Windows 10 RS5 "Magic Window"

With the latest Windows 10 RS5 build 17758.1 it is again possible to leave the Windows Insider Programm completely.

Conversation 2 comments

  • snow.steve22

    Premium Member
    12 September, 2018 - 8:11 am

    <p>I always wait until a build is released to the slow ring with an accompanying ISO available. That's usually the signal that the time has come but it isn't fool-proof. (See builds 17738 &amp; 17744 for proof of that…)</p>

    • Paul Thurrott

      Premium Member
      12 September, 2018 - 8:54 am

      <blockquote><em><a href="#321228">In reply to snow.steve22:</a></em></blockquote><p>This is good advice.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, if you look at the previous release (RS4/1803), Microsoft screwed up and had to reissue the "final" build, which screwed up the magic window for a lot of people. I had to go back and do it all over again (re-enroll in Insider Fast, download latest build, dis-enroll) on several PCs. </p><p><br></p><p>I'll publish something when I think it's safe. I'll probably be a bit more conservative this time given how badly last time went. </p><p><br></p><p>Also, I don't believe this build is it.</p>

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