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The elimination of the upgrade blocking issues means that devices running version 1909 or older releases with specific hardware configuration can safely upgrade to the next supported version from Windows Update without losing their files or settings. According to the Windows health release page, the longest-standing problems were the audio drivers from Synaptics and Conexant (also own by Synaptics), which were initially opened in May 2020 and finally closed in May 2021....

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: Fixes an issue that might prevent you from using PowerShell to change the system locale on Server Core platforms. Addresses a problem that might cause certain games and applications to have visual distortion when resizing in windowed mode or switching from full screen to window mode....

Windows 10 build 19042.421, according to the company, includes a new Start menu design, improvements to the taskbar for new users, better notification experience, tweaks for the Settings app, enhancements to the tablet experience, and changes for Microsoft Edge. Windows 10 20H2 new features and changes These are all the new feature and changes available with build 19042.421 for Windows 10: Start menu new design Starting with build 19042.421, Windows 10 introduces an updated version of the Start menu with a streamlined design that removes the solid color backplates behind the icon in the apps list and applies a partially transparent background to the tiles....

On the “Windows release health” website, the company says that it has “started the first phase in [its] rollout for machine learning (ML) training, targeting devices on Windows 10, version 20H2 that are approaching the end of servicing to update automatically to Windows 10, version 21H2.” If you are still on version 20H2, you do not need to wait. You can upgrade immediately through Windows Update. Since these releases share the same core file system, the update only requires a quick restart without the need for complete reinstallation....

In Windows 10 build 10565, the software maker announced that changes on the activation rules are coming to help users to upgrade for free more easily using their already activated copy of Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1, and eliminates the need for users to upgrade to Windows 10 before performing a clean install. In the current public release of Windows 10 (build 10240), the activation rules dictate that a computer running a genuine copy of Windows 7 or Windows 8....

It’s been a long time since Insiders saw a preview build of Windows 10 for PCs in the Slow ring, but it appears that as Microsoft gets closer to release the Windows 10 Threshold 2 update to the public, builds are getting more stable to the point that build 10565 may not be the only preview we will see in the Slow ring. Windows 10 build 10565 is a great build that includes a number of changes, such as:...

Build 20257, according to the official changelogs, updates the logic of the Start menu tile to prevent the background of desktop apps from adjusting based on the calculated contrast ratio. However, this will not affect pinned web apps from Microsoft Edge. In addition, this flight addresses a slew of problems, including secondary storage becoming inaccessible after installing games from the Microsoft Store, Blue Screen of Death with DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION error, File Explorer transparent line on multi monitor setups, traditional desktop apps with unexpected highlight in the title, and disk cleanup issue that prevented the complete deletion of the Windows....

This flight represents the first preview available to testers in 2021, and it includes a bunch of new changes, including a modernized experience of Storage Spaces, which you can now use from the Settings app to create and manage spaces. For the first time in many years, Windows 10 is visually updating the taskbar with a new widget known as “news and interests.” The widget offers quick access to trending news and other information, such as weather and sports, to keep you informed throughout the day without the need to open your phone....

According to the company, this is the second feature experience pack, and it is a small update that only includes reliability improvements from the handwriting input panel. The Windows Feature Experience Pack is a new update process that allows Microsoft to push out feature improvements outside of the operating system’s major releases. The package will download and install automatically through Windows Update, similar to installing a new build or cumulative update....

The May 2021 Update is the eleventh feature update available for the desktop version of Windows 10 that includes a small set of changes and no new big features. Some of the new improvements include support for multi-camera for Windows Hello, “news and interests” taskbar widget, Windows Mixed Reality headset sleep timer options, Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG) improvements, Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Group Policy Service (GPSVC) improvements, and Microsoft Edge (Chromium) support for Windows 10 kiosk mode....

Although the operating system doesn’t offer an option to permanently disable the antivirus, a lot of users have been able to turn it off by setting the DisableAntiSpyware registry key to 1 in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender. However, Microsoft says (via Windows Latest) that the ability to disable the Microsoft Defender Antivirus using the Registry key was only intended for OEMs and IT professionals to disable the default antivirus and deploy another antivirus product during deployment, and not for consumers to permanently disable the program....

