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Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19018 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 39 releasing as part of the 20H1 development , and it’s a small update that includes some changes and a slew of fixes. Windows 10 build 19018 , according to the company, ships with an updated version of the Search Home interface that includes quick search buttons to weather, top news, today in history, and new movies....

Microsoft keeps adding features to Windows 10 despite support ending in October 2025. Recently added features include the Windows Backup app and File Explorer Start backup option. Also, the Start menu is getting “System” labels, account badges, and new settings. Although Microsoft has shifted the development priority to Windows 11 , the good old Windows 10 is still getting some features, but not as significant as anyone would expect....

Microsoft pushes a new Windows 10 update just before September ends. This time the software maker is rolling out KB3093266, which is another cumulative update weighing 505MB for those running the 64-bit and 226MB for the 32-bit version of the operating system. As expected, the company isn’t sharing much on what’s new about on the update, it simply describes KB3093266 as cumulative update that includes “improvements to enhance the functionality of Windows 10....

Microsoft begins the roll out of a new Windows 10 Redstone 2 preview. Today, the company is releasing Windows 10 build 14905 to the Fast ring for PC and Mobile devices. The new update doesn’t include new features as the company continues to add structural improvements to OneCore. However, there are some minor fixes on PC, and Windows 10 Mobile gets a refined sound set, and some known issues that crash apps, Settings, and Start menu that you should consider before installing....

Microsoft halts roll out of update KB3105208 for Windows 10 , which is causing Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on Surface devices and many other PCs that make use of Secure Boot. However, this problem is only happening for those devices running Windows 10 Insider Preview and there is a workaround for those users who have already installed the update. The update described as KB3105208 is the “Windows 10 Insider Preview October Update”, it’s another cumulative update, and because updates are now delivered automatically you probably have already installed it....

Cumulative update KB4023680 is now rolling out for PCs running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update . Unlike the update Microsoft recently made available for those running the Creators Update , this new release is significantly smaller without any new features or significant improvements. KB4023680 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 14393.1230, and it only fixes a small problem with the End User Defined Characters (EUDC). What’s new on Windows 10 build 14393....

As part of the August Patch Tuesday, Windows 10 is now receiving update KB4034674 for PCs and mobile devices. This new update doesn’t bring new features or big improvements, but it addresses a few issues with the Creators Update. KB4034674 bumps the version number to build 15063.540 , and according to Microsoft, it fixes a particular networking issue, policy problems Mobile Device Management, and it brings security patches for Microsoft Edge and other Windows components....

Microsoft is now releasing update KB4494441 for devices running Windows 10 version 1809, October 2018 Update , to address several issues with latest version of the operating system. KB4501835 update bumps the version number to build 17763.503, and according to the software giant, fixes security vulnerabilities, errors using virtual drives, and a few networking problems. In addition, the company is also releasing quality updates for previous version of Windows 10, including version 1709, 1703, 1607, and the original release....

As part of the first Patch Tuesday update of 2020, Microsoft is rolling out update KB4528760 for computers running the Windows 10 November 2019 Update and May 2019 Update to resolve a number of problems and improve security. KB4528760 bumps the version number to build 18362.592 and 18363.592 for version 1903 and 1909 respectively, and according to the software giant, the update addresses a security vulnerability for various components of the operating system....

Windows 10 version 1809, October 2018 Update, is now on over six percent of devices, and if your device hasn’t received the update through Windows Update, you can force the new version using the “Update Assistant” tool. The Windows 10 “Update Assistant” is a tool that Microsoft makes available for devices which for unknown reasons are not getting the new update. The tool works very similar to the Media Creation Tool , but with the difference that you can only do an in-place upgrade....

Windows 11 22H2 (Sun Valley 2) will be considered feature-complete in March. The feature update is not expected to roll out until the fall of 2022. The news only means that after March, no major changes will be included in the development. Windows 11 22H2 is not expected to launch until the fall of 2022. However, it appears that Microsoft is already getting close to completing the development. According to a script file leaked online (via Deskmodder ), the next version of Windows 11 (codenamed Sun Valley 2) will be signed off as “feature complete” on February 4, 2022, and “config complete” on March 4, 2022....

