Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4230 to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel running Windows 11 24H2. The update features a dedicated settings page for efficient machine recovery, enabling users to manage recovery options directly from the Settings menu. This functionality assists devices in resolving extensive boot problems by implementing solutions directly from Microsoft. IT specialists now have the capability to configure rapid machine recovery settings through the Intune Settings Catalog interface.
Select the Do option on Copilot+ The PCs have been enhanced to support French or Spanish as the primary language and are now capable of executing intelligent text actions in German, Italian, and Portuguese. The enhancements to Phone Link and the phone companion within the Start menu enable users to view notifications from mobile device applications, mirror the screen of their Android devices, and access iCloud photos from iPhones. The ability to personalize lock screen widgets has been temporarily suspended, and a new Device Card for Settings Home has been launched for Windows Insiders who are signed in with their Microsoft account and located in the U.S.
Microsoft has released an out-of-band update, KB5062170, for both Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, which resolves an issue related to the recovery error code 0xc0000098 while installing the May 2025 Windows security update.
The update is cumulative and does not include any new security fixes beyond those provided in the May 2025 Windows security update. It is advisable to implement this update on systems that have not yet installed the May 2025 Windows security update, including devices operating within a virtual desktop infrastructure. The update introduces enhancements to the servicing stack, the component responsible for installing Windows updates. This update guarantees a strong and dependable servicing stack for devices to obtain and implement Microsoft updates. The update necessitates a device restart and is not relevant for systems that have successfully implemented the May 2025 Windows security update.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27868 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update features voice access, an immersive in-product experience, and resolutions for issues related to pen input, Spotify, Group Policy Editor, and SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED bugchecks.
The KB5059693 update for Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 resolves an issue impacting the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) during Windows Recovery Environment operations, thereby preventing system instability.
Microsoft has issued KB5060614 for Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 to enhance Windows setup binaries and related files utilized for feature updates.
Microsoft has released the KB5058499 preview for Windows 11 24H2, featuring enhanced intelligent text actions and improved support for the Spanish and French languages. Users now can tailor their Copilot experience through the Win+C keyboard shortcut and can engage with Copilot using voice commands. The preview facilitates a smooth transition across devices, enabling users to continue editing on a PC after starting on their phone. IT administrators have the capability to oversee energy saver configurations through Microsoft Intune, thereby enhancing battery longevity and supporting environmental sustainability efforts. The graphics capabilities have been enhanced, now incorporating support for HDR features and HDR video streaming. The narrator has been upgraded to better serve blind and low-vision users, while the enhanced Windows Search functionality simplifies the process of locating settings. The newly established FAQs section offers comprehensive responses to frequently asked questions regarding PC setup, performance, and compatibility. The interface for renaming printers has been updated to align with the aesthetic of Windows 11.
Microsoft has announced the release of the Phi Silica AI component update, version 1.2505.838.0, for Windows 11 24H2. This update features a Transformer-based local language model aimed at improving efficiency and performance on Windows Copilot+ PCs. The update is available for Intel (KB5061857), AMD (KB5061858), and Qualcomm (KB5061856) powered systems
Flyby11, a tool designed for installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, has received an update that includes a built-in troubleshooter. This feature aims to resolve common issues encountered during the upgrade process, thereby saving time and preventing the recurrence of previously reported problems within the community.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5061977 (OS Build 26100.4066) out-of-band update for Windows 11 24H2, introducing quality enhancements, including a resolution for an issue related to the direct send path for a guest physical address, as well as an improvement to the servicing stack, ensuring a stable and dependable installation of Microsoft updates.
Microsoft has released KB5058502 (OS versions 22621.5413 and 22631.5413). The preview for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 features a gradual rollout, enhanced support for web search providers in Windows Search for the European Economic Area (EEA), and introduces new functionalities, including the capability to open Copilot on Windows using Win + C and the option to personalize the experience at any time. The update encompasses enhancements to the Widgets on Lock experience for devices within the EEA, featuring the ability to personalize the weather widget on the Lock screen.
The update additionally resolves concerns related to voice typing, symbols, and voice access. The update resolves a blue screen error, enhances HoloLens functionality, addresses memory leak issues, and improves the Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA), Windows Shell, Windows Update & Servicing, as well as the servicing stack. The update guarantees a strong and dependable servicing stack for devices to obtain and implement Microsoft updates.
Microsoft has issued a secure OS dynamic update for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2, improving the Windows recovery environment.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27863 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update includes support for the new post-quantum signature algorithm ML-DSA in the NCrypt and BCrypt cryptography APIs, along with the Crypt32 certificate APIs. The update addresses problems with Windows Sandbox, ensures core Windows surfaces load correctly in safe mode, and resolves issues with msftedit.dll that were causing application crashes for users utilizing Hebrew or Arabic display languages.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4161 to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel running Windows 11 24H2. The preview features enhanced Copilot+ PC experiences, an updated Microsoft 365 text action in Click to Do, and the capability to support multiple dashboards in Widgets. The "Draft with Copilot in Word" click-to-do action enables users to efficiently transform a compelling idea into a comprehensive draft. The beta introduces additional widget options for the lock screen, along with enhanced support for personalizing lock screen widgets. The updated navigation bar on the left enables users to seamlessly transition between a specialized widgets dashboard and various integrated dashboards, such as My Feed.
