Cortana and the search box are separated: this is the main novelty of Build 18317 that comes to Windows 10

Microsoft has released a few hours ago Build 18317 intended for Windows 10 users within the Fast Ring in the Insider Program. If yesterday we saw how new updates were arriving to the consolidated versions of Windows 10, now it is the most advanced users who receive a new round of improvements.

In a list with minor improvements and bug fixes, this Build focuses mainly on four major sections And one of them involves a radical change, because now Cortana happens to have a reserved place and different from the one that is destined for searches.

Cortana and search are separated

It had been rumored with such a possibility but until now it has not come true. Microsoft has finally decided to separate Cortana from taskbar search The premise is that by being separated, both services will be able to evolve independently. Using the search box on the taskbar now launches the new internal search experience while giving Cortana a separate access icon.

But if we think about it a bit, could this separation be a full stop for Cortana? We already saw how Amazon's Alexa came to Windows 10 and even some rumors suggest that in the immediate future, users could choose which virtual assistant to use by default in Windows.Can this be a sign? We will be watching.

Startup Improvements

They are separating Start in Windows 10 (ShellExperienceHost.exe) and now it has its own process called StartMenuExperienceHost.exe It remains for the both isolated and it is easier to fix possible failures and errors. They have been testing it for a few weeks and now an expansion to more users is starting.

Better source management

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It makes it easy to install fonts on the system. To do this, users simply drag and drop font files from File Explorer to the Settings > Fonts page to install them. "

This process enables the use of the font for a computer user.If you want that source to be available to all users on the device, you must use the option “Install for all users” for what you have to right-click or _trackpad_ the font in the file browser.

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To verify that the installation has been carried out correctly, just go to the Source section, to see the different source detailsof each of the fonts installed."

Improvements to the Insider Program page

The Windows Insider Program Settings page has been improved. It is found in the path Settings > Update and security > Windows Insider Program with the aim of making it easier for interested users to become part of it.

It is equally easy to choose the ring in which you want to participate. Now under "Choose Insider settings" you can mark the ring in which we want to enroll our Windows 10 computer.

These are the four fundamental changes that we will see in this Build. The rest of the minor improvements appear in the list that Microsoft provides on the web page

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In short, it&39;s about finishing aspects for the immediate future of Windows 10 If you belong to the Fast Ring you can download it by going toSettings Menu and search for Update and security and then click on Search for updates"