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Alleged Windows 11 24H2 RTM is almost upon us, final release schedule out too

Sayan Sen — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:32:01 +0000

Windows 11 24H2 is coming later this year as earlier confirmed by Microsoft itself. A new report has added more purported details, including the RTM schedule, and general availability time frame. Read more...

Microsoft has made Windows 11 22H2 available in the Release Preview Channel

Steven Parker — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:18:43 +0000

Microsoft has made build 22621 of Windows 11 available through the Release Channel for Windows Insiders as an optional update, this is just another step towards general availability later this year. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 version 22H2 RTM is build 22621

Usama Jawad — Wed, 25 May 2022 03:04:01 +0000

In documentation for the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP), Microsoft has officially confirmed that build 22621, flighted to the Beta Channel recently, is RTM for Windows 11 version 22H2. Read more...

Windows 11 22H2 (Sun Valley 2) alleged RTM date revealed by leaker

Sayan Sen — Sat, 14 May 2022 16:54:01 +0000

A report today has revealed the purported RTM date for Windows 11 22H2 or Sun Valley 2 (SV2). The report comes hot on the heels of another one which unveiled the alleged RTM release candidate. Read more...

Microsoft may have confirmed build 22621 is Windows 11 22H2 (SV2) RTM release

Sayan Sen — Fri, 13 May 2022 08:26:01 +0000

A report says that the latest Windows 11 Beta Channel build 22621 is apparently what will be the final release that will become publicly available to everyone in the form of Windows 11 22H2. Read more...

Windows 11 22H2 to reportedly reach RTM this month

Rahul Naskar — Mon, 02 May 2022 15:58:01 +0000

According to multiple sources, Windows 11 22H2 will reach RTM this month. So, this could be the right time to switch to Beta or Release Preview Channel to get 22H2 before its general availability. Read more...

Windows 10 to reportedly shift to December/June RTM schedule

Rich Woods — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:22:02 +0000

According to a new report, Windows 10 20H1 is set to RTM in December this year; moreover, Microsoft is set to move to a new schedule where Windows 10 releases will RTM in June and December. Read more...

Windows 10 October 2018 Update may be released on October 2

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 04:36:01 +0000

The RTM version of next major update to Windows 10, the October 2018 Update, is likely going to be Build 17763, and new information suggests Microsoft may make it available on October 2. Read more...

The upcoming feature update for Windows 10 will be called the 'April update'

Steven Parker — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 11:04:01 +0000

It appears, after no official announcement from Microsoft, that the upcoming feature update for Windows 10 will be called the 'April update'. This is evident from the landing Welcome page in Edge. Read more...

Another Windows 10 bug in build 17134 may again delay the April 2018 Update

Steven Parker — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 10:25:21 +0000

It seems yet another "blocking bug" may have been discovered that when invoked crashes the entire Settings app. It relates to the setting for choosing a default for an app, such as a browser. Read more...

Windows 10 spring update reportedly reaches RTM, flight expected on April 10

Usama Jawad — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:54:01 +0000

According to a report, the upcoming Windows 10 spring update has reached released to manufacturers (RTM) status with build 17133. The feature update is expected to begin its rollout on April 10. Read more...

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update reaches RTM, almost ready for prime time

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 16:04:50 +0000

In the last 24 hours, Microsoft has released build 16299.15 of Redstone 3. The firm has also approved that same build for RTM. The Fall Creators Update will arrive to consumers on October 17. Read more...

Windows 10 Creators Update is now available to install using Microsoft's Update Assistant [Update]

Andy Weir — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 10:12:01 +0000

Microsoft hasn't confirmed build 15063 as the 'RTM' build for the Creators Update - but a new edition of its Update Assistant refers to that build as "the latest version", and you can install it now. Read more...

Microsoft is expected to begin finalizing the Windows 10 Creators Update this week

Andy Weir — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 14:16:01 +0000

With the Creators Update lined up for launch next month, Microsoft is expected to begin the process of selecting a release candidate this week, ahead of its rollout to Insiders next week. Read more...

Visual Studio 2017 to hit RTM soon

Shreyas Gandhe — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 04:46:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced a few last minute enhancements in Visual Studio 2017, as the company prepares to release the final bits of its development tools to manufacturing very soon. Read more...

Microsoft reportedly finalizing Windows 10 Anniversary Update - RTM build coming next week

Rich Woods — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 16:06:01 +0000

A new report states that Microsoft is finalizing the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. A Release Candidate build should be available to Insiders by the end of next week, and it will be 14384. Read more...

Microsoft rolls out Visual Studio 2015 Update 1 RTM

Boyd Chan — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 04:46:01 +0000

Today, Microsoft released Visual Studio 2015 Update 1 to RTM with additional features and improvements - both minor and major - just over four months from the original release. Read more...

Windows 10 Mobile gets one step closer to rollout as build 10586.11 hits the Slow ring

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 21:20:30 +0000

After pushing what is expected to be the final pre-launch Windows 10 Mobile preview to Insiders on the Fast ring this week, Microsoft has now released that build to users on the Slow ring too. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview build 10586 to the Fast ring

Andy Weir — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 22:17:01 +0000

A few weeks after releasing its last Windows 10 Mobile preview, build 10581, it's now rolling out build 10586, which is expected to be the last Insider Preview before the launch of the new OS. Read more...

Discuss: One month on, what do you think of Windows 10 so far?

