Windows 10 build 10130

Hi everyone,

We have a new build for PCs releasing today to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring – Build 10130. As I mentioned with the last build, from here onward you are going to see a lot of tuning, tweaking, stabilizing, and polishing which means fewer big feature changes from build to build. You’ll see that in this build which has a number of small improvements and more polish. For example – you will see some new icons (check out File Explorer) as well as many subtle changes to the UX. We heard a lot feedback around icons in Windows 10 and think these new ones are a bit more refined. Let us know what you think. We’ve also added new Taskbar animations for actions like moving files, downloads, etc. and more improvements to Start. And we also heard a lot of feedback around the border around Action Center – which is now gone in this build and looks much nicer.

We are still doing a lot of work so of course you should expect to see some bugs as well, but we’re making good progress working through bugs as we progress towards our public release this summer.

Here is what’s new in this build

Start: You can now customize your Start experience by opening the Settings app > Personalization > Start.

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Here, you will be able to turn on full screen Start when in the desktop if you want. You can also customize the locations that are shown on bottom left of Start where you see Power and All apps listed. In 10122, it showed File Explorer and Settings but you can now customize this list here. (Note – in this build there is a known bug where after upgrading from Build 10122 to this build removes the File Explorer and Settings icons from the location area of Start. You can add them back in the Settings app as I mentioned previously and you’ll need to sign out and back in to see changes you make to the list.

Icon design: We’ve updated our icon design to reflect our Microsoft design language, creating a more consistent and cohesive look and feel across all our product experiences. These icons are more modern and lightweight, while creating a better visual relationship between typography and iconography. On top of that, app icons are now more consistent between desktop and mobile so apps like Word and Excel look similar no matter what device you’re using.

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Feedback played a huge role in the current icon design refresh. In earlier preview builds, we heard our design was too flat and lacked richness. We’ve since iterated to deliver a balance between mono line style icons on mobile, and the three dimensional depth of desktop icons. The new icon set is familiar, yet fresh and usable.

Between the legacy aero-style icons and new app icons, several thousand icons were designed and redesigned. We explored Swiss graphic design, Dutch product design, and modern architecture (among other design fields and styles) to inform and inspire the design process. The icon evolution will continue as we push more consistency and better functionality.

Jump Lists on the Taskbar: We’ve refined the UI for Jump Lists so that it matches the rest of the new UI for Start and the Taskbar in Windows 10. Right-click on File Explorer if you have it pinned to your Taskbar and check out the updated Jump List.

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Continuum improvements: When in Tablet mode, you can now swipe the top edge to open up the app commands if the app has them just like you could on Windows 8.1. We heard a lot of feedback from Windows Insiders on this and we’ve brought it back based on your input.

Improvements to Microsoft Edge: You’ll see improvements with Microsoft Edge in this build (still codenamed “Project Spartan” while we prep our branding changes) including the ability to pin/unpin the Cortana pane, Favorites pane, Reading list pane, or any other pane in the browser.

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We’ve introduced more advanced print options. We’ve improved Address Bar badges. We’ve also made improvements to Reading view to support different content, window sizes, and device layouts such as the Surface Pro 3 in portrait. And playing full screen video on websites like YouTube or Hulu now work as you would expect.

Taskbar settings for Virtual Desktops: A month ago we introduced two Taskbar configurations for Virtual Desktop users and asked Windows Insiders to vote for their favorite. On one hand there is the global Taskbar that shows windows across all desktops and on the other hand there is the filtered Taskbar that only shows windows on the current desktop. Thousands and thousands of you have taken the opportunity to rate your experience living with these configurations. On average the satisfaction score for global Taskbar was 3.8 versus 4.2 for filtered Taskbar. We also observed users are 34% more likely to be strongly satisfied with the filtered Taskbar and three times less likely to be strongly dissatisfied compared to the global taskbar. The Insiders have spoken! The Taskbar will be filtered by default starting with this flight. Don’t worry global Taskbar fans, you can have it your way with just a settings change: Settings app > System > Multitasking > Virtual Desktops.

Cortana keyboard shortcut: For all you keyboard shortcut lovers out there – try out Win key + C. This will now launch Cortana’s speech recognition to ask questions, set reminders etc.

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Microsoft Print to PDF: The feature in Windows 10 for printing to PDF now called “Microsoft Print to PDF”. To try it out, simply select “Print” from app and choose “Microsoft Print to PDF” as printer. If you were using “Print as a PDF” previously, you can remove it from Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers > right-click on “Print as a PDF” and select “Remove device”.

Playback improvements with the Movies & TV app: You can now play videos in the Movies & TV app in full screen mode with this build.

