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very glad your liking windows 10 :):)

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I assume 10240 is the latest build? If so, got that downloading as we speak.

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It's very good but lets face it anything would have been better than windows 8. ;)

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Ooh, ever closer to RTM. Will download at lunchtime.

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Various sites are reporting this build is RTM, i guess it could still not be though.

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downloading now :)

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Maybe, but given that Mcirosoft likes to name their general release builds with as xx00 (Windows 7 was 7600, 8 was 9200 and 8.1 9600) then I think we'll be seeing an update to 10300 before long.

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+1

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Will be updating my laptop tonight, that had the last build on it and was working fine. This will mean both my pc's will be on the latest build.

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I liked 8 to be honest. I liked that more than Vista. It seems they do one good release, then a rubbish release, and so on.

Updated here, only one small complaint. Which is not even really that important, just something that bugs the bloody life out of me. The taskbar at the bottom, when I highlight something it stays highlighted. Tried holding shift and right clicking, doesn't solve it.

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Updating now, had a bit of a problem as the download was stuck on 15% when i turned PC off last night and it didn't restart this afternoon, restarting the Windows update service fixed that on the 3rd try though.

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VISTA was rubbish.

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Not for me, I also never had a problem with Windows 8.

All installed on latest build now, seems to be working fine so far.

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Just started playing with Edge, I love the speed so may give it ago when adblock works and other addons.

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Traditionally versions of Windows have pretty much followed the reverse of the Star Trek rule, which states that the even numbered films are better than the odd numbered films (1 was pretty boring unless you are seriously into SciFi, 2 was an excellent thriller, 3 was OK, 4 was good, 5 was terrible, 6 was the best of the original movies). With Windows it's traditionally been the odd numbered versions that have been good and the even that haven't been as good.

Personally I never really had a problem with either Vista or 8 (apart from an active hatred of the "Start Screen" which always seemed like nothing more than a way to force us to get used to Windows Tablets.

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And the dreaded thumbnails problem is back. Grrr. And now I am stuck, I either install 10130 again, or go back to 8. This is not good enough by MS.

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What exactly is the problem?

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I get to see the folders and icons on the desktop, but when I go into a folder, there are no thumbs. The folders don't even show up. All I get is the name of the file, and that is it. I have reset folders back to default, made sure the option to show icons, never thumbs is not selected and every solution on the internet. Nothing works.

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I can't really help other than googling, I guess you have reset the icon cache?

I wonder if your antivirus is affecting it if that is possible?

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Well, onto the latest build and it all looks pretty good.

Well, aside from the Citrix Receiver not installing at all, but hey ho, that's probably for Citrix themselves to fix.

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Supposedly the latest version is W10 compatible https://www.citrix.com/downloads/cit...indows-43.html

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Wouldn't even think about launching for me on build 10166 or the current one. Will try again tonight however and re-download.

Thanks for the tip, if it fails again I'll send feedback to Citrix directly.

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I went back to 7 a week ago but fancy trying this new build but when I go to the download page the option to select it is greyed out, is this because I downloaded the previous version?

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I think MS advised people not to go off the insiders preview during the RTM stage release as they're testing the public updated method, not sure when it'll return but maybe try to get hold of the clean iso for this build.

You sure swap versions of windows alot! Must take alot of your time.

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I uploading the build 10240 ISO to my onedrive I pm you a link when done so you can try it if you want to

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I didn't think you could activate a new build now i.e. if you're not upgrading from an existing version of W10, you can't do it till the final release

http://www.neowin.net/news/psa-now-i...ows-10-install

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if upgraded installed from windows 7 or 8.1 it stays activated

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i did clean install ISO from boot build 10162 upgraded to Build 10240.
but when i search winver theres no expire date?

command prompt type:- slmgr.vbs -XPR says the machine is permanently activated
how come is activated for ever?

