
Interestingly, Preview Build 20197 also sees some recently introduced features rolled back.īuild 20190 introduced a new post-update experience designed to flag important or otherwise useful updates to the Windows 10 OS, following the installation of a new software update. These drives can be used to store backups of system data to protect users against drive failures and resulting data loss. The new Disk Management tool also features better integration with Storage Spaces, which lets Windows users group drives together into a storage pool, which can be used to create virtual drives. Microsoft is making disk management easier on Windows 10. “Unlike the existing Disk Management MMC snap-in, this modern experience was built from the ground up with accessibility in mind,” Microsoft said. Instead, users simple navigate to Settings > System > Storage, and then click Manage Disks and Volumes. The existing Disk Management MMC snap-in is still available for those who need it, though Microsoft pegs the update as a more intuitive means of managing disks and their partitions on Windows 10, removing the need for users to root around in endless Settings and Control Panel options. SEE: Windows 10 security: A guide for business leaders (TechRepublic Premium)
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Microsoft is modernizing its Disk Management tool for Windows 10 users as part of Preview Build 20197.
