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.
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 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 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.
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.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3964 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel running Windows 11 24H2. The latest build incorporates advanced text actions in Click to Do for both AMD and Intel platforms. Copilot+-powered PCs enable users to summarize, create bulleted lists, or rewrite text efficiently. The intelligent text actions can be accessed when the default language is configured to English, a minimum of 10 words are selected, and users are logged in with either a Microsoft account or a Microsoft Entra account.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5581 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The latest features enable the management of energy saver settings in Windows 11 via Microsoft Intune. This functionality allows IT administrators to regulate energy saver configurations on Windows 11 PCs through group policies and Mobile Device Management (MDM) setups. This feature effectively optimizes battery consumption, thereby prolonging battery life through efficient power management. IT administrators have the capability to activate the policy through the Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 11 or via the Microsoft Intune Admin Center.
Gradual changes and enhancements are being implemented in the Dev Channel with the toggle activated. These include modifications to the needy state pill under applications on the taskbar, enabling users to unpin selected pinned apps, and advancements in HDR capabilities for PCs. Furthermore, updates are being implemented in the Dev Channel with the toggle activated, which includes resolving keyboard focus concerns, ensuring the correct functionality of the taskbar and taskbar window cycling, rectifying startup sound problems, and addressing graphics and Windows Update issues.
Gradual changes and enhancements are being implemented in the Dev Channel with the toggle activated. These include modifications to the needy state pill under applications on the taskbar, enabling users to unpin selected pinned apps, and advancements in HDR capabilities for PCs. Furthermore, updates are being implemented in the Dev Channel with the toggle activated, which includes resolving keyboard focus concerns, ensuring the correct functionality of the taskbar and taskbar window cycling, rectifying startup sound problems, and addressing graphics and Windows Update issues.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3950 to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel running Windows 11 24H2. The beta features encompass the capability to manage energy saver settings in Windows 11 via Microsoft Intune, enabling IT administrators to regulate energy saver configurations on Windows 11 PCs through group policies and Mobile Device Management (MDM) setups. This feature effectively optimizes battery consumption, thereby prolonging battery life through efficient power management. The policy can be enabled through the Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 11 or via the Microsoft Intune Admin Center.
Additional enhancements encompass modifications to the needy state pill within the taskbar applications, enabling users to unpin selected pinned apps, as well as advancements in HDR functionalities for PCs. Furthermore, updates are being deployed to the beta channel with the toggle activated, which includes resolving keyboard focus concerns, ensuring that WIN + CTRL effectively cycles through windows of open applications, rectifying startup sound problems, and tackling graphics-related issues.
A new version of Flyby11, a tool that allows you to install Windows 11 (24H2) on unsupported hardware, has been released, featuring enhancements to the compatibility checker and a Windows 10 Armageddon Counter to display the days remaining until end of life.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570 to Windows Insiders utilizing Windows 11 24H2 in the dev channel. The update presents a new setting for the profanity filter in voice typing, enabling users to manage it according to their preferences. The filter can be modified by initiating voice typing (Win + H), selecting the settings icon, and utilizing the Filter profanity toggle within the settings menu.
Click to Do is presently accessible in preview for Windows Insiders utilizing Windows 11 24H2 within the Dev and Beta Channels on Copilot+ PCs. Users can configure the shortcut button to access Click to Do with a single click, double click, or by pressing and holding. The enhanced Windows Search feature is currently accessible in preview for Windows Insiders using Windows 11, version 24H2, within the Dev and Beta Channels on Copilot+ PCs.
Click to Do is presently accessible in preview for Windows Insiders utilizing Windows 11 24H2 within the Dev and Beta Channels on Copilot+ PCs. Users can configure the shortcut button to access Click to Do with a single click, double click, or by pressing and holding. The enhanced Windows Search feature is currently accessible in preview for Windows Insiders using Windows 11, version 24H2, within the Dev and Beta Channels on Copilot+ PCs.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3941 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel running Windows 11 24H2. The beta channel introduces enhancements including a new profanity filter setting for voice typing, an upgraded Windows Search, and an enhanced Accessibility flyout in quick settings. The feature enables users to set up the shortcut button for accessing Click to Do with a single click, double click, or by pressing and holding. The feature enhances Windows Search by displaying matches for keywords found within the text of cloud files in the search box located on the taskbar.
Updates are being implemented in the beta channel with the toggle activated, focusing on resolving concerns related to app appearance, images remaining in the temporary folder, Windows Hello facial recognition login failures, input difficulties, as well as challenges with Quick Assist and the Windows Recovery Environment. We kindly request your feedback in the Feedback Hub. The beta channel includes enhancements for the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) as well as the option "Fix problems using Windows Update", located under Settings > Recovery.
