Insight into the Latest Windows 11 Insider Previews

Windows 11, version 24H2 (Build 26100.712)

Issue Date: May 22, 2024

Released to: Release Preview Channel

This latest edition offers a sneak peek into the upcoming annual feature update for Windows 11. It introduces a range of new functionalities such as support for HDR backgrounds, an energy-saving feature, Sudo compatibility for Windows, Rust integration into the Windows kernel, backing for Wi-Fi 7, and enhanced voice clarity, among other innovations. Moreover, Copilot now transitions into a conventional app which you can affix to your taskbar. Microsoft will be unveiling a detailed breakdown of all these features in the impending months.

Keep in mind that the new AI capabilities like Recall from Microsoft’s recent announcements will not be accessible on your PC following this update as they necessitate a Copilot+ PC. To learn more about these fresh AI features and Copilot+ PCs, refer to Microsoft’s blog post.

(For additional information on Windows 11, version 24H2.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.670

Release Date: May 17, 2024

Released to: Dev Channel

Within this update, Dev Channel users who have toggled to receive the latest updates will encounter a modest collection of unspecified enhancements and fixes to refine their Windows experience.

All individuals in the Dev Channel will benefit from various bug resolutions, including the restoration of the missing Network Locations header in the File Explorer’s This PC section and a fix for the potential escalation of NTLM authentication traffic in domain controllers (DC).

An identified issue in this version involves the incorrect functionality of the Windows key + W keyboard shortcut to access the Widgets board.

(For more details on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.670.)

To: Development Channel

Dear Dev Channel Insiders,

We’re excited to share that this release brings a range of enhancements and fixes aimed at enhancing the overall Windows experience for those who have opted to receive the latest updates in the Development Channel. One notable fix addresses an issue where Copilot would auto-launch unexpectedly after system restarts.

However, it’s essential to highlight a known issue in this release: some insiders may encounter an installation error 0x8007371B when attempting to install Build 26120.461. We encourage you to dive deeper into the details of the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.461.

Moving on to the details of the specific builds:

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3566

Release Date: April 26, 2024

Channel: Beta Channel

For our valued Beta Channel Insiders, we’re pleased to introduce the ability to drag-and-drop files using your mouse between breadcrumbs in the File Explorer Address Bar. Additionally, widget displays within the Beta Channel should now exhibit improved clarity and reliability, addressing a common pixelation issue. Moreover, users will notice more stable widgets on the lock screen.

This build also resolves various bugs within the Beta Channel environment, including a memory allocation glitch in the Host Networking Service (HNS) that previously led to substantial memory consumption issues during service and pod deployments.

Kindly take note of the seven known issues in this release, such as potential complications with Internet Information Services (IIS) and Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) functionality.

For more detailed information regarding Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3566, please refer to the provided resources.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3500

Release Date: April 19, 2024

Channel: Beta Channel

In this recent rollout targeting our Beta Channel users, we’ve initiated the deployment of a revamped account manager feature on the Start menu. This new design offers a convenient, at-a-glance summary of your Microsoft account benefits and facilitates seamless account settings management.

Moreover, all Beta Channel participants can now toggle between various dashboards using the new left-side navigation bar, enabling effortless switching between the widgets dashboard and integrated options like Discover.

While this build introduces exciting enhancements, it’s crucial to acknowledge the existing known issues, particularly those affecting Internet Information Services (IIS) and Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) integration.

For additional insights on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3500, we recommend exploring the associated resources.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200

Release Date: April 19, 2024

Channel: Canary Channel

The latest build for our esteemed Canary Channel community introduces an array of improvements centered around the Widgets button featured on the taskbar. With enhanced icon clarity and a broader selection of animated icons, users can expect a visually enriched experience.

Various bug fixes have been implemented, including an issue that previously caused RemoteApp windows to be truncated when operating at 200% scaling.

Though this build brings significant enhancements, it’s vital to recognize the four documented issues, such as challenges with using Windows Ink in conjunction with Copilot’s updated features.

For more information on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200, refer to the provided details.

We appreciate your continued support and feedback as we strive to enhance the Windows experience for all insiders.

Warm regards,

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Members of the Beta Channel enjoy a range of bug corrections, such as enabling IT administrators to utilize mobile device management (MDM) to deactivate the prompt that emerges when users log in to an Entra-associated machine. They can switch on the “DisablePostLogonProvisioning” policy setting to accomplish this task. Once a user logs in, provisioning is disabled for Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices.

For more details on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3420, check here.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26090**

Release Date: March 28, 2024

Released to: Canary and Dev Channels

This update introduces a new navigation bar on the left side of the Widget board, allowing users to switch between a dedicated widgets dashboard and other integrated dashboards like Discover. Furthermore, the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol sees several modifications, including the ability for Administrators to now deactivate the SMB over QUIC client using Group Policy and PowerShell.

Numerous bugs have been resolved, including an issue where Task Manager occasionally retained process handles, preventing processes from stopping when apps were closed while Task Manager was open.

There are six identified issues with this update, one of which is related to Copilot in Windows not always expanding to the full width of the panel when docked and resized to a large width. Resizing Copilot to less than half the width of the screen typically resolves this problem.

Please note that the Canary and Dev Channels receiving identical builds is only temporary. Insiders in the Canary Channel can switch to the Dev Channel during this period. The Canary Channel will soon shift to higher build versions, closing the window for switching.

For more information regarding Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26090, click here.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.3371 and 22631.3371**

Release Date: March 21, 2024

Released to: Release Preview Channel

In this release, IT admins can now utilize mobile device management to disable the prompt presented when users log in to an Entra-joined machine using Windows Hello for Business. This can be achieved by activating the “DisablePostLogonProvisioning” policy setting. Post user login, provisioning is disabled for Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices.

Additionally, this update enhances the Remote Desktop Session Host, allowing configuration of the “clipboard redirection” policy to operate unidirectionally from the local computer to the remote computer, with the possibility of reversing this direction.

Various bug fixes have been implemented in this release, including resolving an issue where existing AppLocker rule collection enforcement modes were not updated when merging rules with a collection devoid of rules. Another bug related to the Microsoft Message Queue (MSMQ) PowerShell module not loading has also been fixed.

For more details on Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.3371 and 22631.3371, visit this page.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26085**

Release Date: March 20, 2024

Released to: Canary and Dev Channels

This update enables users with Bluetooth LE Audio compatible assistive hearing devices to set up and manage their devices through Settings > Accessibility > Hearing aids. Furthermore, the pointer indicator accessibility setting for low-vision users introduced in Build 26052 has been temporarily disabled pending bug fixes.

The update also addresses several bugs, including issues causing Settings to freeze and Insiders in the Dev Channel to encounter error code 0x80070002 when attempting to install cumulative updates.

The temporary overlap of identical builds in the Canary and Dev Channels allows Insiders in the Canary Channel to switch to the Dev Channel. However, this overlap will end when the Canary Channel advances to higher build numbers, closing the window for switching.

For further information on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26085, refer to this source.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3350**

Release Date: March 13, 2024

Released to: Beta Channel

In this update, Beta Channel users who have opted to receive the latest updates will benefit from a resolution to an issue where taskbar icons truncated titles instead of adjusting to the title length.

All Beta Channel participants will now find their most frequently used applications listed in the Recommended section of the Start menu. This feature applies to frequently used apps not already pinned to the Start menu or taskbar. Moreover, users in the Beta Channel will experience a fix in File Explorer where hovering over the first picture in the Gallery would produce a tooltip that would not dismiss.

For additional details on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3350, click here.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26080**

Release Date: March 13, 2024

Released to: Canary and Dev Channels

This update makes Microsoft Teams available as a unified application for all types of Teams accounts (work, school, and personal), providing seamless account switching. To add or access additional accounts, select your profile picture in the upper right corner of Teams upon signing in.

Additionally, a new runtime for Copilot in Windows allows for enhanced management of settings via Copilot, including accessibility-focused settings and the utilization of Power Automate Desktop through Copilot. Furthermore, Copilot in Windows now offers the flexibility to switch between the existing “docked” behavior that attaches Copilot to the side of your desktop, and a new mode where it functions as a standard application window that can be resized and relocated on the screen.

Several bugs have been resolved, including issues with the disappearance of the Copilot icon from the taskbar when toggled off and on in Settings, Task Manager displaying the GPU as -1, and a Settings crash upon clicking the Display Connection section under Settings > System > Display > Graphics.

This update also lists nine known issues, such as context menu icons in File Explorer potentially appearing misaligned with overlapping text. Additionally, an issue is highlighted where Copilot in Windows fails to completely fill the panel width when docked and resized to a large width. Resizing Copilot to less than half the screen’s width typically rectifies this problem.

For more information on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26080, visit this page.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3286**

Release Date: March 8, 2024

Released to: Beta Channel

In this update, Beta Channel users who have opted to receive the latest updates now observe the Copilot icon changing appearance and animating when text is copied, indicating Copilot’s assistance. Hovering over the Copilot icon displays a menu of available actions, such as summarizing or explaining copied text. Selecting an action launches Copilot with the selected operation ready to execute.

Users can also activate Copilot by dragging an image file onto the Copilot icon in the taskbar. Subsequently, dropping the image into the text box in Copilot enables users to type an action to be performed on the image.

A singular bug has been fixed for users opting to receive the latest updates: Settings will no longer crash for certain Insiders when navigating to System > Nearby Sharing. Additionally, all Beta Channel participants benefit from a solution to a bug causing increased explorer.exe crashes in the previous two flights.

For further details on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3286, refer to this source.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3276**

Release Date: March 4, 2024

Released to: Beta Channel

In this update, Beta Channel participants receiving the latest updates see three bug resolutions, including forA glitch causing the omission of devices with lengthy names from the list of nearby sharing, and another that led to reduced reliability in Task Manager have been rectified.

Rolling out gradually over the next few weeks to all Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel is a new feature where hovering the mouse cursor over the Copilot icon on the taskbar will trigger the opening of the Copilot pane. Note that the Copilot pane will close automatically unless interacted with once it is opened.

Moreover, a bug affecting Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel where search highlights icon in the taskbar could desynchronize with the search highlights for the day has been resolved.

This build has two identified issues, one of which involves users of Microsoft Defender Application Guard (MDAG) for Microsoft Edge potentially encountering a connectivity problem when browsing within MDAG. A workaround is available by either disabling the MDAG enterprise policy or uninstalling MDAG via “Turn Windows Features on and off” and rebooting. Please be informed that MDAG for Edge is no longer supported.

For more details on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3276.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3212

Release Date: February 26, 2024

Released to: Beta Channel

In this release, users in the Beta Channel who have enabled the toggle to receive the latest updates have two issues resolved. One of the resolved issues was the delay in appearance of the taskbar after the first boot and login, and another issue that caused taskbar search to abruptly close if the taskbar contained numerous app icons.

All users in the Beta Channel will now receive notifications for important missed notifications on their taskbars.

There is a known issue within this build where Microsoft Defender Application Guard (MDAG) for Microsoft Edge users may face a no network connection error while browsing inside MDAG. To address this, disable the MDAG enterprise policy or uninstall MDAG via “Turn Windows Features on and off” and restart the system. Bear in mind that MDAG for Edge is no longer supported.

For more details on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3212.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26063

Release Date: February 22, 2023

Released to: Canary Channel

This update includes support for the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, offering enhanced speed, superior video streaming, and video conferencing capabilities compared to previous standards — up to four times faster than Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E, and nearly six times faster than Wi-Fi 5. To utilize this, you need a Wi-Fi 7 compatible consumer access point and PC.

Additionally, Copilot in Windows now offers 16 new actions, including Power Automate Desktop, enabling automation of Windows tasks.

Numerous bugs have been fixed, including the issue where typing quickly in the Settings search box could lead to incomplete results loading, and another issue where opening a minimized window on multiple monitors could incorrectly display the window on the wrong monitor.

This build presents nine known issues, including potential malfunctioning of certain popular games and an occurrence where the Display Connection section may mistakenly appear under Settings > System > Display > Graphics, leading to a crash when clicked.

For more details on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26063.Rolling out this change will not be immediate for all users. Furthermore, individuals who are logged in with a Microsoft Entra ID account on Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise editions will have the capability to view and participate in upcoming Microsoft Teams meetings directly from the Start menu.

In this particular version, testers who have opted to receive new features will benefit from various bug fixes that enhance the overall stability of Windows 11, including improvements in Task Manager reliability and resolving a dwm.exe crash.

This particular update introduces a gradual implementation of a feature that enables Windows users to access and modify their most recent photos and screenshots from their Android mobile devices within the Snipping Tool on their PC. Moreover, they will receive instant notifications on their PCs whenever a new photo or screenshot is taken on their Android devices.

The release also provides support for the latest USB standard, USB 80Gbps. Initially, USB 80Gbps support will be available on specific devices utilizing the Intel Core 14th Gen HX-series mobile processors, such as the newly launched Razer Blade 18.

Numerous bugs have been rectified, including issues where hovering over the system tray area failed to bring up the taskbar when set to autohide. Additionally, corrections have been made to spacing and fonts in some settings pages for Widgets.

There are five recognized issues in this version, such as certain popular games potentially not functioning correctly and a scenario where the print queue displays an error message indicating it cannot locate the app when opened. As a temporary solution, users can initiate the print queue from the Run dialog (Win key + R) and input: explorer.exe shell:appsFolderMicrosoft.Windows.PrintQueueActionCenter_cw5n1h2txyewy!App.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23620

Release date: January 25, 2024

Released to: Dev Channel

This update addresses several bugs, including one where labels like System in the Start menu’s all apps list were truncated if text scaling exceeded 100%, and another that affected Task Manager’s reliability.

The update consists of two documented issues, including a situation in which, when initially launching or after refreshing Copilot in Windows while utilizing voice access, users will need to use “Show grid” commands to click in the “Ask me anything” input box for the first time.

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Inclusion of eye control system configurations is among the highlights of this version. You have the option to save these configurations from your previous device while setting up a new one. Subsequently, these configurations will be automatically applied to the new device, allowing you to utilize them once you access the desktop.