Known issues in this build

• Mail app may crash due to a memory error, and may not synch mail when in the background. We plan to service this issue with an update via Windows Update.
• In some cases, flyouts from the Taskbar (including Start, Cortana, Network, Battery, and Action Center) fail to fly out. This is a transient issue, and after retrying a few times it will succeed. We are also working to service this issue with an update.
• Wi-Fi connectivity may fail at times due to a known issue. A system reboot is required to recover from this state.

We won’t be pushing Build 10122 to the Slow ring due to a bug impacting upgrades from Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Since the Slow ring build is what new people joining the Windows Insider Program for the first time will get, this unfortunately blocks us from choosing this build for Slow. If Build 10130 looks good in the Fast ring, we will look at pushing it to the Slow ring and releasing ISOs.

As always, thank you for using the preview builds and sending us your feedback. Keep it coming by using the Windows Feedback app to share your problem reports and suggestions so we can get them to the right feature team. You may have noticed that in the Feedback app you’ll see a “Received” note under your Feedback once it has been routed to the right team on our side so you know it has gotten through.

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, software updates and releases are critical components that shape the user experience. One of the most anticipated releases in recent years has been Microsoft’s Windows 10. As part of its efforts to maintain its position at the forefront of operating systems, Microsoft has consistently rolled out updates. Among these, Build 10130 marked a significant milestone. The release of ISO files for this version not only provided users with fresh features and enhancements but also represented Microsoft’s dedication to refining its flagship operating system.

An Overview of Windows 10

Launched on July 29, 2015, Windows 10 was designed to amalgamate the strengths of its predecessors while addressing the shortcomings that had become apparent to users and developers alike. The critical feedback that Microsoft received for Windows 8, with its controversial interface and usability issues, directly influenced the design and features of Windows 10. With the introduction of a familiar Start Menu and features tailored for diverse device types, the operating system aimed to provide a unified user experience across desktops, laptops, and tablets.

Roadmapping the development of Windows 10 involved several key builds before the final public release. Among these, Build 10130 held particular significance as it was one of the last builds in the Threshold 2 development cycle, corresponding to what would eventually become the first feature update for Windows 10, known as the November Update.

What’s New in Build 10130?

The ISO release of Windows 10 Build 10130 was notable for several enhancements, patches, and new features designed to optimize the user experience. Some of the crucial upgrades included in this build are outlined below:

1. Improvements in Performance and Stability

Performance and stability are paramount for any operating system. Microsoft focused on optimizing the integration of system resources to deliver faster startup times, more responsive applications, and overall system stability. Users reported a noticeable reduction in crashes and bugs, contributing to a smoother user experience.

2. Updated User Interface

Building on the feedback from earlier builds, Build 10130 featured a refined user interface. Aesthetic enhancements included updated icons and overall graphical elements that made the system appear more modern while maintaining usability. The taskbar became more responsive, and the Action Center demonstrated improved functionality, helping users access notifications and settings with greater ease.

3. Enhanced Cortana Integration

Cortana, Microsoft’s digital assistant, saw improvements in Build 10130 that allowed for more advanced voice recognition and contextual understanding. Users could interact with Cortana more seamlessly, which contributed to enhanced productivity. Integration with Microsoft services, such as Office and Outlook, allowed Cortana to provide reminders, calendar updates, and even suggest tasks.

4. New Microsoft Edge Features

The transition from Internet Explorer to Microsoft Edge marked a significant step for Microsoft in terms of web browsing. Build 10130 included early features that showcased Microsoft Edge’s capabilities. Users gained the ability to pin tabs, enhanced PDF reading options, and improved integration with Cortana. These changes aimed to bolster Edge’s competitiveness in a landscape dominated by Chrome and Firefox.

5. Better Gaming Experience

Recognizing the growing importance of gaming to its user base, Microsoft integrated features that improved gaming performance. DirectX 12 support was highlighted, allowing games to utilize hardware more effectively, delivering enhanced graphics and faster load times. The inclusion of the Xbox app facilitated a seamless transition for users engaging in gaming, enabling features like screen capture, streaming, and access to friends’ lists across platforms.

Significance of ISO Files

The release of ISO files for Windows 10 Build 10130 enabled users to install the operating system easily on their devices. This was particularly significant for developers and enthusiasts looking to test the build without modifying their primary operating system. The availability of ISOs allowed flexibility in installation, upgrading machines, and multiple setups across various hardware configurations.

Benefits of Using ISO Files

• Convenient Installation: ISO files simplify the installation process. Users can burn the ISO to a DVD or create a bootable USB drive, allowing for straightforward installation on multiple devices.

• Clean Install Options: For users seeking to start fresh, the ISO provides an opportunity for a clean installation, removing legacy issues from previous operating systems.

• Multilingual Support: Installing from an ISO file often permits users to select multiple languages, catering to a broader international audience and allowing greater accessibility.

