Windows 10: Aero-like transparency (blur effect) makes a return to the Taskbar and Start Menu

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Published onApril 28, 2015

published onApril 28, 2015

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One of the most requested features for return in Windows 10 is blurred transparency, something which can be found in Windows 7 today. The recent Insider builds of Windows 10 have slowly been adding transparency, however Microsoft has finally taken it a step further by ‘aero-ifying’ it and adding the blur effect back into the Taskbar and Start Menu in the most recent builds of the operating system.

We suspect Microsoft will show off the UI in more detail at BUILD, but here’s a first look at what you can expect the upcoming Windows 10 Insider Builds to look like, nice and modern with the blur effect in play. Microsoft has been fine tuning the UI of Windows 10 for the last couple of weeks in preparation for BUILD happening this Wednesday. The company is expected to show off a number of new features and changes being made to Windows 10, and will hopefully disclose its plans for the future.

Stick around at WinBeta for more news regarding Windows 10 and the BUILD developer conference, as there will be a lot more to talk about over the next 48 hours. You will not want to miss it.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Windows 10: Aero-like transparency (blur effect) makes a return to the Taskbar and Start Menu#