Numerous fixes have been implemented in this release, addressing issues like search malfunction on the Start menu due to a deadlock for certain users, and rectifying problems with WMI functionality under specific circumstances involving mobile device management providers such as Microsoft Intune.

(Discover more details regarding Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.3078 and 22631.3078.)

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2921**

Date of Release: January 4, 2023

Released for: Beta Channel

In this edition, users who have opted for receiving new features will benefit from an assortment of enhancements aimed at enhancing overall system stability. Notably, a bug causing tabtip.exe crashes, impeding text input for certain Windows Insiders, has been resolved.

(Learn more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2921.)

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23612**

Date of Release: January 3, 2023

Released for: Dev Channel

Excitingly, this version introduces dynamic weather updates directly on the lockscreen. Moreover, it enables users to access all voice control features across multiple displays, including number and grid overlays which were previously restricted to the primary display only. Additionally, the introduction of voice shortcuts lets users create personalized commands. Presently, this functionality is accessible for English voice commands.

Several issues have been addressed, such as an anomaly where the text input indicator seemed to float upon opening the Start menu, and an occurrence that led to explorer.exe crashes when invoking the context menu in File Explorer with multiple files selected.

Five known issues persist in this version, including situations where specific games may not function correctly, and instances displaying a message within the print queue indicating app unavailability. A workaround involves launching the print queue via the Run dialog (Windows key + R) and entering the following command:

`explorer.exe shell:appsFolderMicrosoft.Windows.PrintQueueActionCenter_cw5n1h2txyewy!App`.

(Explore further details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23612.)

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26020**

Date of Release: January 3, 2023

Released for: Canary Channel

This version empowers users to utilize voice control features on various displays, introducing number and grid overlays across all screens, a feature previously exclusive to the primary display. Additionally, voice commands are now customizable through voice shortcuts. These features are currently accessible for English voice commands. Furthermore, WordPad and People apps are no longer included in the OS after a clean installation. They will also be eliminated during upgrades and will not be reinstallable in forthcoming updates.

Various bug fixes have been addressed, resolving issues like Settings crashes upon accessing Power & Battery, and anomalies where the details pane in File Explorer sporadically seized keyboard focus.

Six known issues are present in this release, one of which involves popular games malfunctioning and another where the print queue displays an error when opened. To address this, users can initiate the print queue through the Run dialog (Windows key + R) using the given command:

`explorer.exe shell:appsFolderMicrosoft.Windows.PrintQueueActionCenter_cw5n1h2txyewy!App`.

(Discover more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26020.)

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2915**

Date of Release: December 14, 2023

Released for: Beta Channel

In this version, users who have opted for new features will receive expanded language support for languages such as French (France or Canada), German, and Spanish (Spain or Mexico).

Additionally, a new Windows 365 boot mode has been introduced, facilitating the boot process to a Windows 365 Cloud PC from a designated company-owned device. This transition allows a seamless login via passwordless authentication methods like Windows Hello for Business from the Windows 11 login screen. Notably, users can also disconnect from a Cloud PC directly from a local PC within Windows 365 Switch by accessing Local PC > Task View > Right-click on Cloud PC button > Disconnect.

The introduction of voice access has marked a shift from Windows Speech Recognition (WSR), presenting a new assistive technology employing on-device speech recognition for PC control and text input without reliance on an internet connection. Upon opening WSR, users will be guided to try voice access.

Moreover, all users, including those who haven’t chosen to receive new features, are treated to an updated Notepad version displaying character count in the status bar.

Users opting for new features receive two bug fixes in this release. The first addresses the ability to select dump file locations when creating a process dump file, enabling easy extraction, while the second eradicates background flickering when switching between desktops.

This marks the final Beta Channel release for 2023.

(Explore further details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2915.)Systems such as Windows Hello for Enterprise.

In the latest update of Windows 365 Switch, users can seamlessly transition between their local device and a Cloud PCs, leveraging multiple desktops with the Windows 11 Task view. The update also includes new functions, making it easier for users to disconnect directly from their Cloud PC using their local device.

Moreover, screen casting has been enhanced for better discoverability, and additional customization options have been added to the widgets board settings.

This release also addresses various bug issues, including a problem in Copilot on Windows where full-screen applications on secondary monitors were minimizing when launching Copilot, as well as a Start menu glitch that caused the Recommended section to show blank for some users.

The seven known issues in this build include an instance where initiating Copilot on Windows with voice access requires users to utilize “Show grid” commands to click in the “Ask me anything” box the first time.

Learn more details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23601.

The recent rollout of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26010

Scheduled for release on December 7, 2023

Available in the Canary Channel

This update introduces new configurations to customize the operation of the widget board, allowing users to tailor their feed content more effortlessly.

Bug fixes in this version address several issues, including the missing restart button in Settings > Windows Update and instances where the settings page would not load. Additionally, it resolves problems that caused an increase in bug checks for some users.

There are four known challenges with this release, such as certain popular games not functioning correctly and issues with booting into safe mode causing hangs on the boot logo.

Find more information about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26010.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2841

Released on December 4, 2023

Available in the Beta Channel

In this update, users who opted for new feature updates and enable nearby sharing will experience improved functionality. Whenever nearby sharing is activated via quick settings or directly within Settings with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned off, the system will automatically enable both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to facilitate nearby sharing. Disabling Wi-Fi or Bluetooth will also deactivate nearby sharing.

Various bug fixes for users who have activated the nearby sharing feature address issues like Task Manager crashing during mode changes and settings dropdowns shifting up the screen during scrolling.

Users in the Beta Channel can access new widget board settings, simplifying the customization of feed content display.

Users in the Beta Channel will also benefit from a range of bug fixes, including enabling Copilot on Windows across multiple displays and resolving authentication issues with Remote Desktop web services.

However, six known issues persist, such as Microsoft 365 widgets getting stuck when the Microsoft Start feed is disabled.

For further details on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2841.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26002

Released on November 29, 2023

Available for the Canary Channel

The new energy saver feature introduced in this build optimizes Windows’s battery performance by reducing system operations to extend battery life. Users can enable or disable this feature through Quick Settings in the system tray or set it to activate automatically when the device reaches a specified battery level.

Bug fixes in this update address issues like app installation failures and crashes in Settings while navigating through Bluetooth & Devices > Touchpad.

Three known issues persist, including problems with certain popular games and challenges with rebooting into safe mode.

For more information regarding Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26002.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23595

Released on November 29, 2023

Available in the Dev Channel

In this deployment, the Copilot icon placement has been adjusted on the system tray, bringing the entry point closer to where the Copilot pane opens. Users signed in with a Microsoft Entra ID can now share directly to Microsoft Teams Channels and group chats within the Windows share window, in addition to existing sharing options.

A bug concerning custom wallpaper shifts when switching desktops has been resolved.

Two known issues persist, one of which requires using specific commands to interact with Copilot in Windows after refreshing it and another involving the first interaction with Copilot through voice access.

Details on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23595.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2776

Released on November 28, 2023

Available in the Beta Channel

Users in the Beta Channel who have enabled new feature updates can now directly share Teams contacts within Microsoft Teams Channels and group chats through the Windows share window.

Various bug fixes address issues such as unexpected placement of windows in the background during window drag and drop activities within Task View.

All Beta Channel users now receive account-related notifications for Microsoft accounts on the Settings homepage, with notifications displayed across the Start menu and Settings. Settings notifications can be managed via Settings > Privacy & security > General.

Learn more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2776.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22631.2787

Released on November 16, 2023

Available in the Release Preview Channel

This version enables the usage of Copilot in Windows across multiple displays. Users can summon Copilot in Windows on the desired display by clicking the Copilot in Windows taskbar button. Additionally, users can seek Copilot in Windows assistance up to ten times when logging into Windows with a local account.

Various bug fixes in this update address issues such as inaccurate data return in RDMA performance counters on VMs and system settings crashes post-Device Encryption deactivation.

Details on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22631.2787.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2771

Released on November 16, 2023

Available in the Beta Channel

Users with early feature access enabled will receive previews for natural voices in Narrator for ten new locales launched in September 2023. There are also enhancements in handling images for Narrator, such as improved text recognition in images, including handwritten content.

Various bug fixes in this release include issues with old dialog names persisting, despite navigating to new dialogs on certain web pages, and incorrect storage percentage indicators in Settings Home.

All Beta Channel users benefit from multiple bug fixes, including the resolution of erroneous account sign-in prompts and failures in recognizing existing sign-in status.

For further insights on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2771.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23590

Date: November 15, 2023

Build Release: Dev Channel

This version introduces previews for authentic voices in Narrator for 10 new regions introduced in September 2023. Improvements in Narrator include better handling of images, such as enhanced text recognition in images, including handwriting, and improved image descriptions.

Various glitches have been resolved, including issues like explorer.exe crashing when opening the context menu on the desktop, and crashes in the Windows Share window.

There is a known issue with this build: when launching Copilot in Windows for the first time or after refreshing, voice access requires the use of “Show grid” commands to activate the “Ask me anything” box initially.

(Find more details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23590.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25997

Release Date: November 15, 2023

Build Release: Canary Channel

In this update, if you are signed in with a Microsoft Entra ID, your Microsoft Teams (work or school) contacts will be visible in the Windows share window to facilitate sharing. Moreover, a new option in Settings > Bluetooth & devices will prevent Phone Link from communicating with your mobile devices.

Five bugs have been fixed, including one that caused taskbar icons to disappear after switching desktops. There are three known issues, one of which involves navigating to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Touchpad leading to a crash.

(Discover more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25997.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25992

Release Date: November 8, 2023

Build Release: Canary Channel

This build brings several Server Message Block (SMB) protocol modifications, including firewall adjustments and the ability to connect to an SMB server over TCP, QUIC, or RDMA using alternative network ports. Five bugs were addressed, and there are three known issues.

(Get more insights about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25992.)

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23570

Release date: October 18, 2023

Released to: Dev Channel

In this version, Copilot in Windows can now operate simultaneously across multiple monitors. The release addresses several bugs, such as potential freezes when launching File Explorer, and an instance in Settings where users were incorrectly displayed NaN% storage remaining.

The build acknowledges two known issues related to Copilot in Windows. Firstly, during voice command usage, users must issue “Show grid” commands to initiate a click in the “Ask me anything” box for the first time. Secondly, some Insiders on the Home edition of Windows 11 Insider Preview builds reported that Copilot in Windows had vanished from their taskbars.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25977

Release date: October 18, 2023

Released to: Canary Channel

This version introduces new controls to manage app access to the list of Wi-Fi networks for location determination. Users can adjust app permissions for Wi-Fi network access under Settings > Privacy & Security > Location.

Additionally, Windows now supports the use of the latest Bluetooth Low Energy Audio (LE Audio) technology in hearing aids. Users of these advanced hearing aids can now pair directly with Windows PCs for audio streaming and calls with LE Audio compatibility.

Several bug fixes are included, such as resolving the issue where certain .rar files would open as blank or display an error indicating insufficient memory for opening the file.

Three known issues persist in this version, including a bug where certain popular games may not function correctly on Preview builds in the Canary Channel.

(Get more details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25977.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2483

Release date: October 13, 2023

Released to: Beta Channel

This version disables the color font format update to COLRv1, which was initially introduced in Build 22631.2265 for enriching emoji appearance. The feature is temporarily disabled to resolve some bugs and will be reactivated in a future update.

The build addresses a single bug, fixing the issue that caused search to crash when launched for certain Insiders.

(Get more details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2483.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621. 2500

Release date: October 12, 2023

Released to: Release Preview Channel

This update introduces a Bing.com page link displayed upon selecting the gleam in the search box for the daily search highlight. This feature, initially available to a limited audience, will expand its availability in the upcoming months.

The update also fixes various bugs, including memory leaks in ctfmon.exe and TextInputHost.exe, as well as resolving a connectivity issue that prevented external connections when setting up a Kubernetes load-balanced service with session affinity enabled.

(Get more details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2500.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23565

Release date: October 11, 2023

Released to: Dev Channel

In this version, Copilot in Windows now displays a new icon on the taskbar. Several bug fixes have been implemented, including one that caused File Explorer windows to hang for OneDrive users.

The build acknowledges three known issues, with one related to certain apps under “All apps” on the Start menu incorrectly labeled as system components, including PWA apps installed via Microsoft Edge, and another issue requiring voice command “Show grid” interactions for initial use in the “Ask me anything” box when launching or refreshing Copilot in Windows.

(Get more details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23565.)

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This recent release is now available in the Advance Preview Channel for participants of the Windows Insider Program tailored for Business. The goal is to verify this update on devices within their institutions. This update arrives in the form of an activation package, aligning with the service branch and foundation of Windows 11 version 22H2. Notable inclusions are Copilot in Windows (in preview) and Windows Backup for Microsoft Accounts.

(Find additional information regarding Windows 11 version 23H2.)

Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Build 22621.2361

Unveiled on: September 22, 2023

Made accessible to: Advance Preview Channel

This update introduces an early look at Windows Copilot, an AI-powered feature by Microsoft designed to enhance the user experience of Windows 11. Users can initiate the Copilot preview by clicking on its designated icon on the taskbar or pressing the combination of the Window key + C.

(Get further details on Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Build 22621.2361.)

Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Build 23550

Released on: September 22, 2023

Available for: Development Channel

Within this version, users can activate voice-controlled access to help set up new Windows devices and navigate through the initial out-of-the-box experience. To activate this feature, users can launch the accessibility menu located at the bottom right corner of their screens and click the option for voice access.

Furthermore, this update includes the September 2023 patch for the Windows Subsystem for Linux and addresses various bugs, such as sporadic crashes of explorer.exe and the Start menu, along with fixing an issue where thumbnails in the File Explorer Gallery flashed during scrolling.

(Get more information on Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Build 23550.)

Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Build 22621.2359

Released on: September 14, 2023

Made accessible to: Advance Preview Channel

This update introduces the addition of websites to the recommended section of the Start menu. It also resolves multiple bugs, which includes one where Microsoft Defender was obstructing the printing process from certain USB printers, and another in which certain elements of Remote Apps were misaligned.

