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Windows 10 Anniversary Update: A guide to the builds (Major Win10 Update on the way...)
ComputerWorld ^ | Jun 20, 2016 | Preston Gralla

Posted on 06/21/2016 5:38:44 AM PDT by dayglored

This summer, one year after the initial launch of Windows 10, Microsoft will release its first major update: the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. It will be delivered in the usual way -- via Windows Update -- and will install automatically on its own.

However, if you're curious (or apprehensive) about the upcoming update, you don't have to wait until the final release date to check it out. Microsoft has been releasing public preview builds, each one a little bit closer to the final version. Anyone can get and install those builds by first becoming part of Microsoft's Windows Insider Program, then joining what's called the Fast Ring.

Want to keep track of what builds are available when? What follows is a list of every preview build of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, starting with the most recent and going back to the beginning of the year. For each build, we've included the date of its release and a link to Microsoft's announcement about it. Also included are links to Computerworld's reviews of the major builds.

[ list of Win10 builds at article with descriptions ]

(Excerpt) Read more at computerworld.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Computers/Internet; Hobbies
KEYWORDS: anniversary; win10; windows; windows10; windowspinglist
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To: Snowybear

Probably a lot of services that start on boot now, instead of at login time. Gotta get all that telemetry up and running, ya know.


21 posted on 06/21/2016 6:11:55 AM PDT by Little Pig
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To: Little Pig
> I just had a rather unpleasant thought...

Ya never know... Nothing surprises me any more, from ANY of the computer companies.

22 posted on 06/21/2016 6:12:10 AM PDT by dayglored ("Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.")
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To: dayglored

Hold the line. Microsoft is notorious for releasing their stable revision on the first pass. I’ve held off on Win10 this long. I can wait a few more months.


23 posted on 06/21/2016 6:13:12 AM PDT by rarestia (It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
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To: dayglored; Snowybear
I find that Win10 boots very quickly. Of course, having at least 4GB of RAM and a fast disk help a lot.
Having adequate memory helps, but I believe the difference in boot times may be a function of how you did the changeover.
Six months ago, I took my 8 year old PC and - after reformatting the hard drive - did a clean install of Win 10. Even though it only has 2GB of RAM, it boots and operates fast.
On the other hand, I just updated my wife's relatively new Windows 8 PC (w/ 4GB RAM) to Win10 yesterday and it now boots and operates slow.
Freakin' MS.
24 posted on 06/21/2016 6:15:51 AM PDT by oh8eleven (RVN '67-'68)
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To: VanDeKoik

You really need to go read the whole article; there’s a long list of the various interim Win10 releases that discuss the various features being implemented and the overall roadmap they seem to be aiming for.


25 posted on 06/21/2016 6:15:56 AM PDT by Little Pig
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To: VanDeKoik
> Well I’m certainly glad this thread provided some useful info on this. /s

LOL, yeah.

We're into the Big Push at work to get our users upgraded.

I'm beginning to warm up to Edge as it grows and matures. It renders most stuff really well, and I do like the clean lines and look.

26 posted on 06/21/2016 6:17:17 AM PDT by dayglored ("Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.")
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To: dayglored

In before the “I’m on Windows XP and it’s fine for my use” and “dude, just install Ubuntu instead” posts.


27 posted on 06/21/2016 6:17:40 AM PDT by SunStar (Democrats piss me off!)
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To: SunStar

Don’t forget “Get a Mac!” LOL


28 posted on 06/21/2016 6:18:41 AM PDT by dayglored ("Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.")
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To: jsanders2001

I don’t want them to have my data. OTH, my data would bore them to death.

I’d not be saddened by their death. :>)


29 posted on 06/21/2016 6:24:48 AM PDT by xzins ( Free Republic Gives YOU a voice heard around the globe. Support the Freepathon!)
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To: dayglored

7200, I need that speed for my Cubase software.


30 posted on 06/21/2016 6:37:58 AM PDT by Snowybear
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To: dayglored

Upgraded to 10, still cannot get EDGE to open for me. Thankfully I had put Mozilla as a browser and it will open. Now I have Google Chrome and Mozilla as browsers and Edge still will not open. For some reason it thinks I am in Denmark or Norway.


31 posted on 06/21/2016 6:51:49 AM PDT by Ruy Dias de Bivar
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To: Snowybear

Your system probably has some issues. I’m guessing a slow hard drive.


32 posted on 06/21/2016 7:22:36 AM PDT by miliantnutcase
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To: miliantnutcase

Nope, it was an upgrade from 7 and according to what I’m seeing here and elsewhere there is an issue there.

Otherwise my system is clean and clear. I run several utilities on my system to check for such things. Disk speed is 7200.


33 posted on 06/21/2016 7:38:10 AM PDT by Snowybear
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To: dayglored
Okay guru's. I've been avoiding upgrading to Windows 10 from Windows 7. I've heard of a few driver issues, but otherwise after a year, maybe the bugs have shaken out and I should proceed

Recommendations?

34 posted on 06/21/2016 8:04:26 AM PDT by hillarynot (I play in Peoria)
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To: dayglored

If I upgrade to windows 10 will I lose all my pictures in my computer?...and NO I do not have a way to back them up on an external hard drive


35 posted on 06/21/2016 8:10:36 AM PDT by blueyon (The U. S. Constitution - read it and weep)
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To: dayglored

I had a 120 SSD, and it filled up quick, even with all my documents on another drive. I finally bought a 1G SSD. Love it. The speed increase over HHDs is incredible.


36 posted on 06/21/2016 8:38:22 AM PDT by aimhigh (1 John 3:23)
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To: dayglored

My spanking new Fedora install is chugging right along....


37 posted on 06/21/2016 8:55:37 AM PDT by GingisK
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To: dayglored

After that my Fedora keeps chugging right along....


38 posted on 06/21/2016 8:56:15 AM PDT by GingisK
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To: blueyon

No guarantees whether you upgrade or not. If it’s important, back it up (preferably off site, in case of flood, fire, etc.)


39 posted on 06/21/2016 9:19:55 AM PDT by Gil4 (And the trees are all kept equal by hatchet, ax and saw)
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To: dayglored

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcBZaq1oY-M

The above link is my computer building guru, Carey Holzman. Both my wife and my computer were built following his suggestions. He talks about Windows 10 forced upgrade. Holman also does videos for Newegg’s DIY Garage which can be found on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1kGMCfb2xw

The above link is from a guy named Jerry. He talks about the privacy settings for those who do have Windows 10 installed. He gives a in depth tutorial on what the settings on Windows 10 actually mean and a program from SpyBot that stops MS from re-enabling the settings to default after a reboot. He talks very fast, but plain. Some of the things he’ll show you about Windows 10 are quite disturbing. Don’t let his appearance fool you. This is one smart guy as you will see if you can stick with the video.


40 posted on 06/21/2016 9:51:20 AM PDT by Valk Rider
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