Windows 10 Build 16294 Also Makes Its Way Out
Microsoft has released another Windows 10 Insider Preview build for the Fast ring, as the company is nearing the final stages of development for the Fall Creators Update. The latest build is 16294, and it comes with a few bug fixes and improvements.
Windows 10 Build 16294 Also Makes Its Way Out
What's new in Windows 10 Build 16294?
According to the official changelog, Windows 10 Build 16294 includes the following fixes:
This build has the fix for the bug that was causing some Surface Pro 3 devices to end up in a "unbootable" state where the Windows OS will not load and it appears to be stuck on a "spinning dots" screen. After installing this build, Surface Pro 3 devices should no longer get into this state. If you have a Surface Pro 3 in a bad state â follow the instructions on this forum post to get back up and running.
We fixed an issue on Dutch builds where explorer could go into a crash loop if an app-requested downloads notification popped up from OneDrive.
We fixed an issue where expand.exe couldn't expand CABs that contained Japanese characters in the file name.
We fixed a race condition that could result in window content being transparent (but showing the window frame) or stale after unlocking your desktop.
We fixed an issue resulting in some Insiders seeing error 0x800B010C when attempting to upgrade to the last few flights.
The most notable fix in this build is for the Surface Pro 3 bootloop issue that was affecting some users in the previous two builds. This issue prevented some Surface Pro 3 devices from booting up properly and stuck them on a spinning dots screen. Microsoft has provided a workaround for those who are still facing this problem, which involves creating a bootable USB drive and reinstalling Windows 10.
How to download Windows 10 Build 16294?
If you are a Windows Insider in the Fast ring, you can download Windows 10 Build 16294 via Windows Update. Just go to Settings > Update & security > Windows Update and check for updates. Alternatively, you can also download the ISO images of this build from third-party sources and perform a clean install or an in-place upgrade.
What's next for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update?
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is expected to be released to the public on October 17, 2017. This update will bring new features and enhancements such as Fluent Design System, OneDrive Files On-Demand, My People, Windows Mixed Reality, Cortana improvements, Edge improvements, and more. Microsoft is currently focusing on fixing bugs and polishing the performance of the OS, as it prepares for the final release. We can expect more Insider Preview builds with minor changes and fixes in the coming days.
Are you excited for the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update? Have you tried Windows 10 Build 16294? Let us know your thoughts and feedback in the comments below.
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