Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22631.5545 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel running Windows 11 23H2. The update introduces various features and enhancements, such as a new app defaults button, a new .pdf default button, and a visual preview for Windows Share links or web content. The standard rollout encompasses updates for audit, authentication, Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA), display kernel, network file sharing, performance, shell, Windows Hello, and Windows Search. The update resolves concerns related to auditing privilege usage, authentication, COSA, display kernel, network file sharing, performance, shell, kiosk devices, Windows Hello, and Windows Search. The update resolves issues with kiosk devices that become unresponsive after an administrator locks and unlocks them, and it also fixes a problem with Windows Search responding slowly.
Microsoft has released KB5063060, an out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows 11 24H2, which encompasses quality enhancements, security updates, and a resolution for an incompatibility issue with Easy Anti-Cheat. The update addresses the problem of Windows potentially restarting unexpectedly when launching games through the service. The download and installation process occurs automatically via Windows Update and Microsoft Update, regardless of whether Easy Anti-Cheat is currently installed on the device. The update streamlines the on-premises deployment of servicing stack updates.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5641 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The update features a redesigned Start menu, enabling users to efficiently access applications through a scrollable top-level interface. The updated category view organizes applications by their respective categories, facilitating swift access to frequently used apps, whereas the grid view enhances the ability to scan through installed applications more effectively. The Start menu has been enhanced to be larger and more responsive, featuring sections that adjust according to screen size. The update facilitates seamless cross-device integration with Phone Link, enabling users to effortlessly expand and collapse mobile device content through the new mobile device button located next to the search box. The Screen Curtain feature in Narrator improves privacy and concentration for users who depend on screen reading. The organization of Windows Search settings has been streamlined under Settings > Privacy & security, while Narrator now assists users in navigating new features via modal windows.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel on Windows 11 24H2. The update features a redesigned Start menu, enabling users to efficiently access applications through a scrollable top-level interface. The menu includes categories and grid views to enhance app navigation. The Start menu is tailored to accommodate different screen sizes, allowing larger devices to display a higher number of apps and files. The menu is also responsive, with sections within Start showcasing pinned and recommended apps. The update features seamless cross-device integration with Phone Link, enabling users to effortlessly expand and collapse mobile device content. The Screen Curtain feature in Narrator improves privacy and concentration for users engaged in screen reading. Additional enhancements consist of expanded widget options on the lock screen, an optimized Windows Search settings page, and a more streamlined approach to exploring and understanding Narrator functionalities.
The Windows touch keyboard layout has been refined to include enhanced controller navigation, improved focus handling, flyout menus, word suggestions, language switching, and additional features. The latest Gamepad keyboard has been specifically designed for gaming and includes support for PIN sign-in on the Windows lock screen. The beta channel has been implementing solutions for various issues, including non-responsive input for certain Insiders, crashes in Recall, small taskbar icons, File Explorer failing to display search strings, freezing, and locked screens. The graphics issues have been resolved, and several enhancements have been implemented for all users in the Beta Channel. Several identified concerns encompass the updated Start menu, extended delays for intelligent text actions in Click to Do, enhancements in Windows Search, and challenges with File Explorer.
The Windows touch keyboard layout has been refined to include enhanced controller navigation, improved focus handling, flyout menus, word suggestions, language switching, and additional features. The latest Gamepad keyboard has been specifically designed for gaming and includes support for PIN sign-in on the Windows lock screen. The beta channel has been implementing solutions for various issues, including non-responsive input for certain Insiders, crashes in Recall, small taskbar icons, File Explorer failing to display search strings, freezing, and locked screens. The graphics issues have been resolved, and several enhancements have been implemented for all users in the Beta Channel. Several identified concerns encompass the updated Start menu, extended delays for intelligent text actions in Click to Do, enhancements in Windows Search, and challenges with File Explorer.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27871 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. This build introduces the capability to manage energy saver settings on Windows 11 PCs via group policies and Mobile Device Management (MDM) configurations. This feature effectively optimizes battery consumption, prolonging battery life through efficient power management. It restricts background processes and lowers screen brightness, ensuring devices utilize less energy while preserving peak performance. 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.
The Phone Companion for the Start menu is now accessible to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel, featuring enhancements like instant notifications from mobile device applications, screen mirroring for Android devices, and access to iCloud photos. The taskbar and system tray have been modified to enhance their width and visibility.
The Phone Companion for the Start menu is now accessible to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel, featuring enhancements like instant notifications from mobile device applications, screen mirroring for Android devices, and access to iCloud photos. The taskbar and system tray have been modified to enhance their width and visibility.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5622 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The preview showcases new features including Microsoft 365 text actions in Click to Do, streamlined machine recovery settings, multiple dashboards in Widgets, and enhancements for Phone Link and the phone companion integrated with the Start menu.
The Draft feature with Copilot in Word enables users to efficiently transform their ideas into comprehensive drafts by selecting recognized text. This feature necessitates a subscription to Microsoft 365 Copilot. A dedicated settings page is being introduced in Settings to enhance the accessibility of quick machine recovery. IT specialists now have the capability to configure rapid machine recovery settings through the Intune Settings Catalog interface.
The Draft feature with Copilot in Word enables users to efficiently transform their ideas into comprehensive drafts by selecting recognized text. This feature necessitates a subscription to Microsoft 365 Copilot. A dedicated settings page is being introduced in Settings to enhance the accessibility of quick machine recovery. IT specialists now have the capability to configure rapid machine recovery settings through the Intune Settings Catalog interface.
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.
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 released Image Transform AI component updates for Windows 11 24H2:
KB5061855: Image Transform AI component update (version 1.2505.838.0)
KB5061852: Image Processing AI component update (1.2505.838.0) for Qualcomm-powered systems
KB5061853: Image Processing AI component update (1.2505.838.0) for Intel-powered systems
KB5061854: Image Processing AI component update (1.2505.838.0) for AMD-powered systems
KB5061855: Image Transform AI component update (version 1.2505.838.0)
KB5061852: Image Processing AI component update (1.2505.838.0) for Qualcomm-powered systems
KB5061853: Image Processing AI component update (1.2505.838.0) for Intel-powered systems
KB5061854: Image Processing AI component update (1.2505.838.0) for AMD-powered systems
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.
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.
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.
