Windows 10 build 21382

Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Build 21382: An In-Depth Look

In the realm of operating systems, Windows 10 has established itself as a robust platform that continually evolves to meet the needs of its users. As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing user experience, Microsoft frequently releases new builds that introduce innovative features, improvements, and bug fixes. One such release is Windows 10 Build 21382, part of the Windows 10 Insider Preview series. This article will delve deeply into the features, enhancements, known issues, and development context of Build 21382, showcasing its significance in the broader narrative of Windows 10’s evolution.

Understanding Windows 10 Build 21382

Build 21382 was unveiled as part of the Windows Insider Program, which allows users to preview upcoming features and improvements before they become publicly available. Released on May 18, 2021, this particular build primarily targeted the Dev Channel which is oriented toward early adopters who enjoy testing the latest features.

Key Features and Improvements

The release of Windows 10 Build 21382 brought several noteworthy enhancements and features that focused on improving usability, functionality, and overall performance. Below are some of the standout features introduced with this build:

1. New Taskbar Features

One of the most prominent changes introduced in Build 21382 was the revamped Taskbar experience. Microsoft aimed to refine how users interact with their devices. The design was more streamlined, with a focus on accessibility and ease of use. These updates included enhancements to the system tray icons, making it easier for users to find and manage their applications.

2. Enhanced Windows Search

Windows Search received significant upgrades as well. With improved algorithms and integration with cloud services, users could expect quicker and more accurate search results. This feature became particularly valuable for professionals and students who often relied on the ability to quickly locate documents and applications.

3. New Emoji and Input Features

Windows 10 Build 21382 also introduced a new set of emojis. With the rise of digital communication, the demand for expressive and diverse emoji has never been higher. Microsoft acknowledged this trend by enhancing the emoji panel, making it easier for users to express themselves in various formats. The input method editor (IME) was also improved, facilitating a better typing experience for multilingual users.

4. Virtual Desktops Enhancements

Virtual Desktops became more powerful with this build, allowing users to better organize their workspaces. Enhanced functionality and visual updates made it easier to switch between different desktops and manage multiple applications seamlessly. This improvement was welcomed by users, particularly those working in dynamic environments requiring efficient multi-tasking.

5. Windows Updates and Modifications

Build 21382 also included numerous fixes and reliability improvements in the update processing of Windows. This build refined the way updates are installed, making the process smoother for users and reducing the frequency and severity of errors associated with installations.

Performance Improvements

Performance has always been a primary concern for any operating system, and Microsoft emphasized this within Build 21382. The company introduced optimizations intended to reduce resource consumption, improve overall responsiveness, and enhance battery life on portable devices. Users reported a noticeable increase in fluidity and speed, especially when using resource-intensive applications.

Security Enhancements

In today’s digital landscape, security is paramount. With the introduction of Windows 10 Build 21382, Microsoft reinforced its commitment to creating a secure operating environment. This build came with improved Windows Defender capabilities and additional security features designed to protect user data. Regular Security updates were also emphasized, ensuring that users were safeguarded against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

Known Issues in Build 21382

While any new software release comes with its share of enhancements, it also carries inherent issues. Microsoft openly acknowledges these problems as part of its Insider Program, allowing users to understand what challenges might arise. Some known issues present in Build 21382 included:

1. Compatibility Problems

Early adopters found that certain applications had compatibility issues with this build. Some older software did not perform optimally, leading to crashes or unexpected behavior. This often required users to either find updates for their applications or revert to previous builds.

2. Video Playback Errors

Several users reported issues related to video playback. Specific apps would hang or crash when streaming or playing videos, highlighting the need for further enhancements in media support.

3. Performance Drops on Specific Hardware

Certain hardware configurations occasionally exhibited performance drops, particularly during gaming or when using high-end applications. Users with specific graphics cards or processors faced issues that impacted their experience, requiring manual intervention to resolve.

The Development Context of Build 21382

To fully appreciate the significance of Windows 10 Build 21382, it’s essential to understand the broader context of the Windows Insider Program and the strategy behind the continuous development of Windows 10.

The Windows Insider Program

Launched in 2014, the Windows Insider Program marked a shift in how Microsoft approached software development. By inviting users to participate in the testing of new features and providing feedback, Microsoft was able to gather invaluable data on user behavior, preferences, and the thermal and performance impacts of its software.

Before the presence of the Insider Program, updates were typically rolled out in a more traditional manner, resulting in an often disconnected development cycle where user feedback was not integrated into the iteration of the software. The Insider Program transformed this process, enabling a more collaborative approach to development.