Microsoft has commenced the force upgrade of Windows 11 24H2 on eligible devices running versions 23H2 and 22H2. Although the “2024 Update” was originally released on October 1, 2024, the update was an optional install for compatible devices. However, starting January 21, 2025, the company started the automatic rollout phase to version 24H2 through the “Windows Update” settings. The dashboard health website’s status note reveals that on January 21, “devices running Home and Pro editions of Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2 that are not managed by IT departments will receive the update automatically....

Microsoft begins preview of Windows 11 build 22000.282 in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. The update known as KB5006746 fixes the AMD performance issue, new Taskbar missing, and memory leak. The Windows 11 update KB5006746 fixes are expected to ship with the next quality update. Update KB5006746 is available as an optional install for the stable version of Windows 11 starting October 21. It seems that Microsoft is working on a new update to fix a lot of the problems with the original release of Windows 11, including the AMD performance issue....

Windows 11 22H2 receives build 22621.1028 and 22623.1028 (KB5021866) in the Beta Channel. This release only includes various fixes and improvements for Windows 11. Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 build 22623.1028 (KB5021866) with new features enabled by default and the preview build 22621.1028 (KB5021866) with features turned off by default for computers in the Beta Channel . Build 22623.1028 and 22621.1028 for Windows 11, according to the official changes , only introduce fixes and improvements for the Taskbar, Search, Settings, Task Manager, and more....

Microsoft adds a new option to open photos from your phone into the Snipping Tool directly. Also, the update KB5034855 introduces various fixes for the operating system in the Beta Channel. On February 16, 2024, Microsoft is rolling the Windows 11 build 22635.3209 as the update KB5034855 in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program . This is a minor update that introduces a new feature and various fixes....

Windows 11 build 25201 is now available in the Dev Channel. The preview introduces an updated version of the Widgets board with full-screen mode. Also, this build includes a slew of fixes and improvements. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 25201 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. The preview brings updates for existing features and several fixes and improvements. Build 25201 for Windows 11 , according to the official changes , updates the Widgets board with a new full-screen mode....

Microsoft is now rolling out two identical pre-releases of Windows 11 , including build 26200.5581 (KB5055651) in the Dev Channel and build 26120.3950 (KB5055653) in the Beta Channel. These previews are based on version 24H2 development, but builds in the Dev Channel will eventually change to version 25H2 . According to the official Dev and Beta Channels changes, the updates KB5055651 and KB5055653 bring changes for managing the “Energy Saver” feature through the Local Group Policy Editor....

Microsoft released the January 2026 Windows 11 security update (KB5074109) for versions 24H2 and 25H2. Shortly after release, some users with NVIDIA GPUs reported several issues, including black screens and FPS drops. NVIDIA recommends uninstalling the KB5074109 update to mitigate the issue. Windows 11 2026-01 Security Update (KB5074109) (26200.7623) was released on January 13, 2026, for versions 25H2 and 24H2, with important security fixes, Secure Boot certificate updates (to prevent future boot issues starting in June 2026), NPU-related battery drain improvements, and other quality enhancements....

Microsoft to bring back the never combine option to the Taskbar. The option ungroups apps and shows labels similar to the legacy feature. It’s unclear when the feature will be available on Windows 11. Microsoft appears to be working on an option to bring back app labels in the Taskbar. Windows 11 features a redesigned version of the Taskbar. While it’s an interface rebuilt from the ground up with modern functionalities, it doesn’t include many legacy options, including the ability to show the app labels instead of icons....

File Explorer is finally getting tabs on Windows 11. Microsoft hasn’t confined the release date for this feature. The file manager app is also expected to get many other tweaks. Microsoft has officially confirmed that tabs for File Explorer will be coming to Windows 11 in addition to some other tweaks and design changes. In its “Windows Powers the Future of Hybrid Work” event, the company officially announced that File Explorer will finally get support for tabs....