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With less than a week to become until the speculated November x release day for Windows 10 (codename) Threshold 2, Microsoft has released build 10586 to participants in the Windows Insider Program. I updated my Dell Venue 8 Pro and noticed that there isn't a build number displayed in the lower right corner of the desktop as there was for previous preview builds. It looks like build 10586 may be released as what will be officially called the Windows x Fall Update. This volition be the first major update since Windows x launched on July 29.

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If you haven't been following Microsoft'due south Windows Experience Weblog, here's a summary of what it has announced as notable changes or new features since build 10547 on September 18:

Build 10547

  • Maximum Start carte columns upwardly from three to 4;
  • Maximum Start menu tiles increased from 512 to 2048;
  • In Task View, apps tin can be snapped to left and right, can replace a previously snapped app with another, and y'all can swipe downward to shut an app;
  • Many Windows Store apps updated, including Photos, Xbox, Groove Music, Mail, Calendar, and Maps;
  • Text Input Panel improvements, including non having information technology automatically open when in Desktop way (versus Tablet way).

Build 10565

  • Skype messaging, calling, and video capabilities added through the Messaging, Phone, and Skype Video universal Windows apps;
  • The Edge browser gained a tab preview way that displays a preview of the spider web page when hovering over the tab;
  • The Edge browser could synchronize Favorites and Reading Lists;
  • Cortana could interpret inked notes so set reminders based on locations, times, and numbers from digital annotations;
  • Title confined could be set to more vibrant colors;
  • Device Activation began accepting activation keys from Windows vii, viii, or eight.one.

Build 10576

  • Microsoft Edge browser tin cast video, moving-picture show, and sound content to any Miracast- or DLNA-enabled device on your network;
  • Cortana gained the ability to search for information from text selected in a PDF document;
  • The Xbox beta app could find and add Facebook friends on Xbox Alive to play games, chat, and share clips;
  • The Xbox beta app also gained the power record voiceovers using the Game DVR.

Build 10586

This latest build release does non add whatever new features. Notwithstanding, it provides fixes to a number of annoying issues:

  • Surface Pro 3 owners tin use the Power button to slumber the PC instead of shutting information technology down;
  • The random flashing of a disksnapshot.exe command prompt was fixed. I saw this for the final fourth dimension during the upgrade to build 10586!
  • Small grade-factor devices, similar the Dell Venue eight Pro, that kicking with rotation or virtual mode screen size fix larger than the physical screen size should no longer experience a blue screen on upgrade. I'one thousand ane of the Windows Insiders who uses a Dell Venue 8 Pro every bit my text PC, so this i is much appreciated;
  • Apps and games should download from the Shop more reliably. This remains to exist seen. I did not see any Windows Store App updates bachelor immediately subsequently upgrading.

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The simply oddity I've noticed in the brusque time I've take to test build 10586 is that after switching from Tablet mode to Desktop style and and then back over again, all the Starting time Menu tiles that had a blue background changed to a light gray background. All the same, that doesn't seem like a showstopper issues, and it wouldn't be surprising to see this build released shortly equally the Autumn Update.