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Windows 10 preview makes it easier to do a fresh install

Some users have pointed out that there are lots of “abandoned apps” on the Windows Store, so Microsoft’s impeding removal my have the added benefit of giving its store a necessary clean. The reason for that are the changes made to the Action Centre, but you could set them straight by navigating to Notifications & Actions in Settings and then tapping on System.

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On the phone platform, Microsoft said that developers will now be able to deploy an app via Visual Studio 2015 Update 2 to a device running this latest build. Although it’s free to call from Skype to Skype, you’ll have to pay if you want to call a landline or mobile phone. And as for mobile users, the key combination remains same – Vol down + Power. The issue with the VPN that did not let him do right work when switched between networks is also resolved in the new update. You can also quickly access your recent files, thanks to integration with OneDrive and OneDrive for Business.

You can obviously go on using your older Microsoft Office applications already installed on your PC if you’ve already got them.

Available now for Microsoft’s Windows Insider test community on the Fast Ring, Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14367 for PC and Mobile delivers features such as extended handwriting recognition language support and a new tool to perform clean installations of builds. Those who have opted in should be receiving the update imminently across PC and mobile devices. Addressing previous bugs, build 14366 fixes an issue that would cause CPU consumption to spike when the Edge browser encountered a Web page with several animated GIFs.

The rapid roll out of builds for Fast Ring Insiders indicates that the company is beefing up the OS to get it ready for the Anniversary update.

Well of course, this build came with number of new improvements and enhancement.

And with this update, Microsoft is also kicking off the Windows 10 Anniversary Update June Bug Bash. “The bug bash has been an integral part of Windows culture as long as I can remember and one of my favorite weeks of the cycle”. And the users are requested to look into that product feature and provide feedback on the same. You’ll need to make a backup to recover your data from later on. Microsoft will be issuing both limited time (24-hour) quests and advanced quests that may require users to change system settings and revert back to previous configurations.

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The Start Fresh utility is here after first being tipped in May.

Windows 10 preview makes it easier to do a fresh install