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{{Windows 10}}

[[Windows 10]] introduced a number of new elements, including the option to use a touch-optimized interface (knknown as tablet mode) or a traditional desktop interface similar to that of [[Windows 7]] along with live tiles from [[Windows 8]]. However, unlike previous versions of Windows, where most, if not all, major features for that release were completed by its RTM, Windows 10 continues to receive major features and changes beyond its initial release to market. Microsoft describes Windows 10 as an "[[software as a service|operating system as a service]]" that will receive ongoing updates to its features and functionality. This wasis supplemented with the ability for enterprise environments to receive non-critical updates at a slower pace, and to use long-term support milestones that will only receive critical updates, such as security patches, over their ten-year lifespan of support.<ref>{{cite web

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==Version 1507==

Windows 10, codenamed "''Threshold 1''", wasis the first release of Windows 10. It carries the build number 10.0.10240. While the build itself doesn't contain the version number, Microsoft retroactively named this version 1507,<ref name=":0" /> standing for July 2015 and matching the versioning scheme for later updates. "''Threshold 1''" was announced on an event on September 30, 2014, with a first preview following the day after. The final release was made available to Windows Insiders on July 15, 2015, followed by a public release on July 29, 2015, as a free upgrade to [[Windows 7]] and [[Windows 8.1]].

The Threshold 1 release of Windows 10 wasis only supported for users of the Long Term Servicing Branch (LTSB).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-info.aspx?f=255|title=Windows 10 release information - current branch, build history|website=technet.microsoft.com|access-date=March 7, 2016|archive-date=January 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220111130204/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/|url-status=live}}</ref>

New feature indicated for this release wereare only those added since Windows 8.1 Update 1, released in April 2014.

=== Bundled apps ===

The [[Mail (Windows)|Mail]] app adds user-configurable swipe gesture controls and [[POP3]] email support.<ref name="win10-features-pcworld">{{Cite web|title=Windows 10: The 10 best features you should try first|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2874400/windows/windows-10-the-10-coolest-features-you-should-check-out-first.html|website=PCWorld|access-date=September 1, 2015|last=Chacos|first=Brad|date=July 29, 2015|archive-date=August 31, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150831071924/http://www.pcworld.com/article/2874400/windows/windows-10-the-10-coolest-features-you-should-check-out-first.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Google Calendar support wasis added to the Calendar app.<ref name="win10-features-pcworld" /> The Settings app wasis expanded to hadhave similar functionality as the [[Control Panel (Windows)|Control Panel]], albeit with a Metro-style user interface.<ref name="win10-features-pcworld" /> The Map app couldcan download maps for offline use.<ref name="win10-pcworld">{{Cite web|title=Windows 10's best tricks, tips, and tweaks|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2875600/windows/windows-10-the-best-tips-tricks-and-tweaks.html#slide20|website=PCWorld|access-date=November 18, 2015|last=Chacos|first=Brad|date=October 26, 2015|archive-date=November 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117184406/http://www.pcworld.com/article/2875600/windows/windows-10-the-best-tips-tricks-and-tweaks.html#slide20|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Microsoft Edge ====

{{Main|Microsoft Edge}}

Microsoft Edge wasis the new browser for Windows 10 and wasis the successor to [[Internet Explorer 11]], although Internet Explorer will remain for compatibility and legacy purposes. [[Cortana (software)|Cortana]] washas been integrated into Edge, accessible by the option "Ask Cortana" in the right click menu, as well as a Reading View and the ability to write notes directly on web pages and save to [[OneNote]]. A Reading List feature has also been added, where users couldcan save articles or other content to be accessed and read later. Microsoft Edge also includedincludes a Share button on its toolbar where tapping or clicking on it will bring up the system Share panel, where users will be able to share a webpage to installed applications such as Reading List or third-party apps such as [[Facebook]] and [[Twitter]].<ref name="ms-edge-website">{{Cite web|title=Microsoft Edge - Microsoft|website=[[Microsoft]] |url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/microsoft-edge|access-date=August 29, 2015|archive-date=January 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115163149/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/microsoft-edge|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="win10-edge-readinglist">{{Cite web|title=Take your reading with you - Windows Help|url=http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/getstarted-take-your-reading-with-you|access-date=September 4, 2015|publisher=Microsoft|archive-date=September 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150904085019/http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/getstarted-take-your-reading-with-you|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="howtogeek-msedge">{{Cite web|title=11 Tips and Tricks for Microsoft Edge on Windows 10|date=July 14, 2015 |url=http://www.howtogeek.com/222214/11-tips-and-tricks-for-microsoft-edge-on-windows-10/|access-date=November 26, 2015|publisher=How-To Geek|archive-date=November 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151126044030/http://www.howtogeek.com/222214/11-tips-and-tricks-for-microsoft-edge-on-windows-10/|url-status=live}}</ref> Since its release, Microsoft Edge has scored 402 out of 555 points on [[HTML5test]].<ref name="edge-html5-scoring">{{Cite web|title=Microsoft Edge: the Review|url=http://www.sitepoint.com/microsoft-edge-review/|access-date=September 16, 2015|date=August 18, 2015|publisher=SitePoint|last=Buckler|first=Craig|archive-date=September 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150920105223/http://www.sitepoint.com/microsoft-edge-review/|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Development platform ===

WindowsMetro 10apps, introducedrenamed as [[Universal Windows Platform]] apps (UWP), anfeatures extensionexpanded of the [[Windows Runtime]] platform which was originally introduced with [[Windows 8]]capabilities. UWP emphasizes a core set of [[API]]s common to all variations of the operating system, enabling the ability to code a single application with adaptations (such as user interface differences) for different device families and states, including desktops and laptops, tablets, smartphones (via [[Windows 10 Mobile]]), [[Xbox One]], and other new device classes such as [[Surface Hub]] and [[HoloLens]]. An application may also [[Responsive design|react]] to the available displays and input on a device; when connected to a monitor or a suitable [[docking station]], a UWP app on a smartphone couldcan take on the appearance of the app on a PC. Information couldcan also be synchronized between versions of an app for different devices, such as notifications and [[software license|licensing]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2015/03/02/a-first-look-at-the-windows-10-universal-app-platform/ |title=A first look at the Windows 10 universal app platform |last1=Kevin |first1=Gallo |date=March 2, 2015 |newspaper=Windows Developer Blog |publisher=Microsoft |access-date=March 9, 2015 |archive-date=March 10, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150310031810/http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2015/03/02/a-first-look-at-the-windows-10-universal-app-platform/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=ars-w10universal>{{cite web |title=Our first look at Windows 10 on phones, and Universal Apps for touchscreens |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/01/our-first-look-at-windows-10-on-phones-and-universal-apps-for-touchscreens/ |website=Ars Technica |date=January 21, 2015 |access-date=February 7, 2015 |archive-date=January 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150124023151/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/01/our-first-look-at-windows-10-on-phones-and-universal-apps-for-touchscreens/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=msdn-uwp>{{cite web|title=Guide to Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps|url=https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn894631.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396|website=MSDN|publisher=Microsoft|access-date=August 12, 2015|archive-date=September 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925164749/https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn894631.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Gaming ===

