At the end of last week, Microsoft announced a new Windows 10 Insider Preview version that was being released to the Windows Insiders of the "Fast" ring. Build 14942 include a new setting under Personalization to allow hiding the App List from the Start Menu, an update to the Photos app, improved touchpad usage, improved PC upgrade process, a new Windows Update icon, expanded … [Read more...]
ADMX templates released for Windows 10 v1607
The Administrative templates for Group Policy have been updated for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update release. The files were not available on the release day but were available for download a few days later. The download of the 'Administrative Templates for Windows 10' was updated when version 1511 was released last November. With the recent release of version 1607, I … [Read more...]
Windows 10 Anniversary Update redesigns the UAC prompt
Windows 10 v1607 bring a new look to the User Account Control window. The prompt originated with Windows Vista and triggers whenever elevated access is needed such as writing to certain system directories or launching programs that modify system files or registry entries. The new UAC prompt adopts the flat look and feel of the Universal Windows Platform. Here's what the new … [Read more...]
New RSAT accompanies Windows 10 v1607
A new version of the Remote Server Administration Tools was published last week, ahead of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update release. Version 1.2 was released June 27th, 2016. Not finding a changelog or announcement, I am not sure what has changed with this version. Most likely, it contains further compatibility with Server 2016 Technical Preview 5 and it certainly includes … [Read more...]
Windows 10 Anniversary Update v1607 available in Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center
IT Pros in organizations with a volume license agreement can grab the Windows 10 Anniversary Update (version 1607, as in July 2016). The latest version of Windows 10 Enterprise, Education, and Professional can be downloaded from the Volume Licensing Service Center. The entry has been updated to list a release date of today, 8/1/2016. System Requirements are now 1Ghz or … [Read more...]