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UPDATED 11/8/2023: Windows 11 23H2 (2023 Update) was released on October 31, and if you are wondering whether you should install the new version, the short answer is “yes,” but there are a few things to consider. The new version represents the second feature update for the operating system based on the same core file system available in version 22H2 . However, the rollout is gradual to ensure that devices have a good upgrade experience, which means it’ll take time before the new version reaches everyone....

Windows 11 (version 21H2) is now available as a free upgrade for computers already running Windows 10 that meet the minimum system requirements , and it is also shipping on many branded devices. Microsoft initially began the controlled rollout on October 5 only for devices known to have a smooth upgrade experience, and it’s fully available since April 15, 2022 . However, since this is an optional update, the decision as to whether you should install it now or wait longer to avoid possible issues will be up to you....

Recently a number of users reported that significant battery drain issue on Surface Pro 3 devices with a Simplo battery. Microsoft acknowledged the concern, but didn’t share any concrete statement whether the problem was due to the defective battery or software. Now the company has issued a statement saying that the problem that causes Surface Pro 3 device to drain battery so quickly is a software-related issue. According to an update posted at the official Microsoft forums, the company has isolated the problem to a small number of customers....

On Windows 11 , if your computer is still running version 22H2 (or even version 21H2), you can upgrade to version 23H2, skipping version 24H2. In this guide, I’ll explain the steps to complete this configuration. Although you can upgrade your computer to a newer version through Windows Update, you can only upgrade to the most recent version, which in this case is version 24H2. However, if you have a device that is still on Windows 11 22H2 or 21H2, you can upgrade to version 23H2 and block Windows 11 24H2....

“Hyper-V” is a hypervisor that allows you to create virtual machines. The “Virtual Machine Platform” is typically used for WSL, while the “Windows Hypervisor Platform” is used by other virtualization platforms to connect to Hyper-V. When you need to enable virtualization on Windows 11 (or 10), you will find multiple options on the “Windows Features” page, including “Hyper-V,” “Virtual Machine Platform,” and “Windows Hypervisor Platform,” which can make the process confusing....

To force-enable hidden features on Windows 11, open Command Prompt (admin), run the “vivetool /enable /id:ENABLE-FEATURE-ID” command, and restart the computer. You can also use the ViveTool GUI, which offers a graphical interface to enable and disable features, but the command-line tool is better suited for the job. On preview builds of Windows 11 available through the Beta, Dev, and Canary Channels of the Windows Insider Program , you can use the ViveTool to enable hidden experimental features, and in this guide, I’ll show you how to use the tool....

Microsoft is now making available Windows 10 build 19042.388 in the Beta Channel of Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 28 releasing to testers, and it’s a small cumulative update that brings a number of fixes. Windows 10 build 19042.388, according to the software giant , fixes issues with PowerShell, printers, games and apps visual distortion, OneDrive, and a critical problem with the lsass.exe process. There are all the fixes includes in this fight:...

Microsoft is rolling out Windows 10 build 10122 via the Fast ring of updates. Even though, the new build includes a few new changes and improvements around the Start menu, Continuum, Microsoft Edge, and throughout the operating system, Microsoft is making available build 10122 with a “big known issue” that could cause “frequent crashes” in Microsoft Edge if using a computer with AMD graphics. According to the company, aside from the crashing issue, the new build should be “more stable and polished” than Windows 10 build 10074 , because Windows 10 RTM is closing in and the company needs to start getting ready for summer launch....

Microsoft recently rolled out a new preview of Windows 10 (build 10122) , but because of a significant bug that causes Microsoft Edge to crash frequently on systems using AMD graphics, the company opted to release the new build via the Fast ring of updates. However, build 10122 includes a number of improvements on the Start menu, Continuum, Microsoft’s new Edge web browser, which the company still refers it as “Project Spartan”, and the new preview also includes a new Insider Hub app....

