Microsoft has released out-of-band patches for some supported versions of Windows 11 and Windows 10. They address an issue that caused operating system's recovery functions, such as reset and restore, fail after installing the August 2025 Patch Tuesday updates. Here's how Microsoft describes the issue.
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 Build 27928 (Canary) Improves the Settings App
Windows 11 Build 27928 is now available in the Canary channel of the Insider program. Starting with today's build, Insiders will notice that the branch name from which builds are released has changed to BR_RELEASE. This is due to internal development cycles of the operating system. The Windows Insider team treats these builds the same as builds from the RS_PRERELEASE branch. However, due to the branch change, some features have been temporarily removed from Windows 11 Insider builds. Microsoft plans to bring them back in the future. BR_RELEASE builds do not represent any feature update for Windows 11.
Microsoft: Future Windows Version Will Understand Your Intentions
A few days ago, Microsoft released a new video interview with the head of the Windows division, Pavan Davuluri, who talked about how artificial intelligence will change the way users interact with computers, shifting the focus from traditional commands to understanding intent.
Snipping Tool is getting Live Annotation that lets you draw on screen in real time
The Snipping Tool on Windows 11 is getting new capabilities aimed at improving screen capture and interaction. Live Annotation is a new feature allows users to draw directly on the screen in real time.
Microsoft Removes Option to Disable App Updates in Windows 11 Store
Microsoft has changes the way app updates work within the Microsoft Store on Windows 11, removing the ability for users to permanently disable automatic updates for installed applications. Previously, users could turn off updates entirely through the Store’s settings. This option is now no longer available.
Windows 11 Build 26120.5751 (Beta) is now available
Microsoft has released Windows 11 (version 24H2) Build 26120.5751 (KB5064071) to the Beta channel. It improves Click to Do, Snipping Tool, File Explorer and Taskbar. Here are the changes.
Windows 11 Build 26200.5751 (Dev) improves File Explorer, Taskbar and Snipping Tool
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26200.5751 (KB5064071) to Insiders in the Dev channel. The update introduces new selection modes in Click to Do: lasso, rectangular, and Ctrl-click. The Snipping Tool (version 11.2507.14.0) now supports recording video of a specific app window. The "Open with" context menu in File Explorer has been updated to remove accent underlays beneath packaged app icons, improving visibility. Taskbar hover animations have been refined. Fixes address duplicate date/time tooltips, Start menu layout issues, incorrect icon placement, low-contrast drive indicators in dark theme, and login interface problems. Live Captions stability has improved. Known issues include installation rollback errors, Visual Studio crashes on Arm64, Recall functionality failures in the EEA, empty sections in File Explorer, Settings storage scanning delays, and Xbox controller Bluetooth GSODs. Now let's dive into details.
Enabling Dark Theme for File Operation Dialogs in Windows 11
This guide outlines the steps to activate dark theme support for file operation dialogs in Windows 11. The feature is currently available in specific Insider builds and requires manual activation.
Windows 11 Build 26100.5061 (KB5064081) released to Release Preview channel
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Build 26100.5061 (KB5064081) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 24H2 (Build 26100). It comes with a huge number of new features and improvements.
Windows 11 Build 22631.5837 (Release Preview) comes with fixes
Microsoft has released Windows 11 (version 23H2) Build 22631.5837 (KB5064080) for Insiders in the Release Preview channel. It comes with several important fixes.