Ongoing Evolution of Windows 10

Historically, Microsoft has released major updates to Windows every six months. Following this cycle, Build 21382 was part of the 21H2 update series, which included multiple such builds leading up to the final public release. The updates were characterized by extensive hints of a future shift towards Windows 11, which was officially announced later in the year.

Earliest hints of Windows 11 started emerging in this development cycle. Users began to observe design changes and feature introductions that hinted at the new direction Microsoft intended to take. As part of this strategic evolution, Windows 10 Build 21382 served as both a refinement of existing systems and a transition point towards new technologies and design paradigms.

User Engagement and Feedback

Feedback loops provided by the Windows Insider Program allowed Microsoft to listen directly to its support base. Users’ responses to features and changes made significant impacts on the direction of subsequent releases. The company took notable steps to address any dissatisfaction or concerns raised, often incorporating user suggestions into future builds.

The engagement from the community fostered a sense of accountability and transparency. Not only did users feel like they were part of a broader community, but they also had a say in shaping the future of Windows. The constant interaction and feedback mechanisms implemented during stages like Build 21382 set a precedent for future development models and fostered stronger ties between Microsoft and its user base.

The Importance of Insider Releases

The process of rolling out builds like 21382 is essential for maintaining Windows 10 as one of the industry’s leading operating systems. By testing builds with real users in real environments, Microsoft is able to identify and address issues before they affect a larger audience. This proactive approach minimizes the risks associated with large-scale deployments and ensures that users experience a polished product at launch.

In the context of Windows 10 and the upcoming Windows 11, these Insider releases become even more crucial, as they inform the community not only of what today’s technology can do but also what the future holds for Windows environments.

Conclusion

The release of Windows 10 Build 21382 is an emblematic example of Microsoft’s commitment to innovation, user feedback, and secure, efficient computing. With its array of new features, performance improvements, and security enhancements, this build continued to lay the foundation for future advancements while addressing existing user needs.

The journey of Windows 10, underscored by builds like 21382, reflects an ongoing dialogue between Microsoft and its user base. As the narrative progresses towards Windows 11 and beyond, the principles of improvement, user engagement, and adaptive technology remain at the forefront.

As we observe the evolution of Windows environments, it is apparent that builds like 21382 will be pivotal in shaping the paths of personal and professional computing. For users who appreciate advanced functionality, secure environments, and responsive designs, such builds empower them to make the most of their digital experiences, setting standards for generations to come.

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May 14, 2021

UPDATE 5/18: We are starting to roll out Cumulative Update Build 21382.1000 (KB5003837). This update does not include anything new and is designed to test our servicing pipeline.

NOTE: Some Insiders with the Arabic, Greek, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, and Russian languages installed may see KB5003837 fail with error 0x80070002 the first time trying to install the update. It should succeed on subsequent attempts.

This update DOES NOT include any fixes for the known issues listed below.

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21382 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.

What’s new in Build 21382

Bringing HDR support to color managed apps

HDR mode changes the behavior of some creative and artistic apps that use International Color Consortium (ICC) display color profiles, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and CorelDraw (amongst others). In the past, these apps were limited to targeting the sRGB color gamut.

We have added a new feature that lets these apps get accurate color and access the full gamut of your HDR display. To turn this feature on, close your application, right-click the app’s icon and click in Properties > Compatibility tab and then under Settings select “Use legacy display ICC color management”. This flag only has an effect in HDR mode.

Changes and Improvements

• As some Insiders have noticed, Device Manager now has the ability to view drivers alongside of devices. The new driver focused “Devices by drivers”, “Drivers by type”, and “Drivers by devices” views enable users to view, install, and remove drivers, while the new “Add drivers” action enables users to add and install new drivers across all applicable devices. Managing drivers directly is more intuitive in many situations than working with them by way of the devices they are installed on, so we hope that developers and power users alike will enjoy the added flexibility. This change was added in Build 21343.
• The Start menu will launch to help people get to the apps they want quickly after a clean install or upgrade is finished.
• We’ve updated the new generic folder icon in File Explorer so it will now show an indication when the folder has contents.
• We’ve updated the touch keyboard to use the Segoe UI Variable font and made some small adjustments to the icons.

