Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Build 18317 in Insider Fast Ring, What's New?

Microsoft released a new update for Windows 10 Insider Fast Ring, Build 18317 released not too long since build 18312 was released last week. This time there are some changes and additions to the features that Microsoft has given to this Windows 10 build, what are some? here are some new features that are present in this build 18317.

Search and Cortana Separate

Cortana and Search would be separated, and right at the build 18317, Microsoft finally realized this.

According to Microsoft, separating cortana and search will provide more experience to users, if you want to do a search, using search and cortana is only for personal digital assistants.

Increased Reliability of the Start Menu

For now the Start Menu used in Windows 10 is hosted using ShellExperienceHost.exe. And in this build 18317, Microsoft separates these components into StartMenuExperienceHost.exe. This change is said by Microsoft to have a number of benefits, including simplifying debugging and isolation, starting from potential problems that affect other surfaces. "This experiment has been running for several weeks now, and we have seen a measurable increase in reliability among those who have change, so we launched it for everyone." Microsoft said.

Experience Better Font Management in Settings

Insider users can now drag and drop font files from File Explorer to the Settings > Font page to install them. After installlation, click the font on the Font page, to see different font faces related to fonts and all font details. Users can also uninstall fonts from the font details page. So with this to install the font it will be easier again. In addition to installing the font for all users on the device used can use the option "Install for all Users" by right-clicking the font in file explorer.

Now the Windows Insider Program Settings page is simpler

On this build page setting the Windows Insider program now looks more simple and minimalist, this is said Microsoft Aiming to create an end-to-end experience signing up for the Windows Insider Program and setting up PC users to grab new builds is much easier by simplifying the experience and removing some chaos. but the user will still find that all the same functions still exist.

In addition to the changes above, Microsoft provides several other improvements such as Windows Console Updates, Enhancements and Improvements on PC devices, and there are some new problems that are known, for more details can see the following changelog.

For you Windows Insider Fast Ring users, please check for updates on Settings > Update and Security > Check For Updates, to get this update. Give your opinion regarding this new build in the comments column below.


Source: Microsoft

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