==== DirectX 12 ====

Windows 10 includedincludes [[DirectX 12]] alongside [[Windows Display Driver Model|WDDM]] 2.0.<ref name=dx12PreviewAnandtech>{{cite web |url=http://anandtech.com/show/8962/the-directx-12-performance-preview-amd-nvidia-star-swarm |title=The DirectX 12 Performance Preview: AMD, NVIDIA, & Star Swarm |date=February 6, 2015 |website=Anandtech |publisher=Purch Inc. |access-date=February 6, 2015 |archive-date=February 8, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150208024115/http://www.anandtech.com/show/8962/the-directx-12-performance-preview-amd-nvidia-star-swarm |url-status=livedead }}</ref><ref name=dx12-w10>{{cite web |last1=Langley |first1=Bryan |title=DirectX 12 and Windows 10 |url=http://blogs.msdn.com/b/directx/archive/2014/10/01/directx-12-and-windows-10.aspx |website=DirectX Developer Blog |access-date=October 3, 2014 |archive-date=October 4, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141004051236/http://blogs.msdn.com/b/directx/archive/2014/10/01/directx-12-and-windows-10.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref> Unveiled March 2014 at [[Game Developers Conference|GDC]], DirectX 12 aims to provide "[[Video game console|console]]-level efficiency" with "closer to the metal" access to hardware resources, and reduced [[Central processing unit|CPU]] and graphics driver [[Overhead (computing)|overhead]].<ref name=pcworld-woogamers>{{cite web |title=Windows 10 will woo gamers with supercharged DirectX 12 graphics API |url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2690788/windows-10-will-woo-gamers-with-supercharged-directx-12-graphics-api.html |website=PCWorld |date=October 3, 2014 |access-date=October 3, 2014 |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006031000/http://www.pcworld.com/article/2690788/windows-10-will-woo-gamers-with-supercharged-directx-12-graphics-api.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=techradar-dx12>{{cite web |title=Microsoft details DirectX 12 for better Xbox One, PC performance |url=http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/microsoft-previews-directx-12-for-better-pc-and-xbox-one-performance-1235804 |website=Techradar |date=March 21, 2014 |access-date=October 3, 2014 |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006103703/http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/microsoft-previews-directx-12-for-better-pc-and-xbox-one-performance-1235804 |url-status=live }}</ref> Most of the performance improvements wereare achieved through [[Low-level programming language|low-level programming]], which couldcan reduce single-[[Thread (computing)|threaded]] CPU bottlenecking caused by abstraction through higher level APIs. The performance gains achieved by allowing developers direct access to [[Graphics processing unit|GPU]] resources wasis similar to other low-level [[Rendering (computer graphics)|rendering]] initiatives such as AMD's [[Mantle (API)|Mantle]], Apple's [[Metal (API)|Metal API]] or the OpenGL successor, [[Vulkan (API)|Vulkan]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://anandtech.com/show/7889/microsoft-announces-directx-12-low-level-graphics-programming-comes-to-directx/2 |title=Microsoft Announces DirectX 12: Low Level Graphics Programming Comes To DirectX |last1=Smith |first1=Ryan |date=March 24, 2014 |website=AnandTech |publisher=Purch Inc. |access-date=March 17, 2015 |archive-date=April 4, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404230124/http://www.anandtech.com/show/7889/microsoft-announces-directx-12-low-level-graphics-programming-comes-to-directx/2 |url-status=livedead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/9038/next-generation-opengl-becomes-vulkan-additional-details-released |title=Next Generation OpenGL Becomes Vulkan: Additional Details Released |last1=Smith |first1=Ryan |date=March 3, 2015 |website=Anandtech |publisher=Purch |access-date=June 20, 2015 |archive-date=June 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150624172154/http://www.anandtech.com/show/9038/next-generation-opengl-becomes-vulkan-additional-details-released |url-status=livedead }}</ref> WDDM 2.0 introduces a new virtual memory management and allocation system to reduce workload on the kernel-mode driver.<ref name="dx12PreviewAnandtech"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/dn932171(v=vs.85).aspx |title=What's new for Windows 10 Insider Preview display drivers (WDDM 2.0) |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |website=MSDN |publisher=Microsoft |access-date=June 20, 2015 |archive-date=July 1, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701133800/https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/dn932171(v=vs.85).aspx |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== Xbox One integration ====

Windows 10 broughtbrings more updates to the [[Xbox app]] introduced in Windows 8. Games from the [[Xbox One]] couldcan be streamed to any Windows 10 device excluding smartphones.<ref name=XboxEngadget>{{cite news|last1=Gilbert|first1=Ben|title=Windows 10 means big changes for the future of Xbox|url=https://www.engadget.com/2015/01/22/windows-10-gaming-interview/|access-date=September 4, 2015|work=Engadget|date=January 22, 2015|archive-date=August 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150821130101/http://www.engadget.com/2015/01/22/windows-10-gaming-interview/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Game Bar and Game DVR ====

Windows 10 introducedintroduces the Game Bar, which providedprovides screenshot and video capture functionality for Windows games. UsersWhen couldpressing {{Keypress|Win|G}}, users can invoke the gameGame barBar, record gameplay, or take a screenshot using the appropriate keyboard shortcuts. Windows 10 couldcan also continuously capture gameplays in the background; this allowedallows the user to request that the last few users defined moments of gameplay be saved to the hard disk. This wasis useful if a user wants to save and/or share a moment of gameplay but did not think to explicitly record it beforehand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://support.xbox.com/en-CA/xbox-on-windows/social/record-game-clips-game-dvr-windows-10|title=Recording Game Clips {{!}} Game DVR {{!}} Windows 10 Games|website=support.xbox.com|access-date=April 2, 2016|archive-date=December 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201044219/https://support.xbox.com/en-CA/xbox-on-windows/social/record-game-clips-game-dvr-windows-10|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The Game Bar was later upgraded into a larger overlay, which now features "widgets" windows for functionality such as the user's Xbox friends list, audio settings, and system performance information.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=May 22, 2019|title=Microsoft's new Xbox Game Bar launches for Windows 10 as a useful overlay with widgets|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/22/18635709/microsoft-xbox-game-bar-windows-10-release|access-date=June 25, 2021|website=The Verge|language=en|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625152931/https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/22/18635709/microsoft-xbox-game-bar-windows-10-release|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Shell and user interface ===

Windows 10 also allowedallows [[web app]]s and desktop software (using either [[Win32]] or [[.NET Framework]]), to be packaged for distribution on [[Windows Store]]. Desktop software distributed through Windows Store wasis packaged using the [[App-V]] system to allow [[sandbox (computer security)|sandboxing]]. Web apps wereare executed from remote servers, and hadhave access to Windows functions such as notifications and camera access. As with Windows 8, locally packaged web apps couldcan be written using [[HTML]] and [[WinJS]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/03/microsofts-next-attempt-to-fill-the-windows-10-app-gap-web-app-apps/ |title=Microsoft's next attempt to fill the Windows 10 app gap: Web app apps |last1=Peter |first1=Bright |date=March 3, 2015 |website=Ars Technica |publisher=Condé Nast |access-date=March 9, 2015 |archive-date=March 10, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150310020911/http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/03/microsofts-next-attempt-to-fill-the-windows-10-app-gap-web-app-apps/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=zdnet-appvappgap>{{cite web|title=Here's how Microsoft hopes to get Android and iOS phone apps into its Windows 10 Store|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/heres-how-microsoft-hopes-to-get-android-and-ios-phone-apps-into-its-windows-10-store/|website=ZDNet|access-date=May 3, 2015|archive-date=May 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150502185940/http://www.zdnet.com/article/heres-how-microsoft-hopes-to-get-android-and-ios-phone-apps-into-its-windows-10-store/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Action Center ====

{{Main|Action Center}}

What was once called "Action Center" in Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and their successor wasis thennow called [[Security and Maintenance]]. The title of "Action Center" in Windows 10 wasis usurped by a sidebar that providedprovides a list of received notifications and a group of "Quick actions" buttons for different settings areas. It could beis accessed by clicking the Notifications icon in the system tray, or swiping from the right of the screen on touchscreens.<ref name=verge-thisiswp10>{{cite web |title=This is Windows 10 for phones |url=https://www.theverge.com/2015/1/21/7869441/windows-10-for-phones-features-hands-on |website=The Verge |date=January 21, 2015 |publisher=Vox Media |access-date=January 22, 2015 |archive-date=June 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616213952/http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/21/7869441/windows-10-for-phones-features-hands-on |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=verge-closerlook>{{cite web |title=Windows 10: a closer look at the future of Microsoft's vision for PCs |url=https://www.theverge.com/2015/1/28/7927109/windows-10-features-hands-on |website=The Verge |date=January 28, 2015 |publisher=Vox Media |access-date=February 7, 2015 |archive-date=February 8, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150208001246/http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/28/7927109/windows-10-features-hands-on |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=pcw-ac>{{cite web|title=How to customize Windows 10's Action Center|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2965932/windows/how-to-customize-what-appears-in-windows-10s-action-center.html|website=PC World|date=August 9, 2015|access-date=August 22, 2015|archive-date=January 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101004800/http://www.pcworld.com/article/2965932/windows/how-to-customize-what-appears-in-windows-10s-action-center.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Command line ====

Windows 10 broughtbrings improvements to the system's [[command-line interface]]. Unlike in previous versions of Windows NT, the [[Win32 console]] windows couldcan now be resized without any restrictions. It couldcan be made to cover the full screen by pressing the {{Keypress|Alt|Enter}} combination on keyboard. Microsoft also enabled the use of standard keyboard shortcuts, such as those for [[cut, copy, and paste]], within the console. [[Word wrapping]] and keyboard shortcuts to move the caret, select and manipulate text hadhave become available.<ref name=":0" /> Other features such as word wrap and transparency were also included. The user has the option to disable the new features and return to the legacy console if they wish.<ref name=":128">{{Cite web|url=https://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2014/10/07/console-improvements-in-the-windows-10-technical-preview/|title=Console Improvements in the Windows 10 Technical Preview|website=Building Apps for Windows|publisher=[[Microsoft]]|date=October 7, 2014|access-date=April 2, 2016|archive-date=November 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171124092813/https://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2014/10/07/console-improvements-in-the-windows-10-technical-preview/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Continuum ====

