Microsoft Unveils Latest Windows 11 Insider Dev Preview Build
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.5770 (KB5064093) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The company marks this build as a significant milestone, introducing new features and improvements anticipated in future releases.
New Features and Improvements
The latest update includes several exciting additions, including:
- Copilot+ PC Experiences: Microsoft has begun rolling out new Copilot+ PC experiences, which enable users to leverage AI-powered tools for more efficient work and productivity.
- Microsoft 365 Text Action in Click to Do: The company has introduced a new text action in Click to Do, allowing users to recognize tables in various documents and share them directly with Excel without retyping any data.
- View Microsoft 365 Profile Cards: Users can now access Microsoft 365 profile cards directly within Click to Do, enabling quick access to contact information and past collaborations.
Accessibility Features
Microsoft has also made important progress with accessibility features:
- Braille Viewer in Narrator: The company has introduced a new Braille viewer feature in Narrator, which provides users with visual representations of textual and Braille output on their screen.
- Improved Accessibility Settings: Users can now adjust the display size and position of the Braille viewer using settings menu options.
Other Improvements
In addition to these notable features, Microsoft has also made various improvements to the Windows OS:
- Find Apps in Windows Share Window: Users can now search for apps installed on their PC or available in the Microsoft Store directly within the Windows share window.
- Direct3D 12 Update: The company has updated the Windows OS version of Direct3D 12 to match the Agility SDK package contents.
Fixes and Known Issues
The update also addresses several known issues, including:
- Taskbar & System Tray Fixes: Microsoft has fixed an issue where clicking on the date and time on a secondary monitor might open the flyout on the primary monitor.
- Windowing Fixes: The company has addressed an issue that was causing explorer.exe to crash when using ALT + Tab for some users.
- Display Fixes: Users are no longer experiencing issues where the setting to enable HDR under Settings > System > Display might turn off after being enabled.
- Audio Fixes: Microsoft has fixed an issue that could result in audio not working a few seconds after casting to a TV.
However, some known issues still exist:
- File Explorer Issue: For some users, the Shared section in File Explorer Home may be visible even if there is no content to display.
- Users are encountering a problem where the Settings > System > Storage > Temporary files section becomes unresponsive during file scanning.
- Audio Issue: Some users are encountering an issue where audio stops working and Device Manager shows one or more devices with a yellow exclamation mark, including "ACPI Audio Compositor" and others.
To resolve the latter issue, Microsoft recommends following specific instructions to update drivers and repair affected devices.
Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.5770 (Dev Channel)
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.5770 (KB5064093) to the Dev Channel.
Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.5770 (Dev Channel)