Windows 10 build 16251 (rs3_release)
Not to be confused with the compile which is a part of Windows 10 April 2018 Update.
| Build of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update | |
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| OS family | Windows 10 (NT 10.0) |
|---|---|
| Version number | 10.0 |
| Build number | 16251 |
| Build revision | 0 |
| Architecture | x86, x64, ARM64 |
| Build lab | rs3_release |
| Compiled on | 2017-07-21 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 2018-07-02 (+346 days) |
| SKUs | |
| Home (China, N, Single Language) Pro (N, Single Language) S (N) Enterprise (N) Education | |
| Product key | |
| Use a Windows 10 Retail serial | |
| About dialog | |
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Windows 10 build 16251 (rs3_release) is the thirteenth Insider Preview build of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. This build was released to Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring on 26 July 2017, then to Slow Ring users on 2 August 2017.
New features and changes[edit | edit source]
- The user can now link their phone to your computer. The details on how to do so can be found in the release announcement.
- Web search results can now be viewed in Cortana without opening a web browser.
- Cortana can now be told to shutdown, restart, log out, or lock the PC. This can also be done on the lock screen.
- The Windows Update feature to use the user's sign-in info to automatically finish setting up their device after an update has been extended to regular reboots and shutdowns. When the user shuts down or restarts the computer, Windows now automatically sets up the account after it boots back up. This can be disabled by navigating to the Privacy section of the Sign-in options in the Settings app.
- Various improvements and bug fixes to the input system and Microsoft Edge, detailed in the release announcement.
- Various other changes, improvements and bug fixes detailed in the release announcement.
- Extended the timebomb to 2 July 2018.
Bugs[edit | edit source]
- Storage Spaces will not work correctly if upgraded from builds 16226 to 16237.
- Using the dictation hotkey (⊞ Win+H) in UWP apps won't work. The UI will briefly appear and then disappear. Using the microphone in the touch keyboard will still work.
- After upgrading to this build, some network settings are lost and thus are reverted to the default settings.
- There's a chance that the Start menu, Action Center, and notification toasts will have a background that is 100% transparent. To fix it, either end
ShellExperienceHost.exevia Task Manager or restart the PC. - The battery flyout can show unexpected/placeholder text for the percent charged (e.g. "%1!s!%2!s!%" until fully charged).
- When a Windows Store app is installed or updated, error code
80070057may occur. - Action Center may show it has a number of notifications, but when it is clicked, there are no notifications to be seen.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
Login screen
Settings app
Phone section in the Settings app