Continuum wasis the blanket title for a group of features on Windows 10 that wereare designed to enable smoother transitions between a default interface mode designed for use with a [[Keyboard (computing)|keyboard]] and [[Computer mouse|mouse]], and an interface designed for [[touchscreen]] environments, especially on hybrid devices such as [[laplet]]s. Enabling "Tablet mode" switches the primary interface to a full screen version of the Start menu, and opens all applications in a maximized view by default. The taskbar wasis also modified, adding a Back button next to the Start button, and by default, hiding buttons for opened and pinned applications. Task View wasis used as the primary means of switching programs. Windows couldcan prompt to switch between these two modes, or automatically do so, if certain events occur, such as plugging in a keyboard or mouse to a tablet, switching a laplet to its laptop state, or vice versa.<ref name="verge-continuum">{{cite web |title=Watch how Windows 10 works with touch interfaces |url=https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/30/6873963/windows-10-continuum-touch-interface |website=[[The Verge]] |date=September 30, 2014 |access-date=September 30, 2014 |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |archive-date=January 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108231623/https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/30/6873963/windows-10-continuum-touch-interface |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=thurrotcom-tablet1>{{cite web|title=Windows 10 Technical Preview 2: Configure Tablet Mode|url=https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/3116/windows-10-technical-preview-2-configure-tablet-mode|website=Thurrott.com|date=April 23, 2015|access-date=July 16, 2015|archive-date=July 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716174216/https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/3116/windows-10-technical-preview-2-configure-tablet-mode|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=thurrotcom-tablet2>{{cite web|title=Windows 10 Technical Preview 2: Continuum and Tablet Mode|url=https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/2240/windows-10-technical-preview-2-continuum-and-tablet-mode|website=Thurrott.com|date=March 20, 2015|access-date=July 16, 2015|archive-date=July 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716180008/https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/2240/windows-10-technical-preview-2-continuum-and-tablet-mode|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=winbeta-w10touch>{{cite web|last1=Bowden|first1=Zack|title=Windows 10: The tablet experience is better than ever (with video)|url=http://www.winbeta.org/news/windows-10-tablet-experience-better-ever-video|website=WinBeta|access-date=July 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705153321/http://www.winbeta.org/news/windows-10-tablet-experience-better-ever-video|archive-date=July 5, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==== Cortana ====

{{Main|Cortana (software)}}

Windows 10 has brought the [[Cortana (software)|Cortana]] assistant from [[Windows Phone 8.1]] to Windows 10. By default, Cortana appearedappears as a search pane on the taskbar, but couldcan be changed into a button, like in tablet mode, and couldcan be activated by voice using the command "Hey Cortana", when a user searches the Start menu, or when a user searches the Cortana search pane. With Cortana, users couldcan ask Cortana questions about the weather, calendar events, and other types of notifications, along with online information.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.techradar.com/us/news/software/operating-systems/10-great-new-features-in-windows-10-1267365|title= 20 smart new and improved features in Windows 10|last1= Branscombe|first1= Mary|date= August 5, 2015|website= Tech Radar|publisher= Future US, Inc.|access-date= August 27, 2015|archive-date= August 25, 2015|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150825043224/http://www.techradar.com/us/news/software/operating-systems/10-great-new-features-in-windows-10-1267365|url-status= live}}</ref> Cortana currently requires a Microsoft Account to function.

==== Start Menu ====

Windows 10 reintroduced the start menu as seen in versions of Windows prior to 8. However, unlike these versions, the new start menu includedincludes live tile features from [[Windows 8]]. It wasis possible to resize the Start menu and view recently added and most used applications. It couldcan also be made full screen for tablet users or users that prefer a Windows 8-like experience.<ref name="win10-cnnmoney">{{cite web|title=Upgrading from Windows 7 or 8? You'll Love Windows 10|url=https://money.cnn.com/2015/02/22/technology/windows-10-review/index.html?iid=EL|website=CNN Money|date=February 22, 2015|access-date=August 16, 2015|archive-date=July 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150709163739/http://money.cnn.com/2015/02/22/technology/windows-10-review/index.html?iid=EL|url-status=live}}</ref> The right hand side of the Start menu couldcan be used to pin tiles. The menu couldcan contain a limited amount of columns, depending on the screen resolution. These columns couldcan be divided in groups that couldcan all hadhave their own title. Every group wasis divided into 6 or 8 other columns, depending on the user's settings, to allow either six or eight small sized tiles next to each other.

==== Task View ====

{{Main|Task View}}

Task View wasis a task switching and [[virtual desktop]] system, accessible via the [[taskbar]] button, keyboard shortcut {{key press|Windows|Tab}}, or swiping from the left of a touchscreen.<ref name="tomsguide-unveiled">{{cite web |title=Microsoft Unveils Windows 10 with New Start Menu |url=http://www.tomsguide.com/us/windows-10-unveiled,news-19648.html |website=Tom's Guide |date=September 30, 2014 |access-date=September 30, 2014 |archive-date=October 15, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015123034/http://www.tomsguide.com/us/windows-10-unveiled,news-19648.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="verge-win10">{{cite web | url=https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/30/6868695/microsoft-windows-10-announced-official | title=Windows 10 is the official name for Microsoft's next version of Windows | publisher=[[Vox Media]] | date=September 30, 2014 | website=[[The Verge]] | first=Tom | last=Warren | access-date=August 31, 2017 | archive-date=November 23, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171123143201/https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/30/6868695/microsoft-windows-10-announced-official | url-status=live }}</ref> Activating Task View shows a zoomed display of all windows currently opened on a specific monitor; clicking on a window switches to it. Task View couldcan also be displayed when a window wasis [[Aero Snap|snapped]] to half the screen or three windows wereare snapped to fourths of the screen, prompting for a window to occupy the remainder of the screen. Task View also allows the creation of virtual workspaces; windows couldcan be dragged into and out of these workspaces.<ref name=pcw-taskview>{{cite web|title=How to use Windows 10's Task View and virtual desktops|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2952864/windows/how-to-use-windows-10s-task-view-and-virtual-desktops.html|website=PC World|date=July 27, 2015|access-date=August 12, 2015|archive-date=April 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428233352/http://www.pcworld.com/article/2952864/windows/how-to-use-windows-10s-task-view-and-virtual-desktops.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== System Settings ===

The modern [[Settings (Windows)|Settings app]] from Windows 8 continues to evolve in Windows 10, incorporating more system setting configuration functionality from the [[Control Panel (Windows)|Windows Control Panel]]. The ultimate goal wasis to make the Settings app feature complete, obviating the need for the Control Panel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.softpedia.com/news/windows-10-s-control-panel-will-go-away-could-survive-in-rtm-484991.shtml|title=Windows 10's Control Panel Will Go Away, Could Survive in RTM|last=Popa|first=Bogdan|website=softpedia|date=June 23, 2015 |access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=June 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160622074445/http://news.softpedia.com/news/windows-10-s-control-panel-will-go-away-could-survive-in-rtm-484991.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GabeAul/status/612985648899710977|title=Gabriel Aul on Twitter|website=Twitter|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=May 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190508163639/https://twitter.com/GabeAul/status/612985648899710977|url-status=live}}</ref>

The Push-button reset function washas been changed to utilize files from the current Windows installation to rebuild the system rather than a separate recovery image. System updates carry over into the new installation and do not hadhave to be re-downloaded.<ref name="pcw-refresh10">{{cite web|title=Windows 10 does away with the reinstallation headaches|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2897595/windows-10-does-away-with-the-reinstallation-headaches.html|website=PC World|date=March 17, 2015|publisher=IDG|access-date=February 19, 2016|archive-date=February 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215132719/http://www.pcworld.com/article/2897595/windows-10-does-away-with-the-reinstallation-headaches.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The separate "Refresh" option wasis removed; users wereare now given explicit choices within the Reset process to remove all personal files and applications, keep personal files but remove applications, or perform a full factory reset.<ref name="cnet-howtoclean">{{cite web|title=How to do a clean install of Windows 10|url=http://www.cnet.com/how-to/clean-install-windows-10/|website=CNET|publisher=CBS Interactive|access-date=February 19, 2016|archive-date=February 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215003114/http://www.cnet.com/how-to/clean-install-windows-10/|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Security ===

[[MAC spoofing|MAC Address Randomization]] in WiFiWi-Fi washas been introduced to try to prevent third parties from using the MAC address to track devices.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://papers.mathyvanhoef.com/asiaccs2016.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=March 14, 2017 |archive-date=October 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008173216/https://papers.mathyvanhoef.com/asiaccs2016.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Windows Hello ==

'''Windows Hello''' wasis a feature on [[Windows 10]] that allows users to unlock the device with a user's fingerprint, iris couldscan, or face. It wasis an alternate option for signing in.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Finnegan|first=Matt Kapko and Matthew|date=November 26, 2018|title=What is Windows Hello? Microsoft's biometrics security system explained|url=https://www.computerworld.com/article/3244347/what-is-windows-hello-microsofts-biometrics-security-system-explained.html|access-date=July 1, 2020|website=Computerworld|language=en|archive-date=June 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613012302/https://www.computerworld.com/article/3244347/what-is-windows-hello-microsofts-biometrics-security-system-explained.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=mapalko|title=Windows Hello for Business Overview (Windows 10) - Microsoft 365 Security|url=https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-overview|access-date=July 1, 2020|website=docs.microsoft.com|language=en-us|archive-date=July 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729121142/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-overview|url-status=live}}</ref> There wereare two ways to unlock the device.

=== Recognition ===

This feature uses IR camera to couldscan the user's face, similar to Apple's [[Face ID]], users couldcan unlock the computer with it. Although an external IR camera couldcan be used, computer manufacturers todaysometimes were integratingintegrate IR cameras into their products.<ref name=":3" /> Touch recognition allow users to touch a button on the computer.

