Windows 10 v1607 bring a new look to the User Account Control window. The prompt originated with Windows Vista and triggers whenever elevated access is needed such as writing to certain system directories or launching programs that modify system files or registry entries. The new UAC prompt adopts the flat look and feel of the Universal Windows Platform. Here's what the new … [Read more...]
New RSAT accompanies Windows 10 v1607
A new version of the Remote Server Administration Tools was published last week, ahead of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update release. Version 1.2 was released June 27th, 2016. Not finding a changelog or announcement, I am not sure what has changed with this version. Most likely, it contains further compatibility with Server 2016 Technical Preview 5 and it certainly includes … [Read more...]
Windows 10 Anniversary Update v1607 available in Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center
IT Pros in organizations with a volume license agreement can grab the Windows 10 Anniversary Update (version 1607, as in July 2016). The latest version of Windows 10 Enterprise, Education, and Professional can be downloaded from the Volume Licensing Service Center. The entry has been updated to list a release date of today, 8/1/2016. System Requirements are now 1Ghz or … [Read more...]
Windows 10 Anniversary Update will increment roaming profile version to .v6
Microsoft updated the TechNet article on roaming profiles yesterday. The updated information states that Windows 10 Anniversary Update will use a .v6 extension to distinguish itself from other operating system versions of the profile. This allows your roaming or mandatory profile to operate on different operating systems without conflicts. Operating system … [Read more...]
Microsoft announces Windows 10 Anniversary Update arriving August 2nd
Microsoft has given an official release date for Windows 10 Anniversary Update. It's coming August 2nd and it will be free to all computers currently running Windows 10. Anniversary Update is the next milestone release of the Windows 10 operating system. It is the second major update with v1511 being the first last November. Microsoft had previously estimated two major … [Read more...]