(Find more details on Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Build 22621.2359.)

Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Build 25951

Revealed on: September 13, 2023

Accessible on: Canary Channel

In this iteration, the SMB client now offers support for blocking NTLM for remote outbound connections, while the SMB server enables control over the SMB 2 and 3 dialects to negotiate. Additionally, adjustments have been made to the network menu on the Lock screen to align better with the UI found in the quick settings network layout on the taskbar.

One known issue in this version involves potential difficulties with certain popular games on Preview builds within the Canary Channel.

(Get additional insights on Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Build 25951.)

Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Build 23545

Released on: September 13, 2023

Available on: Development Channel

This version allows users to efficiently assign a more personalized name to their device for usage with nearby sharing, found under Settings > System > Nearby sharing.

Furthermore, multiple bugs have been addressed, such as desktop icons displaying as generic white pages instead of their correct icons, and an issue causing explorer.exe to crash when rapidly opening two File Explorer windows.

This build highlights four known issues, including instances where certain apps listed under All applications on the Start menu, like PWA apps installed via Microsoft Edge, may be falsely categorized as system components. Another issue involves the inability to navigate back to Windows Copilot using Alt + Tab, where Windows + C is required to regain focus.

(Get further details on Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Build 23545.)

Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Builds 22621.2338 and 22631.2338

Released on: September 12, 2023

Accessible to: Beta Channel

These updates are being deployed to two distinct groups within the Beta Channel, encompassing versions 22621.2338 and 22631.2338.

Build 22631.2338 addresses various fixes, notably resolving a bug causing untranslated text to appear in specific areas across the system for some Insiders, such as in File Explorer and Settings. It also corrects an issue where after toggling between dark and light modes in File Explorer, the icons in the command bar and context menu became challenging to discern.

Both Build 22621.2338 and Build 22631.2338 now permit the removal of the Camera app, Cortana, Photos app, and People app. Additionally, a fix has been implemented for an issue where Microsoft Defender was hindering the printing function of certain USB printers.

If you are currently on Build 22621.2338, you can proceed to check for updates and install Build 22631.2338.

(Get more information on Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Builds 22621.2338 and 22631.2338.)

Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Build 23541

Released on: September 8, 2023

Available on: Development Channel

This iteration resolves several bugs, including one that caused explorer.exe to crash when shifting app icons on the taskbar and another related to the search functionality on the taskbar, where the tooltip did not align with the current search highlight in some instances.

This version comprises nine known issues, such as desktop icons occasionally displaying as generic white pages instead of their actual icons and apps listed under “All applications” on the Start menu, such as PWA apps installed via Microsoft Edge, being inaccurately classified as system components.

(Get further details on Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Build 23541.)

Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Build 25947

Released on: September 7, 2023

Accessible on: Canary Channel

Notable fixes in this version include addressing an issue where File Explorer experienced crashes when navigating to the Gallery and another where explorer.exe failed to function properly in safe mode.

One known issue in this build involves some popular games possibly encountering issues on Preview builds within the Canary Channel.

(Get additional insights on Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Build 25947.)

Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Builds 22621.2271 and 22631.2271

Released on: September 6, 2023

Accessible to: Beta Channel

These updates are rolling out to two distinct segments within the Beta Channel, denoted as versions 22621.2271 and 22631.2271.

In Build 22631.2271, the enhancements to Windows Ink introduced in Build 22631.2050, which enabled direct inking onto edit fields, have been temporarily disabled for Windows Insiders within the Beta Channel as usability issues are being resolved.

Additionally, Build 22631.2271 addresses a range of bugs, including one leading to explorer.exe crashes when navigating away from Home and another causing the Windows Copilot icon on the taskbar to display incorrectly for right-to-left languages.

If you are currently on Build 22621.2271, it is recommended to check for updates and install Build 22631.2271.

(Get more information on Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Builds 22621.2271 and 22631.2271.)

Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Build 23536

Released on: August 31, 2023

Available on: Development Channel

This version rectifies several bugs, such as the taskbar rendering correctly after device startup and an issue causing Task Manager to crash when utilizing the end task feature in the Details page.

The version includes five known issues, such as inconsistencies with the tooltip when hovering over the search box in relation to the current search highlight and apps within the “All applications” section on the Start menu, like PWA apps installed via Microsoft Edge, being incorrectly labeled as system components.

(Get further details on Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Build 23536.)

Windows 11 Insider Preliminary Edition Build 25941

Released on: August 31, 2023

Accessible on: Canary Channel

This version sees the removal of the graph at the top of the Power & Battery page in Settings. Users can now view a battery usage graph within the battery usage section below. The Power & Battery settings page no longer segregates settings under “Power” and “Battery” sections.

Furthermore, various bugs have been addressed, including instances where Settings crashed when viewing detailed battery usage and another involving FileThe context menu and dropdowns on the command bar in Explorer have turned transparent and are unresponsive to touch input.

(Get additional details regarding Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25941.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.2265 and 22631.2265

Scheduled release date: August 31, 2023

Released to: Beta Channel

These updates are currently rolling out to two groups within the Beta Channel, namely 22621.2265 and 22631.2265.

The latest Build 22631.2265 introduces enhanced emoji graphics with a 3D-style appearance that will soon be supported by certain applications and web browsers.

This version also comes with various fixes, including addressing an issue where apps in the taskbar seemed truncated without rounded corners when multiple app windows were opened and the taskbar was set to not merge.

If you receive Build 22621.2265, ensure to check for updates and install version 22631.2265.

(Learn more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.2265 and 22631.2265.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25936

Scheduled release date: August 25, 2023

Released to: Canary Channel

In this new release, the Task Manager settings page has been revamped to align with Windows 11 design principles. The redesigned interface now resembles the Settings layout in Windows 11, offering a cleaner user interface by categorizing settings into distinct sections. Moreover, the underlying issue causing .NET updates to stall while requesting a system restart in Windows Update Settings for recent Canary Channel builds has been resolved.

(Learn more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25936.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23531

Scheduled release date: August 25, 2023

Released to: Dev Channel

The latest build reintroduces the search functionality for triggering the search flyout upon hovering over the search box gleam. To adjust this behavior, simply right-click on the taskbar, navigate to Taskbar settings, and modify your preferred search box behavior.

Additionally, this build addresses various bugs, such as explorer.exe crashing when File Explorer was closed and occasional Task Manager crashes, especially during task terminations.

(Build 23531 has four known issues, including inconsistent tooltips when hovering over the search box and mislabeling certain apps as system components under All apps in the Start menu.)

(Learn more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23531.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.2262 and 22631.2262

Scheduled release date: August 24, 2023

Released to: Beta Channel

These updates are currently being deployed to two segments within the Beta Channel, identified as 22621.2262 and 22631.2262.

Build 22631.2262 introduces a revamped Settings home page offering a comprehensive device overview, quicker access to essential settings, and enhanced management of your Microsoft account. Moreover, new backup and restore functionalities streamline the process of transferring apps to a new PC.

(Build 22631.2262 rectifies several issues, including context menu transparency and command bar dropdown problems in File Explorer.)

(Builds 22621.2262 and 22631.2262 include fixes for issues like missing “Check for updates” button in Windows Update settings and black screen occurrences when removing a connected monitor while using a Cloud PC.)

(Learn more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.2262 and 22631.2262.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23526

Scheduled release date: August 18, 2023

Released to: Dev Channel

In this update, files lacking rich thumbnail previews will no longer display blank preview areas in File Explorer. Several bugs have been resolved, for instance, correcting the incorrect color of the System label in the “All apps” list in the Start menu under high-contrast themes. Another bug addressed was the failure to navigate to the Installed Apps page when attempting to uninstall certain apps from Start.

(The build addresses six known issues, including explorer.exe crashes when attempting to enter safe mode and mislabeling apps under “All apps” in the Start menu as system components.)

(Learn more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23526.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.2199 and 22631.2199

Scheduled release date: August 18, 2023

Released to: Beta Channel

These updates are currently rolling out to two segments within the Beta Channel, known as 22621.2199 and 22631.2199.

(Build 22631.2199 adds native support for reading additional archive file formats through the libarchive open-source project, as well as fixing issues like missing “safely remove hardware” icon and unintended app closures when using the “End Task” function.)

(Build 22621.2199 addresses five known issues, including transparency changes in the context menu in File Explorer.)

(Learn more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.2199 and 22631.2199.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25931

Scheduled release date: August 16, 2023

Released to: Canary Channel

In this latest release, default discovery for DC (domain controller) locations will no longer use NetBIOSWINSmailslot based mechanisms. The build includes new features previously introduced in the Dev Channel, such as Unicode Emoji 15 support and expanded voice features in various areas like the Lock screen. Moreover, File Explorer now includes additional fields in the Details pane, providing information like image dimensions, page count for .docx files, and drive space status.

(The build fixes a bug preventing connection over SMB to third-party storage devices with guest credentials.)

(Learn more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25931.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23521

Scheduled release date: August 10, 2023

Released to: Dev Channel

In this release, Dev Channel users can now participate in the public preview of Windows 365 Switch, allowing seamless transitions between a Windows 365 Cloud PC and the local desktop using familiar keyboard shortcuts or mouse gestures through Task View on the Windows 11 taskbar. Additionally, AAD-managed Dev Channel users will have Windows Copilot enabled without the need for manual Group Policy Editor adjustments. Windows Search now utilizes the Microsoft Bing Search app for web results.

(The build resolves numerous bugs, such as the inability to drag files from an archived folder to extract them and the disappearance of the USB icon from the system tray.)

(The build also includes six known issues, like explorer.exe crashes during safe mode entry and mislabeling apps in the Start menu as system components.)

(Learn more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23521.)Welcome to the Windows 11 Test Build 23521.

Windows 11 Experimental Versions 22621.2191 and 22631.2191

Publish Date: August 10, 2023

Made available for: Beta Channel

These patches are now being rolled out to two clusters within the Beta Channel, 22621.2191 and 22631.2191.

In the 22631.2191 update, you can assign JXR files as your desktop wallpaper, and if you’re using an HDR display, these files will render in complete HDR mode. Furthermore, you can now join the open preview of Windows 365 Switch, which allows for seamless transitions between a Windows 365 Cloud PC and your local desktop using standard keyboard commands or a click/swipe gesture through Task View on the Windows 11 taskbar. Visit here for more information on how to participate.

The 22631.2191 release contains various fixes, such as addressing an issue where File Explorer would crash upon navigating to its Home section, and another where the image in the File Explorer Details pane might appear distorted after resizing the File Explorer window.

The 22621 version has six known problems, one of which involves the context menu background in File Explorer seemingly showing as transparent at times.

Remember, when you acquire Build 22621.2191, you can search for updates to install 22631.2191.

(Discover additional details about Windows 11 Experimental Versions 22621.2191 and 22631.2191.)

Windows 11 Test Build 22621.2213

Publish Date: August 10, 2023

Made available for: Release Preview Channel

With this update, a new hovering behavior is introduced to the search box gleam. On hovering over it, the search flyout box will appear. To modify this behavior, simply right-click on the taskbar and select Taskbar settings to customize your search box experience.

Additionally, this build incorporates a fresh policy dubbed as “Enable optional updates,” enabling administrators to manage the monthly, optional cumulative updates for commercial devices. This policy can also be utilized for the gradual Controlled Feature Rollouts (CFRs).

The release also fixes numerous issues, including one where the Group Policy Service would not wait for the default 30 seconds for the network to become available, causing a delay in policy processing.

(Explore further insights about Windows 11 Test Build 22621.2213.)

Windows 11 Test Build 25926

Publish Date: August 9, 2023

Made available for: Canary Channel

This version includes new features initially introduced in the Development Channel, featuring enhancements for Windows Ink, improved screen casting, and local file-sharing refinements. The Snipping Tool has been enhanced, with added buttons to edit in Paint for screenshots and Clipchamp for screen recordings.

Moreover, Notifications are now displayed as a bell icon in the system tray, coloring itself based on your system’s accent color when new notifications arrive. When there are no notifications and the clock is visible, the bell will display as empty. Notification counts are no longer exhibited.

A bug fix addresses an issue where devices with mobile broadband connectivity were unable to connect to a wireless network due to an APN configuration problem.

(Get more details about Windows 11 Test Build 25926.)

Windows 11 Test Build 25921

Publish Date: August 4, 2023

Made available for: Canary Channel

This version lets you designate JXR files as your desktop wallpaper. When displayed on an HDR monitor, these files will render in full HDR. Moreover, users signed in on Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise editions with an AAD account (soon to be Microsoft Entra ID) will experience richer thumbnail previews (tooltips) when hovering over cloud files like Word documents under Recommended on the Start menu. Initial release will limit richer thumbnail previews to specific files. Subsequent updates will extend the experience to more files and for Microsoft account users.

(Get additional insights about Windows 11 Test Build 25921.)

Windows 11 Test Build 23516

Publish Date: August 2, 2023

Made available for: Dev Channel

This update brings enhancements to Windows screen casting, allowing wireless extension of your display to nearby PCs, TVs, or other external displays. The connection process has been streamlined, making it easier to locate nearby devices and displays for casting.

Voice access capabilities have been expanded, now including the ability to log into your PC and access various lock screen functionalities using voice commands. Activating voice access can be done from the accessibility flyout on the Lock screen or set to start automatically by adjusting the setting: Start voice access before signing into your PC via Settings > Accessibility > Speech.

Numerous bugs, including issues where icons in File Explorer tabs could go out of sync with the current folder after navigating or multiple explorer.exe crashes affecting taskbar stability, have been resolved.

The build lists nine issues, including File Explorer crashes during file loading when dragging the scroll bar or attempting to close the window mid-loading, and search box malfunctions in Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., Microsoft Word).

(Get further details about Windows 11 Test Build 23516.)

Windows 11 Test Build 22621.2129 and 22631.2129

Publish Date: July 26, 2023

Made available for: Beta Channel

These updates are rolling out to two clusters within the Beta Channel, 22621.2129 and 22631.2129.

