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March 11, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3380 (Dev and Beta Channels)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3380 (KB5053660) has been released for the Dev and Beta Channels. Updates based on Windows 11, version 24H2, are initially optional for Beta Channel users but will become recommended later this year. Users in the Dev Channel can temporarily switch to the Beta Channel while both channels release the same updates, but this option will close once the Dev Channel advances. New features include the Recommended files feature in File Explorer, real-time translation for various languages on Copilot+ PCs, and a new recommendation for snap groups in the Start menu. Enhanced web search support is being introduced for the EEA, and a toast notification will prompt users to add secondary email or recovery phone numbers to their Microsoft accounts. The update also introduces dynamic widgets for web developers and a new system tray icon for emojis and GIFs. "Top cards" under Settings will provide a view of key PC specifications. Fixes include improved accessibility in File Explorer, resolution of issues with the Snap Bar, and crashes affecting settings and input. Known issues include incorrect build version display after a PC reset and issues with Recall snapshots on managed PCs. Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel will receive updates via an enablement package, and features may evolve based on feedback. Some features may not be fully localized, and accessibility features may not function with certain preview features.

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March 10, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3380 (Dev and Beta Channels)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3380 (KB5053660) has been released for the Dev and Beta Channels. Updates for the Beta Channel based on Windows 11, version 24H2 will initially be optional but will become recommended later this year. Users in the Dev Channel can switch to the Beta Channel while the 24H2 updates are being released, but this option will close as the Dev Channel progresses. New features include: - Recommended files in File Explorer for personal Microsoft or local accounts. - Real-time translation to Chinese (Simplified) on AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs. - Snap group recommendations in the Start menu. - Enhanced web search support for the EEA. - Toast notifications prompting users to add a secondary email or recovery phone number. - Dynamic and interactive widgets for web developers. - A new system tray icon for easier access to emojis and more. - New "top cards" in Settings > System > About displaying key PC specifications. Fixes include improvements to accessibility in File Explorer, resolution of Snap Bar display issues, and fixes for crashes in Settings and typing capabilities. Known issues involve inaccurate build version display post-PC reset and issues with Recall snapshots on managed PCs. Beta Channel updates will be delivered via an enablement package, and features may appear in the Beta Channel before the Dev Channel.

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February 21, 2025

New Windows 11 preview build improves privacy for European users

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build, 26120.3281 (KB5052086), introduces several privacy-focused changes. The Location History API has been removed, meaning Windows will no longer retain location data locally. Additionally, the update removes "account-based content" from File Explorer sections for users of Entra ID, aligning with GDPR regulations and affecting only customers in the European Union. Other features include improved OneDrive document resumption between devices and updates to the Recall feature, which will delete existing Recall snapshots.

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December 21, 2024

How to get started with Windows Recall on Windows 11

Windows 11 version 24H2 introduces a feature called Windows Recall, which captures and remembers on-screen activities using AI. Users can configure settings for Windows Recall, including opting in or out, adjusting storage allocations (25GB for 256GB SSD, 75GB for 512GB SSD, and 150GB for 1TB SSD), deleting snapshots, and filtering specific apps and websites. The feature can filter sensitive information and allows users to pause and resume snapshots. Users can search for past activities using natural language queries and interact with snapshots to perform actions like copying text or erasing objects. Windows Recall operates only when the device is in use and does not upload data to the cloud. The data remains on the user's device, with encryption for security. The feature supports multiple languages, including English, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.

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December 6, 2024

You can now try Microsoft’s Recall AI feature on Intel and AMD Copilot Plus PCs

Microsoft is expanding its Recall AI feature to Copilot Plus PCs powered by Intel and AMD, following its initial rollout on Qualcomm-powered laptops. Recall captures screenshots of activities on a Copilot Plus PC, allowing users to search past work through natural language or a timeline. Users can enable snapshots and manage saved or deleted snapshots, with options to exclude specific apps and ensure sensitive information is not captured. Access to snapshots requires Windows Hello for identity verification, and BitLocker and Secure Boot must be enabled. Microsoft is also testing the Click to Do feature, which recognizes text and images in Recall snapshots for AI-driven actions. Additionally, Image Creator and Restyle Image features are being rolled out in the Photos app for Intel- and AMD-powered Copilot Plus PCs, along with Cocreator in Paint for generating AI-assisted images.

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December 4, 2024

Microsoft says patch installation stops Recall snapshots

Microsoft identified a non-security preview update, KB5046740, released on November 21, as the cause of issues preventing some Windows Insiders from saving snapshots using the Recall preview feature. Users who installed this update and joined the Windows Insider Dev channel experienced disappointment as the feature did not function as expected. Microsoft advised users not to install this update before joining the Dev Channel until the issue is resolved in a future update. For those who have already installed the patch and faced issues, a complete reinstallation of Windows may be necessary. Recall, which aims to capture desktop snapshots for easier retrieval of past activities, faced privacy concerns and was temporarily withdrawn, but has been reintroduced to Windows Insiders in November.

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December 3, 2024

Turn on or off Filter Sensitive Information for Recall Snapshots in Windows 11

Users can manage the Sensitive Information Filter for Recall snapshots on a Copilot+ PC running Windows 11. By default, this filter prevents saving snapshots that may contain sensitive data. Users can disable the filter by going to Settings > Privacy & security > Recall & snapshots and toggling the Filter sensitive information option. Disabling the filter allows snapshots to be saved even with sensitive information visible, but all snapshots remain encrypted. To enable the Recall feature, users must ensure the Save snapshots option is turned on in the same settings menu. The minimum system requirements for Recall include a Copilot+ PC compliant with Secured-code standards, at least 16 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, a neural processing unit with 40 TOPs, and 50 GB of free storage. Additionally, Bitlocker or Device Encryption must be enabled, and enrollment in Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security is required with at least one biometric sign-in option activated.