Applies ToWindows 10, version 1511, all editions
Summary
This update includes improvements to enhance the functionality of Windows 10 Version 1511.
Windows 10 Version 1511 updates are cumulative. Therefore, this package contains all previously-released fixes (see 3105211). If you have installed previous updates, only the new fixes that are contained in this package will be downloaded and installed to your computer.
How to get this update
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Method 1: Windows Update
This update will be downloaded and installed automatically.
Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog
To get the stand-alone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for installing this update.
Restart information
You have to restart the computer after you apply this update.
Update replacement information
This update replaces the previously released update 3105211.
File Information
For a list of the files that are provided in this cumulative update, download the file information for cumulative update 3118754.
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Windows 10 November Update (also known as version 1511 and codenamed «Threshold 2») is the first major update to Windows 10 and the second version of the operating system. It carries the build number 10.0.10586.
| Windows 10, version 1511 | ||||
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New features in this version of Windows 10 include:[1]
- Pre-installed Skype video, messaging, and phone apps
- Tab previews and syncing in Microsoft Edge
- Visual and functional tweaks
The first preview was released on August 18, 2015. The final release was made available to Windows Insiders on November 3, 2015, followed by a public release on November 12, 2015. Unlike the initial release of Windows, this branch was also made available to existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices and the Xbox One and as a preview release to Windows Server 2016, and was pre-installed on new Windows 10 Mobile devices.
The update has reached end of service on October 10, 2017 in the Current Branch and Current Branch for Business.[2] Supplemental servicing for the Enterprise and Education editions was available until April 10, 2018.[3]
| Preview builds of Windows 10, version 1511 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version | Release date(s) | Highlights |
| 10.0.10525 [4] |
Fast ring: August 18, 2015 |
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| 10.0.10532 [5] |
Fast ring: August 27, 2015 |
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| 10.0.10547 [6] |
Fast ring: September 18, 2015 |
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| 10.0.10565 [7] |
Fast ring: October 12, 2015 Slow ring: |
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| 10.0.10576 [8] |
Fast ring: October 29, 2015 |
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| Version | Release date(s) | Highlights |
| Public patches of Windows 10, version 1511 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | Knowledge base | Release date(s) | Highlights |
| 10.0.10586 Version 1511 [9][10] |
Fast ring: November 5, 2015 Slow ring: November 9, 2015 Public release: November 12, 2015 |
In this build BitLocker adds support for XTS-AES encryption algorithm.[11] Other security related features include Enhanced Credential Guard.[12] In the Settings app, under Privacy, Call History and Email are now included.[13] Starting with this build, Windows Spotlight is available on the Windows 10 Pro edition. |
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| 10.0.10586.3 [14][15][16][17][18] |
KB3105211 | Fast and slow ring: November 10, 2015 |
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| 10.0.10586.11 [19][20] |
KB3118754 | Fast ring, slow ring and public release: November 18, 2015 |
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| 10.0.10586.14 [21] |
KB3120677 | Fast ring, slow ring and public release: November 24, 2015 |
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| 10.0.10586.17 [22][23] |
KB3116908 | Fast ring, slow ring and public release: December 2, 2015 |
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| 10.0.10586.29 [24][25][26] |
KB3116900 | Fast ring, slow ring and public release: December 8, 2015 |
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| 10.0.10586.36 [27][28] |
KB3124200 | Fast ring, slow ring and public release: December 17, 2015 |
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| 10.0.10586.63 [29][30][31] |
KB3124263 | Slow ring and public release: January 12, 2016 |
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| 10.0.10586.71 [32][33] |
KB3124262 | Slow ring and public release: January 27, 2016 |
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| 10.0.10586.104 [34][35][36] |
KB3135173 | Slow ring and public release: February 9, 2016 |
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| 10.0.10586.122 [37][38] |
KB3140743 | Slow ring, release preview and public release: March 2, 2016 |