Andy Weir — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 10:16:01 +0000

If you're one of the 75 million people who have upgraded to Windows 10 in the last month, we're eager to hear what you think of the new OS so far - join in our latest discussion and have your say! Read more...

No, the Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview isn't ending on October 1, 2015

Usama Jawad — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:02:01 +0000

Microsoft has clarified that the Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview won't be ending on October 1, 2015, saying that the date is just an expiration date for the certificate of the current Preview build. Read more...

Discuss: What do you think of Windows 10 'RTM' build 10240?

Andy Weir — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:18:01 +0000

Microsoft has rolled out its first post-preview version of Windows 10: build 10240, popularly referred to as the 'RTM build'. But is this 'final' launch build of Windows 10 as good as it should be? Read more...

Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 RTM build 10240 to Windows Insiders on Fast and Slow rings

Andy Weir — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 18:48:04 +0000

Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 build 10240 is now rolling out to all Windows Insiders. It's the first build to drop the desktop watermark, and the first to drop the 'preview' branding. Read more...

Windows 10 has been released to manufacturing

Brad Sams — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:43:02 +0000

Microsoft's Windows 10 platform has reached its final milestone as a preview OS - the platform has been released to manufacturing which means it can now be loaded on to new hardware. Read more...

You will be able to buy a Windows 10 PC on July 29

Usama Jawad — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 14:12:01 +0000

With almost two weeks to go until Windows 10 launches, Microsoft has rectified its statement; which now states that customers will be able to buy pre-installed Windows 10 PCs on launch day after all. Read more...

Windows 10 will not RTM this week

Brad Sams — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 15:45:55 +0000

Microsoft had originally planned to release Windows 10 to manufacturers this week but according to sources inside the company, the milestone will not be reached and has been delayed to next week. Read more...

With RTM days away, Microsoft promises a new Windows 10 build, coming this week

Andy Weir — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 20:44:01 +0000

Microsoft is believed to be aiming for Windows 10 to reach the all-important RTM development milestone in the next few days, and it has promised a new "build coming to Windows Insiders this week". Read more...

Microsoft subtly updates blog post, creates Windows 10 licensing hysteria

Brad Sams — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 18:33:37 +0000

Microsoft has made it possible that Windows 10 can be free for anyone, even if they don't have a previous install of Windows, but seeing as the OS is a free upgrade, this won't impact many users. Read more...

Microsoft is making changes to the way Insider builds are delivered

Brad Sams — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 18:51:05 +0000

Microsoft has announced that starting with the next Windows 10 Insider release, you will need to start pairing your Windows 10 preview release with your Microsoft Account. Read more...

Windows Insiders will get the Windows 10 GA build on July 29th

Brad Sams — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 15:10:01 +0000

Earlier today, Microsoft announced that Windows 10 will be released on July 29th - and if you are an Insider, you will get the new version of the OS on the same day as well. Read more...

Windows 10: Here are the system requirements

Adrian Potoroaca — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 12:54:01 +0000

Microsoft has recently announced the official date when Windows 10 will be available, and has offered details about what hardware you need for the company's latest operating system. Read more...

Windows 10 signoff is slated for mid July

Brad Sams — Thu, 28 May 2015 14:42:01 +0000

Microsoft is targeting the middle of July for a signoff of Windows 10 which means that the OS will be in the hands of OEMs by the end of July, if the roadmap stays on schedule. Read more...

Windows Insider Program: After RTM, the options for Microsoft

Brad Sams — Tue, 05 May 2015 14:36:01 +0000

At Build 2015 Microsoft talked about the future of the Windows Insider program and the company is currently considering two paths to keep the updates flowing to participants. Read more...

Windows 10 RTM: June is the target

Brad Sams — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 14:34:34 +0000

Microsoft is forging ahead with Windows 10 and if you are curious about when the platform will be released to manufacturing, the company is currently targeting the month of June. Read more...

Windows 10: Microsoft plans to let users upgrade from Preview to RTM builds

Andy Weir — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 11:58:01 +0000

Microsoft's Gabriel Aul says that the company intends to allow users who have installed Windows 10 preview builds to upgrade directly to the RTM version of the OS when it launches next year. Read more...

Microsoft's reiterates Windows 10 will release in late summer or early fall

Brad Sams — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:58:01 +0000

Microsoft will be releasing Windows 10 in late summer or early fall, according to Microsoft's COO. This aligns to what the company has previously said but does offer a little bit more information. Read more...

Development continues on Windows Phone 8.1; final build expected April 14th

Andy Weir — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 17:09:55 +0000

An email seen by Neowin reveals Microsoft's planned timetable for its remaining development work on the launch build of Windows Phone 8.1, with the final code expected to be signed off on April 14. Read more...

Windows Phone 8.1 reaches RTM, new devices expected in weeks

Andy Weir — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 02:02:24 +0000

Windows Phone 8.1 has reached its RTM milestone, with the final build of the OS delivered to manufacturers this week, and the first new devices designed for 8.1 expected to launch in late April. Read more...

Microsoft SQL Server 2014 reaches RTM, will be released April 1st

John Callaham — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:11:17 +0000

Microsoft has announced SQL Server 2014, the latest version of its database management software, has reached the RTM stage of development and will become generally available April 1st. Read more...

Windows 8.1 Spring update reportedly signed off to RTM

Steven Parker — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 09:26:03 +0000

The Windows 8.1 Spring update has reportedly reached RTM at build 17031 and has already been handed over to OEMs according to WZor, who also says a leak is likely to happen. Read more...