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Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19044.1202 (21H2) Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing 21H2 Build 19044.1202 (KB5005101) to the Release Preview Channel. This update will be offered automatically for Windows Insiders already on Windows 10, version 21H2 in the Release Preview Channel. For Insiders not yet on Windows 10, version 21H2 – this update is offered via our “seeker” experience in Windows Update and ONLY to Insiders who were moved from the Beta Channel to the Release Preview Channel because their PC did not meet the hardware requirements for Windows 11. This means these Insiders will need to go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and choose to download and install Windows 10, version 21H2. This update includes the following change in addition to all the improvements listed as part of Build 19044.1200: We fixed [ more… ]

Releasing Windows 10 Build 19043.1202 (21H1) to Release Preview Channel Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10, version 21H1 Build 19043.1202 (KB5005101) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 21H1. This update includes the following change in addition to all the improvements listed as part of Build 19043.1200: We fixed an issue that causes the Windows Update settings page to stop responding after you download an optional update. Thanks, The Windows Insider Program Team Source: Releasing Windows 10 Build 19043.1202 (21H1) to Release Preview Channel

WebView2 Windows App SDK, WinUI2, Runtime, and CDP Helper Updates We’ve been thrilled by the positive feedback, questions, and level of engagement from the developer community since the initial release of WebView2. Since then, we have released 7 updated SDKs with new features and bug fixes driven by your feedback. You can catch up on what’s new in our talk from Microsoft Ignite: Today, we’re excited to share four new updates on WebView2: Windows App SDK – WebView2 Public Preview WebView2 on WinUI2 (UWP) Public Preview Deployment of WebView2 Runtime Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP) Helper Windows App SDK (Public Preview): WebView2 is now available in the Windows App SDK. Please visit the Windows App SDK website to learn more about how to get started building Windows applications. WebView2 on WinUI2 [UWP Support] (Public Preview): We’ve heard feedback from several customers [ more… ]

Windows 11 available on October 5 Today, we are thrilled to announce Windows 11 will start to become available on October 5, 2021. On this day, the free upgrade to Windows 11 will begin rolling out to eligible Windows 10 PCs and PCs that come pre-loaded with Windows 11 will start to become available for purchase. A new Windows experience, Windows 11 is designed to bring you closer to what you love. As the PC continues to play a more central role in our lives than ever before — Windows 11 is ready to empower your productivity and inspire your creativity. Here are 11 highlights of this release The new design and sounds are modern, fresh, clean and beautiful, bringing you a sense of calm and ease. With Start, we’ve put you and your content at the center. Start utilizes [ more… ]