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| 10.0.10586.164 [39][40][41] |
KB3140768 | Slow ring, release preview and public release: March 8, 2016 |
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| 10.0.10586.218 [42][43] |
KB3147458 | Release preview and public release: April 12, 2016 |
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| 10.0.10586.240 [44][45] |
Release preview: April 28, 2016 |
This cumulative update brings improved UI for tracking data under Networking and Wireless > Data Usage in the Settings app. |
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| 10.0.10586.318 [46][47] |
KB3156421 | Release preview and public release: May 10, 2016 |
This update enables UWP apps and games to unlock frame rate. This will allow UWP games to disable V-sync and enable the use of third-party features such as Nvidia G-Sync and FreeSync.[48][49] |
| 10.0.10586.420 [50] |
KB3163018 | Public release: June 14, 2016 |
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| 10.0.10586.589 [51] |
KB3185614 | Public release: September 13, 2016 |
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| 10.0.10586.679 [52] |
KB3198586 | Public release: November 8, 2016 |
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| 10.0.10586.713 [53] |
KB3205386 | Public release: December 13, 2016 |
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| 10.0.10586.753 [54] |
KB3210721 | Public release: January 10, 2017 |
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| 10.0.10586.839 [55] |
KB4013198 | Public release: March 14, 2017 |
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| 10.0.10586.842 [56] |
KB4016636 | Public release: March 22, 2017 |
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| 10.0.10586.873 [57] |
KB4015219 | Public release: April 11, 2017 |
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| 10.0.10586.916 [58] |
KB4019473 | Public release: May 9, 2017 |
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| 10.0.10586.962 [59] |
KB4022714 | Public release: June 13, 2017 |
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| 10.0.10586.965 [60] |
KB4032693 | Public release: June 27, 2017 |
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| 10.0.10586.1007 [61] |
KB4025344 | Public release: July 11, 2017 |
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| 10.0.10586.1045 [62] |
KB4034660 | Public release: August 8, 2017 |
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| 10.0.10586.1106 [63] |
KB4038783 | Public release: September 12, 2017 |
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| 10.0.10586.1176 [64] |
KB4041689 | Public release: October 10, 2017 |
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| 10.0.10586.1177 [65] |
KB4052232 | Public release: November 2, 2017 |
This update is available for Enterprise and Education editions only. |
| 10.0.10586.1232 [66] |
KB4048952 | Public release: November 14, 2017 |
This update is available for Enterprise and Education editions only. |
| 10.0.10586.1295 [67] |
KB4053578 | Public release: December 12, 2017 |
This update is available for Enterprise and Education editions only. |
| 10.0.10586.1356 [68] |
KB4056888 | Public release: January 3, 2018 |
This update is available for Enterprise and Education editions only. |
| 10.0.10586.1358 [69] |
KB4075200 | Public release: January 18, 2018 |
This update is available for Enterprise and Education editions only. |
| 10.0.10586.1417 [70] |
KB4074591 | Public release: February 13, 2018 |
This update is available for Enterprise and Education editions only. |
| 10.0.10586.1478 [71] |
KB4088779 | Public release: March 13, 2018 |
This update is available for Enterprise and Education editions only. |
| 10.0.10586.1540 [72] |
KB4093109 | Public release: April 10, 2018 |
This final update is available for Enterprise and Education editions only. |
| Version | Knowledge base | Release date(s) | Highlights |
Mobile version history
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- Windows 10 version history
- Windows 10 Mobile version history
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- ^ Callaham, John (January 12, 2016). «Windows 10 build 10586.63 now available PCs download». Windows Central.
- ^ «Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511: January 27, 2015». Microsoft Support. Microsoft.
- ^ Rafia, Shaikh (January 27, 2016). «Microsoft to Release Windows 10 10586.71 to PC and Mobile Devices Tomorrow». WCCF Tech.
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- ^ Tkachenko, Sergey (March 2, 2016). «Windows 10 build 10586.122 is out, features a lot of improvements». Winaero. Archived from the original on July 8, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
- ^ «Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4: March 8, 2016». Retrieved March 10, 2016.
- ^ Hassan, Mehedi (March 10, 2016). «Windows 10 Build 10586.164 released to users». MSPowerUser.
- ^ Foley, Mary Jo (March 10, 2016). «As the Windows 10 builds turn: What’s new this week». ZDNet.
