Windows 10 build 9883

Windows 10 build 9883 is a build of Windows 10. The x64 Pro checked/debug compile of this build was originally uploaded to BetaArchive on 19 September 2015. The free compile containing both the Core and Pro SKUs, was later uploaded on 22 April 2022.

It is the last available build to use the 6.4 kernel version. The debug version of this build contains many development apps used to test the basic capabilities of what a Metro/UWP app can potentially do.

Settings

 * The PC Settings app has been renamed to Settings.
 * Most pages have been reorganized into new categories.
 * There are now separate pages for managing Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and VPN settings.
 * There is now a dedicated search box on the sidebar. However, the search charm will still open to show results.

Hidden features
The following hidden features have been found within this build:


 * Hidden lock screen - enabled by setting  to 1 under   in the registry like in build 9845.
 * Enable XAML Start menu - create and set  to 1 under
 * Search box on the taskbar - enabled by setting  to 1 under

Hidden apps
There are a few hidden apps in this build:


 * Windows Default Lock Screen - accessed by running
 * Cloud Experience Host - accessed by running
 * Windows Shell Experience Host - accessed by running

Metro applications
This build's Metro applications are known to be unstable, notable problems include a memory leak in the Settings app and most developer apps not working correctly.

Desktop Window Manager
Desktop Window Manager in this build is missing some newer window animations that were introduced in build 9860 and build 9879 despite having a later compile date.

Shutdown crash
There is a chance of the system crashing when shutting down.

Installation
The Debug version of this build is not installable by default due to a corrupt  file in the. To install this build, install the xdelta patch provided and apply it to the ISO image.

Incorrect window thumbnail border color
If window auto-colorization is enabled, the window thumbnail borders on the taskbar do not change color even after the wallpaper changes. This issue can be remedied by manually changing the window color through the Control Panel or restarting Windows.

Search box
The text inside of the search box utilizes the System font and the W in "Windows" is not capitalized.