On version 1803, Windows 10 continues migrating features to the Settings app from Control Panel and adding new ones. You’ll also find new features, such as Timeline and Nearby Sharing, improvements on Microsoft Edge, tweaks in the user interface, and a lot more. In this guide, we’ll get a quick look at the new features and improvements Windows 10 is introducing with the Spring Creators Update (version 1803). However, remember that these are just a few of the changes that Microsoft has been working for the next feature update, the Windows 10 Spring Creators Updates includes a slew of features and improvements, which you can discover in this guide....

KB4505903 bumps the version number to build 18362.267, and according to the company fixes Windows Hello face recognition and several issues with Microsoft Edge. The update also addresses problems with incorrect colors for 10-bit display planes as well as brightness issue. In addition, build 18362.267 fixes problems with Sleep mode, Bluetooth audio, and Start menu. Update KB4505903 for Windows 10 version 1903 Microsoft has announced KB4505903 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “July 26, 2019—KB4505903 (OS Build 18362....

KB4541335 bumps the version number to builds 18362.752 and 18363.752 for the May 2019 Update and November 2019 Update respectively, and according to the company fixes printing problems, issues with apps performance, time zone, and keyboard layout. Update KB4541335 for Windows 10 version 1903 and 1909 Microsoft has announced KB4541335 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “March 24, 2020—KB4541335 (OS Builds 18362.752 and 18363.752).” If you’re already running the Windows 10 May 2019 Update or the November 2019 Update on your device, this update will address these problems:...

Then the company issued a statement saying that it has decided that future installs should be through Windows Update. Explanation that didn’t make a lot sense after the Microsoft officials previously recommended users to use this alternative to move to version 1511 more quickly. Today, however, it’s a different story, Microsoft is now issuing a new statement backtracking the previous plans, giving users a better explanation, and restating the Windows 10 November update availability through the Media Creation Tool....

In the case of the May 2020 Update, Windows 10 isn’t removing or deprecating a lot of features, only Cortana and Windows To Go are no longer available, and this new version deprecates the legacy version of Edge, Dynamic Disks, and Companion Device Framework. Features removed on version 2004 Features deprecated on version 2004 Features removed on version 2004 Windows 10 version 2004 is removing these features: Cortana: The experience has been updated and enhanced in the May 2020 Update....

Terry Myerson, head of the Microsoft’s operating system team, told Reuters that Microsoft will be “upgrading all qualified PCs, genuine or non-genuine, to Windows 10”. It’s unclear what Myerson really meant as “qualified”. In the past, the software maker confirmed that current genuine Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 will qualified to upgrade for free. The second condition was that users must upgrade within the first year of the Windows 10 release to upgrade for free....

According to the official notes, build 22489 for Windows 11 begins the rollout of the new “Your Microsoft account” settings page. The new page displays your account from Microsoft information, including details about your Microsoft 365 subscription, quick access to order history, payment details, and Microsoft Rewards. The new settings page is only available for a limited number of users, and it will expand to more people over time. Microsoft also says that this feature will continue to evolve over time using the Online Service Experience Pack mechanism, similar to the Windows Feature Experience Pack....

According to the company official notes, build 22518 for Windows 11 introduces a new Spotlight collection background feature for the desktop, updates Widgets with weather information in the Taskbar, and introduces a new feature known as Voice Access to navigate the entire Windows 11 experience with your voice. Also, this flight delivers a new interface to change inputs like languages and layouts and the Windows Subsystem for Linux installation package to the Microsoft Store....

The Media Player replaces the legacy Groove Music app, and it supports both audio and video playback. As part of the features, it’s pretty basic. You can create your playlists, and there’s support for album art and artist information. Also, the app will automatically scan and add all your folders containing music and videos stored locally on your computer. The new interface features rounded corners, seme-transparent materials, and it supports the dark and light color system modes....