Microsoft announces new Windows 10 update and new Insider Preview Build

If there is one thing companies like doing at big events, it’s announcing something new. In this case, Microsoft announced what the new Windows 10 update will be for the fall at IFA. At the same time, a new Windows Insider Preview Build was also announced showing off some new fixes/improvements for the current state of Windows 10.

For the latest Preview Build 17751, there are 15 different fixes, improvements, and changes that are sure to keep Microsoft’s latest OS up to date. Of course, with any new update, there are known issues, but Microsoft is already well aware of them. Check down below to see what the new changes are and known issues.

Changes, improvements, and fixes

• The build watermark at the lower right-hand corner of the desktop is no longer present in this build. This does not mean this is the final build as we are not done yet. We’re just now beginning the phase of checking in final code to prepare for the final release.
• We fixed the issue where logging out of your user profile or shutting down your PC would cause the PC to bugcheck (GSOD).
• We fixed a recent issue where color and wallpaper settings weren’t correctly applied after a system upgrade when migration was done in offline mode.
• We fixed an issue where, when installing a font for a single user (rather than installing as admin “for all users”), the install would fail with an unexpected error saying that the file was not a valid font file.
• We fixed an issue where explorer.exe would crash if you were in Tablet Mode and opened Task View while in portrait orientation.
• We fixed an issue where you might unexpectedly get an error saying no supported app is installed, after clicking certain activities in Timeline, even though a supported app was installed.
• We fixed an issue resulting in the amount of time it took to launch Settings having noticeably increased recently.
• We fixed an issue where if your PC transitioned from battery power to being plugged in while Windows Update Settings was open and downloading an update, you might unexpectedly see it switch to “You’re up to date” immediately afterwards instead of continuing to show the downloading update.
• We fixed an issue where the “Logged” drop down box was unexpectedly large in Event Viewer’s filter dialog at high DPI.
• We fixed an issue resulting in some people unexpectedly seeing an “Ask for permission” message from Microsoft family features for Windows Shell Experience.
• We fixed an issue where in high contrast the icons for items in Windows Security’s navigation pane wouldn’t change color with the rest of the item when mouse hovering over the item, making them difficult to see.
• We fixed an issue where when using the Chinese (Simplified) IME it would leak memory on focus switch, adding up over time.
• We fixed a recent issue that could result in some flakey network connectivity (including networks stuck “identifying”, and stale network flyout connectivity state). Note, there are a variety of factors that may impact your networking experience, so if you continue to experience flakiness after upgrading to this build, please log feedback.
• Thanks everyone who tried out and shared feedback about the performance visualizations we added to the game bar with Build 17692. We’re taking them offline for now to re-evaluate the best possible approach going forward and work on giving you a great gaming experience on your PC.
• We’ve updated the messaging in Snipping Tool to more closely align with the commitment we made here. You’ll also notice in the message that we’re exploring renaming our updated snipping experience – bringing together the old and new. The app update with this change hasn’t flighted yet to Fast, but if you have any feedback on the subject we’re open to hearing it.

Known issues

• When you use the Ease of Access Make Text bigger setting, you might see text clipping issues, or find that text is not increasing in size everywhere.
• Narrator sometimes does not read in the Settings app when you navigate using Tab and arrow keys. Try switching to Narrator Scan mode temporarily. And when you turn Scan mode off again, Narrator will now read when you navigate using Tab and arrows key. Alternatively, you can restart Narrator to work around this issue.
• Clicking on web links in PWAs such as Twitter doesn’t open the browser in this build. We’re working on a fix.

Now, for what the next feature Windows 10 RS5 update will be called, Microsoft is dubbing it as Windows 10 October 2018 Update. This update will include a dark theme for File Explorer, new snipping experience, new web sign-in features, and more.

What do you guys think about the latest Windows 10 Preview Build and the name for the next Windows 10 Update? Let us know in the comments below or on Google+, Twitter, or Facebook.

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