Alternatively, you can also decode the release date because of the version number, which indicates the year and month of completion of a new version. In his case, the April 2018 Update will be known as version 1803, which indicates that the update will be done sometime in March (03) 2018 (18), followed by general availability only days (or weeks) after the development is considered finalized. Usually, this happens the following month, in this case April....

Windows 10 build 14986, according to the software giant, includes new voice commands to use Cortana, and the digital assistant gets a new full screen mode. Windows Ink gets a feature to resume your previous sketch, Windows Defender gets a brand-new dashboard, and there are new update experience improvements. As always, this test preview for the Creators Update release ships with a number of fixes as well as some known issues....

This new release is a minor update for Windows 10 version 1809 releasing in October 2018, and it addresses a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) using OneDrive. Also, Task Manager now shows an icon when a process is suspended in the Status column of the Processes tab. In addition to the new fixes, build 17627 includes a few known issues as well, including Settings crashing, Microsoft Edge not opening locally stored ....

Windows 10 build 18975, according to the company, introduces an updated version of the Cortana app, which you can now resize and drag around like any other app. Also, starting with this flight, the ability to rename virtual desktops is available to all testers. In addition, there’s a new option to disable the post upgrade setup page under the Notifications settings page. Microsoft updated the Chinese Pinyin IME toolbar to now be light when using light theme and the upgrade logic will preserve your scheduled defragmentation settings....

Windows 10 build 19635, according to the company, doesn’t reveal any new features, but fixes problems with the apostrophes in the Location not available dialog, Mount File dialog, and File Explorer folder options text not being displayed correctly. This flight also fixes issues with Windows Search settings, cellular data, Settings app crashing, Reliability Monitor not showing the correct events, constant display flashing on certain displays, and camera. Microsoft is listing the complete set of improvements, fixes, and known issues for Windows 10 Insider Preview build 19635 at the Windows Blog....

Windows 10 build 20201, according to the company, resolves an issue where some Microsoft Store games protected by Easy Anti-Cheat failed to launch. Addresses problems in the last few build resulting in HDR monitors appearing black when HDR was enabled. Also, build 20201 fixes the min/max/close buttons were stuck in their original positions after resizing a Universal Windows Platform app, such as Settings, and more. Microsoft is listing the complete set of improvements, fixes, and known issues for Windows 10 Insider Preview build 20201 at the Windows Blog....

Windows 10 build 20221, according to the software giant, introduces a new feature known as “Meet Now” that is part of Skype. The feature is available from the notification area in the taskbar, and it allows you to quickly connect with family and friends using video or voice, and the call can last up to 24 hours. Also, the feature doesn’t require sign ups or downloads, since it’s built into Windows 10 and you join using a custom link....

According to Microsoft, Windows 10 build 21322 will no longer show the 3D Objects folder as a special folder in File Explorer. In the “News and interests” taskbar widget, this flight temporarily removes the “Reduce taskbar updates” option from the context menu. Also, temporarily removes the touch keyboard improvements previously available with build 21301 to address some problems. In addition to the improvements, build 21322 also introduces a number of fixes, including failure to access Azure Active Directory (AAD) joined device via Remote Desktop (RDP), Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) switching accounts, visible deleted files until the desktop is refreshed, “Paste as plain text” option in the clipboard, erroneous torn write errors being logged, delayed audio playback, region settings data formats may not be correct, and some problems with the news widget for the taskbar....

However, alongside all the new additions, the Windows 10 Creators Update also removes (and deprecates) a number of other features currently in the OS, such as Flash autorun, Microsoft Paint, Apps Corner, Tile Data Layer, Windows Server Update Services for Windows 10 Mobile and more. Here’s the list with details on over a dozen features that are being removed (or deprecated) from Windows 10. Features removed in the Windows 10 Creators Update Flash autorun in Edge: Flash is now blocked by default, but you can still re-enable the feature....

The reason is that during 2019, the software giant implemented a new installation policy that stopped forcing new feature updates on Windows 10 automatically, and only target automatic updates on devices running a version nearing the end of service. As a result of this change, a lot of devices are now only updating once a year making the option to defer updates redundant. Since the manual deferral option no longer serves a purpose, and to reduce confusion, Microsoft has decided to remove it from the Windows Update advanced options page starting with the Windows 10 May 2020 Update....

