Microsoft has released monthly cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. The updates primarily focus on fixing discovered bugs and vulnerabilities, but may also include new features. The updates are now available in Windows Update.
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 Build 22635.5170 (Beta) improves File Explorer
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22635.5170 (KB5055623) to Insider program participants in the Beta channel. It represents version 23H2, and includes various improvements and fixes, such as folders opening in new tabs by default in File Explorer (if enabled), a fix for Start Menu layout issues with larger text sizes, and resolved crashes when copying or renaming files. Text descriptions for File Explorer buttons have been disabled temporarily. Known issues include a brief display of the Start Menu Settings context menu when right-clicking apps in Table and Categories views. Users can toggle features like tabbed browsing in Folder Options.
Windows 11 is getting a new redesigned Start menu
Microsoft is preparing something special for Windows 11's Start menu. It is getting a new, larger layout that fits everything on the single scrollable page. Even the All apps are placed on the same page as pinned apps and recommends. And you can disable those annoying recommendations!
Windows 11 Build 26120.3671 is now available in the Beta channel
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26120.3671 (KB5055622), version 24H2 to Beta channel insiders. It shares some new features with today's Dev channel release, including the taskbar icon scaling, drag tray for quick file sharing via a desktop panel, some Copilot+ features, and more.
Windows 11 Build 26200.5518 (Dev) introduces taskbar icon auto-scaling
Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11, Build 26200.5518 (KB5054687), to Insiders in the Dev channel. This update introduces a new taskbar feature - icon auto-scaling. When the taskbar is full, Windows can now make the app icons smaller to fit more of them. Besides, it includes the new colorful battery icon, a file share panel (drag tray) at the top of the desktop, and much more.
Windows 11 can finally install updates without a reboot thanks to Hotpatch
After some period of testing, Microsoft brought its cool hotpatching technology to Windows 11 24H2. It allows you to install Windows updates without rebooting. As the Redmond firm initially promised, it remains available exclusively for enterprise versions of the OS.
Advanced Copilot+ features are coming to AMD, Intel and Snapdragon PCs
Microsoft has announced that intelligent features in Windows 11 such as Live Captions, Cocreator, Restyle Image, and Image Creator are now available on all Copilot+ PC devices powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300, Intel Core Ultra 200V, and Snapdragon X Series processors.
Windows 11 Build 22635.5160 (Beta) introduces FAQ in the Settings app
Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11 version 23H2, Build 22635.5160 (KB5053654) for Insiders in the Beta channel. It officially introduces the new FAQ section in the Settings app, adds Speech Recap to Narrator, and better sharing dialog.
It is still possible to bypass Microsoft Account in Windows 11 25H2
Bypassing Microsoft Account Requirement during Windows 11 25H2 installation is easy with a just single command. Microsoft has made it mandatory for users to connect to the Internet and log in with a Microsoft account during the installation of Windows 11 version 25H2. While this approach aligns with Microsoft's push toward cloud-connected experiences, not everyone is fond of this requirement, especially privacy-conscious users who prefer local accounts. Recently, a popular workaround oobe\bypassnro.cmd to bypass this requirement stopped functioning, but a new and even simpler method has emerged.
Windows 11 Build 26120.3653 (Beta) Introduced Quick Machine Recovery (QMR)
Windows 11 Build 26120.3653 is now available to Insiders running Windows 11 (version 24H2) in the Beta channel. The update has been released via KB5053658 and comes with several new features. Quick Machine Recovery, Speech Recap in Narrator, new BSOD design, and the new Share dialog are among them.