, and 20H2 with several fixes and improvements....

On January 12th, Microsoft is pushing a new cumulative update for Windows 10 version 1511. The new update is described as KB3124263, and according to the company, it includes “improvements in the functionality” of the operating system. The support page is already live, it names the new release “Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1511: January 12, 2016”, and resolves the following vulnerabilities: KB3124605 MS16-008: Security update for Windows kernel to address elevation of privilege: January 12, 2016 KB3124901 MS16-007: Security Update for Windows to address remote code execution: January 12, 2016 KB3124584 MS16-005: Security Update for Windows kernel-mode drivers to address remote code execution: January 12, 2016 KB3124275 MS16-001: Security update for Internet Explorer: January 12, 2016 KB3118753 Microsoft security advisory: Updates for ActiveX kill bits: January 12, 2016 In addition, the KB3124263 cumulative update brings Windows 10 to build 10586....

The May 2019 Update, version 1903, for Windows 10 is arriving towards the end of May, and in this walkthrough video, we dive into the best new features and changes. Windows 10 version 1903, codenamed 19H1, is the seventh feature that Microsoft is making available for desktops, laptops, and tablets, and it’s an incremental update that delivers subtle improvements and several new features, including a new system light theme that expands to the Start menu, taskbar, Action Center, and other elements....

Although the Windows 10 May 2020 Update, version 2004, was originally launched on May 27, 2020, it hasn’t been available for most devices through Windows Update due to several issues that can cause problems during and after the upgrade. However, after the release of the Patch Tuesday for June , the rollout of the feature update is expected to expand to more devices. While the new version should now be available for more users, the company still limiting the release to only devices running version 1909 and 1903 ....

Windows 10 version 2004, May 2020 Update, is expected to launch on May 28, and even though, the new update should be supported on devices already running a previous version of the operating system, Microsoft is making some changes to the processor requirements. According to the company’s documentation (via Neowin ), version 2004 now will also officially support the new AMD’s Ryzen 4000 series of processors. This is in addition to up to 7th Generation processors (A-series Ax-9xxx, E-series Ex-9xxx, and FX-9xxx), Athlon 2xx, Opteron, and EPYC 7xxx....

Let’s get something straight, virtual desktops is nothing new, Windows has had virtual desktops (as an add-on) for years using with the Windows XP PowerToys. Other operating systems also had virtual desktops manager for years as well, but now Windows 10 is getting a native experience, and today Microsoft shares a little of information on the idea behind this new feature and announces a few new improvements coming soon. According to the software giant, the Windows team had various goals in mind to bring users a feature that allows them to get the best experience on a single screen, using multiple unlimited virtual desktops....

Windows 11 22H2 receives its second Patch Tuesday update KB5019980. Windows 11 21H2 gets another update (KB5019961) with fixes and changes. These updates are available for download now through the Windows Update settings. As part of the Patch Tuesday rollout for November 2022, Microsoft is now making available the update KB5019980 for Windows 11 22H2 and the update KB5019961 for version 21H2 with various fixes and improvements. KB5019980 represents the second cumulative update for Windows 11 22H2, and according to the company , it bumps the version number to build 22621....

Windows 10 PCs with unsupported hardware are getting Windows 11 22H2. Microsoft has confirmed this is a bug and is investigating the problem. If you see the update, you shouldn’t upgrade to version 22H2. Some devices with unsupported hardware are getting the Windows 11 22H2 update through Windows Update. Microsoft recently made available the final build of the next version of the operating system in the Release Preview Channel, and shortly after, unsupported devices running Windows 10 started getting the upgrade option through the Windows Update settings....

Microsoft shows off some significant features coming to Windows 11 23H2 Some of these features include Window Copilot, Dynamic Lighting, and Taskbar labels. These features are expected to roll out with version 23H2, and some others will ship as soon as they’re ready. Although the Windows 11 23H2 feature update won’t release until sometime in the fall, Microsoft is already confirming several of the new features expected to arrive with the new version....

Windows 11 build 22000.2245 rolls out as the preview update KB5028245. This non-security includes fixes and improvements that will be released during the next Patch Tuesday. The update was previously available in the Release Preview Channel as build 22000.2243. UPDATED 7/25/2023: On Windows 11 , Microsoft is making available the update KB5028245 in the Stable Channel as an optional install for the original version (21H2). This is a non-security update part of the next cumulative update rollout, and it only includes bug fixes, improvements, and new features....

Windows 11 22H2 receives build 22621.1245 and 22623.1245 (KB5022358) in the Beta Channel. This update rolls out the screen recording feature for Snipping Tool. Also, it includes various fixes and improvements for Windows 11. Microsoft releases Windows 11 build 22623.1245 (KB5022358) with new features enabled by default and the preview build 22621.1245 (KB5022358) with features turned off by default for computers in the Beta Channel . Build 22623.1245 and 22621....

Windows 11 22H2 receives builds 22621.746 and 22623.746 (KB5018490) in the Beta Channel. This rollout enables the new Taskbar for touch-enabled devices again. The update also brings fixes for both flights. Microsoft begins the rollout of build 22623.746 (KB5018490) with new features enabled by default and build 22621.746 (KB5018490) with features turned off by default for Windows 11 devices in the Beta Channel. In this release , build 22623.746 only includes preliminary support to rearrange System tray icons in the Taskbar and various fixes and improvements....