Build 22631.2129 introduces a preview of Windows Copilot for Windows 11 focused on its user interface. Future builds will incorporate new features. Launch Windows Copilot by clicking the New button on the taskbar (or pressing the keyboard shortcut Windows key + C). Windows Copilot operates using the same Microsoft account or Azure Active Directory (AAD) account used for Windows sign-in.

Voice access now supports “correction” commands to rectify misrecognized words. Enhancements to voice access provide further functionalities, including the ability to log into your PC and access lock screen features. Enable voice access from the accessibility flyout on the Lock screen or set it to start automatically via the setting: Start voice access before signing into your PC through Settings > Accessibility > Speech.

The update also enhances Windows screen casting, simplifying the process for wirelessly extending your display to nearby devices.

Enterprise customers can now configure the EnablePasswordlessExperience policy on AAD-joined devices, promoting a passwordless user experience for core authentication scenarios. This policy conceals passwords from specific Windows authentication scenarios and leverages passwordless recovery methods like WHFB PIN reset when necessary.

Build 22631.2129 includes fixes for various issues, such as a blank dropdown in the address bar and tiny app icons in the Task Manager’s Startup Apps section.

Both Build 22621.2129 and 22631.2129 list seven known problems, including File Explorer crashes when navigating to its Home and transparent context menu backgrounds in File Explorer.

If you receive Build 22621.2129, you can search for updates to install 22631.2129.

(Discover additional details about Windows 11 Test Build 22621.2129 and 22631.2129.)

Test Builds 22621.2115 and 22631.2115

Publish Date: July 26, 2023

Made available for: Beta Channel

These updates are now rolling out to two clusters within the Beta Channel, 22621.2115 and 22631.2115.

In Build 22631.2115, Narrator users interacting with Traditional Chinese characters can nowto perform this task confidently by utilizing Narrator and the IME candidate window on Windows.

Both Build 22621.2115 and 22631.2115 have received various improvements, including one that enhances the accuracy of brightness settings. A bug has also been resolved that previously prevented signing into hybrid joined devices without an internet connection. This issue specifically affected instances where using a Windows Hello for Business PIN or biometric credentials.

If you have received Build 22621.2115, you are able to check for updates and proceed with installing 22631.2115.

Both Build 22621.2115 and 22631.2115 present a total of eight known issues. One issue involves File Explorer crashing upon navigating to its Home, while another pertains to the context menu background in File Explorer occasionally displaying as transparent.

(Get further details on Insider Preview Builds 22621.2115 and 22631.2115.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.2050 and 22631.2050

Release date: July 21, 2023

Released to: Beta Channel

These updates are now available to two cohorts within the Beta Channel, namely 22621.2050 and 22631.2050.

Build 22631.2050 introduces a revamped File Explorer Home, Address Bar, and Details Pane. Windows Ink functionality has been enhanced to enable direct inking on edit fields. A redesigned volume mixer is introduced in the Quick Settings. Furthermore, progress has been made in favoring passcodes over passwords during website authentication. An added layer of security is provided through Enhanced Phishing Protection in Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, safeguarding Microsoft school or work passwords from phishing attempts and misuse on websites and applications.

Build 22631.2050 includes bug fixes such as resolving an issue where the context menu in File Explorer or on the desktop would inaccurately position itself (off-screen or on another monitor).

Build 22621.2050 remains unchanged. In the event that you receive Build 22621.2050, you can proceed by checking for updates and installing 22631.2050.

Build 22631.2050 presents two known issues. One issue involves the absence of the “safely remove hardware” icon in the expected system tray location, while another relates to a localization flaw in Narrator where certain text strings may not match the selected language.

(Explore more details on Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.2050 and 22631.2050.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23506

Release date: July 19, 2023

Released to: Dev Channel

This build brings forth what Microsoft describes as “a robust, phishing-resistant credential” designed to aid organizations leveraging Windows Hello for Business (WHFB) in transitioning towards a secure, passwordless future. Enterprise users can now implement the EnablePasswordlessExperience policy, allowing AAD joined machine users to authenticate without relying on passwords. This policy conceals passwords during specific Windows authentication scenarios and utilizes passwordless recovery mechanisms like WHFB PIN reset, if needed.

Moreover, Enhanced Phishing Protection in Microsoft Defender SmartScreen fortifies the protection of Microsoft school or work passwords against phishing attempts and misuse on websites and applications. Noteworthy improvements have been made to local file sharing, including a revamped sharing windows interface and the ability to expedite file sharing via Wi-Fi Direct.

The Windows Copilot preview, initially introduced with Build 23493, is now accessible to all Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Insiders might need to reboot for it to become visible.

Numerous bugs have been addressed, such as one that led to explorer.exe crashes when dragging tabs, and another causing crashes when opening Home for certain Insiders.

This build encompasses over a dozen issues, with one issue causing File Explorer to crash when dragging the scrollbar or trying to close the window during a prolonged file-loading process, and another issue where the context menu background in File Explorer may exhibit transparency.

(Discover more details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23506.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2066

Release date: July 13, 2023

Released to: Release Preview Channel

This update refines brightness settings accuracy and resolves a diverse range of bugs, including one where specific display and audio devices would disappear after system resume from sleep, and another issue causing deadlock in Internet Protocol Security (IPsec). This particular problem led to unresponsiveness of servers configured with IPsec rules, impacting both virtual and physical servers.

(Get additional insights into Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2066.)A summary of your gadget and convenient entrance to main configurations; it also aids in managing your Microsoft profile. It consists of interactive cards showcasing various device and account-related configurations, organized by commonly used functions.

Numerous glitches have been rectified, such as enhancing the efficiency of archiving during compression on Windows, and resolving multiple crashes of explorer.exe that were affecting the reliability of the taskbar.

The current version has over twenty known issues, one of which is File Explorer potentially crashing when dragging the scroll bar or attempting to close the window while loading files extensively, and another where the context menu background in File Explorer could be displayed as transparent.

(Discover more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23493.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Versions 22621.1972 and 22631.1972

Release Date: June 29, 2023

Released to: Beta Channel

These updates are distributed to two sections in the Beta Channel, 22621.1972 and 22631.1972.

Version 22631.1972 prefaces the Windows App SDK version of File Explorer. The functionality in File Explorer remains the same, only switching from WinUI 2 to WinUI 3. This version also resolves a single bug: the toggle to “Hide date and time in the System tray” no longer causes confusion.

Both 22621.1972 and Version 22631.1972 receive numerous novel features, encompassing additional capabilities and enhancements to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. For further details, refer to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Both versions also enable you to authenticate across Microsoft clouds. This feature satisfies Conditional Access checks if they are mandatory.

Both 22621.1972 and Version 22631.1972 also receive an array of bug fixes, including one that prevented Narrator from retaining your scan mode when switching between browsers, and another where Teams ceased notifying you of missed calls or messages.

Remember that if you obtain Version 22621.1972, you can check for updates and install 22631.1972.

(Discover more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Versions 22621.1972 and 22631.1972.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Version 23486

Release Date: June 22, 2023

Released to: Dev Channel

This version enhances the utilization of passkeys, which can substitute passwords when signing into a website or application that supports them. You can now access any app or website supporting passkeys to create and sign in utilizing passkeys through Windows Hello. It also allows managing passkeys stored on a Windows 11 device.

Various issues have been resolved, such as the login screen crashing when attempting to connect to certain network types, and Task Manager crashing for certain users.

The current version comprises more than twenty known issues, one of which is File Explorer potentially crashing when dragging the scroll bar or trying to close the window during extended file loading, and another where the count displayed for selected files in the File Explorer details pane may be excessively large.

(Discover more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Version 23486.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Versions 22621.1906 and 22631.1906

Release Date: June 22, 2023

Released to: Beta Channel

These updates are sent to two subsections in the Beta Channel, 22621.1906 and 22631.1906. The former receives new features, whereas the latter does not.

In 22631.1906, the option to hide the time and date in the system tray has been introduced. You can also access Wi-Fi passwords for known networks through Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi and Manage known networks. Support has been added for bridging adapters via the command line using netsh.

Both Build 22621.1906 and Version 22631.1906 resolve a compatibility issue arising from the improper use of the registry. These builds also share one known problem, where activating the Hide date and time in the System tray option will display the System Tray clock while deactivating it hides it. (In essence, it’s reversed.)

Note that if you acquire Build 22621.1906, you can look for updates and install 22631.1906.

(Discover more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Versions 22621.1906 and 22631.1906.)

Windows 11 Build 22621.1926 (KB5027303)

Release Date: June 20, 2022

Released to: Release Preview Channel

This version introduces a plethora of novel features, including enhanced sharing of local files in File Explorer with Microsoft Outlook contacts, expanded rollout of notification badging for Microsoft accounts on the Start menu, and various enhancements to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

It also rectifies various glitches, including one that hindered Narrator from maintaining your scan mode when switching between browsers, and another in which Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 users did not always observe the correct location for a Remote Desktop session on their virtual machine or Cloud PC.

(Discover more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1926.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Versions 22621.1900 and 22631.1900

Release Date: June 15, 2023

Released to: Beta Channel

These updates are issued to two segments in the Beta Channel, 22621.1900 and 22631.1900.

In 22631.1900, to minimize interruptions from notification toasts, Windows 11 now detects if the user is interacting with the toasts or not and suggests turning off the toast banners for such apps. Moreover, Passpoint Wi-Fi networks now boost connection performance and will exhibit a URL in Quick Settings to provide venue or event information to users.

Remember, if you receive Build 22621.1900, you can search for updates and install 22631.1900.

(Discover more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Versions 22621.1900 and 22631.1900.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Version 23481

Release Date: June 14, 2023

Released to: Dev Channel

This version enriches Windows Ink by allowing users to enable inking directly onto edit fields. Additionally, Microsoft asserts it has boosted the accuracy of the recognition technology and added a scratch-out gesture for when users need to make corrections. It also eliminates several legacy settings under Folder Options in File Explorer, such as displaying file icons on thumbnails and utilizing a sharing wizard.

Various problems have been resolved, including one causing a bugcheck when employing Dev Drive, and another where navigating the search flyout on the taskbar with the keyboard arrow keys did not function correctly.

The current version holds nearly two dozen known issues, involving one where File Explorer may crash when dragging the scroll bar or trying to close the window during prolonged file loading, and another where the count shown for selected files in the File Explorer details pane may be markedly large.

(Discover more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Version 23481.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Versions 22621.1835 and 22631.1835

Release Date: June 8, 2023

Released to: Beta Channel

These updates are sent to two segments in the Beta Channel, 22621.1835 and 22631.1835.

In 22631.1835, new natural voices in Chinese and Spanish (Spain and Mexico) have been introduced, allowing Narrator users to comfortably explore the web, read, write mail, and perform additional tasks. It is also simpler now to control whether to use cellular data when Wi-Fi is available but the connection quality is poor, via a new toggle in Settings > Network & Internet > Cellular.

Note, if you receive Build 22621.1835, you can seek updates and install 22631.1835.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Version 23475

Release Date: June 7, 2023

Released to: Dev Channel

This version introduces several new features, including an updated address bar and search box in File Explorer recognizing local versus cloud folders and displaying their status. For OneDrive, the address bar now includes OneDrive sync status and quota flyout.

The Unicode💬 Emoji 15 is now starting to be released to Windows Insiders in the Developer Channel. Users will soon have the ability to view, search for, and insert the latest emoji from the emoji panel, which includes a wider selection of hearts, animals, and a fresh smiley face.

Several issues have been resolved, such as one where the taskbar occasionally failed to display the correct applications when switching between multiple desktops, and another issue where certain notifications resulted in explorer.exe crashes.

This version comes with 19 identified problems, like an occurrence where File Explorer might crash while dragging the scrollbar or closing the window during an extended file-loading process, as well as a scenario in which navigating the search flyout on the taskbar using the keyboard arrow keys does not function as anticipated.

🔍 **More details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23475.**

🖥️ **Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25381**

🗓️ **Release date:** June 2, 2023

🚀 **Released to:** Canary Channel

Starting with the Enterprise editions of this build, SMB signing has become mandatory by default for all connections. This alters the previous behavior in Windows 10 and 11, where SMB signing was required by default only when connecting to shares named SYSVOL and NETLOGON, and situations where Active Directory domain controllers necessitated SMB signing when any client connected to them. This change aims to enhance the security of Windows and Windows Server.

🔍 **More details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25381.**

🖥️ **Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23471**

🗓️ **Release date:** June 1, 2023

🚀 **Released to:** Developer Channel

This version allows access to your phone’s camera roll from File Explorer Gallery. Moreover, a select group of Insiders will have the ability to detach and combine tabs in File Explorer. This feature is gradually being introduced and might not be accessible to all Insiders just yet.

Several issues have been fixed, including an instance where pressing Shift + F10 did not bring up the context menu in File Explorer, and another issue that caused the taskbar to be partially obscured when transitioning between the tablet-optimized taskbar.

This version has 12 known issues, including a circumstance where Insiders utilizing the new hover behavior for the search box and search highlight gleam may observe an empty tooltip momentarily displayed while hovering over the gleam, and another scenario where File Explorer may crash while dragging the scrollbar or trying to close the window during an extended file-loading process.

🔍 **More details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23471.**

🖥️ **Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.1830 and 22631.1830**

🗓️ **Release date:** June 1, 2023

🚀 **Released to:** Beta Channel

These updates are being deployed to two sets in the Beta Channel, 22621.1830 and 22631.1830.

In 22631.1830, WPA3 support has been integrated into the Phone Link instant hotspot feature for more secure connections to a phone’s hotspot. Fixes have also been implemented to adhere to metered connection settings, decrease redundant profiles, and exhibit the phone’s display name on the network list.

If you receive Build 22621.1830, you have the ability to search for updates and install 22631.1830.

🔍 **More details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.1830 and 22631.1830.**

🖥️ **Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25375**

🗓️ **Release date:** May 25, 2023

🚀 **Released to:** Canary Channel

This version expands Microsoft Endpoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and actions to endpoints operating Windows on Arm (Arm64), enabling the detection and safeguarding of sensitive data in files within your digital environment. This empowers you to implement policy controls for circumstances where an information worker utilizing a Windows endpoint powered by an Arm chipset attempts to access sensitive files and perform egress actions like copying to a USB or other locations.

