Windows 10, version 1511 explained

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.

PC version history

New features in this version of Windows 10 include:[1]

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
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10.0.10525
[4] 		Fast ring:
August 18, 2015
  • Updated color options
  • Memory Manager improvements
10.0.10532
[5] 		Fast ring:
August 27, 2015
  • Share functionality added to Windows Feedback app
  • Redesigned context menus
10.0.10547
[6] 		Fast ring:
September 18, 2015
  • Start menu tile columns can be expanded by 33%
  • Increased Start menu tile limit to 2048
  • Tablet mode improvements
  • Logon screen background can now be disabled
10.0.10565
[7] 		Fast ring:
October 12, 2015Slow ring:
October 16, 2015
  • Tab preview added to Microsoft Edge
  • Microsoft Edge improvements
  • Context menu improvements
  • Title bar improvements
  • Updated icons
  • Device activation improvements
10.0.10576
[8] 		Fast ring:
October 29, 2015
  • Media Casting added to Microsoft Edge
VersionRelease date(s)Highlights
Public patches of Windows 10, version 1511
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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.
10.0.10586.3
[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] 		KB3105211Fast and slow ring:
November 10, 2015
10.0.10586.11
[19] [20] 		KB3118754Fast ring, slow ring and public release:
November 18, 2015
10.0.10586.14
[21] 		KB3120677Fast ring, slow ring and public release:
November 24, 2015
10.0.10586.17
[22] [23] 		KB3116908Fast ring, slow ring and public release:
December 2, 2015
10.0.10586.29
[24] [25] [26] 		KB3116900Fast ring, slow ring and public release:
December 8, 2015
10.0.10586.36
[27] [28] 		KB3124200Fast ring, slow ring and public release:
December 17, 2015
10.0.10586.63
[29] [30] [31] 		KB3124263Slow ring and public release:
January 12, 2016
10.0.10586.71
[32] [33] 		KB3124262Slow ring and public release:
January 27, 2016
10.0.10586.104
[34] [35] [36] 		KB3135173Slow ring and public release:
February 9, 2016
10.0.10586.122
[37] [38] 		KB3140743Slow ring, release preview and public release:
March 2, 2016
10.0.10586.164
[39] [40] [41] 		KB3140768Slow ring, release preview and public release:
March 8, 2016
10.0.10586.218
[42] [43] 		KB3147458Release preview and public release:
April 12, 2016
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.
10.0.10586.318
[46] [47] 		KB3156421Release 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] 		KB3163018Public release:
June 14, 2016
10.0.10586.589
[51] 		KB3185614Public release:
September 13, 2016
10.0.10586.679
[52] 		KB3198586Public release:
November 8, 2016
10.0.10586.713
[53] 		KB3205386Public release:
December 13, 2016
10.0.10586.753
[54] 		KB3210721Public release:
January 10, 2017
10.0.10586.839
[55] 		KB4013198Public release:
March 14, 2017
10.0.10586.842
[56] 		KB4016636Public release:
March 22, 2017
10.0.10586.873
[57] 		KB4015219Public release:
April 11, 2017
10.0.10586.916
[58] 		KB4019473Public release:
May 9, 2017
10.0.10586.962
[59] 		KB4022714Public release:
June 13, 2017
10.0.10586.965
[60] 		KB4032693Public release:
June 27, 2017
10.0.10586.1007
[61] 		KB4025344Public release:
July 11, 2017
10.0.10586.1045
[62] 		KB4034660Public release:
August 8, 2017
10.0.10586.1106
[63] 		KB4038783Public release:
September 12, 2017
10.0.10586.1176
[64] 		KB4041689Public release:
October 10, 2017
10.0.10586.1177
[65] 		KB4052232Public release:
November 2, 2017		This update is available for Enterprise and Education editions only.
10.0.10586.1232
[66] 		KB4048952Public release:
November 14, 2017		This update is available for Enterprise and Education editions only.
10.0.10586.1295
[67] 		KB4053578Public release:
December 12, 2017		This update is available for Enterprise and Education editions only.
10.0.10586.1356
[68] 		KB4056888Public release:
January 3, 2018		This update is available for Enterprise and Education editions only.
10.0.10586.1358
[69] 		KB4075200Public release:
January 18, 2018		This update is available for Enterprise and Education editions only.
10.0.10586.1417
[70] 		KB4074591Public release:
February 13, 2018		This update is available for Enterprise and Education editions only.
10.0.10586.1478
[71] 		KB4088779Public release:
March 13, 2018		This update is available for Enterprise and Education editions only.
10.0.10586.1540
[72] 		KB4093109Public release:
April 10, 2018		This final update is available for Enterprise and Education editions only.
VersionKnowledge baseRelease date(s)Highlights