A new preview of Windows 10 (build 10125) has leaked onto the internet unveiling a number of improvements and features over the last official preview, Windows 10 build 10122 . The slightly newer version includes updated icons, new customization options for the Start menu, updated Jump Lists, Windows Hello, and a few new improvements for Tablet mode. Those not wanting to go through the task of installing the leaked version of the operating system, can now watch the video I have published on YouTube highlighting all the changes and features Microsoft is developing for future updates of Windows 10 ....

During Apple’s big day announcing its new music streaming service, Microsoft pushed a new update for Windows 10 build 10130 to fix bug that caused issues trying to open the flyout menus. According to Microsoft, KB3070365 fixes the flyouts when they won’t open clicking the icons on the taskbar, including on Start, Cortana, Network, Battery, and Action Center, in Windows 10 build 10130 . The new release was first announced by Gabriel Aul, Microsoft’s head of the Windows Insider program, on Twitter....

On August 18, Microsoft begin to roll out Windows 10 build 10525 to Insiders via the Fast ring of updates. This is the first preview the company is making available after releasing Windows 10 to the public. According to the company, Windows 10 build 10525 is a special release because “it really highlights both how your feedback influences the product development as well as illustrating how some things will get implemented at different times depending on when we’re trying to stabilize and drive quality vs....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 16299.15 as a quality update for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring in the Windows Insider Program hinting that the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is now finalized (or RTM). Though, you still need to go through the long install process. The company is not sharing any details on the changes included with the Windows 10 Insider Preview build 16299.15, but it notes that it’s testing servicing with the newly released update before the final release....

Microsoft is now releasing Windows 10 build 19587.1001 to devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the tenth previews rolling out for testers, and it’s a small update that introduces several fixes and improvements that are expected to be available in future releases. Windows 10 build 19587 , according to the company, updates the Eye Control settings to span multiple pages, so that options are easier to find and understand....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19603 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 13 available for testers, and it’s a minor update that brings some new features and improvements that are expected to arrive in future releases of the operating system . Windows 10 build 19603 , according to the software giant, the File Explorer now integrates with the Windows Subsystem for Linux with a new Linux option in the left pane navigation....

Windows 10 build 21332 begins to roll out for PCs enrolled in the Dev Channel. Clean installation of Windows 10 no longer preinstalls the Paint 3D and 3D Viewer apps. Windows 10 “news and interests” taskbar widget will settle on two columns of content. This flight fixes a slew of problems and brings back the About settings page. The build 21332 for Windows 10 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program....

Microsoft unveils all the editions of Windows 10 that will be available later this summer at launch. Today, in a new announcement at the official Windows blog , the company says that there will be seven editions of the next operating system: Windows 10 Home, Mobile, Pro, Enterprise, Education, Mobile Enterprise, and Windows 10 IoT. Early this year, the company announced that for the first time the full version of Windows 10 will be free for Windows 7, Windows 8....

Windows 10 22H2 (2022 Update) has the same hardware requirements (processor, memory, and storage) as previous versions, including 21H2, 21H1, 20H2, 2004, and older down to version 1507. Usually, hardware requirements do not change when upgrading to a new version of Windows 10 . However, it is not uncommon for the operating system to have additional requirements. For instance, with the release of version 1903, the minimum storage requirement was bumped to 32G for new installations....

Microsoft made available Windows 10 build 21277 in the Dev Channel, and while the company did not reveal any new significant changes, the flight hides several features that the company plans to make available in the next feature update of Windows 10 . According to various Tweets from @thebookisclosed (Albacore) , build 21277 ships with at least six noteworthy features and changes for the Settings app, including archive apps, Timeline with location awareness for activities, new battery usage statistics, more taskbar settings, new camera settings page, and new storage settings to free up space....

Microsoft is now releasing a preview of update KB4568831 for devices running Windows 10 version 2004. The update is expected to be fully available in August 2020, and it’s now available for anyone who wants to download it manually. KB4568831 bumps the version number to build 19041.423, and according to the company, fixes problem with internet connectivity for cellular modems and printing to network printers. It addresses Settings crashing unexpectedly, storage pool creation using Storage Spaces, darker content than usual with high dynamic range (HDR), and much more....