Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3930 (KB5040550) is now available to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel and includes new features and enhancements. The beta channel will include shared content in File Explorer Home, allowing users to easily access files shared with them. This capability is available to both Microsoft accounts and commercial clients with Microsoft Entra ID accounts. Users can also access a greater range of file types in the homepage's Recent, Favorites, and Shared sections.
Both Windows 11 Builds 22621.3951 and 22631.3951 (KB5040527) are being released to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 22H2. These updates include several features and improvements, including notification for Windows Share in China, File Explorer, the Start menu, File Explorer reliability improvement, and fixes for issues such as memory leaks, unexpected wide desktop icon spacing, and unexpected results when starting a search.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26252 is now available to Windows Insiders via the Canary Channel.
In addition to introducing a new energy recommendation for turning off HDR, the build also improves the card design with acrylic blur, card size, spacing, and font optimizations. Users can now pin apps to the taskbar through the Start menu, and the evaluation copy expiry date is now visible under Settings > System > About.
In addition to introducing a new energy recommendation for turning off HDR, the build also improves the card design with acrylic blur, card size, spacing, and font optimizations. Users can now pin apps to the taskbar through the Start menu, and the evaluation copy expiry date is now visible under Settings > System > About.
Robert C. Maehl has released a new version of WhyNotWin11, a program for testing Windows 11 compatibility. The new update updates the processor list, corrects Intel processor WMIC values, improves graphics layout, adds an exception for RDP display adapters, decreases FileWrite calls, adds skip check functionality, and improves Windows 11 feature update compatibility.
Microsoft has released the KB5039304 (OS Build 26100.1000) Preview for Windows 11 24H2. This update resolves non-security vulnerabilities in Windows operating systems, including quality enhancements. It resolves issues with Windows Defender Application Control, DWM.exe, Country and Operator Settings Asset profiles, Unified Write Filter, and the Input Method Editor candidate list. The update includes updated mobile operator profiles, fixes access denied exceptions in WMI API calls, and corrects the Input Method Editor candidate list.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26244 is available for Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel, featuring some general improvements and fixes.
The update introduces a new Windows Backup feature that allows users to backup their sound settings, as well as a new Game Pass recommendation card on the Settings homepage. The update now redirects connections to the Fonts Control Panel page to the Fonts settings page (Settings > Personalization > Fonts). Additionally, the issue that caused some insiders to see a Pcasvc.dll error box pop-up with the statement "Missing entry: PcaWallpaperAppDetect" after upgrading from Windows 11 version 22H2/23H2 to a 26xxx build has been resolved.
The update introduces a new Windows Backup feature that allows users to backup their sound settings, as well as a new Game Pass recommendation card on the Settings homepage. The update now redirects connections to the Fonts Control Panel page to the Fonts settings page (Settings > Personalization > Fonts). Additionally, the issue that caused some insiders to see a Pcasvc.dll error box pop-up with the statement "Missing entry: PcaWallpaperAppDetect" after upgrading from Windows 11 version 22H2/23H2 to a 26xxx build has been resolved.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3858 (KB5039327) has been made available to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel, including several upgrades and fixes. The update makes enhancements to File Explorer, Windows Share, and the Run dialog.
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.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26241 is now available to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update contains general enhancements and updates, such as drag-and-drop capabilities in the File Explorer Address Bar, an updated program icon, and a thin border around File Explorer. Additionally, an issue that caused crashes when returning home has been resolved. The update also improves the logic for disabling notifications for certain applications.
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.
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.
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.
