Microsoft has rolled out monthly cumulative updates, known as Patch Tuesday, for all supported Windows versions. These updates usually fix known issues and addressing vulnerabilities. However, some of the features from Insider builds may appear after installing these updates, if the company finds them ready for daily use.
Category: Windows 10
Removed Features in Windows 11 version 24H2
Like almost every new release, Windows 11 24H2 dropped a number of features. So with every Windows 11 release the removal list grows. For Windows 11 24H2, the most notable loss are WordPad, Steps Recorder and WMIC.
Windows 10 Build 19045.4955 hits Beta and Release Preview channels with fixes
Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 10, Build 19045.4955 (KB5043131) for Windows Insider program participants in the Beta and Release Preview channels. The update is notable for several fixes. The company also claims that the Beta channel will be used for testing new features, however, those aren't included in KB5043131.
Windows 10 may soon get an updated Start menu with extra ads
Microsoft is updating the Start menu in Windows 10 by moving the user profile icon to different positions. It can now appear at the top right below the hamburger icon. Another position is next to the shutdown button. Besides, Microsoft has backported the new account manager from Windows 11 that includes a promotion of the Microsoft 365 subscription.
Windows 10 Build 19045.4842 (Beta & Release Preview) comes with several fixes
Microsoft has released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.4842 (KB5041582) to insiders running the OS in both Beta and Release Preview channels. It comes with a number of fixes to Bluetooth, input, and others.
Microsoft Pulled Out Defective KB5034441 and KB5034440 Updates
Microsoft has stopped distribution of its January security updates KB5034441 (Windows 10 21H2/22H2), KB5034440 (Windows 11 21H2) and KB5034439 (Windows Server 2022). These are proven to be defective, often ending up installation with an error with the code 0x80070643 — ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE. Due to the insufficient size of the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) partition, the updates were unable to update some of the WinRE files.
Cumulative updates for Windows 11 and 10, August 13, 2024
Microsoft has issued monthly cumulative updates for all supported versions of Windows 11 and 10. While these updates do not usually include new features, they mostly focus on resolving identified issues and addressing vulnerabilities.
Windows 10 Build 19045.4713 (Beta & RP) comes with fixes
Microsoft has released KB5040525 with Windows 10 Build 19045.4713 to Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview channels. Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview channels will receive the same builds of Windows 10, but the Beta channel will receive new features that are in development and not yet ready for public distribution.
KB5039299 fixes the annoying “Open with” bug in Windows 10 apps
On June 25, 2024, Microsoft released the KB5039299 patch that finally fixes the annoying bug that caused native Windows 10 apps to display the "Open With" dialog box. As reported earlier, the dialog used to appear after a right-click on the program icon and selecting a the jump list task from there.
A bug makes Windows 10 show “Open with” randomly from inbox apps
Microsoft has warned about a bug that causes Windows 10 apps to display an "Open With" dialog box with the notification "How do you want to open this file?". It appears when you right-click on the app icon in the taskbar and select one of the available direct actions from that menu.