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October 28, 2025

Windows 11 Will Start Memory Scans After BSOD to Prevent Future Issues

The latest update for Windows 11 introduces a memory diagnostic feature aimed at improving system reliability and addressing blue screen of death (BSOD) issues. Users will receive a notification suggesting a memory scan after a bug check, which can be scheduled to run during the next reboot. The scan takes about five minutes and notifies users of any memory issues found post-reboot. This feature is currently available to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels through specific Insider Preview Builds but does not function on Arm64 PCs, machines with Administrator Protection, or BitLocker setups without Secure Boot. The feature simplifies the troubleshooting process and helps prevent severe complications like program crashes or system freezes.

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October 28, 2025

Windows 11 is getting a new trick to make your PC more reliable – and Microsoft has fixed a security flaw in File Explorer

A new preview build of Windows 11 in the Dev channel introduces Proactive Memory Diagnostics, which prompts users to conduct quick memory scans after restarts to prevent system crashes, now supporting both AMD and Intel CPUs. Additionally, a security vulnerability in File Explorer has been addressed by disabling the preview pane for files downloaded from the internet in Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, a change that has received mixed reactions from users.

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October 27, 2025

Windows will soon prompt for memory scans after BSOD crashes

Microsoft is introducing a feature for Windows 11 that prompts users to conduct a memory scan after a blue screen of death (BSOD) to improve system reliability. When a device encounters a bugcheck, users will receive notifications upon logging in, suggesting a quick memory scan. This feature is not available for ARM64 devices or systems protected by Administrator Protection or BitLocker without Secure Boot. If users choose to run the scan, it will be scheduled for the next reboot, typically taking five minutes or less. Notifications will inform users if any memory issues are detected and resolved. The feature is currently being rolled out to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels with specific Insider Preview Builds. Additionally, Microsoft is testing new connectivity capabilities for its AI-powered Copilot digital assistant, allowing it to connect with Outlook, Gmail, and third-party services like Google Calendar and Google Drive.

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October 25, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.6982 (Dev Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.6982 (KB5067109) has been released to the Dev Channel, introducing new features, improvements, and fixes. Key features include: - Copy & Search: Users can search for text copied to the clipboard by clicking a paste gleam that appears in the search box. - Voice Typing: A new setting allows users to set a delay before a voice command is executed, with options ranging from 0.1 to 3.0 seconds. - Proactive Memory Diagnostics: A notification prompts users to run a memory scan after an unexpected restart, with the scan scheduled for the next reboot. Improvements include revamped Device Cards in Settings for better clarity, an enhanced About section, and a scrollbar for search results in Settings. The Start menu flyout now aligns in size with the Windows Search flyout. Fixes address various issues across general functionality, the taskbar, input methods, File Explorer, widgets, administrator protection, and Task Manager. Known issues include problems with keyboard functionality for some users, the Start menu not opening on click, and display issues in dark mode. Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel receive updates based on Windows 11, version 25H2, with features rolled out gradually. Users are encouraged to keep the toggle ON in Settings > Windows Update to receive features promptly.

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October 25, 2025

Microsoft Issues New Dev and Beta Builds with Copy & Search and Other New Features

Microsoft has released updates for the Windows Insider Program, providing new builds for the Dev and Beta channels. Dev channel users can upgrade to Windows 11 version 25H2, build 26220.6982, while Beta channel users will move to version 24H2, build 26120.6982. Key features of the update include: - Copy & Search: Users can search for text copied to the Clipboard directly from the Taskbar, with a Paste icon appearing next to the Search box. - Voice Typing Improvements: Users can customize the “Wait time before acting” option in Voice Typing for better accuracy. - Proactive Memory Diagnostics: Users will be notified if their PC experiences a blue screen and restarts, with a suggestion for a memory scan during the next reboot. Additional changes include enhancements to Device Cards in Settings, improved information in Settings > About, a scrollable Settings search flyout, and alignment of the search box in the new Start menu with the one in Search, along with various fixes and improvements.