KB4039396 bumps the version number to build 14393.1670, and according to Microsoft fixes two issues with Windows Update, including a problem with Update History no listing previously installed updates, and an issue with Windows Update that could cause high processor, memory, and network usage. What’s new on Windows 10 build 14393.1670 Microsoft has announced KB4039396 in its support site, and it’s referred as “August 28, 2017—KB4039396 (OS Build 14393.1670)”. If you’re already running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update on your PC, this update will only address these issues:...

KB4345421 bumps the version number to build 17134.166, and according to the company it fixes four related networking issues, while update KB4345419 bumps the version number to build 15063.1208, and it fixes three networking related problems. Windows 10 build 17134.166 Microsoft has announced KB4345421 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “July 16, 2018—KB4345421 (OS Build 17134.166)”. If you’re already running the Windows 10 version 1803 on your PC, this update will address these problems:...

KB4571756 bumps the version number to build 19041.508, and according to the software giant, this release improves security for input devices, basic operations, and Office apps, and includes an update for storing and managing files. In addition, the company is pushing updates for older versions of Windows 10, including for version 1909, 1903, 1809, 1803, 1709, 1703, 1607, and 1507. Update KB4571756 for Windows 10 version 2004 Update KB4574727 for Windows 10 version 1903 and 1909 Update KB4570333 for Windows 10 version 1809 Update for older versions of Windows 10 Uninstall update KB4571756 to fix problems Download September 2020 update for Windows 10...

The KB5011487 update bumps the version number to build 19042.1586 (20H2), 19043.1586 (21H1), and 19044.1586 (21H2), and according to the changelogs, it fixes a problem that happens when attempting to reset a computer and the apps have folders that contain reparse data, such as OneDrive or OneDrive for Business. When you select the “Remove everything” option, files that have been downloaded or synced locally from OneDrive might not be removed....

The update KB5014023 for Windows 10 bumps the version number to build 19044.1741, and according to the official announcement, it addresses the sorting issue that affects Japanese half-width katakana, various problems with Azure, memory leak, BitLocker encryption, slow file copying, and much more. Update KB5014023 fixes and changes for Windows 10 These are the fixes and improvements available with the latest update preview of Windows 10: Download update KB5014023 for Windows 10 The update is available immediately and it will download and install automatically through the Release Preview Channel....

According to the company, devices enrolled in the Release Preview ring will start downloading build 19041.207, which is the final version of the May 2020 Update. However, the software giant says that only a small portion of the testers will be getting the new version automatically during the initial rollout phase. However, everyone else can force the update through Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and manually checking for updates and choosing to install the May 2020 Update....

Microsoft did not give any specific release date for Windows 10, but we know from previous information that it will happen later in 2015, during the fall timeframe. Making Windows 10 a free upgrade for Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone 8.1 is the first piece of official information we have on pricing. During the press event, Microsoft did not share any additional pricing strategy for the new version of its operating system....

Among the new features and changes for the desktop experience, the company seems to be also updating the out-of-box experience (OOBE). This is the experience to complete the initial setup of Windows 11 with a new account, privacy settings, and custom preferences after a clean installation or set up a new computer. The new OOBE UI is not entirely new. The experience was first seen on Windows 10X, but now the company is porting it into Windows 11....

Although we are still days away from the release date, Microsoft is done adding the new features and changes for the Windows 11 2022 Update. The intended final version of the update is already available in the Release Preview Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This release will include new features like Live Captions and Voice Access. It will also introduce an updated version of File Explorer that brings support for tabs and a redesigned navigation pane, a new way to snap applications on the screen with drag and drop Snap layouts flyout, and redesigned version of Task Manager....

The update KB5017383 bumps the version number to build 22000.1041, and according to the official changes, this release brings updates for the Widgets icon on the Taskbar, fixes problems with apps from the Microsoft Store, issues with Windows Search, networking, graphics drivers, and more. Update KB5017383 fixes and changes for Windows 11 These are the fixes and new features available with the latest update preview of Windows 11: Install Windows 11 build 22000....