Category: Windows 10

As you may remember, Microsoft ends support for the Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, but the company will continue to release security updates under the Extended Support Updates (ESU) program on a paid basis. Unlike Windows 7, regular users, not just corporate clients, will be able to join the program.

With the release of Windows 10 Build 19045.5070, Microsoft introduced a new About in the Settings app. It includes extra details regarding the specs of your device. Without a need for a third-party information tool you will find details about your video card, SSD, and memory, everything at a glance and with extra details in the list below. Besides, it includes a FAQ section.

Microsoft has released Windows 10 Build 19045.5070 (KB5045594) to Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview channels. Users will receive the same builds of Windows 10, but the Beta channel will test new features that are in development and not yet ready for public distribution.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.