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As expected, Microsoft is yet again rolling out a new test preview of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update . This time the company is releasing Windows 10 build 16275 in the Fast ring for PCs enrolled in the Windows Insider Program. Windows 10 build 16275, according to the software giant, doesn’t include any new features or significant changes. Instead, it only includes a handful of bug fixes and small improvements, including a fix for the Lock screen, DPI scaling, blurry text in some scenarios, certain websites not working correctly on Microsoft Edge, and more....

Microsoft quickly flights out another preview of its Windows 10 Fall Creators Update . This time around, the company is pushing Windows 10 build 16294 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. In this new test preview, there are no new features or big changes as the team is currently working to finalize the update for the October 17 launch . However, on build 16294, you’ll find at least five new bug fixes, including one that fixes a recent bug on Surface Pro 3 devices that end up being unbootable....

Microsoft has released Windows 10 build 17004 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring (Skip Ahead) of the Windows Insider Program. This new preview for testers is a minor update, but it includes at least one visual change and a slew of fixes and improvements that users will get as part of the Windows 10 Redstone 4 update (version 1803) due in 2018. Windows 10 build 17004 , according to the software giant, adds more Fluent Design changes to the Start menu, Microsoft Edge and input get a ton of fixes, and there are also a number of general changes....

As part of the 19H1 development , Microsoft is now making available Windows 10 build 18262 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring and in the Skip Ahead lane. This is the ninth preview rolling out for version 1903, which is expected to arrive in 2019, and it delivers several new features and improvements. Windows 10 build 18262 , according to the software giant, introduces the ability to see which applications are DPI aware using Task Manager....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19041 for devices enrolled in the Fast and Slow rings of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 48 releasing as part of version 2004 , and it’s a small update with some new improvements. Windows 10 build 19041 , according to the company, expands the quick searches functionality on Start to Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19536 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the first preview available as part of the next version (after the 20H1 development ), which if the company continues with the name scheme, then the development will be known as 20H2. Windows 10 build 19536 , according to the company, is a small update that brings back the option to download and install optional updates (such as drivers, feature updates, and monthly non-security quality updates) through the Windows Update settings page....

As the first preview of 2020, Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19541 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the second preview as part of the 20H2 development , but because updates available through the Fast ring are no longer tied to a specific feature update release, it’s unclear if these improvements will be available in the next major release....

The Windows 10 Creators Update is out with a lot of new changes, but some of the best additions about the new version are those hidden features and small tweaks that can make a big difference. The Creators Update is the next major update for Windows 10 that Microsoft is making available for desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, phones, Xbox, and other products. This release makes a big push on 3D and mixed reality with the addition of Paint 3D and support for augmented and virtual reality headsets....

Since Adobe will end support of the Flash Player browser plugin on December 31, 2020, Microsoft is now making available the update KB4577586 to remove the plugin on Windows 10 , Windows 8.1, and Windows Server. According to the Microsoft support page, the update is available in advance to test and validate the changes on systems. However, it’s not an update available through Windows Update. Instead, it’s an optional package that you must download and install manually....

Windows 10 Pro and Home are both the same advanced and secure operating system. However, the choice will come down to the features you need and the price you are willing to pay. The best edition for you will be based on the work you need to do on your computer. Usually, if you need to use Microsoft 365 (formerly Office) and similar applications or want to build a gaming PC, Windows 10 Home is the best choice for you....

Microsoft changes the Copilot integration with a web app that you can uninstall from the Settings app. The update KB5040427 also rolls out a bunch of security patches, including fixes for various problems. Windows 10 1809, 1607, and 1507 are also getting an update to fix different issues. As part of the July 2024 Patch Tuesday Update, Microsoft is rolling out update KB5040427 for Windows 10 22H2 and 21H2 as build 19044....

Although Windows 10 is now rolling out to users around the world as a free upgrade for those running a genuine copy of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, the work isn’t complete; the operating system is an ongoing process, and Microsoft is already working on the next update to fix a number of issues. While the company has recently released on July 29th, a day one patch (KB3074683) to fix various reported problems in Windows 10, a bigger update called Service Release 1 (SR1) is expected to release as early as August....

Outside of its regular Patch Tuesday schedule, Microsoft has released update KB4032188 for PCs and mobile devices running the Windows 10 Creators Update . The first quality update rolling out in August doesn’t include new features, instead it delivers a long list of bug fixes and improvements. Currently the August quality update is available for devices enrolled in the Release Preview ring of the Windows Insider Program, but eventually, it’ll roll out to everyone....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 update KB4524570 for devices running the November 2019 Update and the May 2019 Update to address a number of issues. KB4524570 bumps the version number to build 18362.476 and 18363.476 for the May 2019 Update and November 2019 Update respectively, and according to the company, it’s a small update that addresses keyboard problems, patch vulnerability on devices running Intel processors, and various other security holes....

Microsoft is finally bringing the Spotlight wallpapers for the desktop. This update also adds quick links to share content directly into specific apps. The update KB5034843 pushes new fixes, changes, and improvements. The Windows 10 build 19045.4116 (KB5034843) for version 22H2 is available for download in the Release Preview Channel starting February 15, 2024. The update includes improvements for existing features and various fixes expected to arrive in the next monthly rollout of the operating system....

Windows 11 build 22000.1281 rolls out as update KB5019157. The update adds the Quick Assist app. These non-security includes fixes and improvements that will release during the next Patch Tuesday. The update was previously available as build 22000.1279 in the Release Preview Channel. On Windows 11 21H2 , Microsoft is making available the update KB5019157 as an optional update. 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 build 22000.556 releases as update KB5011493. Update KB5011493 fixes file deletion problem using the recovery tools. It also ships with all the non-security fixes and improvements available with the update KB5010414. Microsoft is now rolling out update KB5011493 for devices running the stable version of Windows 11 that brings security patches and a slew of fixes. The update KB5011493 bumps the version number to build 22000.556, and according to the official changelogs , it addresses an issue that occurs when you attempt to reset a device and the apps have folders that contain reparse data, such as OneDrive or OneDrive for Business....

Windows 11 build 22478 releases in the Dev Channel. The flight includes tweaks for the Start menu and various fixes. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 22483 for computers enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Insider Program. This is a minor update that only includes a few changes and several fixes. Build 22483, according to the company announcement, adds another entry in the right-click context menu for the “Recommended” and “More” button in the Start menu to refresh the items....

Microsoft releases Windows 11 build 22494 in the Dev Channel. This flight brings a new mic mute and unmute button in the Taskbar. It also brings snap groups to Task View, improvements for Settings, and various fixes. As part of the active development branch , Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 22494 for computers enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is yet another minor update with various improvements and new features....

Windows 11 22H2 receives build 22621.2500 (KB5031455) in the Release Preview Channel. This update introduces various fixes, changes, and improvements. Microsoft is not introducing new features or significant changes in this rollout. UPDATED 10/24/2023: Microsoft is now rolling out the update KB5031455 for Windows 11 for devices enrolled in the Release Preview Channel of the Windows Insider Program with a slew of fixes and improvements. The update KB5031455 bumps the version number to build 22621....