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Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft. Microsoft described Windows 10 as an 'operating system as a service' that would receive ongoing updates to its features and functionality, augmented with the ability for enterprise environments to receive non-critical updates at a slower pace, or use long-term support milestones that will only receive critical updates, such as security patches, over their five-year lifespan of mainstream support. Terry Myerson, executive vice president of Microsoft's Windows and Devices Group, argued that the goal of this model was to reduce fragmentation across the Windows platform.[1]

The following is a history of individual builds of Windows 10, beginning from its initial beta testing period which began in October 2014.[2]

Version history

Threshold 1

Windows 10, codenamed "Threshold 1", is 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,[3] 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.

Legend:
Old version, not maintained
Old version, still maintained
Latest version
Latest preview version
Future release

Threshold 2

Windows 10 November Update, codenamed "Threshold 2", is the first minor 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 version 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.

Legend:
Old version, not maintained
Old version, still maintained
Latest version
Latest preview version
Future release
Versions of Windows 10 Threshold 2
Version Release date(s) Highlights
Old version, yet still maintained: 10.0.10525

[44]

Fast ring:
August 18, 2015
  • Compression of unused memory pages[44]
  • Restoration of ability to apply accent color to titlebars[44]
Old version, yet still maintained: 10.0.10532

[45]

Fast ring:
August 27, 2015
  • Improved and consistent context menus
  • Windows Feedback app now allows sharing of feedback
  • New features (e.g. pointer lock, Canvas blending modes, <meter> element, etc.) in Microsoft Edge[46]
  • Cortana support added as an optional download for Australia, Canada, and Japan, as well as an early version for India[47]
Old version, yet still maintained: 10.0.10547

[48]

Fast ring:
September 18, 2015
  • 4th column can now be added to Start menu
  • Use of Cortana no longer requires entire account to be converted to use Microsoft account[49]
  • Improvements with snapping apps on Tablet Mode
  • "Many app updates"
  • Added option to turn off the Windows background picture on the sign-in screen
  • Object RTC API now available in Microsoft Edge[50]
  • Enabled the ability to shuffle backgrounds randomly instead of the order they appear in the folder
  • New environment variable editor[51]
Old version, yet still maintained: 10.0.10565

[52]

Fast ring:
October 12, 2015
Slow ring:
October 16, 2015
  • Enabled preview of Skype features through integrated Windows apps
  • Tabs can now be previewed in Microsoft Edge by hovering over them
  • Reading list items and favorites are now synced in Microsoft Edge
  • Improved context menus in Start
  • New icons in menus such as Device Manager
  • Windows 10 can be activated when upgrading from Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 by using their respective product keys or, alternatively, using such a product key during or after a clean install[53]
  • Introduced a new mode setting default printer to the last printer used by the user, with an option to disable automatic Windows management of default printer[54]
  • Removed ability to set a default printer by network location
  • All context menus have been shrunk
  • Contacts from the People app can now be pinned to Start menu
  • Introduced an early version of nested virtualization[55]
  • Cortana can now send texts through the desktop, or notify the user of missed calls[56]
  • Apps now can now be saved to separate drives[57]
Old version, yet still maintained: 10.0.10576

[58]

Fast ring:
October 29, 2015
  • Added media casting in Microsoft Edge, excluding protected content
  • Ask Cortana works inside PDFs in Microsoft Edge
Current stable version: 10.0.10586 (TH2)
Version 1511

[59][60]

Fast ring:
November 5, 2015
Slow ring:
November 9, 2015
Public release:
November 12, 2015

2nd general availability build

  • Windows should now remember your previous login type
  • Apps and games should download from the Windows Store more reliably
  • "Get fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen" and "Occasionally show suggestions in Start" options added to Windows 10 Pro edition
  • XTS-AES encryption algorithm for BitLocker[61]
  • Enhanced Credential Guard[62]
  • Settings\Privacy now includes call history and email[63]

Redstone 1

Windows 10 "Redstone 1", is the first major update to Windows 10 and the first of 2 updates planned for a 2016 release.[64] The first preview was released on December 16, 2015.

Legend:
Old version, not maintained
Old version, still maintained
Latest version
Latest preview version
Future release
Versions of Windows 10 Redstone 1
Version Release date(s) Highlights
Old version, yet still maintained: 10.0.11082

[65]

Fast ring:
December 16, 2015
  • Structural improvements to Windows OneCore
  • Experimental VP9 support in Microsoft Edge[66]
Old version, yet still maintained: 10.0.11099

[67]

Fast ring:
January 13, 2016
  • Structural improvements to Windows OneCore
  • Process dialog when copying or deleting files via File Explorer now shows up as expected
Old version, yet still maintained: 10.0.11102

[68]

Fast ring:
January 21, 2016
  • New history menu when right clicking the forward/backward buttons in Microsoft Edge
Old version, yet still maintained: 10.0.14251

[69]

Fast ring:
January 27, 2016
  • Version numbers will now be consistent with Windows 10 Mobile
  • Cortana will now display reminders of commitments made via Email and of meetings that are urgent or outside of normally scheduled times[70]
  • Improvements to Xbox Beta app
Old version, yet still maintained: 10.0.14257

[71]

Fast ring:
February 3, 2016
  • Foundation work for new features
Latest preview version of a future release: 10.0.14267

[72]

Fast ring:
February 18, 2016
  • Windows 10 Education users can now opt-in to preview builds
  • Music search icon added to Cortana
  • Improvements to favorites, downloads, and history in Microsoft Edge
  • Users of Messaging + Skype can now attach pictures and location to conversations

See also

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