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looks like they doing same as 8 this is RTM then they will release GA updates on the 29th on release day did same with windows 8 first RTM then GA updates on release day

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Yes, but you can't go from Win 7 or 8 straight to 10240. You'd have to go via an earlier build, and you now can't activate those. See this twitter exchange

https://twitter.com/GabeAul/status/621395106789093376

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Nope I tend to leave it overnight or while I'm at work.

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I could upload 10166 then be to upgrade from there for sure do upgrade install from 7 or 8.1 stay activated then from there can get build 10240 via windows updates

ps thinking I did 8.1 to 10166 then to 10240 so yes best go that way

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If you could that would be great :) :tu:

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10240 done will send link now but think best get a earlier one first to be save for activation I uploading earlier build now

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@Dave42
did you do clean install or upgrade from windows 7 or windows 8.1?
can you confirm windows 10 build 10240 is no expire date and activated permanently?

i get permanently activated from clean install? why?

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I updated win 8.1 to 10166 and then to 10240 yes permanently activated then after activated I clean installed 10240 still permanently activated here

this is RTM that why permanently activated mate we get ga updates on date of release on 29th there doing exactly same as they did for windows 8

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on 29th July new build or just updates?
i thought we o ready have RTM. so why we need new build or updates on 29th July if we are on RTM build?
yeah your right i upgraded first then i did clean install.
i think windows 10 remembers my windows 8.1 serial key when i did clean install.
maybe windows 10 saved my win 8.1 key in the BIOS or on Microsoft server.
so you can format your hard disk drive and still be activated permanently. or forever

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the one that's released on 29th should have the updates build into it one now should get the updates on 29th from windows updates

think once upgrade is done and activated it saves it to Microsoft server so once you clean install it activate automatically

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Can i ask a question?if i download windows 10 on release date and don't like it can a system restore remove windows10 and give me windows 7 back.cheers

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yes you be to roll back to windows 7

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Well I just downloaded 10240 to try on my laptop which all works nice but it won't activate.

So I think I'll just wait a couple of weeks and get the 'proper' one now :)

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edit - sorted, I activated it via the command line :)

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Why not become an 'insider' after the 29th July and get Windows 10 for free without risking your Windows 7 activation?

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great hope you enjoy it :)

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It seems ok - no cortana yet though. It says it's disabled on this region. I bet it was a us iso. I can live without that for a couple of weeks though :)

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I pm you a link for en-gb one ok

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Cool - cheers :)

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sent :)

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Cheers :)

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can anyone tell me if they can see expiration date on build 10240 RTM?

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That is just ludicrous. Windows would never save your key to your BIOS. Certain details about your licence are probably stored with Microsoft but I don't think they keep your actual serial key.

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No idea if MS have my key or not but my version of Windows 10 says it is licensed to my MS account, i can't remember if i did a clean install or not the very first time! Maybe i could look back through this thread.

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I'm wondering if Microsoft will be offering telephone support for users if and when pc goes wrong during installation.

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I think they will do whatever they have done previously.

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there is not one mate

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Windows Blogs ‏@windowsblog · 2h2 hours ago
Game streaming now enabled for all Xbox One owners with a Windows 10 PC http://bit.ly/1HWR3Ko

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Do you want to continue as a Windows Insider and keep getting preview builds after 7/29?
Or do you want to upgrade your Genuine Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 system that has been getting Windows 10 Insider Preview builds to the 7/29 release and stop being an Insider?

“I want to continue as a Windows Insider!” If you want to continue as a Windows Insider past 7/29 there is nothing you need to do. You’re already opted in and receiving builds in the Fast or Slow ring depending upon your selection. This is prerelease software and is activated with a prerelease key. Each individual build will expire after a time, but you’ll continue to receive new builds so by the time an older prerelease build expires you’ll have received a new one. Since we’re continuing the Windows Insider Program you’ll be able to continue receiving builds and those builds will continue to be activated under the terms of the Windows Insider Program. We provide ISOs for these builds for recovery from any significant problems, but they are still pre-release software. As part of the program we’ll upgrade Insiders to what is for all intents and purposes the same build as what other customers will get on 7/29, but that will be just another build for Insiders, and those who stay in the program will simply get the next build after as well.

