It addresses accessibility issues such as file name clipping and keyboard focus issues, as well as screen reader-related concerns. The app icon that flashes in the taskbar has been changed for improved visibility. OneDrive may now be utilized as a RemoteApp under Azure Virtual Desktop. The Virtual Filtering Platform (VFP) on Windows nodes has been enhanced with additional support for packet drop collection. Other upgrades address issues with Group Policy, deadlocks, Storage Spaces Direct, and Remote Direct Memory Access.
It addresses accessibility issues such as file name clipping and keyboard focus issues, as well as screen reader-related concerns. The app icon that flashes in the taskbar has been changed for improved visibility. OneDrive may now be utilized as a RemoteApp under Azure Virtual Desktop. The Virtual Filtering Platform (VFP) on Windows nodes has been enhanced with additional support for packet drop collection. Other upgrades address issues with Group Policy, deadlocks, Storage Spaces Direct, and Remote Direct Memory Access.
Microsoft has released the KB5039302 (OS Builds 22621.3810 and 22631.3810) Preview for both Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2. The Windows update includes various new features, such as a Game Pass suggestion card on the Settings home page, a default display of the desktop button on the taskbar, compatibility for 7-Zip and Tape Archive files, and Emoji 15.1.
The update also lets users copy files from the Windows Share window and adds a new account manager to the Start menu. The update also addresses difficulties with the Snipping Tool, touch keyboard, and USB devices. The typical rollout may not be available to all customers due to the gradual implementation.
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.
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.
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 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.