You can now try the improvements that will arrive in the fall with Windows 10: Microsoft releases Build 18890 in the Fast Ring

We are about to receive the big update from Microsoft for spring. Windows 10 May 2019 Update is just around the corner and Microsoft is already working on the next great revolution in Windows 10 with the _update_ that they are preparing for fall

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Windows 10 October 2019 Update, branch 20H1 or whatever it is called in the end, continues to warm up its engines and this time it does so with the release of a new Build that bears the number 18890. A Buildreaches those who are signed up for the most daring rings of the Insider Program."

The announcement, as usual, was made by Dona Sarkar on her Twitter account. Insider Program users continue to receive builds aimed at developing the 20H1 branch.

This is the update that will arrive in the fall and to refine details arrives Build 18890, a compilation that introduces the following improvements and changes:

Improvements in this version

• Fixed an issue in the audio service when checking if a machine was licensed to use spatial audio.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the desktop to refresh unexpectedly (if you right-click the desktop and select Refresh or press F5).
• Fixed an issue that prevented access to network shares if you booted into Safe Mode with Networking.
• Fixed a bug where hardware keyboard text predictions would not appear (if enabled) when the es-US keyboard was active.
• Fixed in this build an issue that could cause cumulative updates to fail with error 0x800f0982 if a language pack update occurred at the same time.
• Thanks to the _feedback_ obtained, the Friendly Dates option has been removed in File Explorer.

Known Issues

• Keep showing up glitches with older versions of anti-cheat software used with some games where, after upgrading to the latest versions of 19H1 Insider Preview, PCs may experience crashes.Microsoft is working with partners to update their software with a fix. To avoid this bug as much as possible, they recommend making sure you're running the latest version of your games before attempting to update your operating system.
• Some Re altek SD card readers are not working properly. They are working on a solution.
• When using remote desktop to connect to a session VM, taskbar search results will not be visible (only in a dark area) until you restart searchui.exe.
• There can be bugs where when fast start is enabled, the night light does not turn on until after a reboot. To troubleshoot if the night light does not turn on, use Start > Power > Restart).

• There is still noticeable lag when dragging the emoji and dictation panels.
• Tamper protection may be turned off in Windows Security after upgrading to this build. You can turn it back on.
• Some features in the Start menu and All Apps are not localized in languages ​​such as FR-FR, RU-RU, and ZH-CN.
• Scrolling with the mouse wheel or trackpad may stop working in certain places after the update. To solve it, go to Settings > Devices > Mouse and change one of the settings.

Known Issues for Developers

If you install builds from the Fast Ring and switch to the Slow Ring or Release Preview, optional content such as enabling developer mode will fail. You will need to stay on the fast ring to add/install/enable optional content. This is because optional content will only be installed on builds that are approved for specific rings.Windows 10 Insiders in the Fast Ring and Skip Ahead can download the build by checking for updates in Settings.

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If you belong to the Fast Ring within the Insider Program, you can download the update by going to the usual route, that is, Settings > Update and Security > Windows UpdateAn update that is focused above all on improving the performance of the operating system."