== Version 1511 (November Update) ==

'''Windows November 10 November Update''', or '''Windows 10 Version 1511''', codenamed "''Threshold 2''", wasis the first major update to Windows 10. It carries the build number 10.0.10586 and version 1511, referencing its date of release, November 2015. The first preview was released on August 18, 2015. The final release was made available to Windows Insiders on November 3, 2015, followed by a public release on November 12, 2015, to existing Windows 10 users, and as a free upgrade from Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Unlike the initial release of Windows, this branch was also made available to existing [[Windows Phone 8.1]]-devices and the [[Xbox One]] and as a preview release to [[Windows Server 2016]], and was pre-installed on new [[Windows 10 Mobile]]-devices like the [[Microsoft Lumia 950]].

The Threshold 2 release of Windows 10 wasis supported for users of the Current Branch for Businesses (CBB)

The changes below highlight features new since the "Threshold 1" release of Windows 10.

=== Bundled Apps ===

* Windows Feedback app now allows sharing of feedback.<ref name="Build 10532">{{cite web |url=http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/08/27/windows-10-insider-preview-build-10532-for-pc/ |title=Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10532 for PC |work=Windows Experience Blog |publisher=Microsoft |date=August 27, 2015 |access-date=August 27, 2015 |archive-date=October 2, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151002113706/http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/08/27/windows-10-insider-preview-build-10532-for-pc/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

* Mail and Calendar apps now support dark and light theme, with various accent color option. External images couldcan be set to automatically download, and Digital Signature, S/MIME Encryption wereare now supported<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.windowscentral.com/video-outlook-mail-dark-theme-windows-10-mobile|title=Hands-on with Outlook Mail and Calendar's new dark theme for Windows 10|website=Windows Central|date=September 17, 2015|access-date=May 3, 2016|archive-date=May 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504133915/http://www.windowscentral.com/video-outlook-mail-dark-theme-windows-10-mobile|url-status=live}}</ref>

* Introduces Skype Messaging, Skype Video, and Skype Phone UWP apps.

* Update to the Xbox App

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** Compare game achievement progress with other Xbox Live users<ref name=":19">{{Cite web|url=http://news.xbox.com/2015/09/17/xbox-one-windows-10-app-september-update/|title=Xbox App on Windows 10: New Updates Available Today and Preview Program Coming Soon|last=Nelson|first=Major|website=Xbox Wire|date=September 17, 2015|access-date=May 3, 2016|archive-date=April 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160403183842/http://news.xbox.com/2015/09/17/xbox-one-windows-10-app-september-update/|url-status=live}}</ref>

** Use the Xbox app for entering text on the Xbox One console<ref name=":19" />

** Updating activity feed and online friends list in real-time<ref name=":19" />

* Other built-in apps hadhave been refreshed with features and bug fixes

==== Microsoft Edge ====

* New features (e.g. pointer lock, canvasCanvas blending modes, &lt;meter&gt; element, etc.) in Microsoft Edge<ref name=":5">{{cite web|url=http://dev.modern.ie/platform/changelog/10532-pc/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150828050750/http://dev.modern.ie/platform/changelog/10532-pc/|archive-date=August 28, 2015|title=Release version 10532 [PC] : Microsoft Edge Dev|publisher=Microsoft}}</ref>

* Object RTC API now available in Microsoft Edge<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2015/09/18/ortc-api-is-now-available-in-microsoft-edge/|title=ORTC API is now available in Microsoft Edge|date=September 18, 2015|website=Microsoft Edge Dev Blog|language=en-US|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=October 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151027221520/http://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2015/09/18/ortc-api-is-now-available-in-microsoft-edge/|url-status=live}}</ref>

* Tab previews on hover<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web|url=http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/10/12/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-10565/|title=Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10565|date=October 12, 2015|website=Windows Experience Blog|language=en-US|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=January 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111051550/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/10/12/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-10565/|url-status=live}}</ref>

* Added media casting in Microsoft Edge, excluding [[High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection|protected content]]<ref name="Leonhard">{{Cite web|url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/2999511/microsoft-windows/windows-10-preview-build-10576-boasts-changes-so-small-you-may-miss-them-entirely.html|title=Windows 10 Preview build 10576 boasts changes so small you may miss them entirely|last=Leonhard|first=Woody|website=InfoWorld|date=October 30, 2015|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=May 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160529000903/http://www.infoworld.com/article/2999511/microsoft-windows/windows-10-preview-build-10576-boasts-changes-so-small-you-may-miss-them-entirely.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

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=== Miscellaneous ===

* [[Virtual memory compression|Compression]] of unused memory pages.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/08/18/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-10525/|title=Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10525|date=August 18, 2015|website=Windows Experience Blog|language=en-US|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=April 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401104920/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/08/18/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-10525/|url-status=live}}</ref>

* New [[environment variable]] editor<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/09/windows-10-will-soon-be-more-environmentally-friendly-with-updated-dialog-box/|title=Windows 10 will soon be more environmentally friendly with updated dialog box|website=Ars Technica|date=September 24, 2015|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=April 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416014238/http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/09/windows-10-will-soon-be-more-environmentally-friendly-with-updated-dialog-box/|url-status=live}}</ref>

* Enabled Nested Virtualization<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://blogs.technet.com/b/virtualization/archive/2015/10/13/windows-insider-preview-nested-virtualization.aspx|title=Windows Insider Preview: Nested Virtualization|website=blogs.technet.com|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=October 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015001526/http://blogs.technet.com/b/virtualization/archive/2015/10/13/windows-insider-preview-nested-virtualization.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>

* [[Windows Spotlight]] wasnow enabled for the Pro edition. It was previously only available for the homeHome edition.

* Find my Device<ref name=":2" />

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==== Cortana ====

* Cortana wasis now available in Australia, Canada, India, and Japan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/09/01/windows-10-insider-preview-bringing-cortana-to-more-countries-for-insiders/|title=Windows 10 Insider Preview – Bringing Cortana to more countries for Insiders|date=September 1, 2015|website=Windows Experience Blog|language=en-US|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=March 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306204129/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/09/01/windows-10-insider-preview-bringing-cortana-to-more-countries-for-insiders/|url-status=live}}</ref>

* Users no longer neededneed to sign into the PC with a Microsoft Account. They couldcan simply log into Cortana separately.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/09/new-windows-preview-cortana-without-microsoft-account-log-ins-ortc-in-edge/|title=New Windows Preview: Cortana without Microsoft account log ins, ORTC in Edge|website=Ars Technica|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=May 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160501002050/http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/09/new-windows-preview-cortana-without-microsoft-account-log-ins-ortc-in-edge/|url-status=live}}</ref>

* Users couldcan make handwritten reminder in Cortana's notebook.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/11/12/first-major-update-for-windows-10-available-today/|title=First Major Update for Windows 10 Available Today|date=November 12, 2015|website=Windows Experience Blog|language=en-US|access-date=May 3, 2016|archive-date=April 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426073459/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/11/12/first-major-update-for-windows-10-available-today/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":2" />

* Cortana couldcan now send SMS through the desktop, or notify the user of missed calls.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2994229/windows/windows-10-build-10565-will-let-you-send-texts-using-cortana.html|title=Windows 10 Build 10565 will let you send texts using Cortana|website=PCWorld|date=October 18, 2015|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=May 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160502042619/http://www.pcworld.com/article/2994229/windows/windows-10-build-10565-will-let-you-send-texts-using-cortana.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Desktop ====

* Window snapping washas been improved to allow auto resizing of the second snapped app when the first snapped app wasis resized. This only applies when two apps wereare snapped side-by-side (rather than when apps wereare snapped in the corners).<ref name=":2" />

* More icons werehave been updated.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>

==== Start menu ====

* The Start menu couldcan now be set to house four columns of medium-sized tiles per group. The default wasis still three columns, same as that of the initial version of Windows 10.

* The context menu for an app icon or tile includedincludes Jump listJumplist support. The context menu items themselves werehave been reorganized, with some bearing icons.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.windowscentral.com/whats-new-windows-10-fall-update|title=Windows 10 November Update - Features, changes, and improvements|website=Windows Central|date=November 12, 2015|access-date=May 3, 2016|archive-date=April 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426152913/http://www.windowscentral.com/whats-new-windows-10-fall-update|url-status=live}}</ref>

* Suggested Windows store apps showednow show up on start.<ref name=":20" />

==== Tablet mode ====

* Windows 10's "snap assist" feature washas been updated for tablet mode. ThenNow, when two apps wereare snapped and a third app wasis launched, the user will be asked to select one of the currently two snapped apps with which to replace the newly launched.<ref name=":2" />

* Improvements werehave also been made to "task view" in tablet mode to allow the user to drag open apps to the side of the screen to snap them or to the bottom of the screen to close them directly from task view.<ref name=":2" />

=== System settings ===

* Added the option to turn off the Windows background picture on the sign-in screen.<ref name="blogs.windows.com">{{cite web|title = Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10547|url = https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/09/18/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-10547/|website = Windows Experience Blog|date = September 18, 2015|access-date = October 12, 2015|language = en|archive-date = October 10, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151010221631/http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/09/18/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-10547/|url-status = live}}</ref>

* Window title bar couldcan now sport the user's chosen accent color. By default, the title bar wasis white, but with this update, enabling color for taskbar, start menu, and Action Center also enabledenables the accent color on the title bar.<ref name=":2" />

