This week, we learned a lot about new features that coming to Windows 11 in near future. There are several improvements to Settings and Notifications, a new Sustainability feature, and even stickers for wallpapers. But that's not all. It looks like the Redmond software giant has prepared a few more novelties for the upcoming Windows 11 release.
Category: Windows 11
Fix the Yes button is missing in User Account Control on Windows 11
Today, we will show you what to do if the Yes button is missing on the User Account Control screen in Windows 11. User Account Control (simply UAC) is a built-in security system in Windows 11 that prevents unauthorized software and hardware changes on your computer. User Account Control requests an Administrator approval when the user or an app tries to install, modify, or uninstall a program, change settings, delete mission-critical files, etc.
Windows 11 will display more info in the Settings header
Albacore (@thebookisclosed) recently dumped a whole load of information about improvements that are allegedly coming soon to Windows Insiders. For example, improved Focus and notifications and a new Sustainability section in the Settings app. Now here is a new set of uncovered changes that might soon show up in the Windows Insider program.
You will soon be able to add stickers to wallpapers in Windows 11
Albacore (@thebookisclosed) recently uncovered a pack of new features and improvements coming soon to Windows 11 preview builds. Microsoft is working on improving the Settings app with a new Sustainability section, better Focus, and enhancements for notifications management.
Windows 11 is getting improved Focus, notification, and Sustainability Settings
Microsoft is getting ready to ship new Windows 11 preview builds to Windows insiders to test new features and enhancements. Albacore (@thebookisclosed) managed to uncover several improvements that are coming soon to the Settings app in Windows 11. Those are not available for public testing yet, but they might arrive in future Windows 11 preview builds.
Microsoft has disabled MSIX ms-appinstaller protocol for better security.
Microsoft has disabled the ms-appinstaller protocol to prevent malware from spreading. It is used by Microsoft App Installer in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The reason behind this move is active abusing of the protocol by attackers to distribute malware such as Emotet and BazarLoader. Actually, Microsoft disabled the protocol last year, but issued the official statement about it only now.
How to Delete Downloaded Pending Updates in Windows 11
You may want to delete downloaded updates in Windows 11 which are pending to install on your computer. This can be useful if a cumulative update is known for having bugs, or you have some other reason to avoid it. Also, Windows 11 may keep corrupted update packages and never remove them.
The new Media Player for Windows 11 is now available in the Beta channel
In November 2021, Microsoft announced a revamped media player for Windows 11. The new app replaces Groove Music and Movies & TV. After a few months of extensive testing, Microsoft is ready to make the new Media Player for Windows 11 available for more insiders in the Beta channel.
Windows 11 Insider Program has been updated with new options and capabilities
Microsoft has announced major changes to the Windows Insider program that will affect the Dev and Beta channels. Both channels will soon receive more experimental and new features, but they will be used to test different features for Windows 11.
How to Disable Firewall in Windows 11
In certain situations you may need to disable firewall in Windows 11, e.g. to troubleshoot a network connectivity for some local or remote service or app. For that task, the operating system offers a number of options,including the GUI and a few console commands. There's also the ability to disable firewall with Group Policy.