🔍 **More details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25375.**

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.1755 and 22624.1755

Release date: May 9, 2023

Released to: Beta Channel

These updates are being rolled out to two factions within the Beta Channel, 22621.1755 and 22624.1755.

Build 22624.1755 rectifies two glitches, one involving Settings crashing when trying to uninstall an application while in grid view, and another involving the Pinyin IME’s insert text button displaying inaccurately in some scenarios.

Builds 22621.1755 and 22624.1755 receive a correction for the error in the Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) where the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) might cease responding.

There are two documented issues in this version, including an instance where upon launching the widgets board for the first time, you might briefly glimpse placeholders of the widgets/feed cards of the old 2-column layout despite your device’s support for three columns.

It should be noted that if you receive Build 22621.1755, you can verify updates and install 22624.1755.

(Learn more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.1755 and 22624.1755).

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23451

Release date: May 4, 2023

Released to: Dev Channel

This version introduces a details pane in File Explorer providing contextual information about files, such as file thumbnails, share status and button, file activity, related files and emails, and others. Additionally, it incorporates a Facebook widget. To utilize the widget, the Facebook app from the Microsoft Store must be downloaded first.

The widget picker has been revamped to include an image for a visual preview of the widget before pinning, deep linking capability enabling users to directly jump to the picker from the provider app, and a link to the widgets collection page in the Microsoft Store for discovering more apps with widgets.

Various bugs have been addressed, including an explorer.exe crash impacting the taskbar’s reliability and another causing the Recommended section in Start to be empty upon its initial opening.

The build contains 11 known issues, one of which relates to the absence of the search box on the taskbar and/or settings to adjust the search box experience post updating to Build 23403, and another where the content flickers when opening the search flyout before entirely loading.

(Discover further insights into Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23451).

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25346

Release date: April 19, 2023

Released to: Canary Channel

This version enables Content Adaptive Brightness Control (CABC) to operate on devices like laptops and 2-in-1’s connected to a charger. CABC adjusts the brightness on the screen based on displayed content, aiming to balance power consumption with visual quality to extend battery life.

Additional updates cover new privacy settings and APIs for presence sensors. Users with compatible sensors can now manage privacy settings and control access for specific applications.

(Find more details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25346.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23435

Release date: April 14, 2023

Released to: Dev Channel

This release showcases the new Gallery feature in File Explorer, mirroring the content from the Photos app’s All Photos view with enhanced file management and navigation functionalities within File Explorer. Note that this feature is not universally available to all Dev Channel Insiders.

Various bugs, including issues in explorer.exe affecting taskbar reliability, have been resolved. Moreover, the build enhances the performance of expand/collapse view options on the Task Manager’s Processes page.

The update includes a dozen acknowledged issues, such as language display discrepancies in Language & Region settings regarding speech recognition support and missing search boxes on the taskbar or settings for taskbar search box adjustments post-build update to 23403.

(Find more details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23435.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.1610 and 22624.1610

Release date: April 13, 2023

Released to: Beta Channel

These updates have rolled out in two segments in the Beta Channel, 22621.1610 and 22624.1610. Users in the 22624.1610 group gain new privacy settings and APIs for presence sensors. Device data privacy is emphasized, with all processing being conducted locally on the hardware.

Both versions introduce a new toggle within Settings > Windows Update for immediate update retrieval, enhancing transition to the enablement package smoothly.

Notably, Build 22624.1610 fixes a bug increasing explorer.exe crashes in the previous flight for select Insiders.

Both builds address a compatibility issue originating from improper registry usage.

The update reveals seven known issues, including language-related inconsistencies in speech recognition support display on the Language & Region settings page.

For users receiving Build 22621.1610, they can check for updates and install 22624.1610 for the latest features.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23430

Release date: April 7, 2023

Released to: Dev Channel

Within this version, notifications shown under “do not disturb” when using full-screen apps will now reveal a “View notification” button, rather than displaying the notification directly.

A new developer option is available in Settings > Privacy & security > For developers, allowing “end task” activation via right-clicking an app on the taskbar with future functionality enhancements planned.

Several bug fixes have been implemented, addressing issues with text input features, Task Manager search box appearance, and more.

The update brings nine acknowledged issues, including language inconsistency in speech recognition support display and search box behavior after a system restart following Bing button inclusion.

(Find more details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23430.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25336

Release date: April 7, 2023

Released to: Canary Channel

The latest build enhances search speed in Settings and grants users with multiple discrete graphics adapters the ability to designate a high-performance option under Graphics settings in System configuration.

(Find more details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25336.)

A keyboard user can swiftly execute a command within a context menu. The version also contains a new set of functionalities to assist in the gathering of live kernel memory dumps (LKDs).

In builds 22621.1537 and 22624.1537, once the new Bing feature is accessible, the taskbar search box will contain a button that opens the Bing chat experience in Edge. In cases where access is unavailable, the taskbar search box will showcase a dynamic search highlight button. The roll-out of this change is not completed, so not everyone will observe it yet.

Build 22624.1537 addresses various issues, including fixing an unexpected error message that appeared when launching the Group Policy Editor.

Both Builds 22621.1537 and 22624.1537 include fixes for several bugs, such as addressing audio glitches or screeching that may have occurred during high system loads or when waking from sleep. Additionally, a bug was resolved where the Clustered Shared Volume (CSV) failed to come online if BitLocker and local CSV managed protectors were enabled and the BitLocker keys had recently rotated.

Within this build, there are five identified issues, one of which involves certain languages displaying on the Language & Region settings page indicating support for speech recognition (e.g., Korean) but lacking live captions support.

[Get more information about Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.1537 and 22624.1537.]

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23424**

– Release date: March 30, 2023
– Released to: Dev Channel

This build introduces a redesigned widget board with a larger canvas (3 columns if supported by the device) and new zones to offer users quick access to glanceable widgets from their apps and services, along with the ability to take a break with their personalized feed.

Moreover, it addresses several bugs, including an issue in Task Manager where the search icon could overlap the Task Manager icon in the title bar, and another issue where voice access was delayed in turning on after using the wake-up command.

There are eight known issues with this build, one being certain languages listed on the Language & Region settings page indicating speech recognition support (e.g., Korean) yet lacking live captions support, and another related to observing the rotating search highlight instead of the Bing button after restarting the computer.

[Get more information about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23424.]

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25330**

– Release date: March 30, 2023
– Released to: Canary Channel

This release brings multiple modifications to the Microsoft Store, including revamped purchase dialog styles that align better with Windows 11 and a fresh interface for the in-app ratings dialogue.

Furthermore, the Remote Desktop Connection setup window (mstsc.exe) now adheres to the text scaling settings found under Settings > Accessibility > Text Size. In cases of extensive text scaling, a scrollbar will be displayed. By default, the print screen key will now open the Snipping Tool.

[Get more information about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25330.]

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25324**

– Release date: March 23, 2023
– Released to: Canary Channel

This version presents an overhauled widgets board, featuring a larger canvas (3 columns if supported by the device) and separate sections for widgets and feed content with a clear distinction between them. Moreover, a new USB4 hubs and devices Settings page has been added for users under Settings > Bluetooth & devices > USB > USB4 Hubs and Devices, which enables various productivity scenarios.

[Get more information about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25324.]However, they do not yet have backing for real-time subtitles.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.1757**

**Release date:** 16th March 2023

**Released to:** Release Preview Channel

This version addresses a diverse array of glitches, including an issue where Microsoft PowerPoint became unresponsive when utilizing accessibility tools and another where the command line malfunctioned when the system locale was set to Japanese, and cmd.exe was configured in the legacy mode.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25314**

**Release date:** 8th March 2023

**Released to:** Canary Channel

The initial release to the newly established Canary Channel introduces multiple new functionalities. Among them is File Explorer suggesting files most pertinent to ongoing tasks. This feature is accessible to users logged into Windows with an Azure Active Directory (AAD) account. The recommended files are cloud files linked to that account, either owned by the user or shared with them. (Please note that this feature is not universally available to all Canary Channel participants yet. Microsoft is collecting feedback on it before implementing it more broadly.)

Furthermore, this build incorporates access key shortcuts in the XAML context menu within File Explorer. An access key is a single-keystroke shortcut that allows a keyboard user to promptly execute a command in the context menu. Each access key corresponds with a letter in the display name.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23403**

**Release date:** 8th March 2023

**Released to:** Dev Channel

This build introduces several new features, including File Explorer suggesting files most relevant to the user’s current work. It is accessible to users signed into Windows with an Azure Active Directory (AAD) account. The recommended files are cloud files associated with that account, owned by the user or shared with them. (Please note that this functionality is not yet rolled out to all Dev Channel insiders. Microsoft is gathering feedback on it before a broader rollout.)

Additionally, access key shortcuts have been integrated into the XAML context menu in File Explorer. An access key is a shortcut of one keystroke that allows a keyboard user to quickly execute a command in the context menu. Each access key corresponds to a letter in the display name.

Live transcription is also expanded to cover more languages, and touch keyboard settings have been enhanced with new options to manage how tapping an edit control triggers the touch keyboard.

This build rectifies a range of issues, including one where the search box disappeared randomly, and another where File Explorer unpredictably came to the forefront.

There are 10 noted issues in this build, including one where selecting the “Remove from list” command in File Explorer does not function and another where some languages displayed on the Language & Region settings page suggest speech recognition support (e.g., Korean) but do not yet provide backing for real-time subtitles.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25309**

**Release date:** 2nd March 2023

**Released to:** Dev Channel

This build empowers users to customize audio settings on an app-specific basis using the volume mixer in Quick Settings. Moreover, the in-app command help page for voice access has been revamped for quicker access to desired settings. Fresh voice commands have also been added, for example, selecting a text range in a textbox and clearing all text in a textbox.

It resolves numerous issues, such as USB devices (including keyboards and mice) not functioning in builds 25295 and higher, a potential taskbar duplication following resolution changes, and third-party widgets sometimes not loading as expected under specific circumstances.

This build has 10 known issues, such as launching Group Policy Editor potentially displaying an error about a displayName attribute not found and some AAD joined users encountering “Getting ready for you” screens when signing into Windows following the latest updates.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.1391 and 22624.1391**

**Release date:** 2nd March 2023

**Released to:** Beta Channel

These updates are pushed to two sets in the Beta Channel, 22621.1391 and 22624.1391. Users under 22624.1391 will observe a redesigned in-app command help page for voice access, facilitating prompt access to preferred settings. New voice commands including selecting a text range in a textbox and clearing all text in a textbox have been added.

Both builds, 22621.1391 and 22624.1391, receive two bug fixes, one enhancing Windows stability post-update installation and another addressing an issue where Notification Center, Quick Settings, and taskbar jump lists did not function for some Insiders.

There is a single known issue in this build – the improved in-app help page in voice access might not encompass all commands, and additional info could be inaccurate.

**Windows 11 Build 22621.1343**

**Release date:** 21st February 2023

**Released to:** Release Preview Channel

This release encompasses various new functionalities, such as displaying search results in a flyout box as they are typed in the taskbar’s search box. For devices joined to Azure Active Directory (AAD), this update delivers AI-driven recommended content on the Start menu.

Additionally, users now receive recommendations to enhance PC energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprints. To access these recommendations, navigate to Settings > System > Power & Battery > Energy Recommendations. In Task Manager, users can filter processes by binary name, PID, or publisher name. The filter remains effective when switching between pages. The keyboard shortcut is Alt-F.

The build also addresses a variety of bugs, including failure when employing a provisioning package for bulk provisioning for Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and potential LSASS unresponsiveness post Sysprep on a domain-joined system.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.1325 and 22623.1325**

**Release date:** 16th February 2023

**Released to:** Beta Channel

These updates are dispatched to two segments in the Beta Channel, 22621.1325 and 22623.1325. Both builds introduce support for new preview widgets for Messenger, Spotify, Phone Link, and Xbox (Game Pass). In 22623.1325, Azure Active Directory (AAD) joined devices now receive AI-driven recommended, personalized content on the Start menu.

Both builds also incorporate a wide array of bug fixes, such as an issue where lsass.exe occasionally became unresponsive when sending an LDAP query with a large LDAP filter to a domain controller. In Build 22623.1325, a bug causing the taskbar to be truncated after a resolution change has been resolved.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25300**

**Release date:** 15th February 2023

**Released to:** Dev Channel

This release brings live captioning in several new languages, including Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, and other English dialects. It also introduces multiple treatments for snap layouts and seeks feedback on them.

Furthermore, it addresses a wide varietyThis version contains a number of glitches, including one where some users had problems with logging into enterprise websites that rely on Windows integrated authentication, as well as an issue with the “Discover more widgets” function in the widgets selector not functioning.

The update has 17 identified problems, such as an error that may appear when accessing Group Policy Editor, indicating a missing displayName attribute, and another where third-party widgets may fail to load properly under specific conditions.

[Learn more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25300.]

Windows 11 Getting an Early Look: Build 25295

Release Date: February 9, 2023

Preview Available to: Dev Channel

In this release, a new feature has been added that allows for the quick copying of two-factor authentication codes from notifications of apps installed on a PC or linked from a phone. Furthermore, the redesigned search feature for the taskbar, which began rolling out with Build 25252, is now accessible for all Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Users can adjust the search settings on the taskbar by navigating to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar Items.

The update also addresses a range of bugs. For example, some users were experiencing a blank update history page in Settings > Windows Update > Update history after installing Build 25290. Additionally, an issue where the Add a Device dialog had an unexpectedly large border has been resolved.

There are 14 known issues in this update, including problems with authenticating to enterprise websites that require Windows integrated authentication and the non-functional “Discover more widgets” option in the widgets selector.

[Learn more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25295.]

Preview Builds 22621.1255 and 22623.1255 for Windows 11

Release Date: February 9, 2023

Preview Available to: Beta Channel

Both versions introduce tabbed browsing in Notepad. Moreover, Build 22623.1255 includes various bug fixes, such as resolving an issue where search results vanished on the App History page, and another where process names were unexpectedly being spellchecked when entered in the search box.