“I want to opt out of the Windows Insider Program on 7/29.” If you decide to opt-out of the program and upgrade to the 7/29 build you will be subject to exactly the same terms and conditions that govern the offer* that was extended to all Genuine Windows 7 and 8.1 customers. This is not a path to attain a license for Windows XP or Windows Vista systems. If your system upgraded from a Genuine Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 license it will remain activated, but if not, you will be required to roll back to your previous OS version or acquire a new Windows 10 license. If you do not roll back or acquire a new license the build will eventually expire.

It is our hope that the vast majority of Windows Insiders who have been with us since we announced the program last year will continue forward, and it was in that light that we authored the blog post about upcoming changes to the program. I regret that this caused confusion about who was or was not eligible for the Windows 10 upgrade offer, but hope that this helps to clarify.
http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwin...review-builds/

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Finally got the thumbs problem solved. Ran the sfc /scannow command, rebooted the laptop and hey presto it works again. So something obviously got corrupted somewhere along the way. But got thumbs back. Hallelujah. Now for the next thing to go wrong....

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Glad you got it sorted.

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great news hope you can now enjoy windows 10 :)

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Oh I do enjoy it, I just found that very frustrating. It's OK for videos and programs, but when you want to view pictures it was a nuisance. I'll just have to remember that if it ever happens again.

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Following an unfortunate miscommunication by Gabe Aul, Microsoft has been tying to eliminate this rumor to no avail. And the latest build, which is strongly believed to be the RTM version, remains permanently activated, although no Windows 7 or 8.1 license is needed to run this installation. a slim chance remains that Windows Insiders will receive Windows 10 without a license validation after all.

now we all can get free RTM

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Source please?

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22-06-2015, 18:13
15-07-2015, 19:29
Well that was a close guess.

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Windows 10 to be sold on USB sticks.

More info here:-

http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...aby-ads/036601

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Gabe Aul states:
Once you upgrade W10 w/ the free upgrade offer you will able to clean reinstall Windows 10 on same device any time

not sure yet if that means you can do a reset using the Windows Recovery tools, or if you can actually start with a new hard drive or ISO in order to do the clean install.

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think they going to release ISO's

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if you want confirmation build 10240 is official RTM look here

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/i...4-1916e70d9b3d

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I wonder if pc world/currys will install w10 on their display machines or leave them on w8.i would like to have a play with w10 before I download it.do you think they will have a sale with w8 laptops etc or will they say you can download w10 and the price stays the same.or do you think they will want only laptops etc that are w10 os only on display/sale.

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Windows Insiders need to upgrade to build 10240 before they can use the new store.

http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-i...-the-new-store

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Not long to wait for the finally available.

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Already have the rtm build here, not expecting a change.

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no guess us running the RTM will just get updates on the 29th

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I wonder how Microsoft will do the rollout. It states anytime after July 29th so some people may have to wait until early August.

I wonder if it will be Country by Country.

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good ;););)

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well they said insider wouldn't get it to 29th most insiders have it now so plans would have changed again the reserved ones probably start getting it on 29th not sure if be country by country but we know USA be first ones

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Not sure if this is the place to put my question but as this thread is about Windows 10 here goes. Apologies in advance if I use the wrong terminology and if the team want my questions in a separate thread I am more than happy for my post to be moved.

My laptop came with Windows 8.0 just before 8.1 was released and I updated without a problem using the windows store links. I have registered for the upgrade and assume the preliminary downloads are being sent to my laptop prior to my receiving the full copy.

Before I install Windows 10 is there any housekeeping I should do, I intend to run a full virus/malware sweep to make sure there is nothing nasty lurking about and thought I would also run CCleaner. Is there anything else you guys would recommend?

