Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27950 to the Canary Channel, which includes various enhancements aimed at refining the overall user experience. The update addresses several critical issues, such as misalignment of app preview windows and unresponsiveness of File Explorer's body during context menu interactions, among others. Additionally, Microsoft has resolved audio-related problems and conducted underlying work to improve performance when gaming with game bars or overlays on top of games.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.6690 to the Dev Channel with several new features and improvements. Key updates include translation capabilities powered by Microsoft Copilot, screen sharing with Copilot directly from the taskbar, and an updated Desktop Spotlight experience. Issues have been resolved, such as File Explorer unresponsiveness and audio problems after recent updates, although some known problems persist, including media controls not displaying on the lock screen and camera preview failures.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.6690 to the Beta Channel, bringing several changes and improvements, including the integration of Microsoft Copilot with Click to Do on PCs equipped with Copilot+. The build also introduces new taskbar capabilities with Microsoft Copilot and enhances the user experience by refreshing the Settings app to provide a more streamlined account management system. Several fixes have been implemented to address issues such as unresponsive File Explorer, audio problems, and installation failures.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22631.5984 (KB5065790) to Windows Insiders on Windows 11 23H2. This update addresses an issue with the previous update.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.6682 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, bringing various changes and improvements across the operating system. The update includes features such as a new Copilot prompt box for streamlined interaction with Microsoft Copilot, improved Emoji support with seven new emojis, and enhanced Narrator functionality for smoother interaction with Word documents. Additionally, several fixes have been implemented to address issues related to taskbar hiding and unhiding, File Explorer unresponsiveness, and Windows Sandbox performance.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.6682, introducing various changes and improvements across different aspects of the operating system. The new build includes features such as Click to Do on Copilot+ PCs, emoji updates, and Narrator enhancements, which can be toggled on or off depending on user preference. Additionally, the update resolves several issues, including bugs that caused PCs to bugcheck during hibernation or shutdown hangs, and improves the reliability of taskbar hiding and unhiding.
Microsoft has released new features and improvements for Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel of Windows 11, categorized into gradual and normal rollouts. Key features include Click to Do, Agents in Settings, and File Explorer Enhancements, as well as updates to Emoji, Advanced Settings, and Input. The company also addressed various issues, including those affecting gaming, performance, security, and accessibility, such as Administrator Protection Preview and Passkeys integration. Additionally, the update resolved numerous bugs, including incorrect character display with Chinese IME, empty boxes for Chinese characters, and Windows Hello PIN setup errors.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27943 has been released to the Canary Channel, bringing general improvements and fixes that enhance the user experience. Key issues addressed include stuck file scanning in Storage Settings, duplicate taskbar thumbnails, HDR unexpectedly turning off, and Group Policy Editor rendering problems.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22631.5982 (KB5065790) to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. This update addresses various issues across multiple areas of Windows, including authentication, country and operator settings, display kernel, input, printer, and system services and reliability.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27938 with several new features and enhancements to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel, including AI-powered actions within File Explorer that enable users to interact with files more efficiently. The build also includes a customizable clock option in the notification center, improved security features such as visibility into generative AI model usage by third-party apps, and bug fixes for issues related to reset & recovery, File Explorer, WMI, input, and Task Manager.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.5790 for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, featuring several new features and improvements for Copilot+ PCs. Key highlights include fluid dictation in voice access and Windows Studio Effects on additional cameras, such as external USB webcams or laptop rear cameras. Additionally, changes are being rolled out to the Dev Channel, including a new agent experience in Settings and on-hover actions in File Explorer Home. The update also addresses various issues, including increased lag in scenarios and misaligned app preview windows in the taskbar, while several known issues remain under investigation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
