Windows 10 'Final' Build 10240 Now Available

Windows 10 'Final' Build 10240 Now Available

Microsoft, as expected, has started rolling out Windows 10 Build 10240, which is said to be the RTM (release to manufacturing) build, to Windows 10 Insiders.

The company was expected to finalise the Windows 10 build, bringing it to the RTM stage last week ahead of its official July 29 release. Now, The Verge citing people familiar with Microsoft's plan reports that the Build 10240 is the final RTM copy, which will be available to OEM partners to preload their new machines.

The report adds that Microsoft on Wednesday was internally signing off the build and might announce the RTM build by the end of this week. However, it also speculates that the company may "choose to ignore the milestone and focus on the launch."

Microsoft has already clarified that Windows 10 operating system would be hitting the market on July 29; though everyone won't be able download the new OS on that date. This will also mean that new machines with Windows 10 will be available to buy only after a few weeks from the July 29 release date.

Tom Warren from The Verge also points out that Microsoft has smartly gone with the final Build 10240 name, as the number signifies Windows 10 operating system. Considering that 1024 kilobytes make 1 megabyte, Build 10240 refers to 10, with 10240 kilobytes signifying 10 megabytes.

In separate news, Microsoft's Gabriel Aul confirmed that Surface RT tablets along with other devices running Windows RT will get an update in September. He said in a tweet, "Windows 8.1 RT Update 3 will be available in September."