Microsoft has released Windows 11 24H2 Build 26100.863 to the release preview channel.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.961 to Windows Insiders in the development channel. For Insiders using this build on their PCs, this update brings a small set of general improvements and fixes that enhance the overall experience.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3785 (KB5039319) is now available to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. The update enhances the Start menu, Desktop Spotlight, Windows Share, Taskbar & System Tray, File Explorer, and Start menu.

Microsoft has released both Windows 11 Builds 22621.3807 and 22631.3807 (KB5039302) to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. A pinned Copilot experience, a Game Pass suggestion card on the Settings home page, a default display desktop button, support for Emoji 15.1, and better functionality in File Explorer are some of the enhancements included in the update.

Upgrades to Windows Share copying, new emojis, and OneDrive as a RemoteApp in Azure Virtual Desktop are all part of this update. In addition to fixing problems with GPUs, Group Policy, and Storage Spaces Direct, this version also fixes audio distortions in the Snipping Tool and fixes deadlocks in Azure Virtual Desktop sessions. It also updates the profiles for Country and Operator Settings.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26236 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update improves the overall experience for Insiders using the new Microsoft account manager on the Start menu. It also fixes an issue causing the taskbar to not appear for some Insiders and resolves an issue with the preferred audio volume for Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft has released KB5039212 (OS Builds 22621.3737 and 22631.3737) for Windows 11 22H2 and Windows 11 23H2.

Microsoft has released KB5039213 (OS Build 22000.3019) for Windows 11 21H2.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.770 (KB5039314) has been released to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, with general enhancements and fixes. Additionally, the Snipping Tool update adds automatic save for screen recordings, similar to screenshots, which may be disabled in the Snipping Tool settings.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3720 (KB5039312) is now available for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. New features include the ability to dictate text hands-free using voice access, automatic restart for voice access, and a new voice access command in Windows Search.

In addition, users can share local files directly from the taskbar search results, and Windows Share now allows users in China to enable nearby sharing by turning on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. There are also fixes for issues in File Explorer, such as unexpected focus settings in screen readers, issues with CTRL + F not starting a search, and keyboard focus being lost when using Shift + Tab.

Microsoft has pushed Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26231 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The new build includes Voice Access, which allows Narrator users to dictate text hands-free and issue instructions.

Auto Restart for Voice Access allows users to reactivate voice access whenever an issue arises, removing the need for other assistive technologies. The new Windows Search command allows users to copy files from the Windows sharing pane. Windows Share users can now copy files directly from the Windows Share panel. Settings users can now change the visuals for the "Rename your PC" and "Change date and time" dialogs. File Explorer now supports non-English languages, and Task Manager has been upgraded to increase DDR speed, reliability, and accessibility. Improvements include enhanced keyboard focus, tab navigation, text scaling, and quicker Task Manager resizing.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.751 to Windows Insiders on the Dev Channel.

The update contains general enhancements and fixes for Insiders running the build on their computers. The Copilot experience on Windows is developing to be pinned to the taskbar, allowing users to resize, move, and snap windows. The WIN + C keyboard shortcut will be removed for new devices that include a Copilot key, but the WIN + number position for Copilot pinned to the taskbar is now available. A new Linked Devices tab will be added to Settings > Accounts to manage PCs and Xbox consoles signed in with a Microsoft account.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26227 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel.

Microsoft is improving the Copilot experience on Windows by allowing users to pin the window to the taskbar and resize, move, and snap it. The WIN + C keyboard shortcut will be removed for new devices that include a Copilot key, however WIN + will remain available for existing devices. Emoji 15.1 now supports new emojis and directionality changes, and a new Linked devices page will be added under Settings > Accounts to manage PCs and Xbox consoles logged in with your Microsoft account. This update will only be available for the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5037853 (OS Builds 22621.3672 and 22631.3672) Preview for both Windows 11 22H2 and Windows 11 23H2.

This version includes various changes to Windows, such as a feature that prevents the Windows share window from being accidentally closed, the ability to drag files across breadcrumbs in the File Explorer address bar, and the addition of a page named Linked devices in Settings > Accounts. It also adds a new account manager to the Start menu, which allows users to change their account settings. The Windows share window allows users to create quick response (QR) codes for webpage URLs and cloud files, and Windows will back up numerous sound settings if they click the Personalization and Other Windows settings checkboxes.

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5037849 (OS Build 19045.4474) preview for Windows 10 22H2. This update addresses issues with hidden window displays, the share button on USB controllers, and Game Bar compatibility. It also includes fixes for Microsoft Entra ID accounts, servers, WPF apps, IPP-over-USB printers, TWAIN drivers, Country and Operator Settings Asset profiles, and Unified Write Filter (UWF) Windows Management Instrumentation API calls.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3646 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel. The update includes fixes for PC Manager in China, addressing issues with File Explorer, TWAIN drivers, File Explorer, smart card icon display, folder context menu, Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI), and more.

Windows 11, version 24H2 (Build 26100.712), Microsoft's yearly Windows 11 feature update for this year, is now available in the Release Preview Channel for customers to test before it is released to the general public later this calendar year. Some of the new features in the most recent edition include support for high dynamic range (HDR) backdrops, an energy saver, Sudo for Windows, Rust in the Windows kernel, Wi-Fi 7, and voice clarity.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.670 to Windows Insiders in the development channel. The Dev Channel has received upgrades and improvements to improve the overall experience for Insiders using this release on their PCs. The update resolves a problem with the Network Locations header in File Explorer, raises the limit for NSEC3 validation in a recursive resolver, and addresses issues with domain controllers, Windows update installation, and Virtual Secure Mode scenarios such as VPN, Windows Hello, Credential Guard, and Key Guard.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3640 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel. File Explorer has been improved in the Beta Channel, with support for 7-zip and TAR archives, as well as a new compression wizard and Emoji 15.1. The new emojis are: head shaking, phoenix, lime, brown mushroom, and broken chain. Additionally, Unicode has restored family combinations to symbol-like shapes, although Windows has maintained the previous design. The Beta Channel also includes improvements for Common File Dialog accessibility issues, an underlying ctfmon.exe catastrophe, and a tab-showing issue in Alt + Tab.

Microsoft released Windows 11 Builds 22621.3668 and 22631.3668 to Windows Insiders via the Release Preview Channel. The update adds several new features and improvements to Windows 10, including the addition of PC Manager to devices in China, a feature that prevents accidental closing of the Windows share window, the ability to drag files between breadcrumbs in the File Explorer address bar, direct sharing to specific Microsoft Teams channels and group chats, a page called Linked devices in Settings > Accounts, the rollout of the new account manager on the Start menu,

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26217 to Windows Insiders via the Canary channel. The update contains general enhancements and fixes for Insiders running this version on PCs, as well as patches for known issues such as the camera's Disable button and the keyboard shortcut for color filters with missing text.