In a notable advancement for Windows Insiders, Microsoft has unveiled a new update for the Beta Channel, specifically Build 22635.4291 (KB5043166). This release brings a host of enhancements, particularly to the Task Manager and Snipping Tool, alongside several fixes and minor improvements.
Key Updates and Improvements
For those with the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” toggle activated, the following changes are now accessible:
[Task Manager]
- The Disconnect and Logoff dialogs in Task Manager have received a design overhaul, now fully supporting dark mode and text scaling.
- In the Performance section, disks are now clearly labeled by type, enhancing user clarity.
[Settings]
- The Tailored Experiences feature has been rebranded as Personalized Offers in the Out-Of-Box Experience (OOBE). Users can find this new setting under Settings > Privacy & security, allowing them to opt-out of Windows utilizing device information to improve user experience.
FIXES:
[General]
- Several issues leading to explorer.exe crashes have been resolved, including a specific problem that caused sporadic crashes when using ALT + Tab in recent builds.
[Start Menu]
- An issue where clicking or tapping a letter in the Start menu’s All apps list would disrupt its display has been fixed.
Additionally, the following fixes are now available to all Beta Channel Insiders:
[Other]
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint] Work Folders files were previously failing to sync when Defender for Endpoint was active.
- [Outlook and other encrypted email apps] Users were prompted for their PIN each time they opened an encrypted email.
- [Microsoft Edge] The browser would occasionally become unresponsive when utilizing IE mode.
- [Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)] Inconsistencies were noted between TCPINFOv1 and GetPerTcpConnectionEstats, affecting the accuracy of TCP connection performance analysis tools used by file synchronization services.
- [Country and Operator Settings Asset] This update refreshes COSA profiles for specific mobile operators.
- [Task Manager] The application would stop responding when transitioning from a high contrast theme to a normal theme.
Snipping Tool Enhancements
The Snipping Tool has also seen a significant update, allowing users to customize the default folders for saving screenshots and screen recordings. This feature is available in version 11.2408.15.0 and newer for Windows Insiders in both the Beta and Release Preview Channels. Users can easily select a new default folder through the app settings in Snipping Tool.
For those interested in the full release notes for Windows 11 build 22635.4291, comprehensive details are available through Microsoft’s official channels.
