Windows 10: Windows 10 Build 17763.404 is now available, download offline installers

A new patch is rolling out to Windows 10 October 2018 Update devices with usual fixes. Direct download links for Windows 10 KB4490481 are also live on Microsoft Update Catalog and you can grab them to manually install the update.

KB4490481 advances the systems to Windows 10 Build 17763.404. As per the changelog, Microsoft has addressed tons of bugs, including issues affecting Game Mode, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer and other core components.

There’s always a chance that you won’t receive the update right away. In that case, you can grab the update manually on your Windows 10 October 2018 Update device right now. To do that, open Settings apps, navigate to Update & Security > Windows Update and click Check for updates.

KB4490481 Download Links for Windows 10


Windows 10 KB4490481 Direct Download Links: 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit.

KB4490481 Windows 10 Build 17763.404 Full Changelog


Microsoft says that Windows 10 Build 17763.404 has addressed an issue with devices that have multiple audio devices. In the changelog, Microsoft explains that Windows 10 had a bug where apps stopped working if they provided advanced options for audio output devices.

The bug has been resolved in this release. Popular apps such as Windows Media Player and Realtek HD Audio Manager were affected by this glitch.



Microsoft has also fixed problems with Game Mode which caused unexpected issues when using streaming and recording software from top vendors.

Microsoft Edge is also getting its own set of fixes in this release. While Microsoft is planning to replace the existing Edge with Chromium-Edge, it will continue to ship improvements to the old Edge with every cumulative and Windows 10 feature updates.

Today’s update has fixed an issue which may have resulted in the loss of Favorites or the Reading List in Microsoft Edge after updating the OS.

Another bug where the users may not be able to configure the screens for high-dynamic-range (HDR) video playback has been addressed. It has also fixed an issue which may have prevented moderns apps icon from appearing in the Taskbar and the Task Switcher during a RemoteApps connection.

Microsoft has also fixed an issue where certain Microsoft Store apps failed to launch. Another bug where the system failed to recognise USB cameras correctly for Windows Hello (OOBE) setup has been fixed.

The next big Windows 10 update around the corners




Microsoft is expected to begin shipping the Windows 10 April 2019 Update (version 1903/19H1) to the consumers sometime in April. Recently, Microsoft pushed out an Insider build from Windows 10 April 2019 Update with another set of fixes.

Most of the bugs in Windows 10 version 1903 have already been addressed and the update is almost ready for the public launch. Although there still are no details regarding the RTM build, this feature update is scheduled to begin rolling out this month.

Microsoft still needs to resolve some bugs before pushing out the update to ‘seekers’ or those users who manually check for updates. Windows 10’s next big update ‘April 2019 Update’ introduces a new light theme, redefined Windows Search experience, Windows Sandbox and more.

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Windows 10 RTM/Build 10240 now available for Insiders

Insiders in the fast and slow rings are now being distributed the latest Windows 10 RTM (build 10240).

http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwi...-for-windows-insiders-in-fast-and-slow-rings/

But for those wanting to expedite the upgrade, and/or download the latest build in iso form, it can be downloaded for free from the following link.

http://getintopc.com/softwares/oper...-pro-build-10240-iso-32-64-bit-free-download/

Don't forget to check out the activation steps found here:

Spoiler slmgr /ipk W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX
slmgr /skms kms.xspace.in
slmgr /ato

Windows 10 Enterprise - NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43B8YKP-D69TJ
Windows 10 Home - TX9XD-98N7V-6WMQ6-BX7FG-H8Q99
Windows 10 Professional - W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX

use the key you need for the build and run those lines in cmd to activate

activation
I suggest running those commands as administrator. Just in case.

Enjoy!

 

Microsoft enables offline play for Windows 10 games

Most Windows 10 games will support offline play, but you'll have to work at it.





"Larry Hryb, the man known to the world as Major Nelson, announced on Twittertoday that Microsoft has "made some backend updates to improve your experience playing @Windows 10 games offline." Basically, if you're going to be somewhere that lacks online coverage—on a submarine, for instance—it will still be possible to play your games. But there are some restrictions.

"Most games available in the Store on your Windows 10 device support offline play, but check the details of the game to make sure yours is supported by searching for your game at http://www.xbox.com," the Xbox support site says. "Most games with a campaign mode will be playable offline, but games with network co-op or multiplayer features will not work while you’re offline. While playing offline, some features, such as the ability to purchase additional items from the Windows Store, will not be available. Additionally, any leaderboards will be unavailable while you're offline."

Obviously, online features like buying stuff from in-game stores won't be available when you're offline, but the bit about "games with network co-op or multplayer features" not working while offline really isn't clear. We tested with Gears of War 4 and confirmed that the offline features like campaign and LAN multiplayer worked just fine when disconnected.

There are more caveats, though. You're limited to just one "designated offline device" at a time, and you can only change your designated offline device three times per year. Switching into offline mode isn't all that easy, either. First, you'll need to set your designated offline device:

• Make sure that you’re online.
• Check that your device has the latest Windows updates: Go to Start,Settings, Update and security, and then Windows Update and see if any relevant updates are available.
• Open the Store. You’ll be prompted to sign in if you haven’t already.
• Select the Me icon (this is your profile picture).
• Select Settings, and then under Offline Permissions, make sure that the toggle is set to On.

After that, you'll have to "prepare" your games by launching each one that you want to play offline while you're still online, and logging into your Xbox Live account. This is a bit like launching Steam into Offline mode while you still have an internet connection... but you'll have to prepare each individual Xbox game this way before going offline.

Once you've logged into the game while you're online, you can exit at any time and you'll be set. Of course, if you change your mind and want to play something you haven't properly prepared, you're out of luck.

The upside is that this only affects Windows 10 games, but it still seems wildly complicated and restrictive to me. Worse, while improved functionality is always welcome, I can't see how this does anything but beg for unflattering comparisons with Steam: When I want to play my Steam games offline, I set Steam offline, restart it, and I'm on my way—and I can do it as often as I want. Microsoft's implementation of offline play is an improvement, but only because it wasn't available at all previously. As a step toward becoming more competitive with Steam, though, it falls woefully short."

Microsoft enables offline play for Windows 10 games | PC Gamer

 

Download Windows 10 TH/RS

@Drone : No link for 17134.5?

The April 2018 Update will be available as a free download beginning Monday, April 30.
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsex...-of-your-time-with-the-new-windows-10-update/

According to this link and whether or not these have been Insider Preview Builds as @FordGT90Concept contends, I found this link: https://www.askvg.com/windows-10-redstone4-rs4-changelog/

Windows 10 Build 10.0.17134 Changelog:​Build 17134 was the 23rd Insider Preview build of Windows 10 released after Fall Creators Update. It was released on April 16, 2018. This new build arrived via new "RS4" (RedStone4) development branch.

• Bug fixes and general improvements