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Windows 10 Technical Preview Build 10041 now available

 Hi everyone,

I’m happy to announce we’re rolling out Build 10041 for PCs to the Fast ring. Like all of the previous preview builds this one comes with a collection of new functionality and bug fixes. The build will only be available through Windows Update for systems already running a previous Windows 10 build. We still intend to release ISOs for builds that go to the Slow ring, but Fast ring builds will be direct downloads only.

 

We’re working hard to bring you a new build of Windows 10 for phones as well but we need a bit more time for that one, and we still expect to support additional phones when we release it.

 

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I'm updating both x86 and x64 now on VM's! ;)

 

Daniel

 


What's new: Windows 10 build 10041 



The Start Menu is now transparent, which was a heavily requested feature. Microsoft has also fixed issues with the All Apps list, and it’s now easier to use the All Apps button on a touchscreen device. You can also pin apps from the most used list, and even settings from the Settings app (there’s now a pin button under the title bar).

 

Virtual Desktops now feature usability improvements, so that users can easily drag a window to a virtual desktop, or move it to a new desktop by dragging it to the “+” button, all in one step.

 

Cortana expands into new markets on the desktop, including China, the UK, France, Italy, Germany, and Spain. Unofficially, you can test it in other regions by changing your region in the Settings app.

 

A new network flyout should make life easier for people that are not content with the way it worked in Windows 8. Upon clicking the Network icon, users will be greeted by a small window with quick access to wireless networks and VPN setups.

http://www.neowin.net/images/uploaded/2015/03/network-flyout-300x350.jpg

 

The Photos app has been updated to support RAW files and a small number of keyboard shortcuts, and will now display OneDrive photos on its live tile.

 

The new handwriting input canvas is optimized for a better handwriting recognition experience with short text entry, and upon tapping in edit control with a pen, it automatically displays suggestions and word predictions.

The Lockscreen has been updated to feature the new rounded avatar, and depending on your region, you’ll get rotations of imagery - although you can still set an image of your liking as the background.

 

The Windows Feedback and Insider Hub apps have also been improved: you can now filter your feedback as well as suggestions, and add “Me too” directly from search. Overall performance has been improved, and you can track how much you’ve contributed by accessing the ‘Your Progress’ page in the Feedback Hub.

 

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Thank you, updated my vm, and it is cool to have Cortana finally in the UK :D

 

I obviously need to train here better as she misinterpreted the word "forum" for "pron" :S

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