- ^ «Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4: April 12, 2016». Microsoft Support. Microsoft. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
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- ^ Anderson, Kareem (April 28, 2016). «Windows 10 10586.240 and Windows 10 Mobile 10586.242 updates released». WinBeta.
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- ^ «Unlocked Frame Rate and More Now Enabled for UWP». DirectX Developer Blog. 10 May 2016. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
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- ^ «April 10, 2018—KB4093109 (OS Build 10586.1540)». Microsoft Support. Microsoft. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
Спустя три месяца после выхода Windows 10, Microsoft выпустила первое большое обновление для Windows 10 — Threshold 2 или build 10586, которое доступно для установки уже в течение недели, а также включено в ISO образы Windows 10, которые можно скачать с официального сайта. Обновление: Нововведения в обновлении Windows 10 20H2 за октябрь 2020.
Обновление включает себя некоторые новые функции и улучшения, о включении которых в ОС просили пользователи. Попробую перечислить их все (поскольку многие можно просто не заметить). См. также: что делать, если обновление Windows 10 1511 не приходит.
Новые варианты активации Windows 10
Сразу после появления новой версии ОС, многие пользователи у меня на сайте и не только задавались самыми разными вопросами, связанными с активацией Windows 10, особенно при чистой установке.
Действительно, процесс активации мог быть не до конца понятным: ключи одинаковые на разных компьютерах, имеющиеся лицензионные ключи от предыдущих версий не подходят и пр.
Начиная с текущего обновления 1151, система может быть активирована с использованием ключа от Windows 7, 8 или 8.1 (ну и с помощью Retail ключа или вообще без его ввода, как это описано у меня в статье Активация Windows 10).
Цветные заголовки окон
Одна из первых вещей, заинтересовавших пользователей после установки Windows 10 — как сделать заголовки окон цветными. Были и способы сделать это, путем изменения системных файлов и настроек ОС.
Теперь функция вернулась, и вы можете изменить эти цвета в настройках персонализации в соответствующем разделе «Цвета». Просто включите пункт «Показать цвет в меню Пуск, на панели задач, в центре уведомлений и в заголовке окна».
Прикрепление окон
Улучшилось прикрепление окон (функция, прикрепляющая открытые окна к краям или углам экрана для удобного расположения нескольких окон программ на одном экране): теперь, при изменении размера одного из прикрепленных окон, размер второго так же меняется.
По умолчанию данная настройка включена, для ее отключения, зайдите в Параметры — Система — Многозадачность и используйте переключатель «При изменении размера прикрепленного окна автоматически изменять размер смежного прикрепленного окна».
Установка приложений Windows 10 на другой диск
Приложения Windows 10 теперь могут устанавливаться не на системный жесткий диск или раздел диска, а на другой раздел или накопитель. Для настройки опции, зайдите в параметры — система — хранилище.
Поиск потерянного устройства Windows 10
В обновлении появилась встроенная возможность поиска потерянного или украденного устройства (например, ноутбука или планшета). Для трекинга используется GPS и другие возможности позиционирования.
Настройка находится в разделе параметров «Обновление и безопасность» (однако, у меня там почему-то ее нет, разбираюсь).
Другие нововведения
Помимо прочего появились следующие возможности:
- Отключение фонового рисунка на экране блокировки и входа в систему (в параметрах персонализации).
- Добавление более 512 плиток программ в меню пуск (теперь 2048). Также в контекстных меню плиток теперь могут быть пункты быстрого перехода к действиям.
- Обновлен браузер Edge. Появилась возможность трансляции из браузера на DLNA устройства, просмотр миниатюр содержимого вкладок, синхронизация между устройствами.
- Была обновлена Cortana. Но у нас пока ознакомиться с этими обновлениями не выйдет (все еще не поддерживается на русском языке). Теперь Cortana может работать без учетной записи Microsoft.
Само обновление должно установиться обычным способом через центр обновлений Windows. Также можно воспользоваться обновлением через Media Creation Tool. Загружаемые с сайта Microsoft образы ISO также включают в себя обновление 1511, build 10586 и ими можно воспользоваться для чистой установки обновленной ОС на компьютер.
