Windows 10 build 10014 with the Spartan browser has leaked to the Internet. This build is older than the latest public build 10041, however, it is the first build with Spartan available to the public.
Project Spartan: the address bar at the bottom for mobile phones
Project Spartan is the code name for the new browser created to replace Internet Explorer starting with Windows 10. The browser is intended to be a universal, fast replacement for all device types. It is a Modern app, however, it comes with some "classic" features compared to its touch-based predecessor, Modern IE, which shipped with Windows 8. Spartan features mostly the same hotkeys as IE and the layout of its window adapts to various types of devices. Today more details have become available on Project Spartan.
Windows 10 build 10014 is leaked publicly
Windows 10, build 10014, which includes the Spartan browser, has leaked to the internet. Besides Project Spartan, it is also likely to include other new features that we will try to discover. Visit MDL forums for more details or read more details about Spartan right now HERE. Here are some technical details:
How to enable Jump Lists in the Start menu in Windows 10 build 10041
The Jump lists feature was introduced in Windows 7 for the Start Menu and for the new taskbar. When you right click a pinned app on the taskbar or hover over an app's icon in the Start Menu which has an arrow, it will show you a set of tasks and recent documents. For example, if you have pinned your browser, it will show you tasks to open it in private browsing mode or open a new tab. In Windows 10, due to the new redesigned Start menu, jump lists were not available yet. However, in Windows 10 build 10041, which is the latest public build available as of this writing, Microsoft has reimplemented jump lists. Here is how you can enable them.
Show drive letters before drive names in This PC / Computer folder
By default, Windows shows drive letters AFTER the drive labels (names) in the This PC / Computer folder. The user can prevent drive letters from being shown using Folder Options, however, there is no option to show them before the drive's name. For many users, having drive letters in front of the drive label can be a more convenient option. Let's see how to show drive letters before drive names in 'This PC'.
How to get VirtualBox video driver working in Windows 10 build 10041
For testing purposes I always have a VirtualBox machine with the latest Windows 10 build. I installed Windows 10 build 10041 and faced an issue that the VirtualBox video driver did not work in it. So I couldn't get mouse integration, auto-resize option for the guest display, clipboard sharing and so on. Thankfully, it is very easy to fix this issue.
How to pin Modern settings from the Settings app to the Start Menu in Windows 10
While I wrote recently that Windows 10 build 10041 is similar to 10036 which was leaked several days ago, there is a minor change in the Settings app. It appears that in Windows 10 Microsoft will allow you to pin your frequently used settings/pages of the Settings app to the Start menu. To learn how it works, follow this simple tutorial.
How to disable the new Login screen in Windows 10 build 10041
In the released Windows 10 build 10041 there is a new login screen enabled by default. It features rounded avatars and a slightly different layout compared to Windows 8's login screen. Unfortunately, it is a bit buggy at this moment. If you do not wish to test the new login screen or if it is causing some unresolvable issues for you, here is how to disable the new login screen and restore the old login screen in Windows 10 build 10041.
Fix Mail, Calendar and People in Windows 10 10041
Microsoft had rolled an updated build 10041 of Windows 10 and made it available via Windows Update. There is no ISO image available for download, so interested users need to refer to Windows Update as described HERE. Users who have already installed it face the issue that Mail, Calendar and People apps are not opening in this build. Here is an official fix courtesy of Microsoft.
Windows 10 build 10041 is available
Microsoft had rolled out an updated build 10041 of Windows 10 and made it available via Windows Update. There is no official ISO image available for download, so you cannot perform a clean install of the released build. However, if you expected to see many changes, it can be a bit of a downer.
