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This particular build includes all the new features and changes that became available with build 17738 in the Fast ring, and the company is promising ISOs sometime during the last week of August. If you’re enrolled in the Slow ring, you can check all the improvements in this guide, and you can also check out this video review. Download Windows 10 build 17738 Although there are no ISO files for Windows 10 build 17738, the update is available immediately through the Slow ring....

Windows 10 build 18329 isn’t a significant update, but according to the software giant, brings refinements to the Search experience. You can now run classic (Win32) programs while in Windows Mixed Reality mode, and much more. Windows 10 build 18329 Here are all the features and changes coming to the next version of Windows 10: Search Starting with build 18329, the Search experience now lists your more frequent apps, under the Top apps section....

Windows 10 build 18362.10000, according to the company, it’s a small update with undefined changes designed for PC manufacturers, and it doesn’t include any visual improvements. Also, unlike previous releases, Windows 10 build 18362.10000 is available as a cumulative update for devices enrolled in the Slow ring of the Windows Insider Program already running the May 2019 Update. While you won’t see any new significant changes, build 18362.10000 and future builds will eventually include new features for “select performance improvements, enterprise features, and quality enhancements....

Windows 10 build 18999, according to the company, is a minor update that expands ability to move and resize the Cortana app to all users. In addition, this flight also ships with some Narrator and Magnifier improvements. For instance, in Narrator braille, group header contextual elements are now represented with a “grp” abbreviation instead of “group.” As for the Magnifier changes, the feature now remembers its window position after close and will reopen in that same location next time....

According to the company announcement, build 21327 ships with new system icons using the new font Segoe Fluent Icons that align with the Microsoft Fluent Design style. Starting with this flight, you will see the new iconography using more rounded corners and simple design across the Settings app and Start menu. In this preview, the 64-bit version of PowerShell will be the new default architecture for ARM64 devices. Windows 10 build 21327 also includes a new design experience for the “News and interests” taskbar widget, which according to the company, “makes it even more delightful to scan and interact with the headlines and stories in your feed....

In this hands-on video, we will get a closer look at the new modern iconography for the profile folders (Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, etc.), drives, and other elements across the experience since even the Recycle Bin has received an update. The video demo also highlights the new support for using new keyboard shortcuts when renaming files. We looked into the tweaks for the Start menu and other improvements. Whether you are planning to install this preview or want to learn about Microsoft’s progress for its desktop operating system, you can watch this hands-on video that covers the most important changes available with Windows 10 build 21343....

Windows 10 version 1709 is a big update that delivers a new set of features and enhancements that makes the OS more secure and more productive. How to get the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Starting October 17, the update will begin downloading and installing automatically through Windows Update. If you want to force the download, you can always go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and click the Check for updates button....

Usually the features that Microsoft removes aren’t significant, but starting with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you’ll find big features missing, such as 3D Build and Reader app, and while you’ll still be able to use Paint and System Image Backup, these are features no longer being maintained. In this guide, you’ll find a list of legacy features that are no longer available, or they’re still available, but they’re not actively being developed and might be removed in future releases of Windows 10....

Previously, the software maker revealed that 14 million computers were upgraded in the first 24 hours after the official release in July 29, 2015. This is a huge number that shows a strong adoption of the new operating system, but it’s not only because Windows 10 represents one of the biggest releases ever. It’s also because the company is rolling out Windows 10 as a free upgrade for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users....

KB4338819 bumps the version number to build 17134.165, and according to the company, it addresses problems with security, apps, Universal CRT Ctype family of functions, and more. What’s new with Windows 10 build 17134.165 Microsoft has announced KB4338819 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “July 10, 2018—KB4338819 (OS Build 17134.165)”. If you’re already running the Windows 10 version 1803 on your PC, this update will address these problems:...

KB4487029 bumps the version number to build 7134.619, and according to the company addresses problems with Microsoft Edge, apps, time zone, and Bluetooth. It fixes pinning web links to Start menu problem and resolves issue that prevents users from deleting a wireless network profile, and more. In addition, the company is also releasing updates with similar changes for older versions, including the Fall Creators Update, Creators Update and Anniversary Update....

KB4489899 bumps the version number to build 17763.379, and according to the company, fixes problems with HoloLens, error 1309 installing .msi applications, graphics and mouse performance after updating to KB4482887, and more. In addition, Microsoft is also pushing updates for Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 Update), version 1709 (Fall Creators Update), version 1703, and older versions. Windows 10 update KB4489899 for version 1809 Microsoft has announced KB4489899 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “March 12, 2019—KB4489899 (OS Build 17763....

KB4540673 bumps the version number to build 18362.719 and 18363.719 for the May 2019 Update and November 2019 Update respectively, and according to the software giant, the update addresses problem that prevents upgrading to a new version and patches various security holes. In addition to the update for the most recent version of Windows 10, Microsoft is also releasing quality updates for older versions, including version 1809, 1803, 1709, 1703, 1607, and original release....

Once the KB4576754 update installs, the new version of Microsoft Edge will be applied, the app will be pinned to the taskbar, and the option to uninstall the browser will be removed from the Settings app. In addition to this update, the company also rolled out the KB4576753 update for computers still running version 1803 to replace the default web browser with the new version based on the Chromium platform....

The update KB5003212 bumps the version number to build 18363.1593, and according to the company, it fixes a geographic location information issue. Addresses problems with muting a phone call when you transfer the call and fixes a problem that prevents a touch device from working as a serial mouse in multiple monitor situations. In addition, Microsoft has also made available the update KB5003217 as a preview for Windows 10 version 1809 that addresses many non-security issues....

According to the company, the update KB5004237 bumps the version number to 19041.1110, 19042.1110, 19043.1110 and addresses printing problems with certain printers connected using a USB connection. This patch also removes the support for the PerformTicketSignature setting and permanently enables Enforcement mode for CVE-2020-17049, adds Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption protections, and fixes a vulnerability in which Primary Refresh Tokens are not strongly encrypted. In addition, the software giant is releasing updates for versions 1909, 1809, and the original release of Windows 10....

The message in the app reads, “You’re now running the Windows 11 2022 Update! Read on to discover new features and set things up just how you like.” In the past, the company used the month and year of release for the update’s name. For instance, the “Windows 10 November 2021 Update” was the name for Windows 10 version 21H2. However, it’s not surprising that the new naming scheme only includes the year since the software giant has shifted to only one feature update and the month as part of the name is no longer relevant....

Although users have been able to choose the icons that appear in the system tray, the overflow menu was always available in the Taskbar. However, on Windows 11 22H2, the Taskbar settings page gets a new “Hide icon menu” that completely removes the overflow menu. If you need the extra room in the Taskbar, you can now open Settings > Personalization > Taskbar, and under the “Other system tray icons” section, you can now turn on the “Hide icon menu” toggle switch to disable the overflow menu....

The update is available starting October 18 as an optional install for anyone running version 22H2 through the Windows Update settings. The update is also described as KB5019509 and bumps the version number to build 22621.675. Microsoft also notes that the feature drop is only available for those who want to start early with the new features. However, the rollout will expand more broadly during the next November 2022 security update release....

The update KB5014697 bumps the version number to build 22000.739, and according to the official changes, it contains miscellaneous security improvements and all the fixes and enhancements available with the preview update released on May 25, 2022. The non-security update released on May 25 improves the Family Safety app and introduces the Windows Spotlight feature for the desktop. Also, this release fixes problems with the sign-in experience, networking, encryption, Trusted Platform Module (TPM), scaling, backup, and more....