Microsoft has unveiled two new preview builds for Windows 11, catering to both Beta and Dev Channel insiders. The latest update, identified as 26120.2222 under KB5046746, brings a host of enhancements designed to refine user experience and address existing bugs.
Notable Changes and Improvements
As part of the gradual rollout to the Dev Channel, several noteworthy changes have been introduced:
[General]
- Users can now launch applications as administrators directly from the jump list in the Start menu or taskbar by holding down the Shift and CTRL keys while clicking on an item. For instance, right-clicking on Windows Terminal and then using this combination on PowerShell will open it with administrative privileges.
- Additional fixes are being gradually implemented in the Dev Channel.
[File Explorer]
- An issue that caused the “See More” menu to open in an incorrect direction, potentially leading to offscreen display, has been resolved.
[Input]
- A fix has been applied to address a problem where the mouse could become unresponsive in a game window on systems with multiple monitors after using the Game Bar.
[Windowing]
- Recent issues causing windows to shift unexpectedly after waking from sleep on multi-monitor setups have been corrected.
[Other]
- A fix has been implemented for an issue that could cause the Registry Editor to become unresponsive when pressing Alt after accessing the license information in the About section.
For those considering the update, it is essential to be aware of some known issues:
[Narrator]
- A significant issue has been identified where the Narrator will crash upon launch if using one of the natural voices, such as Jenny. Users relying on Narrator are advised to pause updates in Settings under Windows Update. If the update is installed and this issue arises, switching to a different voice, like Microsoft David, can prevent crashes. During this time, a secondary screen reader or assistance may be necessary to make adjustments.
[Desktop]
- Work is ongoing to resolve a problem where the desktop background may not display correctly on multiple monitors, sometimes resulting in large black areas.
For further details, the build announcement is available on the official Windows Blogs website.
