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Published onMay 16, 2019

published onMay 16, 2019

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This week, Microsoft rolled out theMay 2019 Patch Tuesday Updatesfor different versions ofWindows 10. It looks like the series ofWindows 10updates does not end here.

Fast Ring Insiders recently got access to a new build:Windows 1020H1 preview build 18898.

Microsoft started towork on 20H1 buildseven thoughInsidersin the Release Preview Ring are currently testing the May 2019 Update. This feature update is expected to land at the end of this month.

Let’s discuss what changes, improvements and bug fixes 20H1 build 18898 brings toWindows 10users.

Windows 10 20H1 build 18898 changelog

New Disk type option

Microsoft rolled out a new feature in Task Manager’s Performance tab. The tab now shows what type disks you have. This feature will help users to differentiate among their disks based on the disk type.

DWM crash bug fix

SomeWindows 10users reported DWN crash issues on theirWindows 10systems. This bug was introduced by some recent releases and Microsoft fixed the issue inWindows 1020H1.

Explorer.exe crash issues resolved

Microsoft addressed a bug thatcaused explorer.exe to crash. Microsoft fixed pcshell.dll issues introduced by some recent builds.

Japanese IME settings bug fix

Previously, users failed to apply Japanese IME settings for some desktop bridge apps. Microsoft recommendedWindows 10users to reset their application to resolve the issue. You need to navigate toappSettings » Apps » Choose your app » Advanced Options » Reset.

We can not deny the fact thatWindows 10users and developers often experience bugs withInsider preview builds.

Therefore, downloading and installing theupdateon your production machine is not a good idea. Microsoftacknowledged a long list of known bugsthat came along with 20H1 release.

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Windows 10 Build 18898 adds new disk information in Task Manager#

Windows 10 20H1 build 18898 changelog#

New Disk type option#

DWM crash bug fix#

Explorer.exe crash issues resolved#

Japanese IME settings bug fix#