You may have heard that a major Windows 10 update has arrived. The Windows 10 «Fall Update» or «Version 1511» needs 20 GB of disk space to be installed. It’s worth updating as there are some nice features, but as usual, not everything has gone according to plan. It wouldn’t be the Microsoft we know and love, if there wasn’t some kind of screw-up somewhere along the line.
For some people, the update went according to plan. Windows Update delivered Version 1511, the update was done, bing-badda-boom, have a nice day. But for some, it didn’t even show up or threw other tantrums. If that’s you, let us help you out.
What Are the Problems?
Version 1511 Not Showing Up on Windows Update
The first problem (and the one I had to deal with) was that the upgrade wasn’t even showing on Windows Update. It was telling me that all updates had been provided, when I knew full well that wasn’t true.
The 44% Bug
Some users are reporting that whenever they try to apply the update, it gets stuck at the 44% mark. After much headbanging, what should one do? Someone complained on the Microsoft Community Forum and a solution was provided.
If your install is freezing at 44%, check if you have an SD card inserted and remove it, and the update should be able to progress beyond this spot. If you needed the SD card for additional disk space, see if you have a USB/Mini-USB port available that you can use instead for the upgrade. Otherwise, you may have to try freeing up some disk space off the hard drive..
But as many people have pointed out, freeing up a not-inconsiderable 20 GB may prove to be a bit impossible for some….
Deleting or Changing the Default Programs
While updating, even though it is not supposed to do it, Microsoft is deleting or changing the default programs. This was noticed by a Reddit user, and many other people confirmed it was happening to them too.
OK, you can easily reinstall the programs or change the defaults. However, a pattern was noticed. Most of what was removed were system monitoring tools (is Microsoft removing potential rivals to pave the way for their own offering?). Secondly, and this is really underhanded, Microsoft changed some of the default apps back to Microsoft tools.
New Upgraders Forced to Wait a Month For 1511
This one just makes no sense, and might strike some as rather petty on the part of Microsoft. If you have only upgraded to Windows 10 in the past 31 days, you have to wait another 31 days before getting the update. In other words, get to the back of the queue, matey.
Some of you may argue that waiting another month is a non-issue, and perhaps it is. But still, the decision is baffling to say the least. What is the logic in making people wait?
How Do I Get the Update?
OK, the first step is to go to Windows Update, and see if the update is there. You may end up being one of the lucky few who don’t have to go through so many loops. You can only hope and pray.
Bring up your Start Menu, and type in «update«. You should then get the system settings option to Check for updates (ignore Apps results, like Java). Choose the option with the cogwheel and wait to see if it appears.
Can you see this?
You can? Then congratulations my friend. Just be aware of the 44% issue. Remove any SD cards before you start. Upgrade and be merry.
God Darn It! It’s Not There! Now What?
OK, so you may end up like me and not see it at all.
Are you someone who has upgraded within the past 31 days? If so, you will need to wait. Sorry, don’t kill the messenger. But if you have been using Windows 10 for longer than a month, then the following method will work. I tried this and it worked perfectly.
First of all, do a thorough backup of all essential files, preferably to a removable hard-drive. This is not a clean-install that we are about to do, only an upgrade. But things do go wrong sometimes — that’s life. So make sure everything is backed up.
Secondly, download the Media Creation Tool. You will need to scroll down the page a bit to find it.
Install the downloaded file. I don’t think you need me for that part, you tech genius you. I’ll wait for you to weave your magic and come back to me.
After it starts, you will be presented with a screen. Choose the first option — Upgrade this PC now —, NOT the second. Got that? OK, good.
There’s no need to worry. Your files and apps will be preserved (unless the app is on Microsoft’s hitlist). So go ahead and start that now. You can’t use your computer while it is running, and the computer will restart several times. It took about 30 minutes or so for me. Normally at this stage, other writers may tell you to go and make yourself a coffee. I on the other hand advise you to have a few beers. Yes I know it’s 9 am but who cares? Live a little.