* Windows 10 couldcan now be activated using Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 product keys.<ref name=":20">{{Cite web|url=http://www.howtogeek.com/232176/whats-new-in-windows-10s-first-big-update-the-windows-10-fall-update/|title=What's New in Windows 10's First Big Update (Which Arrives Today)|website=www.howtogeek.com|access-date=May 3, 2016|archive-date=January 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160101054658/http://www.howtogeek.com/232176/whats-new-in-windows-10s-first-big-update-the-windows-10-fall-update/|url-status=live}}</ref>

* The last printer used wasis automatically set as default printer; this behavior couldcan be turned off. Ability to set default printer by network ___location wasis removed.<ref name=":2" /><ref name="ReferenceA"/>

* The settings app hosts a central ___location to manage connected accounts.<ref name=":2" />

* Work Access enabledenables devices to connect to Azure ID or enroll in a [[Mobile device management]] infrastructure.<ref name=":2" />

* Time zones couldcan be set automatically.<ref name=":2" />

* Call History and Email were added to privacy settings.<ref name=":2" />

* Installed apps couldcan be moved to a different storage device using the settings app. Furthermore, new apps couldcan be set to automatically install on a selected storage device.<ref name=":2" />

== Version 1607 (Anniversary Update) ==

'''Windows 10 Anniversary Update''', or '''Windows 10 Version 1607''', codenamed "''Redstone 1''",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.softpedia.com/news/new-windows-10-anniversary-update-build-to-launch-soon-502579.shtml|title=New Windows 10 Anniversary Update Build to Launch "Soon".|work=[[Softpedia]] News|date=April 5, 2016|first=Bogdan|last=Popa|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=April 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420131821/https://news.softpedia.com/news/new-windows-10-anniversary-update-build-to-launch-soon-502579.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/3049362/windows/windows-10-anniversary-update-headed-to-all-users-this-summer.html|title=Windows 10 'Anniversary Update' headed to all users this summer. The next big Windows update adds features for Windows Hello, Cortana, Ink, and more.|work=[[PC World]]|date=March 30, 2016|first=Jared|last=Newman|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=May 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511031836/http://www.pcworld.com/article/3049362/windows/windows-10-anniversary-update-headed-to-all-users-this-summer.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.winbeta.org/news/windows-10-redstone-rs2-to-launch-in-spring-2017-rs1-coming-this-june|title=Windows 10 Redstone: Second wave of updates coming in 2017|website=WinBeta|date=March 3, 2016 |language=en-US|access-date=April 20, 2016|archive-date=April 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423095542/http://www.winbeta.org/news/windows-10-redstone-rs2-to-launch-in-spring-2017-rs1-coming-this-june|url-status=live}}</ref> wasis the second major update to Windows 10 and the first of the 2 major updates that were given the "Redstone" codename.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{cite web|title = Microsoft's 'Redstone': An update to Windows 10 due in 2016|url = https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsofts-redstone-an-update-to-windows-10-due-in-2016/|website = All About Microsoft|access-date = January 29, 2016|language = en|archive-date = February 8, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160208114407/http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsofts-redstone-an-update-to-windows-10-due-in-2016/|url-status = live}}</ref> It was released on July 29, 2016.

=== Bundled apps ===

* Messaging Everywhere allowedallows users to send SMS from their PC through their Windows 10 Mobile or Android phones

* New [[Skype]] Preview UWP app<ref name=":8">{{cite web|url=http://mspoweruser.com/windows-insiders-can-now-try-new-skype-uwp-windows-10-pcs/|title=Windows Insiders can now try out the new Skype UWP on Windows 10 PCs.|work=MSPowerUser|date=April 6, 2016|first=Mehedi|last=Hassan|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=May 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160510112912/http://mspoweruser.com/windows-insiders-can-now-try-new-skype-uwp-windows-10-pcs/|url-status=live}}</ref>

* New Connect app which extendedextends Continuum related capabilities<ref name=":15">{{cite web|url=http://www.nokiapoweruser.com/with-windows-10-build-14316-use-continuum-to-connect-to-pc-without-dock-or-wireless-adapter/|title=With Windows 10 Build 14316 use Continuum to connect to PC without Dock or Wireless Adapter.|work=Nokia Power User|date=April 7, 2016|first=K.|last=N.|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=April 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420063624/http://www.nokiapoweruser.com/with-windows-10-build-14316-use-continuum-to-connect-to-pc-without-dock-or-wireless-adapter/|url-status=live}}</ref>

* "Feedback Hub" app mergedmerges previously separate apps, "Insider Hub" and "Windows Feedback". Users couldcan now comment on feedback in the Feedback Hub<ref name=":16">{{cite web|url=http://betanews.com/2016/04/06/windows-10-build-14316/|title=Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14316 arrives on the Fast ring -- packed with exciting new features.|work=Beta News|date=April 6, 2016|first=Wayne|last=Williams|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=May 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511222329/http://betanews.com/2016/04/06/windows-10-build-14316/|url-status=live}}</ref>

* More lightweight, scalable, and consistent UI, as well as underlying architecture improvements, and new features in maps app.

=== Microsoft Edge ===

* Support for [[browser extension]]s, which couldcan either be installed from the Windows Store or be sideloaded from external sources<ref>{{Citation|last=Microsoft Edge|title=Microsoft Edge Extensions Preview – How to install extensions|date=March 17, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKAywBrQeAw|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=May 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505112337/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKAywBrQeAw|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":11">{{cite web|url=http://www.cnet.com/au/how-to/you-can-now-try-out-browser-extensions-in-edge/|title=You can now try out browser extensions in Edge.|work=[[CNet]] ([[CBS Interactive]]) - Australia|date=April 2, 2016|first=Sarah|last=Jacobsson Purewal|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=May 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508014854/http://www.cnet.com/au/how-to/you-can-now-try-out-browser-extensions-in-edge/|url-status=live}}</ref>

* AddedNew history menu when right clicking the forward or backward buttons

* Made improvementsImprovements to favorites, downloads, and history{{Elucidate|date=June 2016}}

* Added pinningPinning tabs, so that they stay open.

* Added experimentalExperimental [[VP9]] support

* "Paste and go" and "Paste and search" options in the [[context menu]]

* Accessibility tree view, [[Document Object Model|DOM]] API profiling, and extension debugging for [[Internet Explorer Developer Tools|F12 Developer Tools]]

* Default parameters, Async/await, Object.Valuesvalues, and Object.Entriesentries for [[JavaScript]]{{Citation needed|date=June 2016}}

* [[Drag and drop]] support for the upload feature

* Importing browser [[favorites]] from [[Mozilla Firefox]]

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=== Development platform ===

[[Universal Windows Platform apps]] couldcan now support extensions, allowing for add-ons and DLCs for such apps and games, respectively. Furthermore, these add-ons couldcan be managed from the windowsWindows Settings app.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/04/22/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-14328-for-pc-and-mobile/|title=Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14328 for PC and Mobile|date=April 22, 2016|website=Windows Experience Blog|language=en-US|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=June 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610023237/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/04/22/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-14328-for-pc-and-mobile/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Windows Subsystem for Linux ====

The anniversary update for Windows 10 addedadds [[Windows Subsystem for Linux]]. This allowedallows the [[Ubuntu (operating system)|Ubuntu]] [[user space]] to run natively on Windows. The subsystem translatestranslate Linux [[system call]] that Ubuntu used,uses to those of Windows NT kernel. This allowedallows the [[Bash (Unix shell)|Bash]] and other Ubuntu command line apps to run within the Windows console. There wasis, however, the interoperability restriction: Bash could notcannot run Windows apps, and Windows could notcannot run Linux software.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Foley|first1=Mary Jo|author-link1=Mary Jo Foley|title=Microsoft to show Bash on Linux running on Windows 10|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-to-show-bash-on-linux-running-on-windows-10/|website=[[ZDNet]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|date=March 29, 2016|access-date=April 2, 2016|archive-date=April 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160402053539/http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-to-show-bash-on-linux-running-on-windows-10/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Foley|first1=Mary Jo|author-link1=Mary Jo Foley|title=Here's how Microsoft will support Bash on Windows 10|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/heres-how-microsoft-will-support-bash-on-windows-10/|website=[[ZDNet]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|date=March 30, 2016|access-date=April 2, 2016|archive-date=April 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160402053448/http://www.zdnet.com/article/heres-how-microsoft-will-support-bash-on-windows-10/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Harsh|first1=Mike|title=Run Bash on Ubuntu on Windows|url=https://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2016/03/30/run-bash-on-ubuntu-on-windows/|website=Building Apps for Windows|publisher=[[Microsoft]]|date=March 30, 2016|access-date=April 2, 2016|archive-date=May 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190516052449/https://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2016/03/30/run-bash-on-ubuntu-on-windows/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Hanselman|first1=Scott|title=Developers can run Bash Shell and user-mode Ubuntu Linux binaries on Windows 10|url=http://www.hanselman.com/blog/DevelopersCanRunBashShellAndUsermodeUbuntuLinuxBinariesOnWindows10.aspx|website=Scott Hanselman's Blog|date=March 30, 2016|access-date=April 2, 2016|archive-date=April 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160402095025/http://www.hanselman.com/blog/DevelopersCanRunBashShellAndUsermodeUbuntuLinuxBinariesOnWindows10.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Aiello|first1=Joey|title=Bash for Windows: Why it's awesome and what it means for PowerShell|url=https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/powershell/2016/04/01/bash-for-windows-why-its-awesome-and-what-it-means-for-powershell/|website=Windows PowerShell Blog|publisher=[[Microsoft]]|date=April 1, 2016|access-date=April 2, 2016|archive-date=April 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160402031105/https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/powershell/2016/04/01/bash-for-windows-why-its-awesome-and-what-it-means-for-powershell/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Project Centennial ====