See also

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Windows 10 version 1511 end of service for CB and CBB. July 27, 2017. Microsoft Learn. June 15, 2024.
  3. Web site: End of supplemental servicing for Windows 10, version 1511. Heather. Poulsen. Windows IT Pro Blog. February 20, 2018. June 15, 2024.
  4. Web site: Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10525. Windows Experience Blog. 18 August 2015 . August 18, 2015.
  5. Web site: Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10532 for PC. Windows Experience Blog. 27 August 2015 . August 27, 2015.
  6. Web site: Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10547. Windows Experience Blog. 18 September 2015 . September 18, 2015.
  7. Web site: Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10565. Windows Experience Blog. 12 October 2015 . October 12, 2015.
  8. Web site: Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10576. Windows Experience Blog. 29 October 2015 . October 29, 2015.
  9. Web site: Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10586. Windows Experience Blog. October 29, 2015.
  10. Web site: Peter. Bright. Windows 10 November Update: features, fixes, and enterprise readiness. Ars Technica. Condé Nast. November 12, 2015.
  11. Web site: Windows 10 Version 1511 gets new XTS-AES BitLocker encryption algorithm. WinBeta. November 13, 2015.
  12. Web site: Microsoft enhances Credential Guard in Windows 10 November update – WinBeta. winbeta.org. November 13, 2016.
  13. Web site: Windows 10 November Update: New Privacy Settings. SuperSite for Windows. January 10, 2016.
  14. Web site: Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511: November 10, 2015. Microsoft Support. Microsoft.
  15. Web site: Windows 10 Insiders: Make sure your PC updated to build 10586.3. InfoWorld (Woody on Windows). November 10, 2015. Woody. Leonhard.
  16. Web site: Windows 10 Version 1511 New Update KB3118754 Available now. Groovy Post. November 18, 2015. Brian. Burgess.
  17. Web site: Windows 10 gets its first major update. Download.com (CNet). November 13, 2015. Tom. McNamara.
  18. Web site: Windows 10 gets its first major update. Yahoo! Tech. November 10, 2015. Tom. McNamara. October 23, 2020. April 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160407075519/https://www.yahoo.com/tech/windows-10-gets-first-major-184816378.html. dead.
  19. Web site: Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511: November 18, 2015. Microsoft Support. Microsoft.
  20. Web site: KB3118754 Cumulative Update patches Windows 10 Build 10586.3 to 10586.11. File Critic. November 18, 2015. Ashwin. FileCritic.
  21. Web site: Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511: November 24, 2015. Microsoft Support. Microsoft.
  22. Web site: Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511: December 2, 2015. Microsoft Support. Microsoft.
  23. Web site: Cumulative update KB 3116908 for version 1511 triggers errors. InfoWorld (Woody on Windows). December 3, 2015. Woody. Leonhard.
  24. Web site: Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511: December 8, 2015. Microsoft Support. Microsoft.
  25. Web site: Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 build 10586.29 for PCs, matching latest Mobile release. Neowin. December 9, 2015. Muhammad Jarir. Kanji.
  26. Web site: Microsoft issues patch KB 3116900, moves Windows 10 to build 10586.29. InfoWorld. December 9, 2015. Woody. Leonhard.
  27. Web site: Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511: December 17, 2015. Microsoft Support. Microsoft.
  28. Web site: Windows 10 PC gets cumulative update build 10586.36. WinPhoneHub. December 17, 2015. Windows Phone. Hub. March 26, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160404074241/http://winphonehub.org/news-leaks/windows-10-gets-cumulative-update-build-10586-36/#.VvbQUI-cHIU. April 4, 2016. dead.
  29. Web site: Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511: January 12, 2015. Microsoft Support. Microsoft.
  30. Web site: KB3124263 brings Windows 10 Build 10586.63 to public. WinCentral. January 12, 2016. K.. N..
  31. Web site: Windows 10 build 10586.63 now available PCs download. Windows Central. January 12, 2016. John. Callaham.
  32. Web site: Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511: January 27, 2015. Microsoft Support. Microsoft.
  33. Web site: Microsoft to Release Windows 10 10586.71 to PC and Mobile Devices Tomorrow. WCCF Tech. January 27, 2016. Shaikh. Rafia.
  34. Web site: Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 10586.104, CU 9, KB 3135173 --with changelog. InfoWorld. February 9, 2016. Woody. Leonhard.
  35. Web site: Windows 10 build 10586.104 rolls out, as Microsoft launches new 'Update History' site. Neowin. February 9, 2016. Andy. Weir.
  36. Web site: Windows 10 Build 10586.104 now available for PC with changelog. Windows Central. February 9, 2016. Daniel. Rubino.
  37. Web site: Cumulative Update for Windows 10 1511: March 2, 2016. Microsoft Support. Microsoft. March 10, 2016.