Updates are being implemented in the beta channel with the toggle activated, focusing on resolving concerns related to app appearance, images remaining in the temporary folder, Windows Hello facial recognition login failures, input difficulties, as well as challenges with Quick Assist and the Windows Recovery Environment. We kindly request your feedback in the Feedback Hub. The beta channel includes enhancements for the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) as well as the option "Fix problems using Windows Update", located under Settings > Recovery.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5305 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel running Windows 11 23H2. The beta features introduce a new setting for the profanity filter in voice typing, enabling users to manage it according to their preferences. The filter can be modified by accessing voice typing, selecting the settings icon, and utilizing the Filter profanity toggle. Feedback may be submitted through the Feedback Hub. Furthermore, administrators now have the capability to unpin certain pinned applications, guaranteeing that they will not be repinned in the subsequent policy refresh cycle. The beta version also incorporates resolutions for concerns related to File Explorer, Windows Spotlight, input, and settings.
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5055627 (OS Build 26100.3915) preview for Windows 11 24H2. The gradual rollout distributes updates over time, allowing users to receive them at different times. Recall (preview) is a new feature that saves time by allowing users to quickly find and return to apps, websites, images, or documents by describing their content. To use Recall, users need to opt-in to save snapshots and set up Windows Hello for identity verification. Recall takes regular snapshots, helping users find things faster and easier. Click to Do (preview) is an improved feature that allows users to take immediate action on their screen, saving time by completing tasks inline and getting them to the app that can best complete the job. It also includes intelligent text actions, leveraging Phi Silica, the on-device Small Language Model (SLM) built into Windows. Swiping from the rightmost edge of the display easily opens Click to Do.
Microsoft has released several updates to its Copilot+ PCs, enhancing the user experience on Windows 11. These include improved Windows Search, which uses semantic indexing models and traditional lexical indexing, and improved search for photos stored in the cloud. These improvements continue to function even when users are not online, thanks to the 40+ TOPS NPU onboard Copilot+ PCs.
Microsoft has released several updates to its Copilot+ PCs, enhancing the user experience on Windows 11. These include improved Windows Search, which uses semantic indexing models and traditional lexical indexing, and improved search for photos stored in the cloud. These improvements continue to function even when users are not online, thanks to the 40+ TOPS NPU onboard Copilot+ PCs.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27842 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update features a refined user interface for handling unexpected restarts, enhancements to the Windows Security application to provide additional information regarding Pluton TPM chips, and an expansion of mouse-related settings.
The shader debugging feature of the Visual Studio Graphics Analyzer is being discontinued, and the bypassnro.cmd script will also be eliminated to improve security and user experience. The updates address a bug that prevented the toggle for obtaining the latest updates from rendering correctly, an issue impacting the reliability of explorer.exe, and a concern related to Administrator Protection. The web sign-in icon has been refined to ensure consistency with other icons, and the Smart App Control icon is now accurately presented in the Windows Security app. Additional concerns involve complications with external graphics cards linked via Thunderbolt, JPG images failing to render, and the IP Helper Service not initiating in the most recent builds. The update is anticipated to be launched in the Beta, Dev, and Canary Channels.
Microsoft has announced the release of KB5055629 (OS 22621.5262 and 22631.5262) for Windows 11 Enterprise and Education 22H2 and Windows 11 23H2, which serves as a preview for the Windows 11 servicing stack update. The update presents pivot-based curated views on File Explorer Home, enhances the performance of extracting zipped files, and incorporates support for lock screen widgets on devices within the European Economic Area (EEA). Web developers have the opportunity to leverage their existing content to develop interactive widgets, and the logic for applications pinned to the desktop has been enhanced. The recent update enables users to perform last-minute edits through the share sheet functionality.
KB5055629 resolves several problems related to the Start menu, such as the inability to use touch gestures for accessing the list of pinned apps, the absence of Sign out and More options when text size is increased, and various Taskbar-related issues. The update also resolves an issue impacting Xbox Elite Wireless Controllers with specific firmware versions, which has implications for Windows Hardware Quality Labs testing.
KB5055629 resolves several problems related to the Start menu, such as the inability to use touch gestures for accessing the list of pinned apps, the absence of Sign out and More options when text size is increased, and various Taskbar-related issues. The update also resolves an issue impacting Xbox Elite Wireless Controllers with specific firmware versions, which has implications for Windows Hardware Quality Labs testing.
The Flyby11 2.3 release, a tool that allows you to install Windows 11 (24H2) on unsupported hardware, has fixed a compatibility check issue with the external add-on file CpuCheckNative.dll, preventing functionality breaks due to missing dependencies.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5562 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The build presents enhancements including enhanced reading fluency and pronunciation, text actions in Click to Do, and refined Windows Search experiences. The "Practice in Reading Coach" Click to Do action enables users to vocalize recognized text, offering constructive feedback and guidance for enhancement.
The "Read with Immersive Reader" click-to-do action improves the reading experience by presenting recognized text in a focused and distraction-free setting. This feature enables users to personalize text size, spacing, font, and background theme. Additionally, it can be utilized to separate words and emphasize nouns, verbs, and adjectives. The feature is being introduced to Windows Insiders using Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, with support for AMD- and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs expected to follow shortly. Furthermore, individuals participating in the Windows Insider program within the European Economic Area can now access photos stored in the cloud through the Windows search box located on the taskbar.