Project Centennial allowedallows [[Win32]] and [[.NET Framework|.NET]] apps to be repackaged with APPX and allowedallow them to use the full set of [[Windows Runtime]] APIs. This will also allowedallow these apps to be distributed through the Windows Store.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Build/2015/2-692|title=Project Centennial": Converting your Classic Windows App (Win32, .Net, COM) to a Universal Windows App for Distribution in the Windows Store (Channel 9)|website=Channel 9|access-date=May 4, 2016|archive-date=April 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160430193826/https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Build/2015/2-692|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Action Center ===

* Icon wasis now on the far- right corner, past the clock, and also has animation whenever a new notification appeared.appears

* Similar notifications werewill be grouped together, instead of all shown individually.

* Quick Actions couldcan now be added, removed, and rearranged.

* Wi-Fi Quick Action tooknow takes the user to the “Network” flyout instead of toggling On and Off status.

* Action Center notifiednow notifies users about app updates and installations from the Windows Store.

* Priority levels couldcan now be set for app notifications in the Action Center.

=== Desktop ===

* Controls in app previews on the taskbar werehave been redesigned.

* Taskbar clock wasis now integrated with the Calendar app for showing events.

* Clock showednow shows on all monitors in a multi-monitor setup.

* Badges with number of notifications wereare now available for UWP apps pinned on the taskbar.

* Taskbar settings moved to Settings app.

* Volume flyout allowednow allows users to switch between multiple audio output devices.

* Virtual desktops couldcan now be switched using touchpads by swiping four fingers to either side.

* Windows couldcan now be pinned to allow them to show up on all virtual desktops.

=== Command line ===

*Improved scaling on high-DPI displays.

*Better font selection.

*Improved rendering for international characters.

*Cursor rendering and hiding improvements.

*Improved background color painting.

*Improved scrolling for nano and EMACS editors.

=== Cortana ===

* Cortana couldcan now answer simple questions without signing into Cortana with a Microsoft Account.

* Cortana in [[Mexican Spanish|Spanish (Mexico)]], [[Brazilian Portuguese|Portuguese (Brazil)]], and [[Canadian French|French (Canada)]]

* Music search button wasis now accessible from Cortana's main screen.

* [[Cortana (software)|Cortana]] displayedwill now display reminders of commitments made via [[Email]] and of meetings that wereare urgent or outside of normally scheduled times<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|url = https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/01/25/cortana-gets-better-at-helping-you-manage-your-busy-schedule/|title = Cortana Gets Better at Helping You Manage Your Busy Schedule|date = January 25, 2016|access-date = January 27, 2016|website = Windows Experience Blog|publisher = Microsoft|last = Ash|first = Marcus|archive-date = January 31, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160131182822/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/01/25/cortana-gets-better-at-helping-you-manage-your-busy-schedule/|url-status = live}}</ref>

* Cortana informedwill inform users on PC if their Cortana-enabled mobile device wasis low on battery.

* Cortana for PC supportednow supports [[Find My Phone]], including the ability to ring the phone regardless of volume settings.

* Cortana couldcan share map directions from PC to a Cortana-enabled mobile device, and vice versa.

* Cortana setup wasis now more simplified and automated.

* Cortana workednow works on the lock screen with limited functionality such as setting reminders and searching.

* Reminders couldcan now be set using pictures or on content sent from contacts.

* Search feature couldcan now search for files in OneDrive.

* Cortana's reminder wasis now a share target for any apps that use Windows share contract.

=== Lock screen ===

* Email addresses wereare now hidden while device wasis locked

* Media controls show on top of lock screen

=== Start menu ===

* Most used apps list, and All Apps list merged into a single view and elevated to top of Start UI

* Moved Power, Settings, and File Explorer to be always visible in the left rail of Start menu

* Recently added section now shows 3 entries by default instead of 1

* Any additional folders the user has chosen to appear on the Start menu will now be immediately available without the use of a hamburger menu

=== Tablet mode ===

* Full-screen All Apps list wasis brought back

* Added an option to only auto-hide the taskbar in Tablet Mode

=== Windows Ink Workspace ===

A new workspace environment for [[Stylus (computing)|pen]] users. It includedincludes virtual sticky notes on which a pen could be used to take notes. Sticky notes features [[Optical character recognition|optical character recognition (OCR)]] to highlight relevant text that couldcan be used by Cortana. The workspace also includedincludes a sketchpad, ability to take a screenshot and draw on it, and a virtual ruler.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/03/windows-10-anniversary-update-puts-new-ink-features-front-and-center/|title=Windows 10 Anniversary Update puts new Ink features "front and center"|website=Ars Technica|date=March 30, 2016|access-date=April 20, 2016|archive-date=April 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420110814/http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/03/windows-10-anniversary-update-puts-new-ink-features-front-and-center/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/03/30/windows-10-anniversary-update-brings-new-experiences-and-developer-opportunity/|title=Windows 10 Anniversary Update brings New Experiences and Developer Opportunity|website=Windows Experience Blog|date=March 30, 2016|language=en-US|access-date=April 20, 2016|archive-date=June 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602053746/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/03/30/windows-10-anniversary-update-brings-new-experiences-and-developer-opportunity/|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== System settings ===

* It wasis now possible to change the default title bar color (for applications not using a custom color) without altering the default color of Taskbar, Start menu, and Action Center.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/04/06/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-14316/|title=Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14316|website=Windows Experience Blog|date=April 6, 2016|language=en-US|access-date=April 20, 2016|archive-date=August 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813022001/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/04/06/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-14316/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":14">{{Cite web|url=http://www.windowscentral.com/windows-10-build-14316-everything-you-need-know|title=Windows 10 build 14316 for PC: Everything you need to know|website=Windows Central|date=April 8, 2016|access-date=April 20, 2016|archive-date=April 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420085357/http://www.windowscentral.com/windows-10-build-14316-everything-you-need-know|url-status=live}}</ref>

* Universal dark mode washas been added, allowing users to globally set whether UWP apps render in dark or light mode.<ref name=":13" /><ref name=":14" />

* Taskbar properties should now be set using the Settings app rather than its own properties dialogue box.

* All pages in the Settings app hadnow have individual icons associated with them.

* Pen settings page includednow includes ability to adjust pen shortcuts, an option to ignore touch input when using the pen, and Windows Ink Workspace settings.

* Apps couldcan now be reset if they become corrupted.

* Windows Insider Program settings washas been given its own page.

* Battery usage and battery saver wereare now on a "Battery" page in Settings, with extended features for managing individual apps.

* Windows Update now has an "Active hours" setting that prevents automatic restarts during the set time. "Active hours" wasis a continuous period of time, with a maximum length of 12 hours.

* Users couldcan test network speed directly from within the Settings app.

* Groups of temporary files couldcan be selected for removal within Storage inside the Settings app.

=== Miscellaneous ===

* Kernel version numbers werewill constantnow be consistent with [[Windows 10 Mobile]]

* [[Windows Defender]] couldcan functionnow whilescan offline<ref name=":12">{{Cite web

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* Redesigned all [[emoji]] to be more constantconsistent with the new design scheme

* Credential and User Account Control UIUIs aesthetically updated, as well as added the ability to sign in with Windows Hello, a PIN, or certificates

* The update progress experiencedexperiences for updates and upgrades to new builds, andare similarnow componentssimilar

* The [[Blue Screen of Death]] includednow includes a [[QR code]] for easier troubleshooting<ref name=":17">{{cite web|url=http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-adds-qr-codes-to-windows-10-blue-screen-of-death-to-help-troubleshoot-crashes|title=Microsoft adds QR codes to Windows 10 'Blue Screen of Death' to help troubleshoot crashes.|work=Neowin|date=April 11, 2016|first=Andy|last=Weir|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=May 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511074543/http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-adds-qr-codes-to-windows-10-blue-screen-of-death-to-help-troubleshoot-crashes|url-status=live}}</ref>

* Added one-handed [[kana]] touch keyboard for Japanese text typing

* Improved prediction capability, typing history management, cloud suggestions, and performance in [[Japanese input methods|Japanese IME]]

* Improved reliability of the Chinese IME

* Added support for [[NVMe]] HMB and NVMe streams

== Version 1703 (Creators Update) ==

'''Windows 10 Creators Update''', or '''Windows 10 Version 1703''', codenamed "''Redstone 2''", wasis a feature update to Windows 10 released on April 11, 2017. The first preview for thwasthis release was seeded out to Windows Insiders on August 11, 2016.

