Windows 10 Fall Update: the deployment of the update began – Begeek.fr

This November 12 marks an important day for Windows 10 since today is that Microsoft’s operating system receives its first update.

For 15 hours this afternoon, Microsoft has indeed begun deploying the first major update of its latest operating system. The opportunity to make a small roundup of news.

Windows 10 Update Available Fall

We knew up to now under the codename Windows 10 Threshold 2 she finally called Windows 10 Fall Update . With a few days compared to what was expected by Redmond, the 15/11 build landed with about 3 GB of files to download.

Users who have already installed Windows 10 may be downloaded from Windows Update while others can upgrade Windows 7 or 8.1 will be able to download the ISO file and create an installation USB key. Here in detail the innovations brought by this update.

Menu “Start” revised and corrected

First innovation, the redesign of the “Start” menu which now allows for more things. A new column can be added dedicated to medium sized thumbnail. The limited menu now spends 2048 items.

Improved interface

The interface of the operating system has also been improved by touch. Windows management comes down to what was done on Windows 8.1 and customization of title bars, taskbar and Start Menu can be done according to the accent color.

Cortana improves

The Windows 10 Cortana voice assistant suffered a little overhaul with this update. It is now more intelligent and can be used with or without Microsoft account. Cortana also has better integration in the Edge browser.

Managing favorites improved on Edge

Edge precisely also benefits from the update including an overview of open tabs . Favorites and playlists sync on all devices. Latest addition, the ability to stream content to a DLNA device (including Miracast)

Of course, this new list is non-exhaustive. May especially note the appearance of prerelease messages, and Skype Video Phone based on and inspired by Skype or Apple FaceTime iMessage applications. The Windows Store Business dedicated to companies arrived too. You understood it, with 3 GB, this update for Windows 10 fall brings a lot of large and small touch-ups. Be patient if Windows has not yet offered to do the update, Microsoft deploys sparingly to avoid overloading its servers.