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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 21H2 Build 19044.1741 (KB5014023) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10. This update includes all the improvements previously noted here plus this additional fix: We fixed an issue that prevents the file system control code (FSCTL_SET_INTEGRITY_INFORMATION_EX) from handling its input parameter correctly. To check and see which version of Windows 10 you’re running, just type “winver” into the Windows search box on the taskbar. It should show as “Version 21H2”. Thanks, The Windows Insider Program Team Continue reading...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25131 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR This build includes a good set of fixes. Two new known issues were added - see them below. We’re releasing SDKs for new Dev Channel builds again – links are included below. We have begun rolling out an update to the Microsoft Store (Version 22205.1401.3.0) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Details on improvements and changes below. Fixes [General] Fixed an issue causing some Insider PCs with certain AMD processors to bugcheck and roll back when attempting to upgrade to last week’s flight. This issue is also believed to be the cause of some Insiders experiencing a bugcheck after enabling SVM in the bios on their PCs in...

Available for preorder today, Surface Laptop Go 2 offers updated features and specs that light up the diverse set of experiences that have come to define the Windows 11 PC, all for the incredible starting price of $599. When we first introduced Surface Laptop Go in 2020, the world was navigating profound changes in the way each of us connects both to people and experiences. The Windows PC became more essential than ever for work, school, play, and social connection. Through innovative hardware and software experiences, our product makers at Surface created something that exceeded expectations and was delightful to use. Whether we were browsing the web, managing tasks across work, school and life, or relaxing with a favorite TV show...

Inspired by 20th Century Studio’s movies and crafted by 4j Studios, the frost-covered world of "Ice Age," alongside its huge host of huggable characters and a vast, explorable map, is coming to Minecraft. "Cast your eyes towards a glittering horizon and you’ll see saber-tooth tigers prowling the glaciers, prehistoric pigs snuffling around the trees, vultures swooping through the skies and a dark shadow lurking beneath the ice-blue waters," writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. "This expansive map rebuilds some of the most iconic locations from all the movies – including the new Adventures of Buck Wild – in brilliantly blocky ways. And you’ll want to investigate it all, because you’ve been given an important collecting mission." Head...

Since launching the new Microsoft Store on Windows last year, we’ve welcomed thousands of great desktop apps and games. We are excited to introduce the Microsoft Store App Awards and recognize select developers and apps. We're excited to introduce the Microsoft Store Community Choice Awards, which are nominated by the community, and the Microsoft Store Editor's Choice Awards, which are apps recognized by Microsoft. Although gaming is always incredibly important to us and our customers, for these awards, we're focused on apps. Microsoft Store Community Choice Awards Earlier this year, we asked you to nominate your favorite apps in the Microsoft Store on Windows, and then to vote on the qualifying apps earlier this month. Thank you for...