• Testing and Development: For developers and IT professionals, the ability to test a new build in a controlled environment is invaluable. ISO files enable virtualization options, allowing users to run the operating system on virtual machines.

How to Download Build 10130 ISO Files

Microsoft typically provides the necessary ISOs through its official channels, encouraging users to download them directly from the Windows Insider Program website. Participation in the Windows Insider Program allows users to gain early access to builds like 10130 while providing Microsoft with valuable feedback on improvements and issues.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Join the Windows Insider Program: Users need to sign up for the Windows Insider Program if they haven’t done so already. This is a voluntary program that allows users to test and provide feedback on pre-release versions of Windows.

2. Visit the Official Download Page: Once enrolled, users should navigate to the Windows Insider preview downloads section of the Microsoft website.

3. Select the Build: Look for the ISO associated with Build 10130. Typically, Microsoft lists the builds (with their respective features and changes) on the download page.

4. Choose the Language: ISO files often come with options for different languages. Selecting the desired language is crucial if the user wishes to operate the OS in their preferred vernacular.

5. Download the ISO File: After selecting the required specifications, users can click on the download link. Depending on their internet connection, the download may take some time, given the size of the ISO file.

6. Create Installation Media: Once the ISO is downloaded, users can use tools like the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool to create bootable media for installation.

Installation Process

With the ISO file ready, users should prepare to install Windows 10 Build 10130. This process involves several steps which can be executed whether performing a clean installation or upgrading an existing setup.

Pre-Installation Considerations

Before initiating the installation, it’s crucial to back up existing data. Users should ensure they create copies of important files, either on external storage or through cloud services. Checking system requirements is also essential to avoid complications later. Microsoft has generally recommended a minimum of 1GB RAM for 32-bit systems and 2GB for 64-bit systems, alongside additional disk space for adequate performance.

Installation Steps

1. Boot from Media: Insert the bootable USB or DVD containing the ISO files into the device. Restart the system and enter the BIOS settings (usually by pressing F2, DEL, or similar keys). Change the boot order to prioritize the USB or DVD drive.

2. Initiating Setup: Once the system boots from the media, users will encounter the Windows Setup screen. Here, they can select the desired installation language, time, and keyboard preferences.

3. Beginning the Installation: Clicking “Install Now” leads users to enter the product key if required. Build 10130 might not necessitate a specific key, given its status as a preview build.

4. Choosing Installation Type: Users will typically see options for either an upgrade or a clean installation. Selecting “Custom” allows for formatting partitions and starting from scratch, while “Upgrade” keeps existing files and settings.

5. Follow Prompts: The installation wizard guides users through connecting to the internet, selecting preferences, and personalizing settings. Users are prompted to sign in with their Microsoft account.

6. Finalizing Installation: The setup process may take a while, during which the system will restart a few times. After installation, users can start exploring the new features and performance improvements.

Feedback and Bug Reporting

Understanding that providing a polished operating system requires user feedback, Microsoft encouraged Windows Insiders to report issues encountered during their usage of Build 10130. The Windows Feedback app was the primary tool provided for this purpose, allowing for easier tracking of bugs and suggestions for enhancements.

Engagement from the Windows Insider community enabled Microsoft to iterate quickly on builds, addressing critical problems and implementing features that users sought. The collaborative approach highlighted the emphasis Microsoft placed on user experience.

Conclusion

Microsoft’s release of the ISOs for Windows 10 Build 10130 represented a pivotal moment in the ongoing evolution of the Windows operating system. By emphasizing performance improvements, user interface refinements, and enhancements to core applications like Cortana and Edge, Microsoft showcased a commitment to responding to user feedback.

The flexibility of ISO files allowed enthusiasts and developers to explore the latest features of Windows 10 while facilitating a straightforward installation process. By incorporating community feedback, Microsoft reinforced its innovation approach, ensuring that Windows 10 remained a robust and user-centric platform.

As Windows 10 continues to evolve, the release of builds such as 10130 serves as a reminder of the importance of gradual development and external input in creating an operating system that meets the needs of its diverse user base. In essence, Build 10130 was not just another update but a stepping stone that paved the way for future improvements and enhanced the overall user experience within the Windows ecosystem.

Microsoft continues to polish the scuff marks on Windows 10 with its latest Build 10130. The new build, released Friday for download via the Fast Ring of the Windows 10 Insider program, adds new icons, some default behaviors for virtual desktops and even a manual trigger for the Cortana virtual assistant. There are some more Start menu tweaks, too.

Microsoft hasn’t yet committed to a release date for Windows 10, but it’s expected in July. Assuming that’s more or less true, there’s little time left to add new features. “As I mentioned with the last build, from here onward you are going to see a lot of tuning, tweaking, stabilizing, and polishing which means fewer big feature changes from build to build,” Gabe Aul, who oversees the Insider program, said in a blog post. “You’ll see that in this build which has a number of small improvements and more polish.”

