Microsoft modifies default app selections and Curl tool in Windows 10 build 19045.6029

Microsoft modifies default app selections and Curl tool in Windows 10 build 19045.6029

Today, Microsoft introduced a new release preview build, numbered 19045.6029, for Insiders within the Windows 10 channel. This latest iteration brings a series of enhancements, with a significant focus on default app settings within the European Economic Area (EEA).The company stated:

“We are rolling out some small changes in the EEA region for default browsers via the Set default button in Settings > Apps > Default apps:”

Key Enhancements for Default App Settings

This update includes several noteworthy adjustments regarding the default browser selection process:

  • Users will notice that additional file types and links can now be assigned to the new default browser, provided that the browser registers these formats.
  • By default, the newly selected browser will be pinned to both the Taskbar and Start Menu unless the user opts out by unchecking the relevant options.
  • A convenient one-click option has been added for changing the default.pdf viewer, applicable only if the browser is registered as a.pdf handler.

Updates to the Curl Command Line Tool

Alongside the changes related to default applications, Microsoft has upgraded the curl command line tool, now at version 8.14.1. This tool is essential for various network-related operations and enhancements within Windows.

Error Fixes and Additional Changes

In addition to new features, several bug fixes have been implemented, particularly addressing remote Component Object Model (COM) issues that previously resulted in the error code 0x8001011. Below is a comprehensive list of the adjustments made in this build:

  • [Mobile Operator Profiles] Updated Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles.
  • [App Platforms and Frameworks]
    • Resolved an issue with COM functionality affecting remote activations.
    • Updated the curl tool bundled within Windows to version 8.13.0.
  • [Authentication Platform] Fixed a device registration issue in the Entra ID Windows Account Manager (WAM) plugin.
  • [Input and Composition] Addressed an error that prevented the complete deletion of unnecessary language packs and Feature on Demand (FOD) packages.
  • [Print and Peripherals] Corrected problems with USB-connected Multi-Function printers that caused scanning failures.
  • [Start Menu]
    • Fixed the disappearance of jump lists from the Start Menu.
    • Resolved issues preventing the Start Menu from launching post-update installations.
  • [Settings] Amended an inconsistency where the Settings > System > About displayed version 2009 instead of the expected version 22H2.
  • [Servicing] Fixed a blue screen issue in Kiosk devices using ForceAutoLogon that occurred after being locked and unlocked by support staff.
  • [File Server] Resolved a hang issue when acknowledging an Oplock break on resources stored on SMB shares.

To read more about these updates, you can visit the official blog post on Microsoft’s website here.

For further insights and context, check out this related article on Neowin: Source & Images.

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