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Published onAugust 21, 2020

published onAugust 21, 2020

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We weren’t sure if the Windows Insider team would be able to pull it off this week, but a new Windows 10 preview build is now available in the Dev channel. Thebuild 20197is a pretty minor update, though it brings a welcome new feature with the ability to manage disks and volumes right from the Settings apps. The Windows Insider team says that the experience has been designed with accessibility in mind, and that it also integrates nicely with other features such as Storage spaces.

This new build also brings minor changes to the new Alt + Tab experience following the addition of Edge tabs next to Windows apps, and the team also said that select Insiders may also see a new Web browsing section in the Settings app. You can get more details about new features, bug fixes, and known issues below:

What’s new in Build 20197

Bringing Disk Management into Settings

We mentioned we had more Settings work on the way, and here’s the next one – as of today’s build you’ll now be able to manage your disks and volumes from within the Settings app. This includes tasks such as viewing disk information, creating and formatting volumes, and assigning drive letters.

Unlike the existing Disk Management MMC snap-in, this modern experience was built from the ground up to with accessibility in mind. It also features better integration with features such as Storage Spaces and the Storage breakdown page.

Go toSettings > System > Storageandclick Manage Disks and Volumesto get started. We’d love to hear your feedback once you try it out.

The existing Disk Management MMC snap-in is still available for those that need it.

Changes and Improvements

Fixes

Known issues

Earlier this week, the Windows Insider team said thatthey may not be able to ship a new build for the Dev channel this weekafter finding a serious bug in the previous release candidate build. We’re glad that the team managed to find a solution, and we hope to see another flight with more new features next week.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

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Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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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 Insider build 20197 will let users manage disks and volumes from the Settings app#

What’s new in Build 20197#

Bringing Disk Management into Settings#

Changes and Improvements#

Fixes#

Known issues#