Why this matters: Microsoft is well into the “tweaking” stage of Windows 10. Some features still need to be refined, such as the Edge browser, but some of the work now centers around allowing users to configure and personalize their experiences. This helps Insiders settle in to their Windows 10 preview builds, and also lets everyone begin to see what the final look and feel of Windows 10 will be.

Personalization priorities

As we began to see with Windows 8.1, Microsoft is providing more and more configuration options for the Start menu. As before, the new Start Menu in Windows 10 combines the Live Tiles and menu options of both Windows 8 and Windows 7. What the Start menu offers now are the choice to turn off and on app suggestions, recently opened apps, and even to jump right to the full-page Start menu at launch.

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Likewise, Microsoft has declared a winner in the layout for virtual desktops, which group windows and apps in standard layouts that can be switched out. The debate concerned which apps were shown in the taskbar below: every app running on the machine, or just those within the desktop itself. The latter, “filtered taskbar” won out, and is now the default behavior—but fans of the alternative can change it via the Settings app > System > Multitasking > Virtual Desktops.

You’ll also find that the app menus have returned to the tablet mode of Continuum. That particular feature was demanded by Insiders, Aul said.

Users can now unpin the Cortana menu in the Microsoft Edge browser, as well as the Favorites pane and Reading pane, too. Just look for the little pin icon to the upper right.

A new look for icons, others

A more controversial update may be the new icons that Microsoft has added to Windows 10. As you can see in the collection shown below, they mix older and newer visual styles. “In earlier preview builds, we heard our design was too flat and lacked richness,” Aul wrote. “We’ve since iterated to deliver a balance between mono line style icons on mobile, and the three dimensional depth of desktop icons. The new icon set is familiar, yet fresh and usable.”

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Don’t expect things to remain the same, though—Microsoft plans to iterate new icons even as it tweaks other features. 

Likewise, Microsoft also tweaked the new “jump lists” on the taskbar, which explode out with options when you click on them.

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 Finally, there’s the new Cortana button: the WIN key + C. Microsoft positioned this as an option for keyboard users, and that’s plausible. It might also be an option for those who lack modern PC hardware and an active mic—or an acknowledgement that the “Hey Cortana” active-listening feature needs some tweaking. 

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Other improvements include allowing movies to be played back in the Movies & TV app in full screen, as well as a new Print to PDF function.

Are there bugs? Sure. Wi-Fi connectivity issues have been reported, Aul wrote, and may require a restart. The Mail app may crash and not sync mail properly. Aul also said that the recent Build 10122 won’t be pushed to the Slow ring, due to a bug (which I experienced) that gave some users fits when trying to upgrade to the new build.

In all, however, Windows 10 continues to become more refined. Aul said the company is still on track for a summer launch, which is looking more and more like July.

Microsoft begins rolling out Windows 10 build 10130 via the Fast ring of updates. The announcement was made by Gabriel Aul, head of the Windows Insider program at Microsoft, who also notes that Windows 10 build 10130 includes a number of tuning, tweaking, and overall the operating system is more polish and more stable — keep in mind that moving forward we’re going to see less big features changes.

As we have previously seen in one of the leaked versions of the operating system, Windows 10 build 10130 includes a new set of icons, which users will notice more with File Explorer. There is also new Taskbar animation for actions, such as moving files, downloads, and more.

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There are various improvements around the Start menu, based on feedbacks the Action Center now has refined borders, Jump Lists gets updated with a new modern design, and Continuum now brings back the swipe gesture to open the app commands just like Windows 8.1.

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In addition, Microsoft Edge includes the ability to pin the Cortana page, Favorites pane, Reading list pane, and other panes. There is also new advanced print options, the address bar badges have been updated, Reading view improved to support different content, and now users can watch videos in full screen mode.

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Based on feedback, the Taskbar in Virtual Desktops will now be filtered by default to show only windows on the current desktop.

Also, Cortana gets a keyboard shortcut: Windows + C.

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The software maker is also naming the Windows 10 feature for printing PDF “Microsoft Print to PDF”, and now you can play videos in the Movies & TV app in full screen.

Microsoft also repeats that Windows 10 build 10122 won’t make it to the Fast ring of updates, because of a bug affecting upgrades in Windows 7 and Windows 8. However, Windows 10 build 10130 is likely to show up later in the Slow ring, which also means that could be seeing ISO files download for this build.

Windows 10 build 10130 will install automatically, if you’re running an official build of Windows 10, but you can always update manually by going to the Windows Update settings in the Settings app. Also make sure you are in the Fast ring.

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