• Previews are previews

    Posted on January 30, 2025 at 03:01 CST by • Comment in the Forums

    If you have set your machine to Get the latest updates when they are available in the Windows update settings, congratulations on being a beta tester. These updates are the preview updates of the nonsecurity changes that Microsoft releases in the “D” week, better known as the fourth week of the month. They will be included in the security releases installed next month.

    Given my reluctance to be on the cutting/bleeding edge when it comes to my production machines, and not be an unpaid beta tester, I do not recommend this setting unless you like being a beta tester.

    Microsoft has released the preview update for Windows 10 (KB5050081) and it includes “​​​​​​​New! You now have the new Outlook for Windows app. A new app icon appears in the Apps section on the Start menu, near classic Outlook. There are no changes to any settings or defaults. If you are an IT admin, learn how to manage this update at Control the installation and use of new Outlook.​​​​​​​”

    For Windows 11, KB5050094 has been released including some gradual rollout items and some regular rollout items.

    I do not recommend preview updates on machines unless you are in a beta-testing frame of mind.

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