Microsoft tweaks Windows 10 preview program as it enters OS's final stretch

From InfoWorld: Microsoft on Friday said it would soon tweak the Windows 10 preview program as its engineers push toward the July 29 launch of the final code to customers.

As of the next build to the Windows Insider program, Microsoft will require that participants associate their Microsoft Account -- typically the same username and password combination for accessing company services such as Outlook.com, OneDrive and Skype -- with the preview on their PC.

"You'll need to connect the MSA [Microsoft Account] that you registered for the Windows Insider Program with (and accepted the 'Microsoft Windows Insider Program Agreement') in order to continue receiving new Windows 10 Insider Preview builds (both Fast and Slow rings) from Windows Update," wrote Gabriel Aul, the engineering general manager for Microsoft's operating system group who regularly blogs about the preview.

Most testers have already done so, but those that haven't need to toe the line. "We're introducing new infrastructure in Windows Update to help us deliver new builds more effectively to Windows Insiders, and ensure that we're flighting builds to people who have registered and opted in to the program," said Aul.

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