[Learn more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.1255 and 22623.1255.]

Insight into Preview Builds 22621.1250 and 22623.1250 for Windows 11

Release Date: February 2, 2023

Preview Available to: Beta Channel

These updates offer new options for IT administrators to manage the appearance of the search box on the taskbar in their organizations. Additional bug fixes have been provided in Build 22623.1250, including issues where the search box would randomly disappear upon clicking, leaving a blank space on the taskbar, and the absence of a confirmation dialog when ending processes in the Task Manager’s Details tab.

[Learn more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.1250 and 22623.1250.]of glitches, involving a problem that impacted searchindexer.exe and unpredictably prevented you from signing in or signing out. It also addressed an issue that impacted the Domain Name System (DNS) suffix search list. When configured, the parent domain could have been absent.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25276

Release date: January 12, 2023

Released to: Dev Channel

This release introduces developer-centric features in Task Manager to facilitate the collection of live kernel memory dumps (LKDs). This complements the existing “Memory dump” for user mode processes. Additionally, the update includes new insights into cloud storage usage within the Settings app, now displaying Outlook attachment data.

Numerous bugs have been resolved, such as issues with taskbar preview window switching not functioning correctly, and explorer.exe crashing on opening File Explorer.

The build is known to have eight issues, one of which is the taskbar occasionally getting halfway cropped when using the tablet-optimized taskbar, and another being some Task Manager dialogs failing to display the correct theme when applied from the Task Manager Settings page.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25272

Release date: January 5, 2023

Released to: Dev Channel

This update relocates Quick Assist out of Windows Tools, making it directly visible in the Start menu’s All apps list for easier access. Additionally, a refresh button has been added to the Windows print queue.

Bug fixes include correcting an issue in Task Manager where publisher name filters did not match correctly on the Processes page, and resolving a Task Manager display problem with light and dark content, potentially rendering text unreadable.

There are eight known issues with this build, such as the taskbar sometimes being cropped halfway when using the tablet-optimized taskbar, and certain Task Manager dialogs failing to render correctly when applied from the Task Manager Settings page.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.1095 and 22623.1095

Release date: January 5, 2023

Released to: Beta Channel

These updates are distributed to two segments in the Beta Channel. One group will receive the Build 22623.1095 update containing new features and bug fixes, while the other group will get the Build 22621.1095 update with fewer enhancements and bug fixes.

Build 22623.1095 enhances Quick Assist availability in the Start menu’s All apps list by moving it out of Windows Tools.

In Builds 22621.1095 and 22623.1095, the Start menu search box design has been refreshed with more rounded corners, aligning with the taskbar’s search box design.

Build 22623.1095 includes various bug fixes, addressing an issue in Task Manager where filtering by publisher name did not align correctly on the Processes page.

Builds 22621.1095 and 22623.1095 address several bugs, including one affecting the speed of copying items from a network to a local computer, with some users experiencing slower speeds than expected.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.1037 and 22623.1037

Release date: December 15, 2022

Released to: Beta Channel

These updates are offered to two separate categories in the Beta Channel. One group will get the Build 22623.1037 update with new features and bug fixes, while the other group will receive the Build 22621.1037 update with fewer enhancements and bug fixes.

Build 22623.1037 brings a range of voice access improvements, introducing new commands for opening and closing applications, releasing a held-down key, and displaying a grid overlay on the screen.

Builds 22621.1037 and 22623.1037 feature various treatments for the appearance of the search box on the taskbar, accessible via Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar Items.

Build 22623.1037 includes multiple bug fixes, such as resolving an issue causing Task Manager to freeze when utilizing its search box, and another leading to explorer.exe crashes.

Builds 22621.1037 and 22623.1037 implement fixes for two bugs, one affecting Task Manager’s UI elements displaying in unexpected colors, and another involving decryption failure of a certificate private key in the Data Protection API (DPAPI).

Both builds have seven known issues, including services occasionally not showing in the Task Manager’s Services page post-filtering, and the taskbar search box rendering issues resulting in visual artifacts.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25267

Release date: December 14, 2022

Released to: Dev Channel

This release implements two minor adjustments: rounded corners for the taskbar search and Windows Security (firewall) notification dialogs now adhering to Windows 11 visuals.

It addresses various bugs, including a Bluetooth section crash in Quick Settings for specific users, and a problem in which the “Browse for Folder” feature in apps only displayed the Desktop folder, omitting other folders for some users.

There are 17 known issues with this build, including UI element fluctuations in apps, taskbar cropping issues when using the tablet-optimized taskbar, and publisher name filter mismatches in the Processes page of Task Manager.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25262

Release date: December 9, 2022

Released to: Dev Channel

This update eliminates the sign-in requirement for accessing the widgets board and includes a Quick Assist link at the bottom of Settings > System > Troubleshooters to aid in resolving PC issues. It resolves several bugs, including secondary drives or other PCI devices not being visible for some users, an issue with auto-hiding the taskbar ceasing to function after interacting with the hidden icons flyout, and explorer.exe crashes when opening specific items from the Recent section in File Explorer.

The build presents 18 known issues, encompassing UI element fluctuations in apps, taskbar cropping issues when using the tablet-optimized taskbar, and publisher name filter mismatches in the Processes page of Task Manager.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.1028 and 22623.1028

Release date: December 6, 2022

Released to: Beta Channel

These updates are segmented into two groups within the Beta Channel. One group will receive the Build 22623.1028 update with several new bug fixes, while the other group will get the Build 22621.1028 update with only one bug fix.

Build 22623.1028 includes multiple bug fixes, addressing issues like the taskbar failing to auto-hide after interacting with the hidden icons flyout in the system tray and inconsistent sleep recommendations on the Energy Recommendations and Battery & Power page.

One common bug fixed in both Build 22621.1028 and 22623.1028 is a performance decrease in gaming caused by GPU performance debugging features.

Both builds have eight known issues, including delays in the transition to the touch-optimized version when switching to the tablet-optimized taskbar.Amidst desktop stance and tablet stance, there is a discrepancy, and also in a scenario where certain services might not display on the Task Manager’s Services section post application of filters.


**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25252**

* Release Date: November 28, 2022
* Channel: Dev Channel

This updated edition implements an icon for VPN status within the system tray upon connection to a recognized VPN profile. Furthermore, fixes have been applied to a range of issues, such as recurrent explorer.exe crashes affecting the performance of the system tray, an impediment causing folders in the Start menu to fail opening on initial attempts, and a glitch that could result in your computer entering a sleep state despite being set to remain awake.

The build addresses 21 identified problems, including instances of app UI elements intermittently vanishing and reappearing, occurrences of the taskbar being partially cropped under specific conditions while using the tablet-optimized taskbar, and an issue where filtering by publisher name doesn’t yield correct results on the Processes page.

[More details on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25252](https://anywebsite.com/windows-11-insider-preview-25252)

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.1020 and 22623.1020**

* Release Date: November 28, 2022
* Channel: Beta Channel

Both of these updates are rolled out to two distinct segments within the Beta Channel. One segment will receive Build 22623.1020 introducing fresh functionalities and bug resolutions. The other segment will be provided with Build 22621.1020 primarily focusing on bug fixes.

In Build 22623.1020, provisions have been made to support new Braille displays alongside new Braille input and output languages within Narrator.

Various bug fixes have been implemented for both Build 22621.1020 and 22623.1020, including the resolution of an issue causing the Settings app to fail while attempting to access a page within the Accounts category and another glitch that resulted in File Explorer malfunctioning upon closing context menus and menu items.

[Obtain additional information on Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.1020 and 22623.1020](https://anywebsite.com/windows-11-insider-preview-builds-22621-1020-22623-1020)To: Development Channel

The latest release addresses several glitches, including problems affecting explorer.exe reliability linked to the taskbar, and an issue where voices such as Guy or Jenny were not functioning in Narrator.

This version has identified 13 issues, such as intermittent taskbar flickering during transitions between desktop and tablet modes, and instances where UI components within apps are intermittently disappearing.

(Find further details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25236.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Versions 22621.875 and 22623.875

Release Date: October 27, 2022

Rolled out to: Beta Channel

These updates are being distributed to two sets within the Beta Channel. One set will receive the updates for Build 22623.875, containing fresh features along with bug resolutions. The other group will be updated to Build 22621.875, focusing solely on bug fixes.

Build 22623.875 introduces the tablet-optimized taskbar, initiated with Build 22623.730.

Both 22623.875 and 22621.875 include numerous bug fixes, such as addressing transparency issues in layered windows, particularly encountered during High-Definition remote applications integrated locally (RAIL) mode.

Both versions present four identified concerns, including intermittent taskbar flickering during transitions between desktop and tablet modes, and delays in transitioning the tablet-optimized taskbar to the touch-optimized version when switching postures.

(For more insights on Windows 11 Insider Preview Versions 22621.875 and 22623.875.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25231

Release Date: October 27, 2022

Rolled out to: Development Channel

This update resolves various bugs, like the hindrance some users faced utilizing FIDO to unlock a PC when connected to an external display with the laptop lid shut, and the issue where selected network cameras were not added under Bluetooth & Devices > Cameras.

This release brings to light 14 known issues, including flickering of the taskbar during transitions between desktop and tablet modes, and the intermittent disappearance and reappearance of UI elements within apps.

(Get deeper insights on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25231.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Versions 22621.870 and 22623.870

Release Date: October 20, 2022

Rolled out to: Beta Channel

These updates are being deployed to two subgroups within the Beta Channel. One group will receive the updates for Build 22623.870, incorporating new features and bug patches. The other group will be updated to Build 22621.870, focusing on selective new bug resolutions.

Build 22623.870 introduces Task Manager to the context menu upon right-clicking the taskbar. It also includes an automated Narrator braille driver solution that switches Braille drivers between Narrator and third-party screen readers.

Build 22623.870 incorporates numerous bug fixes, enhancing touch gestures and animations with the tablet-optimized taskbar and resolving the issue that led to explorer.exe crashes while moving icons in the system tray.

Both versions have several bug fixes, including rectifying vertical and horizontal line artifacts appearing on the screen, and enabling the Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AAD) Application Proxy connector to retrieve Kerberos tickets on behalf of the user. The encountered error message was, “The handle specified is invalid (0x80090301).

Both versions present four known issues, including intermittent taskbar flickering during transitions between desktop and tablet modes, and delays in transitioning the tablet-optimized taskbar to the touch-optimized version when switching postures

(For more insights on Windows 11 Insider Preview Versions 22621.870 and 22623.870.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.754

Release Date: October 19, 2022

Rolled out to: Release Preview Channel

This version brings forth various minor enhancements, including new biometric data choices for Windows Hello Face and Fingerprint, updated Microsoft account settings, and the addition of Task Manager to the context menu upon right-clicking the taskbar.

It resolves various bugs, such as the slowdown of the Windows Search Service, and the fix for the Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AAD) Application Proxy connector, enhancing its ability to retrieve Kerberos tickets for users. The error message displayed was, “The handle specified is invalid (0x80090301).”

(Get more insights on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.754.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25227

Release Date: October 19, 2022

Rolled out to: Development Channel

This update prioritizes enhancements for IT administrators’ update management, introducing multiple tweaks to the Update Stack Orchestrator. Additionally, it incorporates slight modifications to the Start menu, widgets, Settings, voice typing, and input.

Numerous bugs have been addressed, including one causing explorer.exe crashes when app transitions occur on the tablet-optimized taskbar, and another issue related to content dragging within an open Start menu folder resulting in a crash.

The release identifies seven issues, including delays in transitioning the taskbar to the touch-optimized version during desktop and tablet posture switches, and UI components disappearing and reappearing within apps.

(Get more insights on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25227.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.1163

Release Date: October 18, 2022

Rolled out to: Release Preview Channel

The version enhances Windows search performance and results, and includes Task Manager in the context menu on right-clicking the taskbar. It also addresses various bugs, such as a scenario in Microsoft Direct3D 9 games where the graphics hardware would malfunction if a native Direct3D 9 driver was absent.

(Get more insights on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.1163.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Versions 22621.746 and 22623.746

Release Date: October 13, 2022

Rolled out to: Beta Channel

These updates are disseminated to two groups within the Beta Channel. One group will receive Build 22623.746 with new functionalities, while the other group will update to Build 22621.746, with new features disabled by default.

For individuals receiving Build 22623.746, preliminary support is provided for rearranging System Tray icons. System Tray updates are gradually being rolled out and may not be available to all Insiders at this time. If system updates do not reflect these changes, the System Tray experience will remain unchanged.

Several bugs have been rectified solely in Build 22623.746, including an issue with the tablet-optimized taskbar, where the touch gesture to slide open the Start menu from the bottom of the screen may not follow the finger accurately.

In both Build 22621.746 and Build 22623.746, the ms-appinstaller Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) has been activated to function with the DesktopAppInstaller.

Both versions have five known issues, such as intermittent taskbar flickering during transitions between desktop and tablet modes, and the possibility of explorer.exe crashing when dragging the system tray icons.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.675

Release Date: October 11, 2022

Rolled out to: Release Preview Channel

The version unveils various new features initiated last week for Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2, including File Explorer tabs;Recommended Actions, proposing activities you could consider on items you duplicate, such as advising to place a call using Skype upon copying a telephone number; the taskbar overflow menu, showcasing all your excess apps in a single location; and the capability to distribute to more gadgets.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Versions 22621.741 and 22623.741

Release Date: 10th October 2022

Released to: Beta Channel

These updates are rolled out to two sets in the Beta Channel. One set will acquire the Update 22623.741 that includes fresh bug corrections. The other set will attain the Update 22621.741 comprising solely a few new bug fixes.

Included in Update 22623.741 are bug rectifications that encompass several for the tablet-optimized taskbar, like one where it occasionally minimized when it should have expanded if there were no active windows on the desktop, and another where the tablet-optimized taskbar would malfunction the explorer.exe if you accessed the overflow flyout.

Both 22621.741 and 22623.741 include two bug fixes: one where Server Manager might reset the incorrect disk when multiple disks possess the same UniqueId, and another where localization concerns for particular setup files inhibit you from forming installation media for non-English languages.

