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December 6, 2024

Previewing More Copilot+ Experiences with Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2510 (KB5048780) has been released to the Dev Channel, introducing new features for AMD and Intel®-powered Copilot+ PCs, including the Recall feature and an expansion of Click to Do (Preview). To join the Dev Channel, users must register for the Windows Insider Program, link their Microsoft account, select the Dev Channel, and check for updates. The Recall feature allows users to find apps, websites, images, or documents by describing their content and includes timeline control for revisiting past activities. The Cocreator feature in Microsoft Paint enables AI-assisted artwork generation from text prompts. The Photos app has been updated with Image Creator and Restyle Image features for generating new images and applying artistic styles to existing photos, respectively. Click to Do has been enhanced with new activation methods and intelligent text actions, allowing users to summarize or rewrite text. Additional changes include a modernized Windows Hello experience, improvements to the system tray, and various fixes for audio and application stability. Known issues include problems with Recall and Click to Do functionalities, which will be addressed in future updates. The Microsoft Store now supports direct updates for Win32 apps.

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November 17, 2024

Windows 11 build 26100.2448 (KB5046740) gets better Windows Setup, Mica fixes, DISM, more

Microsoft has released a new Release Preview build for Windows 11 24H2 Insiders, identified as build 26100.2448 under KB5046740. This update includes various fixes and enhancements, such as: - Start menu: Users can access jump lists by right-clicking pinned apps. - Taskbar: Shortened date and time displayed; notification bell icon may be hidden in "Do not disturb" mode; clicking date and time opens notification center; full date and time format adjustable in settings. - Touchscreen: New section for managing edge gestures. - Task Manager: Dark mode support for Disconnect and Logoff dialogs; Performance section now shows disk types. - Input Method Editor (IME): IME toolbar hides in full-screen mode for Chinese or Japanese typing. - File Explorer: Users can share content directly to Android devices via context menu; fixed expansion direction of the menu when selecting the See more button. - IFilters: Windows Search runs IFilters in Less Privileged App Containers for enhanced security. - Dynamic Lighting Settings: Placeholder message for no compatible devices; new directional options for effects. - Narrator: Enhancements for better navigation through documents. - Speech in Windows: Improvements to speech-to-text and text-to-speech functionalities. - Settings: Tailored Experiences rebranded as Personalized offers. - Jump lists: Shift and CTRL while clicking opens items with administrative privileges. - DISM: StartComponentCleanup task fixed. - PowerShell: Stabilized Get-WindowsCapability command. - Windows Update: Resolved error 0x800f0905 during updates. - JPG files: APIs for rotation information now functional. - Display: Fixed clustering of app windows after sleep mode; corrected Mica material display with slideshow backgrounds. - Mouse: Fixed pointer location circle size on certain displays. - Clipboard: Resolved clipboard history showing no content. - Taskbar: Fixed search box display issues when auto-hidden. - HTML Applications (HTA): Fixed inclusion of HTA optional components in ARM64 Windows PE. - Graphics Device Interface Plus (GDI+): Fixed image file property issues and scaling errors during re-encoding. - RAW format images: Fixed orientation issues. - Exporting chart objects: Resolved freezing issues in PDF and XLSX formats. - Mouse and Xbox game bar: Fixed mouse unlocking issues with multiple monitors.

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October 25, 2024

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2200 (Dev Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2200 (KB5044376) has been released to the Dev Channel, introducing new features, improvements, and fixes. Key updates include: - Windows Studio Effects: Enhances camera and audio experience using AI technology on devices with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU). A new icon appears in the system tray for easy access when using compatible applications. - Dynamic Lighting: The settings page now shows a placeholder message when no compatible devices are detected, and new directional options have been added to Wave and Gradient effects. - Start Menu Fix: Resolved an issue where clicking on a letter in the All apps list disrupted functionality. - Taskbar Fix: Fixed a crash issue related to explorer.exe when hovering over specific applications. - Settings Fix: Addressed a bug causing a blank entry in the Privacy & Security section that crashed the Settings app. - Input Fix: Updated the mouse pointer location feature to be DPI-aware for better performance on high DPI monitors. - Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist: Expanded the list of drivers vulnerable to BYOVD attacks. - HTML Applications Support: HTA optional components are now supported in ARM64 Windows PE. - Live Kernel Debug Files: Resolved unnecessary creation of live kernel debug files. - User Interface Fixes: Fixed visibility issues in the UI for certain applications. - Winlogon Fix: Addressed a stop error during system shutdown. - sfc /scannow Command Fix: Fixed recurring errors with this command. - Windows Disk Cleanup App: Improved accuracy of free space estimates. Known issues include unexpected spacing in the Start menu and accessibility problems with Dev Drives in WSL, for which a fix is underway. Insiders in the Dev Channel will receive updates based on Windows 11, version 24H2, and features are gradually rolled out using Control Feature Rollout technology. Users are encouraged to report localization issues via the Feedback Hub.

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October 25, 2024

KB5044384: Microsoft fixes Windows 11 24H2 UI, 8.63GB update data, SFC, DirectAccess bugs

Microsoft has released an update for Windows 11, version 24H2, identified as KB5044384 and build 26100.2161, categorized as a non-security preview update for October 2024. The update will be rolled out gradually and includes various enhancements and bug fixes. Key features include the ability to disable notification suggestions from specific apps, a redesigned Wi-Fi password dialog, new shortcuts for the Narrator, a Gamepad keyboard layout for Xbox controllers, and changes to the Start menu. Fixes address issues with ALT + Tab, scanner detection, web sign-in problems, and the Windows Disk Cleanup app. Additional quality improvements include a new button for detaching virtual hard disks, support for UTF-8 encoded SSIDs, the introduction of the Windows Sandbox Client Preview, and various UI fixes. The update also expands the list of drivers vulnerable to BYOVD attacks and resolves issues with the sfc /scannow command and DirectAccess connections.

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June 21, 2024

Adobe will launch more native Arm-based Windows apps, including Illustrator, soon

Adobe will release native Arm64 versions of some of its popular apps for Windows, with Illustrator and InDesign launching in July and Premiere Pro and After Effects following in 2024.