Fixes

• We fixed an issue in the previous flight where after updating some devices unexpectedly showed a warning in the taskbar indicating the version of Windows 10 had reached end of service.
• We fixed an issue impacting explorer.exe reliability.
• We fixed an issue that could result in multiple hung SearchProtocolHost.exe processes.
• We fixed a memory leak that could result in DWM unexpectedly using a lot of memory over time.
• We fixed an issue resulting in certain notification toasts unexpected not firing.
• We fixed an issue resulting in delayed audio playback on ARM64 devices.
• We fixed an issue where the new unified audio endpoint work wasn’t displaying on ARM64 devices.
• We fixed an issue that could result in certain games launching to a black screen in recent builds.
• We fixed an issue where if you select the System option after pressing WIN + X it would just open Settings and not navigating to the About page.
• We fixed an issue resulting in certain devices unexpectedly being listed twice on the Printers and Scanners page in Settings.
• We fixed an issue that could result in Windows Update failing with error 0x80070003.
• We fixed an issue that could cause pixilation when a colored mouse pointer was set to be a large size.
• We fixed an issue where the cursive style for closed captions wasn’t displaying in the list on the Captions page in Settings.
• We fixed an issue where Japanese touch keyboard in 50-on or 12-key layout could show a non-functional and broken text candidate.
• We fixed an issue where incorrect spacing was applied when using the voice typing to type a parenthesis.
• We fixed an issue where when using the handwriting panel to write Chinese, pressing the return key wasn’t committing the text.

Known issues

• The Windows Camera App currently does not respect the default brightness setting set via the new Camera Settings page.
• We’re investigating an issue where elements of Search (including the search box in File Explorer) are no longer displaying correctly in dark theme.
• [News and interests] We’re investigating an issue where the flyout may occasionally flash in the top left corner of your screen after clicking the button on your taskbar.
• During the upgrade and in the initial welcome screens when after first signing in after upgrading, you may unexpectedly see the text that appears to be displayed in Times New Roman font.
• [ADDED 5/19] We’re working on a fix for an issue causing some devices to fail when updating to this build with error code 0xc1900101. When the update fails, it will roll back to the previous build. If you are encountering this issue, we recommend pausing updates until we release a build with the fix.
• [ADDED 5/19] We’re working on a fix for an issue where some devices are re-offered the .NET update after it is installed. To work around the issue, pause then un-pause updates. If the device detects the update is still needed, it should successfully install and no longer be offered.

Bug Bash

We have a Bug Bash for Windows Insiders running from May 12th to May 17th!

Hey #WindowsInsiders, exciting news! 🐛 We have a new #BugBash for you starting today through May 17! Inch closer to your next achievement badge by completing Quests and filing feedback in the Feedback Hub: https://t.co/xaYtqWMmaW. New Quests will be released daily! pic.twitter.com/qpQboqpz6G

— Windows Insider Program (@windowsinsider) May 12, 2021

Important Insider Links

You can check out our Windows Insider Program documentation here, including a list of all the new features and updates released in builds so far. Are you not seeing any of the features listed for this build? Check your Windows Insider Settings to make sure you’re in the Dev Channel. Submit feedback here to let us know if things weren’t working the way you expected.

If you want a complete look at what build is in which Insider channel, head over to Flight Hub. Please note, there will be a slight delay between when a build is flighted and when Flight Hub is updated.

Thanks,
Amanda & Brandon

Windows 10 build 21382.1 is the eighteenth Insider Preview build of Cobalt, the 21H2 development semester of Windows as a service. It was released to the Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel on 14 May 2021.

New features and changes[edit | edit source]

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The Start menu now launches shortly after an upgrade or clean installation.

File Explorer[edit | edit source]

The new default folder icon in File Explorer introduced in build 21343 has been slightly changed to show if a folder has content or not.

Touch keyboard[edit | edit source]

The touch keyboard now uses the Segoe UI Variable font introduced in build 21376. Icons such as the microphone in the dictation key and those in the candidate bar have also been updated to match the design of those included since build 21327.

Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]

The icons for Microsoft Edge and File Explorer in the taskbar are swapped in clean installations.

Bugs and quirks[edit | edit source]

News and interests[edit | edit source]

• The flyout might occasionally flash in the screen’s top left corner when opened.

Camera Settings[edit | edit source]

• The Camera app does not respect the brightness adjustments made to a camera under its respective page.

Installation[edit | edit source]

• The update process to this build has a chance of hanging for extended periods of time.
• The text might appear in the Times New Roman font in the upgrading and welcome animation screens.
• Some devices might fail to upgrade to this build with error code 0xc1900101.

General[edit | edit source]

• Certain parts of Search, including the File Explorer search box, are not displaying correctly in the dark theme.
• Taskbar buttons may appear overlapped for a while.
• Some devices might have the .NET Framework cumulative update reoffered in Windows Update Settings after it is installed. Pausing and resuming updates often workarounds this issue, but if it is still detected, it should download and install again successfully and no longer display afterwards.
• Devices with the Arabic, Greek, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), Romanian, and Russian languages will fail to install KB5003837 with error code 0x80070002 for the first time. The update should succeed on subsequent attempts.

