Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel are encouraged to explore the latest updates available through Windows Update, as build 27749 is now being rolled out to testers. While this release does not introduce any significant new features, it brings a host of fixes across various components of the operating system, including Narrator, File Explorer, the taskbar, system tray, input methods, and Task Manager. Such improvements are a welcome addition for users seeking a smoother experience.
Changelog Highlights
The following are key updates and fixes included in this build:
[Narrator]
- A new shortcut, “Narrator key + control + X,” has been added to facilitate copying the last spoken phrase to the clipboard. This aligns with the existing “Narrator key + X” shortcut, which repeats the last spoken phrase, enhancing memorization of similar shortcuts. These features are particularly useful for quickly copying content, descriptions, or codes.
- Narrator now automatically reads the contents of emails in the new Outlook app, mirroring the functionality of the classic Outlook experience.
[Fixes]
[File Explorer]
- An issue causing items in the navigation pane to display with excessive spacing has been resolved.
- A fix has been implemented for RAW images taken in portrait mode that were incorrectly displayed in landscape mode thumbnails.
[Taskbar & System Tray]
- The taskbar will now display a search box when set to “Search box” instead of an icon, even when auto-hiding.
[Input]
- The mouse option “Show location of pointer when I press the CTRL key” has been updated to ensure that the displayed circles are DPI-aware, addressing visibility issues on high DPI monitors.
[Task Manager]
- An issue that caused Task Manager to show a count of zero for apps and processes has been fixed.
[Audio]
- A fix has been applied to prevent certain audio devices from unexpectedly setting volume to 100% upon boot or after waking from sleep.
- Resolved a blank entry in Settings > Privacy that caused Settings to crash when clicked.
[Other]
- Mitigated an issue affecting Git functionality for Insiders using Arm PCs in the previous flight.
- Fixed a bugcheck issue related to KERNELMODEHEAP_CORRUPTION encountered by some Insiders in the last flight.
- Addressed an underlying issue that could hinder domain joining.
- Resolved an issue where DirectAccess was stuck in a connecting state.
Additionally, users should be aware of the following known bugs:
[General]
- [IMPORTANT NOTE FOR COPILOT+ PCs] Users transitioning to the Canary Channel on a new Copilot+ PC from other channels may encounter an error (0xd0000225) that affects Windows Hello PIN and biometrics. Users can recreate their PIN by selecting “Set up my PIN.”
- Reports indicate that some Insiders are still facing rollbacks (error code 0xc190010) during the installation of the latest Canary builds.
- [NEW] A fix is in progress for an issue causing crashes in certain remote access applications in the latest Canary builds.
- [NEW] This build contains an issue with policy application for the Digital Markets Act in EEA regions.
[Desktop]
- A fix is being developed for an issue where desktop backgrounds may not display correctly on multiple monitors, resulting in large black areas.
For those interested in the complete changelog, further details can be accessed via the provided link.