Once you are back in, the first thing to do is check to see which version of Windows you have. Bring up the Start Menu once more and type «about» or «winver«. You should then see a systems settings option to see details About your PC (again, ignore Apps like Java) or Run (the winver) command.
If you can see «Version 1511», then you have successfully upgraded. See, that wasn’t too difficult was it?
Enjoy Windows 10 Version 1511
If you have a read of Tina’s article, you will see some of what you can now expect from Version 1511. Forbes also has a great write-up on some of the features as well. Me, I’m personally rocking my dirty orange Start Menu and Title bars.
Let us know in the comments below if you managed to get Version 1511 the normal easy way, or if you had to go the extra mile in downloading the Media Creation Tool. What do you think of the new features?
| Version of Microsoft Windows | |
| OS family | Windows 10 (NT 10.0) |
|---|---|
| Version | 1511 |
| Codename | Threshold 2 |
| Architecture | x86, AMD64 |
| Latest build | 10.0.10586.0 |
| Release date | 2015-11-12 |
| Support end | 2017-10-10 |
| Mobile counterpart | |
| Windows 10 Mobile November Update | |
| Replaces | |
| Windows 10 (original release) | |
| Replaced by | |
| Windows 10 Anniversary Update | |
Windows 10 November Update (version 1511, codenamed Threshold 2) is an update for Windows 10, which was released to the public on 12 November 2015 as a relatively minor update to the original release. It contains memory management changes, improvements to the overall UX and numerous enhancements to Microsoft Edge.
It was the first feature update for Windows 10 and it introduced the version number which was in the YYMM scheme where the first 2 digits are the year the update was released and the last 2 digits are the month in which the update was finalized. This would be used up until the May 2020 Update as Microsoft would then adopt the Azure YYHx numbering scheme as the version number for future updates, starting with the October 2020 Update (version 20H2).
This version is also the first to have an RTM build number that cannot be divided by 16,[1] a requirement first introduced during preparation for the Windows Vista RC1 release. This also means that the revision number no longer needs to be 16384 or larger.
New features and changes[edit | edit source]
- A low-level change to the memory manager internally named compression store, which is used to alleviate the memory pressure and relegating paging as a last resort.
- Improvements to the activation process.
- The Start Menu can now show up to 2,048 titles and apps.
- Start now shows suggestions for apps in the Windows Store.
- Updates to Cortana.
- Improvements to Tablet Mode.
- Context menus are now more consistent in design.
- Updated icons for Registry Editor, Device Manager, Windows PowerShell, Devices, and several Control Panel applets.
- Updates and enhancements to Microsoft Edge, such as New Tab preview and media casting to devices.
- The Groove Music, UWP Skype, and Phone apps have been added.
- Option to enable colored title bars.
- Apps can now be installed to another drive.
- The default Windows sign-in background can be turned off.
- Windows will now automatically mark a printer as the «Default Printer» when the user print to that printer. This can be disabled in the Printers & Scanners page of Settings.
- Added Find My Device.
- The Search flyout’s context menu was redesigned to be more in style of Windows 10, and a new feedback section was added.
- The options in the Personalization control panel were added back, albeit the background and color options redirect the user to Settings. These can be still opened using the following commands:
- Desktop Background:
explorer.exe shell:::{ED834ED6-4B5A-4bfe-8F11-A626DCB6A921} -Microsoft.Personalization\pageWallpaper - Color and Appearance:
explorer.exe shell:::{ED834ED6-4B5A-4bfe-8F11-A626DCB6A921} -Microsoft.Personalization\pageColorization
- Desktop Background:
- The interface for editing the
PATHenvironment variable was updated to be more user-friendly.
List of known builds[edit | edit source]
Build list legend
Available build
Confirmed build
Unconfirmed build
Fake build
Existing page
Non-existent page
Windows Update ESD listing[edit | edit source]
See here for a list of Windows 10 ESD files that have been gathered from the Windows Update infrastructure.
Insider Preview[edit | edit source]
Pre-RTM[edit | edit source]
RTM[edit | edit source]
Post-RTM[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20160330-00/?p=93223