The beta introduces recommendations from the Microsoft Store app within the "Open with..." dialog, enabling users to efficiently locate the appropriate app for opening files. The PC-to-PC migration experience is currently being implemented, with plans for PC setup support in an upcoming update. The beta also includes enhancements to the dialogs for inputting product keys, addressing activation issues, facilitating phone activation, and managing retail demonstrations.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5603 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, introducing AI actions in File Explorer, enabling users to engage more thoroughly with files through right-click options. There are four available image actions: Bing Visual Search, Blur Background, Erase Objects, and Remove Background. Recent enhancements in Microsoft 365 files feature capabilities for summarizing documents and generating FAQs. Access to AI actions requires users to hold a Microsoft 365 subscription with a Copilot subscription and to be enrolled in the Microsoft 365 Insider Program.
Microsoft has unveiled Advanced Settings for Windows 11 users, featuring options to enable long paths, virtual workspaces, and File Explorer with version control. The features facilitate the removal of MAX_PATH limitations from Win32 file and directory functions, the enabling or disabling of virtual environments, and the display of Git information directly within File Explorer. The Windows search box on the taskbar has received enhancements, including a notification for incomplete search results and a status update for files and folders. The availability of Chinese support for voice access has been temporarily suspended. The widgets board has been enhanced with a more structured, tailored, and captivating feed, along with the introduction of Copilot-curated stories. Windows 11 has also implemented User Interaction-Aware CPU Power Management, which contributes to reducing power consumption and enhancing battery life. The Windows share window now enables users to choose compression scales for images, and the Windows Backup application has undergone testing.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4151 to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel running Windows 11 24H2. New features include AI actions in File Explorer, allowing users to interact more deeply with files by right-clicking to take actions like editing images or summarizing documents. Four image actions are currently available: Bing Visual Search, Blur Background, Erase Objects, and Remove Background. Microsoft 365 files will soon see new AI actions, including summarizing documents and creating FAQs. To access these actions, users must be Microsoft 365 subscribers with a Copilot subscription.
Microsoft has introduced Advanced Settings, a redesign of the For Developers page, to make its settings easier to find for a broader audience. The Advanced page now includes features like enabling long paths, virtual workspaces, and File Explorer+ version control. The page also includes text descriptions for assistive technologies like Narrator and Voice Access. Improvements are being rolled out to the Beta Channel with the toggle on. The Windows search box on the taskbar has been improved, and Chinese support in voice access has been temporarily disabled. The widgets board has a more organized, personalized, and engaging feed, with Copilot-curated stories. User Interaction-Aware CPU Power management is introduced to reduce power consumption and extend battery life. Windows Share now allows users to select compression scales for images. The Windows Backup app is being tested in different variations. Snipping Tool's text extractor feature has been added.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100.4188 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11 24H2. The upgrade includes more intelligent text actions, such as Ask Copilot, which enables users to send specific text or photos straight to Microsoft Copilot. Users can also set the shortcut button to open Click to Do with a single click, double-click, or press and hold in Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Pen & Windows Ink.
Copilot is now available for Windows via Win+C, and users can customize their Copilot key and Win+C experience at any moment. Users can communicate with Copilot on Windows by holding down the Copilot key or Win+C for two seconds, pressing Esc or being silent for a few seconds, or using Alt+Spacebar.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27858 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel, addressing issues related to the emoji and more panel in Windows 11.
The new system tray icon on the taskbar allows users to easily express themselves using emojis, GIFs, and kaomoji across all apps and surfaces. The update also includes increased support for text scaling across File Explorer, File Open/Save dialogs, and the copy dialogs. The logic for apps pinned to the desktop has been updated, making them bigger and easier to see. Other fixes include voice typing not starting from the touch keyboard when using the Chinese (Simplified) narrow layout, a high-hit ctmon.exe crash, and an explorer.exe crash related to snap layouts. The taskbar icons have been fixed, and issues with night light and FPS caps have been resolved. Network issues have been mitigated, and audio issues have been resolved, including MIDI devices not being recognized in recent Canary flights.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22631.5409 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11 23H2. The update introduces various features and enhancements, such as the capability to launch Copilot on Windows using Win + C and the option to tailor the experience through the "Customize Copilot key on keyboard" setting. Users have the option to utilize Alt + Spacebar to engage with Copilot, enhance support for web search providers in Windows Search for the EEA, discover solutions to common PC and Windows 11 inquiries in the newly added FAQs section, set up taskbar policies, and resolve voice access challenges.
The updated Widgets on Lock experience for devices within the European Economic Area (EEA) now offers customization options, and Windows Share has been enhanced to open a tray when dragging a local file from File Explorer or the desktop. The update additionally resolves concerns related to voice typing and symbols within the touch keyboard. The standard rollout encompasses resolutions for blue screen errors, HoloLens, memory leaks, Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA), Windows Shell, and Windows Update & Servicing.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5600 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The build introduces intelligent text actions in Click to Do for AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs, allowing users to Summarize, Create a bulleted list, or rewrite their text. The intelligent text actions are available when the default language is set to English, at least 10 words are selected, and users are signed in with either a Microsoft account or Microsoft Entra account. The Feedback Hub (WIN + F), located under Desktop Environment > Click to Do, requests feedback.