The Redstone 2 release of Windows 10 wasis currently in the development branch and available for Windows Insiders.

The changes below highlights features new since the Redstone 1 release.

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=== Miscellaneous ===

* Structural improvements to OneCore<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.neowin.net/news/first-windows-10-redstone-2-builds-to-focus-on-039structural-improvements039-not-new-features|title=First Windows 10 Redstone 2 builds to focus on 'structural improvements', not new features|access-date=September 20, 2016|archive-date=September 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160922092353/http://www.neowin.net/news/first-windows-10-redstone-2-builds-to-focus-on-039structural-improvements039-not-new-features|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Elucidate|date=September 2016}}

* Windows Delivery Optimizations couldcan now seed OS and App updates by peer-to-peer means to reduce server bandwidth.<ref name="mspoweruser.com">{{Cite web|url=https://mspoweruser.com/windows-10-build-14915-now-available-to-insiders/|title=Windows 10 Build 14915 now available to Insiders - MSPoweruser|date=August 31, 2016|language=en-US|access-date=September 20, 2016|archive-date=September 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924022641/https://mspoweruser.com/windows-10-build-14915-now-available-to-insiders/|url-status=live}}</ref>

* Support create and display multi-partition on removable storage, such as [[USB flash drive]]s.

* Pin input wasis possible with numeric keypad even when Num Lock wasis off.<ref name="ReferenceC">{{Cite web|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/09/14/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-14926-for-pc-and-mobile/#1gKqdHZ2P2XK6cwF.97|title=Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14926 for PC and Mobile|date=September 14, 2016|language=en-US|access-date=September 20, 2016|archive-date=September 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924023123/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/09/14/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-14926-for-pc-and-mobile/#1gKqdHZ2P2XK6cwF.97|url-status=live}}</ref>

* Support "software component" device class in Device Manager.<ref> {{Cite web |last=mhopkins-msft |date=2024-09-10 |title=System-Defined Device Setup Classes Available to Vendors - Windows drivers |url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/install/system-defined-device-setup-classes-available-to-vendors |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=learn.microsoft.com |language=en-us}}</ref>

* Initial support for [[high dynamic range|HDR]].<ref> {{Cite web |last=stevewhims |date=2022-10-18 |title=Use DirectX with Advanced Color on high/standard dynamic range displays - Win32 apps |url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/direct3darticles/high-dynamic-range |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=learn.microsoft.com |language=en-us}}</ref>

=== Shell and user interface ===

* Tutorial banners wereare added to [[File Explorer]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.neowin.net/news/here039s-what039s-new-in-windows-10-for-pcs-build-14901-the-first-redstone-2-build|title=Here's what's new in Windows 10 for PCs build 14901, the first Redstone 2 build|access-date=September 20, 2016|archive-date=September 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921181015/http://www.neowin.net/news/here039s-what039s-new-in-windows-10-for-pcs-build-14901-the-first-redstone-2-build|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/08/11/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-14901-for-pc/#OPtr5dPVPlyxIFGv.97|title=Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14901 for PC|date=August 11, 2016|language=en-US|access-date=September 20, 2016|archive-date=September 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924030004/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/08/11/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-14901-for-pc/#OPtr5dPVPlyxIFGv.97|url-status=live}}</ref>

* Introductory Message in Action Center{{Elucidate|date=September 2016}}

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* Updated Wi-Fi settings page that unifies it across PCs and Mobile editions of Windows 10.<ref name="ReferenceC"/>

* "Windows Anywhere", a feature that enables users to synchronize Windows settings across their devices.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Brinkmann|first1=Martin|title=Windows Anywhere could become Sync 2.0|url=http://www.ghacks.net/2016/09/17/windows-anywhere-could-become-sync-2-0/|website=gHacks.net|publisher=gHacks Technology News|date=September 17, 2016|access-date=September 23, 2016|archive-date=September 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924020301/http://www.ghacks.net/2016/09/17/windows-anywhere-could-become-sync-2-0/|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Version 1709 (Fall Creators Update) ==

'''Windows 10 Fall Creators Update''', or '''Windows 10 version 1709''', codenamed "Redstone 3",<ref>{{Cite news |last=Tkachenko |first=Sergey |date=2017-07-03 |title=Fall Creators Update is Windows 10 version 1709 |url=https://winaero.com/windows-10-version-1709/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240618092322/https://winaero.com/windows-10-version-1709/ |archive-date=June 18, 2024 |access-date=2025-07-06 |work=Winaero |language=en-US }}</ref> is a feature update to Windows 10 released on October 17, 2017.<ref name=":4">{{Cite magazine |last=McMahon |first=Jordan |title=How to Get Windows 10 Fall Creators Update |url=https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-windows-10-fall-creators-update/ |access-date=2025-07-06 |magazine=Wired |language=en-US |issn=1059-1028}}</ref>

=== Individual application updates ===

==== Photos ====

Added Story Remix, a feature that allows you to organize slideshows that can consist of both pictures and videos. It is also possible to include audio within the slideshows.<ref name=":4" />

=== Accessibility ===

==== Device learning mode ====

The narrator was updated with a device learning mode, which allows the user to send input from a keyboard, touch screen, or [[Refreshable braille display|braille display]], and get feedback on the functionality of that input, without actually doing the input first.<ref>{{Cite web |author1=Darren Allan |date=2017-05-19 |title=Fall Creators Update aims to make Windows 10 more accessible |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/fall-creators-update-aims-to-make-windows-10-more-accessible |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=TechRadar |language=en}}</ref>

==== Braille improvements ====

Users who use the narrator have the ability to both type and read with different translations of braille. Braille users can also provide input for application shortcuts and modifier keys.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Thorp-Lancaster |first=Dan |date=2017-05-18 |title=Microsoft details accessibility improvements in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update |url=https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-details-accessibility-improvements-windows-10-fall-creators-update |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250514085000/https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-details-accessibility-improvements-windows-10-fall-creators-update |archive-date=2025-05-14 |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=Windows Central |language=en}}</ref>

==== Image descriptions ====

Narrator was updated with functionality that would allow users to use [[artificial intelligence]] to generate descriptions for images that lack their own descriptions. The functionality also included support for [[optical character recognition]], so it could extract text from images.<ref name=":6" />

=== Windows Mixed Reality ===

==== Mixed Reality Viewer ====

The Mixed Reality Viewer allows users to import 3D models made using Paint 3D or obtained from the Remix 3D catalog.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moorhead |first=Patrick |title=Microsoft Ships Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Positioning Itself For The Holiday Selling Season |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickmoorhead/2017/10/19/microsoft-ships-windows-10-fall-creators-update-positioning-itself-for-the-holiday-selling-season/ |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> This feature allows users to use [[augmented reality]] to simulate placing 3D models into the real world.<ref name=":4" />

=== Privacy improvements ===

==== Privacy statement ====

During the setup process, the user will be shown a privacy statement that explains the privacy consequences from the data Microsoft will collect, and how they process the information. The user will also be given a "Learn more" button, that will give you settings to disable certain telemetry features, such as ___location services, speech recognition, tailored experiences, and advertisements.<ref>{{Cite web |author1=Matt Hanson |date=2017-09-14 |title=Windows 10 will get a privacy boost with Fall Creators Update |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/windows-10-will-get-a-privacy-boost-with-fall-creators-update |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=TechRadar |language=en}}</ref>

==== Application permissions ====

For newly installed applications after the installation of the Fall Creators Update, you will have to give applications permissions manually for cameras, microphones, contact lists, and calendars.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fingas |first=Jon |date=2017-09-13 |title=Windows 10 will give you more control over app permissions |url=https://www.engadget.com/2017-09-13-windows-10-fall-creators-update-privacy-improvements.html |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=Engadget |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hanson |first=Matt |date=2017-09-14 |title=Windows 10 will get a privacy boost with Fall Creators Update |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/windows-10-will-get-a-privacy-boost-with-fall-creators-update |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=TechRadar |language=en}}</ref>

== Version 1803 (April 2018 Update) ==

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* '''Timeline''': A new feature to get a chronological view of the activities the user was previously doing and to switch back to those activities. Edge, File Explorer, Maps, and other built-in applications include support for Timeline. Any application written for Windows couldcan interact with Timeline to give the system visibility into individual documents the user worked on inside that application.

* '''Windows Hello''': Initial set up of Hello couldcan be performed from the lock screen.

* '''Bluetooth''': A new "Quick Pairing" capability that reduces the number of steps required to pair a nearby Bluetooth device. A toast notification wasis shown when a compatible device wasis near the computer and ready to be paired.

* '''Task Bar''': The Acrylic visual style of the Fluent Design System wasis applied to the taskbar.

* '''OneDrive''' status icons wereare shown in File Explorer to show the synchronization status of files and folders.

* '''Game Bar''': layout has changed to include a clock, and to provide new options to turn the microphone and camera on and off.

* '''Nearby Sharing''': a new feature found in the Shared Experiences area of Settings that providedprovides the ability to share files and web links to other Windows 10 machines over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

* '''My People''': Acrylic visual style; three-contact limit wasis removed; new animations; drag-and-drop of contacts; app suggestions.