Both versions have four acknowledged issues, which incorporate one where audio has ceased functioning for some Insiders, and another where the tablet-optimized taskbar sporadically flickers while switching between desktop and tablet postures.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Version 25217

Release Date: 6th October 2022

Released to: Dev Channel

The version amends a range of glitches, including one where the taskbar sometimes contracted instead of expanding when there are no active windows on the desktop, and another where the whole window turned black momentarily when switching between windows.

This version has eight recognized issues, such as one where the Widgets alert badge figure may seem misaligned on the taskbar, and another where the taskbar transitions more slowly than anticipated to the touch-optimized version while shifting between desktop and tablet layouts.

(Find out more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Version 25217.)If there is no SIM detected on your phone and you attempt to make a call from your device, the Dual SIM feature will not function.

There is a single identified issue in both versions where audio may cease to work for certain Insiders.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.598 and 22622.598

Release date: September 12, 2022

Released in: Beta Channel

These updates are rolling out to two categories within the Beta Channel. One sector will be updated with Build 22622.598, containing fresh solutions for bugs. The other segment will be provided with Build 22621.598, which by default has most of the new bug fixes turned off.

For those receiving Build 22622.598, some of the resolved issues include one that previously hindered top-of-screen File Explorer interaction when File Explorer was in fullscreen mode, as well as an issue in which command bar functions in File Explorer like copy, paste, and empty recycle bin were inert when they should have been active.

Multiple bug fixes are present in both Build 22621.598 and 22622.598, which address problems such as a duplicated print queue and issues with Roaming User Profiles where certain settings were not properly restored after signing in or out.

In both builds, there is a known bug where clicking the network icon on the Lock screen may lead to Lock screen crashing, necessitating a reboot for login.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25197

Release date: September 8, 2022

Released in: Dev Channel

This particular build reintroduces the touch-centric taskbar for tablets. When using your 2-in-1 device as a tablet and disconnecting or folding back the keyboard, the taskbar will seamlessly transition to the touch-optimized version. Additionally, animated icons will soon be introduced in the Settings app.

Several bugs have been corrected in this build, including instances where the taskbar or its icons like search retained the wrong theme colors when switching between light and dark themes, and an issue causing Settings to crash when removing devices.

This build has 13 known issues, one of which involves misalignment of the Widgets notification badge number on the taskbar, and another where certain command bar functions like copy, paste, and empty recycle bin may be unexpectedly disabled.

In one scenario, the Widgets notification badge number might be out of alignment on the taskbar, while in another instance, games using Easy Anti-Cheat could lead to crashes or trigger a bugcheck on your computer.

The update strengthens the capability of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to detect and block ransomware and sophisticated attacks, providing IT administrators with the option to add languages and language-related functions remotely.

Several bug fixes are included as well, like addressing an issue where ServerAssignedConfigurations would be null in certain full-configuration scenarios, improving BitLocker performance, and resolving problems that hindered the opening or functioning of virtualized App-V Microsoft Office applications.

The enhancements in the build, previously rolled out to select users in the Dev Channel starting from Build 25136, such as File Explorer tab and navigation updates, are now available to all users in this version. If not visible, a PC reboot may be necessary.

Numerous bugs have been corrected, such as the min/max/close button visibility issue in File Explorer when using a contrast theme, and the unexpected appearance of the taskbar overflow flyout on the opposite side of the screen.

The build lists 13 identified problems, including misaligned Widgets notification badge numbers on the taskbar and issues with games utilizing Easy Anti-Cheat.

These updates are being distributed to two subsets within the Beta Channel. One group will receive Build 22622.575 that introduces new features while another will get Build 22621.575 where new features remain disabled by default.

For users of Build 22622.575, clicking the middle mouse button on a folder in File Explorer’s navigation pane will open it in a new tab, mirroring the existing functionality of clicking a folder within the body of File Explorer.

Numerous bugs, specifically in File Explorer, have been rectified only in Build 22622.575, such as issues with dividers in the navigation pane and the contrast of left/right arrows in dark mode.

Both versions include bug fixes like enabling the opening of URLs up to 8192 characters. Additionally

In File Explorer tabs, there’s a scenario where the left half of the File Explorer title bar cannot be dragged using the mouse or touch input.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25163

Release date: July 20, 2022

Released to: Dev Channel

This build introduces a new taskbar overflow capability. When the taskbar exceeds its maximum capacity for notifications and icons, clicking on an icon will open an overflow menu displaying the taskbar icons that are not currently visible.

Furthermore, this update resolves various bugs, like one that caused explorer.exe to crash while rearranging tabs and another where the “Add new tab” button in File Explorer was not clearly visible when using Aquatic or Desert contrast themes.

There are nine known issues in this build, such as certain apps in full-screen mode (e.g., video players) obstructing live captions visibility and games employing Easy Anti-Cheat resulting in PC crashes or bug checks.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.436 and 22622.436

Release date: July 19, 2022

Released to: Beta Channel

…Anomalies where a few Widgets settings are inexplicably reverted to default, and instances where games utilizing Easy Anti-Cheat might experience crashes or lead to system instability.

**(Source: Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25151)**

### Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25145

– **Release date**: June 22, 2022
– **Channel**: Dev Channel

This release incorporates the traditional Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) directly within Windows, along with new enhancements such as extending Active Directory schema through the execution of the Update-LapsADSchema cmdlet in the new LAPS PowerShell module. It also showcases OneDrive Standalone 100GB subscriptions in the Accounts page within Settings, providing visibility into recurring billing, payment details, and OneDrive storage consumption.

Several defects were rectified in this release, including tab order issues while using Ctrl-Tab if tabs were rearranged in File Explorer, and crashes occurring in Settings when navigating to Bluetooth & Devices > Printers & Scanners.

This build is afflicted by nine identified concerns, comprising situations where certain apps in full-screen mode (e.g., video players) obstruct live caption visibility, unanticipated resets of some Widgets preferences to their default states, and cases where games integrating Easy Anti-Cheat may encounter crashes or trigger system errors.

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### Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.776

– **Release date**: June 16, 2022
– **Channel**: Release Preview Channel

This version introduces search highlights that showcase significant events, such as holidays and anniversaries, at a global and regional level for each day. Hover or click on the illustration in the search box to access more details swiftly.

It also includes numerous bug fixes, addressing issues like the inability to use Encrypted File System files over a WebDAV connection, instances where Windows 11 stopped functioning when installing applications without network connectivity, and the failure of Bluetooth to reconnect to specific audio devices post their restart.

**Obtain more insights on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.776 from the source.**25115

Release date: May 11, 2022

Released on: Developer Channel

This version presents a novel feature named suggested actions. Upon copying a date, time, or phone number, Windows will provide recommendations for associated actions like setting up a calendar event or initiating a phone call through an application. Moreover, this version addresses a range of glitches; for instance, one bug in File Explorer causing error 0x800703E6 during file transfers from Google Drive and another issue resulting in Task Manager becoming illegible in dark mode upon CPU reaching 100% usage.

There are three known issues in this version, such as certain fullscreen apps like video players hindering the visibility of live captions and situations where specific apps, when closed before live captions are activated, relaunch behind the live captions window at the top.

(Further details about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25115.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621

Release date: May 11, 2022

Released on: Beta Channel

This update rectifies numerous bugs, like the File Explorer bug presenting error 0x800703E6 when copying files from Google Drive and another issue causing Smart App Control to block duly signed applications.

There are two known problems with this version, including one where some fullscreen apps like video players impede live captions from being visible and another scenario where closing specific apps located near the top of the screen before activating live captions causes them to restart behind the live captions window at the top.

(Further information about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22616

Release date: May 5, 2022

Released on: Developer and Beta Channels

This update corrects several bugs, among them an issue where the widgets panel failed to open successfully using the swipe gesture from the screen’s side, another addressing the decline in explorer.exe’s performance and stability over time leading to system errors, and another fixing the animation disruption when using the 3-finger gesture to minimize windows.

There are two known challenges in this version, one involving certain fullscreen apps obstructing live captions’ visibility and another where closing specific apps located near the top of the screen before running live captions results in them reopening behind the live captions window at the top.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22610

Release date: April 29, 2022

Released on: Developer and Beta Channels

A set of new MDM and group policies for IT administrators has been added in this update:

– Disable Quick Settings flyout

– Disable Notification Center and calendar flyouts

– Disable all taskbar settings

– Disable search function (across Start and taskbar)

– Hide Task View from taskbar

– Block ‘Pinned’ customization in Start

– Conceal ‘Recommended’ section in Start

– Disable Start context menus

– Suppress ‘All apps’ in Start

Furthermore, there have been enhancements to the Family Safety widget, including a new location sharing view displaying your family members’ whereabouts using the Family Safety app.

Additionally, multiple bug fixes have been implemented, like resolving an error in which an Administrative Template glitch ceased to appear in Group Policy editor, another solving the taskbar icon cut-off issue when using Shift + Right-click, and addressing inconsistencies with app icons in the Start menu’s all apps list, like Microsoft Edge.

This version comes with five recognized challenges, including issues with the widgets panel’s successful opening via side gestures and problems with certain fullscreen apps hindering live captions’ visibility.

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Windows 11 Preview Build 22000.651 (KB5012643)

Release date: April 14, 2022

Released to: Release Preview Channel

This release resolves a range of glitches, such as a memory leak impacting Windows systems active 24/7, a bug causing video subtitles to be partially cut off, and an issue restricting mobile device management (MDM) policies on Windows Enterprise editions upgraded to Enterprise using Azure AD-joined subscription entitlement.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22598

Release date: April 13, 2022

Released on: Developer and Beta Channels

This version tackles various bugs, including the incomplete rendering at times of File Explorer’s context menu and occasional transparency, as well as rectifying the Task Manager’s memory composition graph appearing blank instead of filled with the proper color.

The update comes with over a dozen acknowledged challenges, like the widgets panel sometimes failing to open smoothly via side gestures, certain fullscreen apps obstructing live captions’ visibility, and an issue where the taskbar does not always automatically collapse after initiating an app or selecting outside the expanded taskbar on 2-in-1 devices.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22593

Release date: April 6, 2022

Released on: Developer and Beta Channels

This update enables the seamless searchability of recent and pinned files in Home using the search box within File Explorer—be it local or shared Office files.

Various bug fixes have been implemented, including resolving an anomaly where app icons unexpectedly animated from the upper-left corner of the taskbar when launching a new app, an issue causing Windows Spotlight to cease updating for extended periods, and rectifying Narrator’s misreading of dialog buttons in scan mode.

The version introduces more than a dozen recognized challenges, like issues with the widgets panel’s successful opening via side gestures and obstacles with certain fullscreen apps obstructing live captions’ visibility.

(Further details on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22593.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22581

Release date: March 23, 2022

Released on: Developer and Beta Channels

This edition features minor modifications to the taskbar, including extending the top border line across the entire taskbar on all device types. There’s been a range of bug fixes, such as resolving the Search box flickering atop the Start menu and rectifying Task Manager’s details population in the Status column of the Startup Apps section.

The update highlights over a dozen known issues, like search term results occasionally not displaying in File Explorer’s search box and widget arrangement mishaps in the pinned section after rearrangement within the widgets panel.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22579

Release date: March 18, 2022

Released on: Developer Channel

This version introduces a feature that enables IT administrators to exempt USB removable drives from BitLocker encryption, eliminating the automatic or inadvertent encryption of integrated storage in specialized devices like video cameras, voice recorders, conferencing systems, and medical devices.

There are various slight alterations included, like the ability to label app folders in the Start menu and the addition of the new Run New Task button to all Task Manager pages.

The update addresses a host of bugs,including an instance where the folders in Start would still display animations even if animation effects were disabled, and another case where explorer.exe crashed while dragging certain windows across snap layouts at the top of the screen.

The latest build comes with a myriad of identified issues, such as facing difficulties with opening suggested results in File Explorer search box, and encountering problems with widgets when rearranging them in the widgets board.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.588

Release Date: March 15, 2022

Released to: Beta and Release Preview Channels

This update enables Windows to exhibit up to three high priority “toast” notifications concurrently for apps sending notifications for calls, reminders, or alarms via Windows notifications. It also corrects over two dozen bugs, including a system crash related to SystemSettings.exe, and an issue impacting searchindexer.exe that prevented recent emails from showing up in Microsoft Outlook’s offline search.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22572

Release Date: March 9, 2022

Released to: Dev Channel

This version introduces the option to manage family controls for browsing in Microsoft Edge, along with the integration of a video editor named Clipchamp offering features like trimming, splitting, transitions, and animated text. Clipchamp also includes built-in webcam and screen recorders for real-time content capture.

Numerous minor tweaks have been implemented, including an updated layout for the Print Queue to align with Windows 11’s design principles. Furthermore, using Shift + right-click on File Explorer or desktop will now open the “Show more options” context menu.

The release also resolves several dozen bugs, including issues with scroll bars on certain Win32 applications and a problem where custom mouse pointers reverted to the Windows default after a reboot.

The build presents more than twelve known issues, such as encountering errors when opening suggested results in File Explorer’s search box and facing rendering problems with widgets in the pinned section during rearrangement.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22567

Release Date: March 2, 2022

Released to: Dev Channel

This edition aims to promote the use of renewable energy by scheduling Windows 11 updates during times of higher renewable energy availability, such as solar, wind, and hydro. The feature activates when the PC is plugged in and data on regional carbon intensity is accessible to Microsoft.

Additionally, the update permits linking an Android phone to the PC during setup and introduces Smart App Control (SAC), a new security feature that blocks untrusted or potentially harmful applications.

Several minor changes have been made, including an enhanced “Open with” dialog box for better adherence to Windows 11’s design principles.

The update also addresses multiple bugs, such as the absence of the Windows startup sound and occasional crashes of explorer.exe when opening the context menu.

