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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23590 (Dev Channel)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23590 to the Dev Channel. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 23590[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Natural Voices Previews in Narrator[/HEADING] We are introducing previews for natural voices of 10 new locales launched in September 2023. As a reminder, those natural voices include Chinese, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Mexico), Japanese, English (UK), French, Portuguese, English (India),German and Korean. These previews will allow the users to listen to the natural voices before downloading the voice model. Natural Narrator voices use modern,…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25115
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25115 to the Dev Channel. IMPORTANT: With this build getting released to the Dev Channel, the window closes for you to be able to switch from the Dev Channel to the Beta Channel since your device will be on a higher build number than what is provided in the Beta Channel. If your device installs this build and you decide you want to switch, you have 10 days or until we release a newer build to the Dev Channel to roll back and switch to the Beta Channel. If you do not roll back within 10 days or your device takes another new build, the only way to switch to the Beta Channel is to do a clean inst…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25120
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25120 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] ARM64 devices will be able to update to this build. We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. This build includes some general improvements and fixes. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] As described in our in our blog post here, Windows Insiders who use the Dev Channel may get to try out new ideas, longer lead features, and experiences that are intended to help validate concepts. Starting with this preview build, some Insiders will see one of these conceptual featu…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25126
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25126 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are beginning to roll out new account settings page improvements to Insiders in the Dev Channel starting with this build. This build includes a good set of fixes including a fix for an issue causing some Insiders to experience rollbacks trying to update to the latest Dev Channel builds. Did you miss yesterday’s webcast featuring controller bar? ! This week is our annual Build developer conference. Check out this blog post from Panos Panay on all the exciting Windows news for developers and this blog post from Giorgio Sardo on the l…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25131
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25131 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] This build includes a good set of fixes. Two new known issues were added - see them below. We’re releasing SDKs for new Dev Channel builds again – links are included below. We have begun rolling out an update to the Microsoft Store (Version 22205.1401.3.0) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Details on improvements and changes below. [HEADING=1]Fixes[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] Fixed an issue causing some Insider PCs with certain AMD processors to bugcheck and roll back when attempting to upgrade to last week’s fl…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25136
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25136 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We have begun rolling out File Explorer tabs and navigation updates to Windows Insiders. Details below. We have also begun rolling out an update for Widgets that will show dynamic content on the taskbar. As always, this build includes a good set of fixes that improve the overall experience for Windows Insiders on the latest preview builds. We added one new known issue and still have a set of others – be sure to read the known issues below. We have Notepad and Media Player updates rolling out to Windows Insiders – see this blog post for…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25140
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25140 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. This build includes another good set of fixes that improve the overall experience for Windows Insiders on the latest preview builds. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements [/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] Euphemia typeface covers most languages that use the Canadian Syllabic script including various Cree orthographies, Inuktitut, and the Carrier/Dakelh script (dulkw'ahke). In the latest Insider builds, we’ve updated this font to improve the legibility and scr…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25145
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25145 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] This build includes a few new features rolling out including an update for Narrator Braille driver support, OneDrive storage alert and subscription management in Settings, and Local Administrator Password Solution. As always, the build includes a good set of fixes that improve the overall experience for Insiders on their PCs. We also fixed the issue causing Surface Pro X devices to hit a black screen when attempting to resume from hibernate. [HEADING=1]What’s new in Build 25145[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Narrator Braille Driver Solution[/…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25151
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25151 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] This build includes a small set of fixes that improve the overall experience for Insiders on their PCs. [HEADING=1]Fixes[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][File Explorer][/HEADING] Fixed a scaling issue which could result in the tabs being unexpectedly large. Right clicking a tab and then clicking somewhere else in File Explorer should dismiss the context menu more reliably now. [HEADING=2][Other][/HEADING] We believe an underlying fix in Build 25145 addressed the recent issue where shutting down via the Start menu wasn’t working for some …
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25158
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25158 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. We are introducing notification badging with Widgets starting with this build. In addition to some general changes and improvements, this build includes a good set of fixes too. Be sure to check out our June Windows Insider webcast featuring the File Explorer Team ! [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Notification badging for Widgets[/HEADING] We’re beginning to roll out even more dynamic Widgets content to your taskbar with notification badging for Widget…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25163
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25163 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We have a few new features including a new taskbar overflow experience and some improvements for sharing files. As always, this build includes a good set of fixes too. We are rolling out a new Microsoft Store update with some improvements – details below. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Taskbar Overflow[/HEADING] We're reintroducing taskbar overflow, with a newly designed experience for Windows 11. This taskbar experience has been thoughtfully crafted to offer you a more productive switching and launching experience when…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25169
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25169 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] This build includes a lockdown feature for IT administrators and some improvements including a brand-new Windows Spotlight theme. As always, this build also includes a good set of fixes. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Multi-App Kiosk Mode [/HEADING] Multi-app kiosk mode is a lockdown feature for Windows 11 that allows an IT administrator to select a set of allowable apps to run on the device, while all other functionalities are blocked. This enables you to create multiple different apps and access configurations for diff…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25174