Updates[edit | edit source]

• 21382.1000.co_release_svc_prod1.210511-1436 (KB5003837)
  • Released on 18 May 2021 to the Dev Channel (x86, x64 and ARM64).

Gallery[edit | edit source]

• Boot screen

• Times New Roman on the welcome animation

• First boot

• The new folder with content icon in File Explorer

• Touch keyboard

External links[edit | edit source]

• Official announcement

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Добрый вечер, друзья! Компания Microsoft выпустила новую предварительную сборку Windows 10 под номером 21382 для участников программы Windows Insider, использующих канал Dev.

Полный номер сборки: 21382.1.co_release.210511-1416.

Недавно имя ветки изменилось на CO_RELEASE. Как и в октябре, когда инсайдеры начали получать сборки из ветки FE_RELEASE, компания практикует возможность изменения ветки, которая считается активной веткой разработки. Поскольку инженеры работают в разных ветках внутри цикла разработки, не исключено, что может потребоваться перемещение инсайдеров между этими ветками. В компании относятся к этим сборкам так же, как и к сборкам из ветки RS_PRERELEASE.

Напоминаем, что на канале Dev выпускаются сборки, которые могут содержать довольно неприятные ошибки. Если вам необходима большая стабильность, то рекомендуем перейти на каналы Beta или Release Preview.

Новшества

Поддержка HDR в приложениях с возможностью управления цветом

Режим HDR изменяет поведение некоторых творческих и художественных приложений, использующих цветовые профили Международного цветового консорциума (ICC). Речь о таких приложениях, как Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom Classic и CorelDraw. В прошлом эти приложения были ограничены цветовым охватом sRGB.

Microsoft добавила новую функцию, которая позволяет этим приложения отображать точные цвета и получать доступ ко всей цветовой гамме вашего HDR-дисплея. Чтобы включить эту функцию, закройте приложение, щёлкните правой кнопкой мыши по его ярлыку, выберите «Свойства» -> «Совместимость» и в разделе «Параметры» поставьте галочку напротив пункта «Использовать устаревший профиль управления цветом ICC». Этот параметр действует только в режиме HDR.

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Изменения и улучшения

• Как заметили некоторые инсайдеры, в «Диспетчере устройств» появилась возможность просматривать драйверы наряду с устройствами. Такие представления, как «Устройства по драйверам», «Драйверы по типам» и «Драйверы по устройствам» позволяют пользователям просматривать, устанавливать и удалять драйверы. В свою очередь новая кнопка «Добавить драйверы» позволяет пользователям добавлять и устанавливать новые драйверы для всех применимых устройств. Непосредственное управление драйверами во многих случаях является более интуитивно понятным действием, чем работа с ними через устройства, на которых они установлены. Компания надеется, что разработчики и опытные пользователи оценят это изменение. Стоит отметить, что это изменение было добавлено ещё в сборке 21343.
• Меню «Пуск» теперь будет автоматически открыто, чтобы люди могли быстрее найти нужные приложения после завершения чистой установки или обновления системы.
• Новая иконка папок в «Проводнике» теперь будет отображать, когда в папке есть содержимое.
• Сенсорная клавиатура теперь использует шрифт Segoe UI Variable. Также внесены некоторые изменения в иконки.

Исправления

• Исправлена проблема, возникшая в предыдущей сборке, из-за которой после обновления на некоторых устройствах появилось предупреждение в области уведомлений, гласящее о том, что поддержка установленной версии Windows 10 завершена.
• Исправлена проблема, влиявшая на стабильность работы explorer.exe.
• Исправлена проблема, которая могла приводить к зависанию нескольких процессов SearchProtocolHost.exe.
• Исправлена утечка памяти, из-за которой со временем DWM мог использовать неожиданно большой объём памяти.
• Исправлена проблема, из-за которой некоторые всплывающие уведомления не появлялись на экране.
• Исправлена проблема, приводившая к задержке воспроизведения звука на устройствах ARM64.
• Исправлена проблема, из-за которой новая унифицированная конечная аудиоточка не отображалась на устройствах ARM64.
• Исправлена проблема, которая могла приводить к тому, что некоторые игры запускались и отображали чёрный экран в предыдущих сборках.
• Исправлена проблема, из-за которой открытие меню сочетанием клавиш WIN + X и выбор элемента «Система» приводил к открытию приложения «Параметры» безе перехода на страницу «О программе».
• Исправлена проблема, из-за которой некоторые устройства отображались дважды на странице «Принтеры и сканеры» в «Параметрах».
• Исправлена проблема, которая могла приводить к сбою в работе «Центра обновления Windows» с ошибкой 0x80070003.
• Исправлена проблема, из-за которой могла возникать пикселизация, если выбран большой цветной указатель мыши.
• Исправлена проблема, из-за которой курсивный стиль для скрытых субтитров не отображался на странице «Скрытые субтитры» в «Параметрах».
• Исправлена проблема, из-за которой японская сенсорная клавиатура с 50-клавишной или 12-клавишной раскладкой могла отображать неработающие кандидаты слов.
• Исправлена проблема, из-за которой использовался неправильный интервал при вводе круглых скобок при использовании голосового ввода текста.
• Исправлена проблема, из-за которой панель рукописного ввода не фиксировала текст после нажатия на клавишу Enter при вводе на китайском языке.