The release contains more than twelve identified issues, including problems with scroll bars on specific Win32 applications and difficulties with suggested search results in File Explorer’s search box.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22563

Release Date: February 24, 2022

Released to: Dev Channel

This version brings a new taskbar feature that automatically adjusts to an optimized layout when detecting a device in use as a tablet. The taskbar can be collapsed or expanded as needed to maximize screen space or optimize touch usage. A mix of widgets and news feeds in one feed allows quick viewing of dynamic information. IT admins in educational settings can now disable all Windows Update notifications using group policy to avoid disruptions.

Various smaller improvements include a broader search from Quick Access encompassing content from OneDrive, Downloads, and indexed locations.

Bug fixes include centered pop-up dialogs in Settings and no more black glitches in the navigation bar of Task Manager when launched from a minimized state. A long-standing issue with the taskbar flickering when switching input methods has been resolved.

The update lists over twelve known issues, like the malfunctioning File Explorer search box and missing Efficiency mode icon in Task Manager for some child processes.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22557

Release Date: February 16, 2022

Released to: Dev Channel

This build introduces numerous features like grouping pinned apps in folders on the Start menu, the Do not disturb function for silencing notifications, and the Focus feature to eliminate distracting Windows actions.

With OneDrive integration in File Explorer, users can view their OneDrive sync status and quota usage without leaving the File Explorer interface. New touch gestures and snapping windows into Snap Layouts have been added. Default battery settings have been adjusted to reduce energy consumption.

Task Manager’s redesign now aligns better with Windows 11 design principles, featuring a hamburger-style navigation bar and a new settings page.

Among other smaller enhancements are drag-and-drop support on the taskbar and an improved and faster search functionality.

Bug fixes include addressing crashes when hovering over Task View with the Ctrl key pressed and preventing explorer.exe crashes when accessing More Keyboard Settings in the input switcher.

The build faces more than twelve known issues, such as flickering taskbar during input method changes and unresponsive Search panel after clicking the Search icon on the taskbar.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.526

Release Date: February 10, 2022

Released to: Beta and Release Preview Channels

This update resolves a wide range of issues, including the absence of Startup impact values in Task Manager, discrepancies between a Remote Desktop session’s keyboard and the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client during sign-in, and network drive disconnections for Offline Files after system restarts. The problem specifically occurred when the Distributed File System (DFS) path was mapped to the network drive.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22543

Release Date: January 27, 2022

Released to: Dev Channel

This release introduces more natural-sounding voices for the Narrator feature.

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Preview Build 22000.346

Release date: November 12, 2021

Channels: Beta and Release Preview

This version addresses a wide range of issues, such as a glitch that halted system operations post enabling Hyper-V, an issue affecting the handling of faults by the System Memory Management Unit (SMMU) after hibernation, and another that resulted in certain USB Print setups reporting failure to detect the printer post plugging it in.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22499

Release date: November 10, 2021

Channel: Dev

This release enables users to swiftly share content from active app windows directly to Teams meeting calls from the taskbar. Several bugs have been resolved, including an issue with Clipboard history malfunction and explorer.exe crashing while using the touch keyboard.

This build encounters 10 known issues, such as occasional flickering of the taskbar when switching input methods and the Search panel failing to open upon clicking the Search icon on the taskbar.

On November 12, Microsoft announced the commencement of the rollout of Cumulative Update Build 22499.1010 (KB5008400) to evaluate the servicing pipeline for builds in the Dev Channel; the update does not include any new features.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview KB5008295

Release date: November 4, 2021

Channels: Beta and Release Preview

This version addresses a bug that prevented some users from accessing or utilizing specific built-in Windows apps or components of certain built-in apps, including the Snipping Tool, Touch Keyboard, Voice Typing, and Emoji Panel, Input Method Editor (IME) user interface, as well as Getting Started and Tips.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22494

Release date: November 3, 2021

Channel: Dev

In this release, users can mute and unmute their microphone from the taskbar during a Microsoft Teams call. Additionally, various bugs have been remedied, including context menus crashing during scrolling and certain devices displaying a black screen upon waking from sleep.

This version faces eight known issues, including intermittent flickering of the taskbar when changing input methods and the Search panel failing to open after clicking the Search icon on the taskbar.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22489

Release date: October 27, 2021

Channel: Dev

This build incorporates a new settings page showcasing information related to the user’s Microsoft account, including Microsoft 365 subscriptions, links to order history, payment details, and Microsoft Rewards. Notably, this feature is initially being rolled out to a limited number of Insiders.

Several bugs have been resolved, such as Explorer.exe occasional crashes when using the Desktops flyout context menu and Settings crashes under specific conditions post navigating to Windows Update.

This build contends with nine known issues, including the taskbar occasionally flickering upon switching input methods and the Search panel failing to open post clicking the Search icon on the taskbar.

(For more information on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22489.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22483

Release date: October 20, 2021

Channel: Dev

This version introduces a new capability that allows users to refresh items displayed under “Recommended” or the “More” button in Start by right-clicking on them. Additionally, it incorporates numerous bug fixes, such as a bug causing Search to display as black without any content below the search box and another hindering cellular data functionality on specific devices.

The build encounters 10 known issues, including the taskbar sometimes flickering when changing input methods and the Search panel remaining unresponsive upon clicking the Search icon on the taskbar.

(For more information on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22483.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.282

Release date: October 15, 2021

Channels: Beta and Release Preview

This version addresses a broad spectrum of issues, including a caching problem affecting performance on devices equipped with AMD Ryzen processors, distortion in audio captured by voice assistants, and a Windows Defender Exploit Protection bug preventing Microsoft Office applications from functioning on certain processors.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22478

Release date: October 14, 2021

Channel: Dev

This release introduces new emojis conforming to Microsoft’s Fluent design standards. Additionally, it enables users to log into a closed laptop through Windows Hello facial recognition on a connected external monitor equipped with a compatible camera.

Numerous bugs have been fixed, including the Notification Center’s failure to launch and a File Explorer bug causing the “Show hidden items” option to be out of sync when multiple File Explorer windows were open.

This build encounters eight known issues, such as the taskbar flickering when switching input methods and the Search panel failing to open after clicking the Search icon on the taskbar.

(For further details on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22478.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22471

Release date: October 4, 2021

Channel: Dev

This build encompasses over a dozen bug fixes, including one rectifying an issue where the taskbar’s hidden icons flyout displayed sharp corners instead of rounded corners, and another that sometimes caused explorer.exe to crash when closing File Explorer windows.

The build encounters 10 known issues, including the taskbar occasionally flickering when changing input methods and widgets displaying in incorrect sizes on external monitors.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22468

Release date: September 29, 2021

Channel: Dev

This build introduces two minor new features: users can now view statistics about a VPN connection when clicking on it in VPN Settings, and they can disable recent searches when hovering over the Search icon in the taskbar.

Additionally, over a dozen bugs have been fixed, including a glitch where certain drives were not visible in Defragment and Optimize Drives and unexpected flickering in certain apps like Microsoft Edge when using multiple monitors with varying refresh rates.

This version contends with nine known issues, including occasional taskbar flickering when changing input methods and widgets displaying in incorrect sizes on external monitors.

Furthermore, Microsoft announced the gradual rollout of the redesigned Paint app for Windows 11 to Insiders in the Dev Channel.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22463

Release date: September 22, 2021

Channel: Dev

This build introduces several minor new features, such as the ability to copy the path to a file or folder selected in File Explorer to the clipboard by using Ctrl-Shift-C. Moreover, it addresses several dozen issues, such as pressing F1 in File Explorer leading to Windows 10 help opening instead of Windows 11 help and File Explorer hanging during a search.

The build also reports several dozen known issues, including the taskbar sometimes flickering when switching input methods and widgets appearing in improper sizes on external monitors.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.194

Release date: September 16, 2021

Released to: Beta Channel and commercial PCs in the Release Preview Channel

This version brings enhancements to the Snipping Tool, Calculator, and Clock with Focus Sessions applications.

It also addresses a variety of minor issues, including a situation where certain machines would experience a bug check during modern standby, and another where PowerShell would generate an infinite number of child directories.

There are over a dozen issues identified in this version, such as the inability to input text while using search from Start or the taskbar, and an occurrence where the Search panel fails to open after clicking the Search icon on the taskbar.

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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22458

Release date: September 15, 2021

Released to: Dev Channel

This release delivers fixes for more than a dozen bugs, including an issue where the Settings app would sometimes crash when attempting to access the Display page, and another that caused instability in the Start menu.

Moreover, there are numerous known issues in this version, such as the taskbar flickering when changing input methods, and widgets appearing incorrectly sized on external monitors.

(Find out more about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22458.)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22454

Release date: September 9, 2021

Released to: Dev Channel

This update introduces a few incredibly minor modifications, including an enhancement where right-clicking on the Recycle Bin on the desktop now displays the new modern context menu.

Several dozen bug fixes are included in this build, addressing issues such as PCs with Windows Defender Application Guard experiencing continuous bug checks, and taskbar icons flickering when hovering over them while using a contrast theme.

Moreover, there are several dozen known issues, like the taskbar flickering when switching input methods, and widgets being displayed incorrectly on external monitors.

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The taskbar encountered repeated crashes while operating in the Windows Sandbox. There was also an incident where the “location in use” indicator icon failed to display on the taskbar as expected.

Numerous issues have been identified in this build, such as potential text input difficulties when utilizing Search from Start or the taskbar, and a situation where the Search panel fails to open upon selecting the Search icon on the taskbar.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.120**

Release Date: August 5, 2021

Released to: Dev and Beta Channels

This version unveils a new family widget designed for MSA accounts (a unified sign-on Microsoft account). Users can now monitor recent activities of members within their Microsoft family group. The build also addresses numerous bugs, which include an issue where File Explorer did not present an updated scroll bar in dark mode, another causing perpetual “No result” messages for every search in Settings, and a scenario where explorer.exe crashed upon clicking the Task View button.

Numerous known issues persist in this build, like potential text input difficulties when using Search from Start or the taskbar, and a situation where the Search panel may not display after selecting the Search icon on the taskbar.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.100**

Release Date: July 22, 2021

Released to: Dev Channel

This version integrates Microsoft Teams into Windows 11, incorporating a Teams Chat flyout on the taskbar. For detailed information, refer to Microsoft’s blog post titled “First Preview of Chat from Microsoft Teams begins rolling out to Windows Insiders.” Note that not all Insiders will immediately have access to this feature.

Several minor features have also been introduced, with the taskbar calendar flyout now fully retracting upon selecting the chevron in the top corner to allow ample space for notifications.

Numerous bugs have been resolved, including an issue where right-clicking on the desktop or File Explorer led to context menus and submenus appearing partly off-screen, and another problem of sign-in failures for widgets in specific scenarios due to authentication delays.

Multiple known issues exist in this version, like potential text input difficulties when utilizing Search from Start or the taskbar, and an occasional taskbar flickering when switching input methods.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.71**

Release Date: July 15, 2021

Released to: Dev Channel

This version introduces an entertainment widget displaying new and featured movie titles in the Microsoft Store. Along with this addition, several bug fixes have been implemented, including issues where the new command bar failed to appear when enabling “Open folders in a separate process” under File Explorer Options > View, and instances of Settings crashing periodically during launch.

Several known issues persist in this version, including potential text input difficulties when using search from Start or the taskbar, and a scenario where the right-click menu and submenus on the desktop or File Explorer may appear partly off-screen.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.65**

Release Date: July 8, 2021

Released to: Dev Channel

This build unveils several changes, such as a centralized Start menu now featuring a search box, Power mode settings accessible on the Power & battery page in Settings, and revamped system alert dialog boxes that adhere to Windows 11’s new visual design.

The update includes an array of bug fixes, like resolving issues where Settings failed to launch, inability to pin or unpin apps from Start, disappearance of the command bar in File Explorer, and delayed appearance of snap layouts until a PC reboot.

Moreover, a security vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler service, known as “PrintNightmare,” has been addressed. For detailed information, refer to CVE-2021-34527.

Numerous known issues exist in this version, like potential text input difficulties when using Search from Start or the taskbar, and a situation where the new command bar may not appear when enabling “Open folders in a separate process” under File Explorer Options > View.

What IT professionals need to know: Due to security concerns, it is advisable to promptly apply this update. Monitor reports for any emerging issues in the coming weeks and proceed with the update if no significant problems are reported.

**Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.51**

Release Date: June 28, 2021

Released to: Dev Channel

This initial Insider Preview for Windows 11 introduces numerous anticipated features expected in the final version of the new operating system.

Interface modifications: The centralized Start menu now includes a search box and a set of pinned apps, along with recently accessed files in OneDrive across all connected devices. The taskbar is also centered and showcases new animations, featuring a notifications button and quick settings access on the lower-right corner.

File Explorer presents a new command bar and an overall fresh look, including updated context menus. Theme enhancements have been added across the interface, along with redesigned Windows sounds.

Widgets: Windows 11 offers resizable informational widgets covering news, weather, calendar, local traffic, to-do lists, OneDrive photos, sports updates, and more.

Multitasking: The Snap feature from Windows 10 has been revamped to provide enhanced control over window arrangements, offering pre-built Snap layouts and customizable Snap groups. Task View desktops can now be reordered and personalized with custom backgrounds.

Touch, inking, and voice input: The touch keyboard now boasts 13 new themes and resizable options. Additionally, a voice typing launcher and new touch gestures have been introduced. Users can swiftly switch between languages and keyboards via a switcher on the taskbar, alongside options for customizing digital pens.

Notable changes include:

– A redesigned Microsoft Store, set to eventually host Android mobile games and apps compatible with Windows 11.
– Minimizing windows on external monitors upon laptop undocking, with restoration upon re-docking.
– Dynamic Refresh Rate feature for automatic refresh rate adjustments for smoother performance and power-saving capabilities.
– Revamped Settings interface with persistent left-hand navigation.
– Wi-Fi 6E support in Windows 11.

Known issues: Several known issues exist across various features in this build, including the taskbar, Settings, Start menu, Search, Widgets, and the Store. For instance, upgrading a device with multiple user accounts to Windows 11 may cause Settings to fail; opening the Search panel from the taskbar may not function; and transitioning to Windows 11 or installing an update might result in feature depreciation or removal.

Get more information about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.51.

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