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How to get Dev channel system icons in stable Windows 10
Starting in Build 21327, Microsoft ships a set of new icons in Windows 10. Those icons appear in Settings, in the Start menu, and in the Action Center. If you like those icons, but do not run a Dev channel build of Windows 10, there is a simple trick that will allow you to get those icons in the stable branch.
Here's what's new in Windows 10 version 21H1, the feature update to Windows 10 version 20H2 and version 2004.
Microsoft has finished development of Windows 10 version 21H1. It is a matter of a few weeks before we will get our hands on the stable release of this OS. Let's see what's new in this release.
Microsoft today released the official ISO images for Windows 10 version 21H1. Using them, you can perform a clean installation of build 19043. This build is currently available in the Beta channel for Insiders.
On March 9, 2021, Microsoft released regular Patch Tuesday updates for all supported Windows versions. These updates brought lots of security fixes and several zero-day vulnerabilities patches. Unfortunately, some severe bugs arrived alongside security improvements. Many users report having trouble printing documents from different apps, and Microsoft has already confirmed the problem.
Microsoft releases a new Dev build to Insiders. Build 21332 comes from the RS_PRERELEASE channel, and doesn't include a lot of new features. However, there are notable changes in the default app set. Windows 10 no longer includes the Math Input Panel, Paint 3D and 3D Viewer apps when you perform a clean install of the OS.
In addition to today's security updates, Microsoft released one more patch to fix vulnerabilities in the upcoming "21H1" feature update. Currently, the newest OS is being tested in the Beta channel. The patch is 21H1 Build 19043.867 (KB5000802).
Microsoft today released a set of patches for supported Windows 10 versions. Patches resolve a vulnerability in the printing subsystem, and also include a number of other security fixes and general improvements.
Microsoft has released a new cumulative update for Windows 10 build 21327, which was recently released to Insiders in the Dev channel. It doesn't include new features. Microsoft's intention is to test their servicing pipeline.
File History now shows the Your data is not yet backed up error message.
It looks like February Patch Tuesday for latest Windows 10 versions was not the smoothest one. Microsoft has already confirmed that the KB4601319 update can break some webcams. Now, users report the broken File History feature after installing the latest updates on Windows 10 2004 and 20H2.
A fews days ago, Microsoft shared more information about one interesting feature that comes into play with known issues exist for a Windows update. Known Issue Rollback helps developers undo the problematic patches. It eliminates the need to deploy additional updates or force users to manually troubleshoot their PCs. This is a particularly welcomed addition to the Windows Update mechanisms, considering how many updates the operating system receives every month.
