Windows 10: Windows 10 Build 18363.1556 is now available, download offline installers

Microsoft has just rolled out a new update for Windows 10 v1909. The patch is available via Windows Update and it is said to be the final service update for Home and Pro editions. For those who wish to update manually, Windows 10 KB5003169 offline installers are also available.

Windows 10 KB5003169 is a security update and it will advance the system to Windows 10 Build 18363.1556. The focus is on addressing the security germlines reported over the past few weeks or months. However, there are non-security fixes included for those who skipped the optional update published in April.

If you’ve already upgraded to Windows 10 version 20H2/2004, there’s a better update package available for your device with Windows 10 Build 19042.985. You can visit the linked article to know more about the cumulative update for the newer generation of Windows 10 and check for updates in Settings.

On Windows 10 version 1909, users will see the following update:

2021-05 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems (KB5003169)

Download Links for Windows 10 KB5003169


Windows 10 KB5003169 Direct Download Links: 64-bit and 32-bit (x86).

Windows 10 KB5003169 (Build 18363.1556) Full Changelog


There are numerous security and non-security fixes in the last update for Windows 10 version 1909 (Home and Pro). For example, Microsoft has fixed an issue where scroll bar controls will turn “blank” and not function or appear broken on the screen, which users cannot easily navigate between different pages.

This bug affects 32-bit apps running on the 64-bit version of Windows 10 and when apps have scroll bars with window class set to “USER32.DLL SCROLLBAR”. Issues were also observed in other apps using HScrollBar and VScrollBar controls for scroll bar functionality.



Another bug has been fixed where memory usage increased when developers created a scroll bar control in their apps.

Microsoft has also made changes to improve Windows OLE, otherwise known as compound documents, which is a security feature. There are security fixes for generic Bluetooth drivers.

In addition to these quality improvements, it looks like Windows 10 Build 18363.1556 also enables support for the “News and Interests” feed for more users.

For those unaware, Windows 10’s new widget for the taskbar is a new way to access weather, news, financial information, and other topics. The feature is officially called “News and Internet” and it will sit on the right-hand side of the taskbar, next to the “system tray” and other icons.

Microsoft’s marketing team says that this will bring an end to “juggling” and “jumping” between websites and devices for getting high-quality content.

The News and Interests feed uses Bing and Microsoft’s MSN network to surface news from top publishers like New York Times, Fast Company, etc.

If you wish to skip the update or it seems to be plagued with issues on your device, simply navigate to the Windows Update settings > Advanced settings and pause updates for a week or month.

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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: [Changelog] What’s New in Windows 10 April 2018 Update (Version 1803) – AskVG

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