Windows 10 Insider Preview build 14342

I’ve been running build 14342 for a few days now on my test PC. I haven’t experienced any new problems, and it seems to have resolved at least one annoying networking problem left over from the previous build.

What’s New in Build 14342

User Account Control prompts now look different, but their functionality hasn’t changed. There are enhancements for Microsoft Edge, and improvements for the new BASH shell integration. A new setting, Settings > System > Apps for websites doesn’t work yet, but will in the future allow you to designate an app to open specific web sites. The Feedback Hub was also improved in this build.

Build 14342 contains fixes for numerous issues in previous builds, including problems with media playback, Cortana, displays, login, the user interface, apps, location, and anti-virus software compatibility.

Interestingly, the Wi-Fi Sense feature has been disabled. There’s been a lot of debate about the security of this feature since Windows 10 was released. Microsoft says the feature was disabled because nobody was using it. The Verge has more about this, as does Brian Krebs.