Известные проблемы

• Приложение «Камера» сейчас не учитывает настройку яркости по умолчанию, установленную на новой странице в «Параметрах».
• Исследуется проблема, из-за которой элементы Windows Search (в том числе поле поиска в «Проводнике») некорректно отображаются в тёмной теме оформления.
• [Новости и интересы] Исследуется проблема, из-за которой всплывающее окно после нажатия на кнопку на панели задач может мигнуть в левом верхнем углу экрана.
• В процессе обновления и на экранах приветствия, отображаемых при первом входе в систему после обновления, вы можете неожиданно увидеть текст, написанный шрифтом Times New Roman.

Желаем вам удачного обновления!

• Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 21382 with new features and changes.
• Build 21382 includes the “Use legacy display ICC color management” option to add HDR support to color-managed apps.
• Device Manager introduces new sorting tweaks and the “add drivers” option.
• File Explorer has a new icon for not empty folders.

As part of the version 21H2 development, Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 21382. This is preview 74 that the company is making available for testers, and it is a small update that contains new features as well as several improvements and fixes.

According to the announcement, build 21382 introduces High Dynamic Range (HDR) support for color-managed apps. Device Manager can now show drivers alongside devices. After a clean installation of Windows 10, the Start menu will open automatically to help you get to apps quicker. The default folder icon in File Explorer has been updated to indicate the folder has content, and the touch keyboard now uses the Segoe UI Variable font.

What’s new on Windows 10 build 21382

Here are the new features, changes, and improvements with the latest preview of Windows 10.

Color-managed apps with HDR support

Starting with build 21382, Windows 10 adds a feature that allows creative and artistic apps that use the International Color Consortium (ICC) color profiles to render accurate color and access the full gamut of an HDR capable display.

If you have an app (such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and CorelDraw), close it, right-click the app, and select the Properties option. Then in the “Compatibility” tab, under the “Settings” section, check the Use legacy display ICC color management option.

Once the HDR feature is enabled, only when in HDR mode, the option will take effect.

Device Manager new sorting option

This flight also updates Device Manager with new options to view the list of hardware by drivers, type, and devices from the “View” menu.

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In addition, in the “Action” menu, you will find a new “Add drivers” option to add and install drivers across all applicable devices.

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Start menu behavior

The Start menu does not include any new visual changes but starting with build 21382, after a fresh installation or upgrade, the menu will launch automatically upon setup completion. This should allow users to get a visual queue where to start and launch apps quickly.

File Explorer

As part of the File Explorer improvements, this update introduces a new folder icon that will indicate that the folder has contents.

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Touch keyboard

Finally, the touch keyboard now uses the Segoe UI Variable font, and you may notice some icon updates.

Known issues with this flight

Alongside the new improvements, Microsoft is also pointing out several issues with build 21382, including:

• The Camera app does not respect the default brightness setting set available on the new Camera Settings page.
• Windows Search elements no longer display correctly in the dark theme.
• The “news and interests” taskbar widget has an issue that may occasionally flash in the top left corner of your screen after clicking the button on your taskbar.
• During the upgrade and in the initial welcome screens when after first signing in after upgrading, you may unexpectedly see the text that appears to be displayed in “Times New Roman” font.

Microsoft is listing the complete set of improvements, fixes, and issues for Windows 10 Insider Preview build 21382 at the Windows Blog.

Download Windows 10 build 21382

The build 21382 preview is available immediately through the Dev Channel, and it will install automatically. However, you can always get it manually from Settings > Update & security > Windows Update and clicking the Check for updates button.

You can learn more about all the changes available in the current development process of Windows 10 in this guide.

Update May 18, 2021: Microsoft is now made also available the build 21382.1000 as update KB5003837, which does not include anything new. It’s only an update to test the “servicing pipeline.”