14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft rolled out Windows 10 build 10074 to Windows insiders yesterday at the end of the BUILD 2015 developer conference, and given the fact that this version is up for grabs for both fast and slow ring users, the company also made available new ISOs for clean installs.
These new ISOs, available in both 32- and 64-bit configurations, allow users to perform a clean install and avoid going through the pain of Windows updates, as completing the whole process of updating to the very latest build takes longer than expected.
The previous ISOs were for build 10041, so you can imagine how much time one would need to gradually update from this version to 10074.
New features and a more polished look
In case you’re wondering if it’s worth installing build 10074, there’s no doubt it is. Windows 10 build 10074 is the most polished version of the preview rolled out by Microsoft since October and it not only works and feels faster than its predecessors but it also comes with several improvements which prove that Windows 10 is becoming a mature product.
For instance, build 10074 introduces a new UI for Cortana, which is now integrated into the Start menu and better fits your desktop.
The Star menu also comes with what could be called 3D live tiles and boasts a new rotating effect that makes the whole experience a lot more enjoyable. The dark theme that was previously spotted in leaked builds is also offered, and this could be a sign that Microsoft is planning to ship Windows 10 with this new visual style as default setting.
Other than that, Windows 10 build 10074 is proof that work on Microsoft’s new operating system advances at a remarkable pace and if everything works just like this, expect the new software to be ready this summer, just as planned. In the meantime, hit the download links below to get the Windows 10 build 10074 ISOs right now.
More screenshots of Windows 10 build 10074 are available here.
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