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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Flyoobe 1.0 is the first official release of the all-in-one Windows Upgrade Assistant, Tweaker, Customizer, and Debloater, which reinvents the "Out-Of-Box Experience" (Out-Of-Box Experience). The app simplifies, speeds up, and personalizes the installation and configuration procedure. The update includes a cleaner UI wrapper, an updated Upgrade Assistant for Windows 11 24H2 upgrades, a faster, more stable code base for OOBE views, a reorganized Debloat section, instant application of tweaks and changes, modular setup extensions, minor performance improvements, and improved Copilot support. Flyby11 and Flyoobe will be integrated into a single project in an upcoming release, along with other code cleanups and improvements.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27919 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update features an optimization of Windows Search settings, an updated visual design, and resolutions for issues related to File Explorer, the Microsoft Changjie Input method, and phonetic keyboards. The updated page provides users with streamlined access to all Windows Search settings within a unified interface, enhancing their overall browsing experience.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5742 to Windows Insiders in the dev channel. The update includes a redesign of the mobile device companion, allowing users to access more from Start, including messages, calls, photos, and mobile app updates. Additionally, time and language settings have been moved from Control Panel to Settings, with additional clocks, time server settings, formatting settings, number and currency format changes, and Unicode UTF-8 support. Users can also copy current user language and region settings to the welcome screen and system accounts.
Fixes have been made to File Explorer, including issues with mirrored icons, tooltips, and black flashes. Performance improvements have been made to help launch cloud files and load context menus. Issues with the Start menu and Visual Studio have been fixed, and Task Manager reliability and accessibility have been improved. Input issues have been fixed, and settings issues have been resolved. The update also addresses issues with dao360.dll, causing some apps to crash after the last two builds.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5742 to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel running Windows 11 24H2. The update encompasses various modifications, such as the transition of additional time and language settings from Control Panel to Settings, the activation of Unicode UTF-8 for global language support, and the replication of existing user language and region settings to the welcome screen and system accounts. The keyboard settings have been relocated from the Control Panel to the Settings menu. The options for character repeat delay/rate and cursor blink rate can now be found under Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard and Settings > Accessibility > Text cursor.
The update also resolves various concerns in File Explorer, such as problems with mirrored icons, tooltips, and black flashes. The update enhances support for text scaling on desktop icons and resolves issues with Narrator failing to announce actions in File Explorer. Enhancements have been implemented to facilitate the launch of cloud files and the loading of context menus.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5733 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The update introduces people icons in File Explorer for Windows Insiders with a work or school account and removes the "Manage or clear your Bing search history" entry from Settings > Privacy & security > Search. The update also resolves issues with the Start menu, Taskbar & System Tray, lock screen, and multi-finger touchpad gestures. The updates are gradually being rolled out to the Dev Channel with the toggle on.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5733 to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel running Windows 11 24H2. The update introduces changes and improvements, including a new feature that shows people icons under the "Activity" column on File Explorer Home and on "Recommended" at the top of File Explorer Home. The "Manage or clear your Bing search history" entry is removed from Settings > Privacy & security > Search under Search history. The update also fixes issues with the Start menu, Taskbar & System Tray, Lock screen, and Multi-finger touchpad gestures. Some users may experience a rollback in Windows Update, while others may experience a new issue with dao360.dll resulting in app crashes. The update also addresses known issues with Click to Do (Preview) on AMD or Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs, live captions, and Xbox Controllers. To resolve these issues, users can open Device Manager, find the driver named "oemXXX.inf (XboxGameControllerDriver.inf)," and right-click on it.
Belim has released Flyoobe 0.40. The latest version incorporates an update check feature, a revamped Windows Update page, an improved Manage Installed Apps page, streamlined upgrading processes, and various minor fixes. Flyby11 and Flyoobe will be consolidated into a unified project in an upcoming release, accompanied by additional code cleanups and enhancements. The objective is to ensure that your PC serves your needs, rather than the reverse.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27913 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update encompasses various enhancements and resolutions, featuring a new search box in Settings, rectified issues with the Windows Vista boot sound, and resolved problems with the desktop background. The document also tackles concerns related to settings crashes, the use of apostrophes throughout the text, and audio-related problems. Furthermore, it resolves bug checks associated with KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE, the unexpected transparency of acrylic in specific applications, and problems with the Group Policy Editor not rendering correctly in certain languages.
Belim has announced the release of Flyoobe 0.35, a utility designed for the installation of Windows 11 on hardware that is not officially supported. The update encompasses enhancements to the Personalization page, visual customization broadcasting, the Getting Started page, the Windows Update page, and navigation controls, and it resolves issues associated with custom display scaling. The tool provides a more user-friendly experience.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5722 to Windows Insiders in the dev channel, introducing several changes and improvements for Click to Do on Copilot+ PCs. These include a new tutorial for faster task completion, a change to how Windows can apply enterprise pins to the taskbar, a new grid view for searching on the taskbar, updates to the UI for configuring widgets on the lock screen, and an extension of Notification Center functionality to secondary monitors.
Additionally, the Task Manager has been updated to use standard metrics to display CPU workloads consistently across all pages. The update also addresses issues with the Task View icon, login and lock, File Explorer, Start menu, input, administrator protection, settings, and graphics. Some known issues include rollbacks in Windows Update, crashes in live captions, and issues with Xbox controllers. Future updates to Windows Insiders will address known issues, such as long wait times for intelligent text actions in Click to Do on AMD or Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel running Windows 11 24H2. The update introduces a new agent in the Settings experience for AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs, which helps users find and change settings on their PC. The agent uses AI to understand users' intent and automate tasks on their behalf. The update also includes a new tutorial for Click to Do, a change to how quickly Windows can apply enterprise pins to the taskbar, a new grid view for searching , updates to the UI for configuring widgets on the lock screen, and an extension of Notification Center functionality to secondary monitors. The update also includes fixes for issues with the Task View icon, login and lock, File Explorer, Start menu, input, administrator protection, settings, and error pop-ups.
Belim has launched Flyoobe 0.30, a comprehensive setup solution that honors users' preferences and offers complete control from the initial boot. The revised edition showcases a contemporary, airy design, incorporating a frosted-glass aesthetic reminiscent of Windows 11. It includes an enhanced upgrade window, stack-based navigation, improved UI initialization, and addresses various display concerns associated with high or custom DPI settings. A new OOBE page titled "Setup Extensions" has been introduced for the execution of custom scripts. Furthermore, it encompasses bug fixes for ISO mounting and enhanced error handling, along with optional Copilot support for more effective troubleshooting.
Belim has released Flyoobe 0.22.19, a tool designed to help users upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. It now supports everything after the upgrade, including the things Windows usually hides or rushes users through. Flyoobe is essentially Flyby11 version 4.0, with improvements such as improved upgrade logic, automatic compatibility checks before ISO selection, a new hybrid UI with a dark main window and a light sidebar, intelligent handling of setups with and without internet, hundreds of fixes, cleanups, and refinements, and unlocked Windows 10 ESU enrollment feature. The app covers various aspects of the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE), including region and language settings, keyboard layout, internet connection, account creation, privacy and telemetry controls, personalization, device naming, pre-installed app cleanup, Windows updates, and copilot integration.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27909 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update includes fixes for issues with administrator protection, settings, remote desktop, pcasvc.dll crashes, Media Player disconnecting options, and Remote Credential Guard scenarios. The update addresses issues with the Xbox app not launching when administrator protection is enabled, battery percentage missing, and graphical distortion on Arm64 PCs.