  38. Web site: Windows 10 build 10586.122 is out, features a lot of improvements. Winaero. March 2, 2016. Sergey. Tkachenko. March 26, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170708080359/http://winaero.com/blog/windows-10-build-10586-122-is-out-features-a-lot-of-improvements. July 8, 2017. dead.
  39. Web site: Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4: March 8, 2016. March 10, 2016.
  40. Web site: Windows 10 Build 10586.164 released to users. MSPowerUser. March 10, 2016. Mehedi. Hassan.
  41. Web site: As the Windows 10 builds turn: What's new this week. ZDNet. March 10, 2016. Mary Jo. Foley.
  42. Web site: Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4: April 12, 2016. Microsoft Support. Microsoft. April 12, 2016.
  43. Web site: Here's the changelog for Windows 10 Build 10586.218 (PCs). MSPowerUser. April 12, 2016. Mehedi. Hassan.
  44. Web site: Windows 10 10586.240 and Windows 10 Mobile 10586.242 updates released. WinBeta. April 28, 2016. Kareem. Anderson.
  45. Web site: Here is the changelog for Windows 10 build 10586.240 (PC) and 10586.242 (Phone). Windows Central. April 28, 2016. Daniel. Rubino.
  46. Web site: Microsoft releases Windows 10 cumulative update KB3156421, build 10586.318. WinBeta. May 10, 2016. Mark. Coppock.
  47. Web site: Here's what's been fixed and improved with Windows 10 PC 1511 for build 10586.318. Windows Central. May 10, 2016. John. Callahan.
  48. Web site: Microsoft Makes Major Improvements to UWP Games on Windows 10 – Thurrott.com. Thurrott. Paul. Paul Thurrott. May 10, 2016. Thurrott.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20180731062236/https://thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/67051/microsoft-makes-major-improvements-uwp-games-windows-10. July 31, 2018. May 14, 2016.
  49. Web site: Unlocked Frame Rate and More Now Enabled for UWP. DirectX Developer Blog. 10 May 2016 . May 14, 2016.
  50. Web site: June 14, 2016 — KB3163018 (OS Build 10586.420). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. May 11, 2017.
  51. Web site: September 13, 2016 — KB3185614 (OS Build 10586.589). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. May 11, 2017.
  52. Web site: November 8, 2016 — KB3198586 (OS Build 10586.679). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. May 11, 2017.
  53. Web site: December 13, 2016 — KB3205386 (OS Build 10586.713). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. May 11, 2017.
  54. Web site: January 10, 2017—KB3210721 (OS Build 10586.753). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. May 11, 2017.
  55. Web site: March 14, 2017—KB4013198 (OS Build 10586.839). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. May 11, 2017.
  56. Web site: March 22, 2017—KB4016636 (OS Build 10586.842). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. May 11, 2017.
  57. Web site: April 11, 2017—KB4015219 (OS Build 10586.873). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. May 11, 2017.
  58. Web site: May 9, 2017—KB4019473 (OS Build 10586.916). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. May 11, 2017.
  59. Web site: June 13, 2017 – KB4022714 (OS Build 10586.962). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. June 14, 2017.
  60. Web site: June 27, 2017—KB4032693 (OS Build 10586.965). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. July 1, 2017.
  61. Web site: July 11, 2017—KB4025344 (OS Build 10586.1007). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. July 12, 2017.
  62. Web site: August 8, 2017—KB4034660 (OS Build 10586.1045). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. August 9, 2017.
  63. Web site: September 12, 2017—KB4038783 (OS Build 10586.1106). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. September 13, 2017.
  64. Web site: October 10, 2017—KB4041689 (OS Build 10586.1176). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. October 11, 2017.
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  66. Web site: November 14, 2017—KB4048952 (OS Build 10586.1232). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. November 15, 2017.
  67. Web site: December 12, 2017—KB4053578 (OS Build 10586.1295). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. December 18, 2017.
  68. Web site: January 3, 2018—KB4056888 (OS Build 10586.1356). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. January 4, 2018.
  69. Web site: January 18, 2018—KB4075200 (OS Build 10586.1358). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. March 2, 2018.
  70. Web site: February 13, 2018—KB4074591 (OS Build 10586.1417). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. March 2, 2018.
  71. Web site: March 13, 2018—KB4088779 (OS Build 10586.1478). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. March 15, 2018.
  72. Web site: April 10, 2018—KB4093109 (OS Build 10586.1540). Microsoft Support. Microsoft. April 11, 2018.

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