Windows 10 PC Build 14366 - Bug Bash Release

Late on June 14, MS release Windows 10 PC Build 14366 to Fast Ring Insiders. This is the second Bug Bash build release (the previous in April) and is just 5 builds newer than 14361 released back on June 9.  

 14366 included some 24 fixes across broad spectrum of areas and did not include any new features/capabilities.   The main focus here is on fixes and the accompanying Bug Bash "Quests" for Insiders to exercise specific areas and provide feedback.

 With the Anniversary date just 6 weeks away, I expect this same pattern of 20 - 30 fixes per release until probably July 15 or 22 - when the Redstone 1 branch will end and the Anniversary release will be made public on or about July 29.

 The question is how many more cycles like this will we see.  I am guessing 2 - maybe 3.

 As always I installed 14366 across PC, Laptop and Tablet platforms and in all cases installed cleanly with no issues.  Some 11 apps were also updated via the Store post install that include Mail & Calendar, Store, Photos, xBox, etc.  

 I haven't experienced any of the issues called out in the Fix list so can't confirm repair.  

 So not much to report this time.  Obviously the teams are heads down getting as many bug fixes as they can get in before they call Redstone 1 done.

 One thing I can state.  I have some machines which are running Windows 10 "Production" based on the Threshold branch release 10586 (1511) and the difference between the experience there and Redstone is pretty dramatic to the good side.  If you are a Production W10 user - you'll see some nice improvements with Redstone 1 - so don't hesitate to upgrade.

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