I use startisback and was wondering if I ought to disable this?

Also can any of you give me any other tips for a smoothish changeover to the new version.

I have been reading this thread with great interest but know my poor heart wouldn't be able to cope with doing anything resembling the tweaking you guys seem to have been doing, so once I have done all I can ... I just want to be able to press 'install' and then close my eyes tightly when I decide to do the deed. :D

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My laptop BSOD when I booted it this morning - I hope it's not a sign of things to come.

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I don't expect issues for you when upgrading to 10, but i would disable 'Startisback' so it doesn't messing with Windows 10s new start menu until you know if you want to use it or not.

I haver personally clean installed as well as upgraded Windows 10 and the whole process goes well each time, just backup what you don't want to lose like photos important docs etc incase things do go pear shaped!

I am loving Windows 10, even Sirius loves it and that is really saying something as he hated Windows 8.1 with a passion! :D

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you got to upgrade first though before you can clean uninstall

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That is true, but what i meant was i upgraded and kept everything as well as chose not to keep my stuff the first time too.

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Microsoft releases a tool to block automatic updates in Windows 10.

We should have been able to do this like in other versions of Windows in my opinion from the start!

http://www.zdnet.com/article/microso...ws-10-updates/

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Just realised I cant get windows 10, bought a key from reddit for windows 8 and gave away my windows 7 cd :(

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If you have a legit copy of 8 then upgrade it to 8.1 then to 10 for free?

Alternatively when windows insiders is available again soon then get that then stay in the insiders program which means you get 10 for free?

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if it 8.0 go to store update to 8.1 then get 10

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doh, ive just put on 8.1 now and upgrade has shown up, thanks

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Windows 10 is now released, some users may even have downloaded it in the background through Windows update and just need to install.

There is also an official Windows 10 ISO download page, I am guessing I can install this using my existing Windows 8 key or do I need to upgrade first?

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...d/windows10ISO

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See here

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/faq

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Other sites are reporting we need to do an in place upgrade before installing an ISO with a Win 8 key so I am not sure yet until someone does it. I am on the preview so I won't do this for a while and in bed ill doesn't help either.

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official windows 10 download tool :)

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10

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Well, my insider version had a massive update as Windows went live. Interesting that they kept the same build number (The first half anyway) but hey.

Good luck to those about to see Windows 10 for the first time!

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Already been posted a few hours ago. ;)

Just waiting for someone on the interwebs to try it out with a 8.1 key and see if it works without first going down the upgrade path.

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I just tried this on my laptop and it didn't accept my win 8.1 key.

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Thanks for letting us know.

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Just turned on my PC and no update is being offered to me yet for insiders.

What is the latest version number and how do i find it on Windows 10 as i forgot? :)

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The info is hiding here: http://www.winbeta.org/news/day-one-...download-links

Edit: My build now has the option to defer updates (As I am on Windows 10 Pro after updating from my MS Store copy of Windows 8 Pro), and I can officially leave the Insiders group too in the settings menu.

My PC updated with this in the early hours of last night.

As for finding build numbers, I honestly couldn't tell you now they've hidden them! :p

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Thanks, the other half said it updated something when closing down last night so i have no idea if i am on the latest or not now as typing 'winver' in Cortana just says Version 10 (build 10240)

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you got to upgrade first before you can clean install as that give the hardware ID for a clean install to activate

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Does anyone know if you will be able to set up a dual boot system with 8.1 and 10, until you are more confident that everything is ok with 10? Or at least be able to make a system backup of 8.1 and restore it if necessary.

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well the windows icon has vanished but windows update isnt giving me an option to do an update.

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To find the versiom, press the windows key + r, then in the run command type winver, press Enter and it comes up with the build info.

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Already done all that using Cortana, but it doesn't give the FULL build number unfortunately.