Windows 10 Version 1709 RTM Shipped to “Release Preview” Ahead of Public Launch

Despite Microsoft breaking its promise and not announcing the RTM build of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, we all know that build 16299.15 is the final one, and today we received yet another confirmation that this is indeed true.

Microsoft has just released the very same build to insiders enrolled in the Release Preview ring, which is the last stop before the company makes a specific update available for all users.

Previously, the company published Windows 10 build 16299.15 for the Fast and Slow rings, and now pushing it to the Release Preview ring is nothing more than the confirmation that this is indeed RTM.

“As part of final preparations for the general availability of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update on Oct. 17th, we have begun releasing Build 16299.15 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview ring. If you are in the Release Preview ring and don’t see this build offered yet – be patient as it will be rolling out over the course of the next few days to eve...