* '''Text prediction''': A new optional feature to enable [[autocomplete]] and [[autocorrection]] in any Windows application. The on-screen keyboard also has support for multilingual text prediction, which shows suggestions based on the top three installed Latin languages.<ref>{{cite web

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=== Deployment ===

*'''Windows Autopilot''': Windows Autopilot providedprovides a modern device lifecycle management service powered by the cloud that delivers a zero touch experience for deploying Windows 10.

*'''Kiosk Browser'''

*'''Windows 10 Subscription Activation:''' Subscription Activation now supports Inherited Activation. Inherited Activation allows Windows 10 virtual machines to inherit activation state from their Windows 10 host.

*'''Windows Setup''': Users couldcan now run their own custom actions or scripts in parallel with Windows Setup. Setup will also migrate scripts to next feature release, so users only need to add them once.

*'''SetupDiag''': SetupDiag wasis a new command-line tool that couldcan help diagnose why a Windows 10 update failed.

*'''Windows Update for Business''': Windows Update for Business providednow provides greater control over updates, with the ability to pause and uninstall problematic updates using Intune.

*'''Feature update improvements''': Portions of the work done during the offline phases of a Windows update hadhave been moved to the online phase. This has resulted in a significant reduction of offline time when installing updates.

=== Configuration ===

* '''Co-management''': Intune and System Center Configuration Manager policies hadhave been added to enable hybrid Azure AD-joined authentication. Mobile Device Management (MDM) has added over 150 new policies and settings in this release, including the MDMWinsOverGP policy, to enable easier transition to cloud-based management.

* '''OS uninstall period''': The OS uninstall period wasis a length of time that users wereare given when they couldcan optionally roll back a Windows 10 update. With thethis release, administrators couldcan use Intune or DISM to customize the length of the OS uninstall period.

* '''Windows Hello for Business:''' Windows Hello supportednow supports FIDO 2.0 authentication for Azure AD Joined Windows 10 devices and has enhanced support for shared devices, as described in the Kiosk configuration section.

=== Accessibility and Privacy ===

* '''Accessibility''': Out of box" accessibility wasis enhanced with auto-generated picture descriptions.

* '''Privacy''': The diagnostic data sent to Microsoft couldcan now be deleted.

=== Security ===

* '''Security Baselines''': The new security baseline for Windows 10 version 1803 washas been published.{{explain|reason=What is it, what does it, and what's new in it?|date=April 2020}}

* '''Windows Defender Antivirus''': Windows Defender Antivirus now shares detection status between M365 services and interoperates with Windows Defender ATP. Additional policies hadhave also been implemented to enhance cloud-based protection, and new channels wereare available for emergency protection.

* '''Windows Defender Exploit Guard''': Offers attack surface area reduction and extended support for Microsoft Office. Virtualization-based Security (VBS) and hypervisor-protected code integrity (HVCI) couldcan now be enabled across the Windows 10 ecosystem. These Exploit Guard features couldcan now be enabled through the Windows Defender Security Center.

* '''Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)''': wasHas been enhanced with many new capabilities.{{which|date=April 2020}}

* '''Windows Defender Application Guard''': Added support for [[Microsoft Edge]].

* '''Windows Defender Device Guard''': Configurable code integrity wasis being rebranded as Windows Defender Application Control. ItThis wasis to help distinguish it as a standalone feature to control execution of applications.

* '''Windows Information Protection''': TheThis release enabledenables support for WIP with Files on Demand, allows file encryption while the file wasis open in another app, and improves performance.

* '''Office 365 Ransomware Detection''': For Office 365 Home and Personal subscribers, Ransomware Detection notifiednotifies users when their OneDrive files hadhave been attacked and guides the user through the process of restoring files.

=== Windows Analytics ===

* '''Upgrade Readiness''': Upgrade Readiness has added the ability to assess Spectre and Meltdown protections on devices. It allows users to see if devices hadhave Windows OS and firmware updates with Spectre and Meltdown mitigations installed, as well as whether the antivirus client wasis compatible with these updates.

* '''Update Compliance''': Update Compliance has added Delivery Optimization to assess the bandwidth consumption of Windows Updates.

* '''Device Health''': Device Health's new App Reliability reports enable users to see where app updates or configuration changes may be needed to reduce crashes. The Login Health reports reveal adoption, success rates, and errors for Windows Hello and for passwords—for a smooth migration to the password-less future.

===Settings===

* New visual layout of the homepage; introduction of a "house" icon to represent the link back to the home page; adoption of the Acrylic visual style.

* '''System -> Sound''': New settings page in the System section to control audio input/output volume and devices, per-application audio levels, and access to the classic "Sound" control panel

* '''System -> Focus Assist''': Previously called "Quiet hours"; providedprovides new settings to control when notifications may be shown to the user, as well as specific people and apps that wereare allowed to show notifications when Focus Assist wasis enabled. There wereare also options to enable displaying a summary of missed notifications when Focus Assist wasis turned off.

* '''System -> Storage''': New settings page called "Free up space now" which providedprovides the same capabilities as [[Disk Cleanup]]. (Disk Cleanup wasis still included in 1803.)

* '''Devices -> Typing''': New settings page called "Advanced keyboard settings" which providedprovides the ability to choose a different input method than the installed language; new setting to enable or disable multilingual text prediction.

== Version 1809 (October 2018 Update) ==

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'''Windows 10 October 10, 2018, Update''', or '''Windows 10 version 1809''', wasis the sixth feature update to Windows 10.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Best New Features in Windows 10 October 2018 Update Version 1809 |url=https://www.groovypost.com/howto/best-new-features-windows-10-october-2018-update-version-1809/ |website=GroovyPost |first=Brian |last=Burgess |date=January 20, 2019 |access-date=October 3, 2018 |archive-date=October 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003181757/https://www.groovypost.com/howto/best-new-features-windows-10-october-2018-update-version-1809/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

* '''[[Snip & Sketch]]''' (aka Screen Sketch) wasis now an app for screenshot<ref>{{cite web |title=Find out what's new in Windows and Office in October |work=Windows Experience Blog |url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/10/02/find-out-whats-new-in-windows-and-office-in-october/ |publisher=[[Microsoft]] |first=Jennifer |last=Chen |date=October 2, 2018 |access-date=October 3, 2018 |archive-date=October 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003063150/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/10/02/find-out-whats-new-in-windows-and-office-in-october/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

* '''[[Windows Notepad|Notepad]]''': Supports [[Unix]]-style (<code>LF</code>) and [[Macintosh]]-style (<code>CR</code>) [[newline|end-of-line characters]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Introducing extended line endings support in Notepad |work=Windows Command Line Tools For Developers |url=https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/extended-eol-in-notepad/ |publisher=[[Microsoft]] |first=Michel |last=Lopez |date=May 8, 2018 |access-date=May 17, 2019 |archive-date=May 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517134842/https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/extended-eol-in-notepad/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

* '''[[File Explorer]]''': Incorporates a new unified [[light-on-dark color scheme]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Inspired by Insiders - Dark Theme in File Explorer |work=Windows Insider |url=https://insider.windows.com/en-us/community-news/dark-theme-in-file-explorer/ |publisher=[[Microsoft]] |first=Dona |last=Sarkar |author-link=Dona Sarkar |date=August 8, 2018 |access-date=October 3, 2018 |archive-date=August 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180812121840/https://insider.windows.com/en-us/community-news/dark-theme-in-file-explorer/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

* '''[[OpenSSH]]''' as a Windows feature

* '''[[DirectX Raytracing]]'''

== Version 1903 (May 2019 Update) ==

'''Windows 10 May 10, 2019, Update''', or '''Windows 10 version 1903''', wasis the seventh feature update to Windows 10.

* A new "Light" theme and a new desktop background

* Windows Sandbox, available in Windows 10 Pro, Education, and Enterprise, which allows users to run applications within a secured Hyper-V environment.

* The ability to "pause" updates washas been added in Windows 10 Home.

* New search tool, separated from Cortana

* Brightness slider added in the notification center

* Kaomoji and symbols added to the emoji input menu

* Windows Mixed Reality couldcan run Win32 applications within its environment

* Support for [[DirectML]]

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== Version 22H2 (November 2023 Update) ==

== keyboard shortcuts==

* Re-introduction of the search box on the taskbar

* The availability of [[Microsoft Copilot]] in [[Windows 10]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=How to get Copilot in Windows (in preview) on Windows 10 - Microsoft Support |url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-get-copilot-in-windows-in-preview-on-windows-10-570514d1-add9-4bc4-9add-c75ea4496949#:~:text=Summary,Home%20and%20Pro%20editions%202. |access-date=2025-01-29 |website=support.microsoft.com}}</ref>

* Richer weather experience on the lock screen

* Additional quick status (such as sports, traffic, and finance) on lock screen

* New Windows Spotlight desktop theme

* New account manager experience on the Start menu

== New keyboard shortcuts==

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|{{Key|Win|Ctrl|D}}

|Create a new virtual desktop

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|{{Key|Win|Ctrl|F4}}

|Close this [[virtual desktop]] (unless it wasis the last desktop standing)

|-

|{{Key|Win|Tab}}