Windows 10 Builds 17127.1 & 17128.1 - almost but not quite done

On Mar 20 and then Mar 23 MS released Windows 10 builds 17127.1 & 17128.1 respectively.  While three days apart only 1 build number advanced.

17127.1 contained an update to Cortana Profile - so updates to how skills are configured and a new look along with some MR updates and 6 general fixes.

17128.1 only had effectively 1 change which was the removal of the "evaluation" watermark.  

But according to MS 17128.1 is NOT is the release build - they stated specifically

"This does not mean this is the final build as we are not done yet. We’re just now beginning the phase of checking in final code to prepare for the final release. The only difference between this build and Build 17127 from Tuesday is the removal of the watermark. However, we’ve got more fixes being checked in for the next flight."

For me the only significance here is whether my guess of a release build number between 17120 & 17130 will be correct.  

Both builds installed with no issues and while MS has been discussing changes to the Windows Update to speed the update process I haven't experienced any real changes.   Updates still take between 60 - 90 minutes.

If you're running the Fall Creators update - so build 16299 - The Spring Creators update is a nice evolutionary change.   But in my opinion the pace of change in Windows 10 is way too slow.   Take for example Settings - MS introduced the new Settings app with Windows 10 - nearly 3 years ago now and we are on our 6th update cycle - but yet all the legacy stuff still remains and not all functions have been moved to settings.  Sure we get new features like timeline - while nice - I barely use.   And while I understand the need to support some legacy capabilities for backward compatibility - there is still way too much baggage.   

Bottom line is the RS4 branch - Spring Creators Update is effectively done.  


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