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The Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5790 has been released to the Beta Channel with significant enhancements and fixes for users with Copilot+ PCs. The update includes features such as fluid dictation in Voice Access, expanded camera capabilities with Windows Studio Effects, and on-hover actions in File Explorer Home. Various performance issues have been addressed, including lag in File Explorer, taskbar interactions, and browser windows, while other problems like misaligned app preview windows and stuck file scanning have also been resolved. Despite these improvements, several known issues remain, including a bugcheck issue during hibernation and audio problems with certain devices.

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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27934 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel with various improvements and fixes to enhance overall performance. The update addresses issues such as DWM crashes, cmd launching in the wrong terminal app, and certain UWP apps crashing when scrolling. However, Microsoft is still investigating some known issues, such as a stuck Settings option and the inability to display previous Windows installations. Additionally, a known issue in File Explorer may cause incorrect colors to appear on "This PC" in dark mode, while the "Reset this PC" option is temporarily unavailable due to a bug.

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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.5770 (KB5064093), introducing new features and improvements for users in the Dev Channel. The update includes Copilot+ PC experiences, a Microsoft 365 text action in Click to Do, and viewable Microsoft 365 profile cards directly within Click to Do. 

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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5770 (KB5064089) to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel running Windows 11 24H2. This update includes new features such as a "Convert to Table with Excel" action in Click to Do and a Braille viewer in Narrator, which allows users to see textual and Braille representations of output shown on a refreshable Braille display. The update also resolves various issues, including problems with the taskbar and system tray, explorer.exe crashes, HDR settings, audio playback, and smart card drivers.

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Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 25H2 (Build 26200.5074) to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, with general availability expected later this calendar year. The update introduces new features and enhancements while also discontinuing certain functionalities, including PowerShell 2.0 and WMIC.

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Microsoft has released KB5064081 preview for Windows 11 version 24H2, featuring a range of features and improvements to enhance user experience. The update includes Recall, Click to Do, and redesigned system dialog boxes that prioritize privacy prompts, as well as updates to the taskbar, search, lock screen, File Explorer, and more. Additionally, the update addresses various issues related to device management, file system, input, performance, live captions, audio services, and cryptographic providers, ensuring a smoother and more secure experience for users.

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A new non-security update, KB5064080 (OS Build 22621.5840), is available for Windows 11 23H2, which includes quality improvements and a new feature called "Windows Backup for Organizations" to ensure seamless device transitions with enterprise-grade backup and restore capabilities. This update addresses several key issues, including improved Copilot reliability, corrected removable storage policy blocking, and fixed file sharing delays over Quick UDP Internet Connections (QUIC). Additionally, it resolves various input-related issues, such as incorrect Unicode character display and Chinese Input Method Editor problems. 

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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27928 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. It includes temporary disablement of battery iconography and administrator protection. Furthermore, the time and language settings have been relocated from the Control Panel to the Settings menu, enabling users to add extra clocks, modify time servers, and adjust formatting options. Users have the option to enable Unicode UTF-8 to support global language requirements and can transfer user language and region settings to new user accounts. Improvements encompass addressing concerns related to dao360.dll, Click to Do (Preview), File Explorer, Taskbar, Input, Login and Lock screen, Live captions, Settings, and Group Policy Editor.

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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5761 (KB5064093) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, featuring enhancements like seamless app resumes from Android phones to PCs. This feature enables users to seamlessly resume or continue listening to their favorite Spotify tracks and episodes from their Android phones on their PC. The functionality necessitates the use of the identical Spotify account on both devices. The feature encourages app developers to integrate with Resume, enabling users to seamlessly transition tasks from the mobile application to the desktop application.

The battery iconography on the lock screen has been enhanced. Updates and enhancements are being implemented in the Dev Channel with the toggle activated, featuring a new invocation method for Click to Do on Copilot+ PCs, a direct navigation link for agents in Settings, streamlined settings controls for Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, and a new keyboard shortcut for inserting an En dash or Em dash while typing in Windows. Furthermore, enhancements have been implemented to optimize the loading of app lists, resolve concerns related to Windows Hello, and elevate gaming performance.

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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5761 (KB5064093) to Windows Insiders in the beta channel running Windows 11 24H2. The new release enables users to effortlessly continue using their preferred applications from their Android device on their Windows 11 PC. You can initiate this process by selecting a Spotify track or episode on your Android phone and subsequently continuing it on your PC. If the Spotify application is not present on your PC, it will commence a one-click installation from the Microsoft Store.

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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27928 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The build features the temporary removal of the updated battery iconography, the transition of additional time and language settings from Control Panel to Settings, and the activation of Unicode UTF-8 to enhance global language support. Users now have the capability to add extra clocks, modify their time server, and adjust number and currency formats. Furthermore, users have the capability to replicate the existing language and region settings for welcome screens, system accounts, and new user accounts.

