Microsoft brings “Windows Feature Experience Packs” for improvements and bug fixes release

Microsoft is introducing a new method “Windows Feature Experience Packs” to deliver feature improvements and bug fixes.

Earlier, when Microsoft wants to bring a new feature and improvement, they include them in scheduled cumulative updates or feature updates, making them difficult to quickly roll out a new improvement or fix discovered bug.

With the new Windows Feature Experience Packs, they will be able to deliver improvements and bug fixes for standalone features developed independently of the core OS.

Microsoft explains, “We are testing a new process for delivering new feature improvements to our customers outside of major Windows 10 feature updates. Through the Windows Feature Experience Pack, we can improve certain features and experiences that are now developed independently of the OS. Currently, only a limited number of features are being developed this way, so we are starting out very scoped.”

 Feature experience packs may include the update for Windows 10 Start Menu, Windows Snipping Tool, Internet Explorer, XBOX integration, Windows Subsystem for Linux, Notepad, Paint and other features that are installed via the Optional Features settings.

This new feature delivery mechanism is being tested first with Windows insider in the Beta Channel. Users having Windows 10, 20H2 build 19042.662 installed and receive this update by performing a Check for updates in the Windows update screen.

To determine whether the Windows Feature Experience Packs is installed, you can check Settings > System > About and look for the Windows Specification.