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25174 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We’re previewing the new Game Pass widget with Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. As always, this build also includes a good set of fixes. We’ve added a few new known issues based on Windows Insider feedback. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Introducing the new Game Pass Widget[/HEADING] PC Game Pass and Windows are a fantastic combination for gaming; with PC Game Pass, you have access to hundreds of high-quality games for your PC. For the past couple of months, we’ve been working with our friends on the Xbox team to ma…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25179
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25179 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. This build includes a set of changes and improvements as well as fixes. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General] [/HEADING] The spelling dictionary will now use a language-neutral word list and we are trying out syncing this across all devices that use the same Windows account. Users can toggle this feature via Settings > Accounts > Windows backup > Remember my preferences > Language preferences…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25182
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25182 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] Starting with Build 25182, the expiration date is now September 15th, 2023. It is recommended Insiders update to this build to avoid build expiration notices. We’re beginning to roll out an update to the Camera app to the Dev Channel that brings native Arm64 support and a new privacy feature. Details below. We are also rolling out a small update for Microsoft Store to the Dev Channel with some improvements. Details below. [HEADING=1]Fixes[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] We fixed the issue that was causing devices with low…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25188
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25188 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are trying out a new touch keyboard setting in this build and Windows Terminal is now the default terminal. This build includes a good set of fixes to improve the overall experience for Windows Insiders. We’re also releasing another Microsoft Store update starting with Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel – details below. We have added a new known issue for this build where apps that rely on the .NET Framework 3.5 may be broken. If you have apps installed that use the .NET Framework 3.5 and need them to work, you may want to pause fl…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25193
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25193 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We’re beginning to roll out Xbox subscription management in Settings to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Details below. This build includes another good set of fixes to improve the overall experience for Windows Insiders. Be sure to watch this month’s Windows Insider webcast featuring the Xbox Game Bar team! [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Introducing Xbox subscription management in Settings[/HEADING] With this build, we are introducing a new Xbox subscription management experience within Windows 11 Settings app. I…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25197
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25197 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are re-introducing tablet-optimized taskbar and System Tray updates. These changes are beginning to roll out so not all Insiders in the Dev Channel will see these changes right away. We are releasing a couple of app updates to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Tablet-optimized taskbar[/HEADING] We’re re-introducing the touch-optimized taskbar that’s designed to make you feel more confident and comfortable using your device as a tablet. Your taskbar will automatically transition to thi…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25201
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25201 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. We are beginning to rollout expanded view for Widgets. We’re beginning the roll out to a small set of Insiders in the Dev Channel first so not everyone will see it right away. We are also beginning to roll out an update to the Game Pass widget that supports signing in with your Xbox profile and shows your recently played games from the Game Pass library. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Expanded View in Widgets[/HEADING] Need more space in your widgets bo…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25206
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25206 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] The build includes changes to SMB authentication rate limiter behavior. We’ve got a few changes and improves including making the updated “Open with” dialog available to all Insiders in the Dev Channel, some updates for Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR) and more. This build also includes a set of fixes to improve the overall experience for Windows Insiders. We also added a new known issue for a bug we’re investigating that is impacting a subset of Insiders in the Dev Channel from updating to the latest builds. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADIN…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25211
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25211 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We have some changes and improvements based off Insider feedback in this build – see below! We are beginning to roll out a new settings experience for Widgets. Windows Insiders who are also Office Insiders can now try the new Outlook for Windows! We’ve got the details below on how to get started. We are beginning to roll out an update for Snipping Tool which now includes the ability to automatically save your screenshots. As usual, this build also includes a set of fixes to improve the overall experience for Windows Insiders. [HEAD…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25217
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25217 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] Developers can start building and testing 3rd party widgets on the latest Insider Preview builds in the Dev Channel and the WinAppSDK 1.2 preview 2 release. Details and links below. This build includes a few input-related changes and fixes. Some Insiders are seeing a sneak peek of a new video calling experience for Chat on Windows 11. Details below. We are beginning to roll out a Microsoft Store update that includes a few improvements including highlight games included with Game Pass. [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Deve…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25227
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25227 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. This build includes improvements for update management for IT administrators and a good set of general changes and improvements. We’re kicking off Season 2 of Inside Windows 11 for the Windows 11 2022 Update – first episode is below on accessibility. A Microsoft Store update is rolling out to all Windows Insiders introducing pop-up trailers for games and movies – details below! [HEADING=1]What’s new[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Update Management Improvements[/HEADING] Ens…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25231
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25231 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] This build includes a few minor changes including increasing the rollouts for a few features. We’ve also added a handful of known issues – be sure to check them out below. We’re also rolling out a Phone Link update to Windows Insiders that introduces instant access to your phone's hotspot with Samsung devices. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] The change that began rolling out with Build 25179 to the spelling dictionary so that it now uses a language-neutral word list and syncs across all…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25236
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25236 to the Dev Channel. [HEADING=1]TL;DR[/HEADING] This build has a set of improvements as well as some additional known issues – please be sure to read through the blog post below. Insider Windows 11 Season 2 continues with episode 2 featuring the latest security features in the Windows 11 2022 Update. We are rolling out a new Microsoft Store update with several improvements – details below. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][General][/HEADING] To improve the value of Search shortcuts and reduce friction in the broader Windows Search experience, we are tryi…