Updates comprise a resolution for dao360.dll problems, a solution for Click to Do (Preview) complications, a correction for File Explorer preview windows displaying when hovering over unrelated application icons, and an adjustment for the taskbar preview thumbnail. Resolved issues concerning textinputframework.dll have been implemented, and concerns regarding login and the lock screen have been effectively addressed. The issue with live captions has been resolved, although there may be instances where settings could become unstable upon the addition of a security key. Furthermore, a problem in the prior build has been resolved, addressing the occurrence of multiple error notifications regarding unexpected elements when accessing the Group Policy Editor.

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Microsoft has released KB5066189, an out-of-band update for both Windows 11 23H2 and Windows 11 22H2. This update resolves an issue that arose from the August 2025 security update, which may lead to failures in device reset or recovery attempts. The update resolves the issue encountered by users during the execution of four specific processes: System > Recovery > Reset my PC, System Recovery > Fix problems using Windows Update, and RemoteWipe CSP. In the event that the issue arises, it is advisable to consider the optional out-of-band (OOB) update.

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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5751 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The new build introduces new selection modes in Click to Do, allowing users to select multiple entity types in a single gesture. Freeform Selection Mode allows users to draw freely around entities, making selection more intuitive, especially on touch-enabled devices. Rectangle Selection Mode allows users to drag a box around items they want to select, including everything inside the rectangle. Ctrl + Click allows users to multi-select different entity types by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on each item.

Changes and improvements are gradually being rolled out to the Dev Channel with the toggle on. IT Admins can now remove select pre-installed Microsoft Store apps via Group Policy/MDM CSP on Enterprise/EDU devices. File Explorer is updated to remove the accent-colored backplate behind packaged app icons, while taskbar and system tray animations are updated.

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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5751 to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel running Windows 11 24H2. The update introduces new selection modes in Click to Do, including Freeform Selection, Rectangle Selection, and Ctrl + Click. These modes allow users to select multiple entity types in a single gesture, making Click to Do actions more powerful and efficient. Feedback can be filed in the Feedback Hub under Desktop Environment > Click to Do.

Changes and improvements are gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with the toggle on. These include updating the "Open with" section of the File Explorer context menu when right-clicking a file, updating the animations for hovering over app groups on the taskbar, and fixing issues with the taskbar & system tray.

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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27924 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel, enabling many Copilot+ PC experiences such as Recall, Click to Do, Improved Windows Search, Live Captions with real-time translation, and Agent in Settings. However, some features may not work immediately on Copilot+ PCs after updating to this build. Advanced settings are now available via Settings > System > Advanced, with additional settings like Enable long paths, Virtual workspaces, and File Explorer + version control. Feedback can be filed on GitHub at microsoft/WindowsAdvancedSettings. Changes and improvements include a more transparent pointer indicator, a feedback-driven breaking change for the inbox preview MIDI Service and API, and fixes for issues with progress wheels, widgets, remote desktop, and passkeys.

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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100.5061 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 24H2. The release includes several features and improvements, including a personalized homepage, a redesigned system dialog box, a larger clock in the notification center, a new grid view for searching, and improved lock screen widget personalization. Additionally, AI actions in File Explorer are now available for editing images or summarizing documents, and Dividers now appear between top-level icons in the File Explorer context menu. The release also includes a new navigation bar, interactive tutorials, and improved security features. However, some features may not be immediately available to all users due to their gradual rollout.

Windows 11 has introduced several updates and improvements to enhance user experience. The redesigned Windows Hello interface supports fast, clear communication across multiple authentication flows, including the Windows sign-in screen, passkey, Recall, and the Microsoft Store. The Windows security credential experience for passkey offers a cleaner, more intuitive interface. Windows activation and expiration prompts match the Windows 11 design, and users can now view the Device Card on the Settings home page. More time, language, and keyboard settings have moved from Control Panel to Settings, and the agent in Settings now supports AMD- and Intel:tm:-powered Copilot+ PCs. Windows Backup for Organizations is now generally available, providing seamless device transitions with enterprise-grade backup and restore. Starting in August 2025, Windows 11 version 24H2 will no longer include Windows PowerShell 2.0. The update addresses issues with Live captions, input, login, dbgcore.dll, and audio. The normal rollout includes features and improvements for device management, file system, input, and performance. Windows 11 Build 26100.5061 is now available for preview.

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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22631.5837 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 23H2. The update includes several features and improvements. It brings up-to-date profiles for mobile operators, fixes issues with device management, and addresses Family Safety settings. It also fixes issues with File Explorer, file sharing, and the Resilient File System. It also addresses input issues, such as the appearance of extended Unicode characters as blank spaces or incorrect symbols in Windows text boxes. It also addresses network connectivity issues, and resolves issues with remote desktops. Windows Backup for Organizations is now available, offering seamless device transitions with enterprise-grade backup and restore. The update aims to ensure business continuity and organizational resilience.

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Flyoobe (Flyby11) 1.1 has been released and comes with new features including clearly organized setup steps, automatic identification of Windows 11 users, and the integration of Rufus or native options for a streamlined Windows 11 installation. Flyby11 and Flyoobe will consolidate into a unified project in an upcoming release, featuring code enhancements and refinements. The complete Flyoobe source will be released following the merger.