Category: Windows 11

Early adopters of the recently released Windows 11 version 24H2 have noticed a strange behavior of the new OS. When you perform a disk cleanup with with Windows Update files checked, the OS leaves several gigabyte of data untouched. This caused a lot of speculation that it is a bug in the OS.

A bug in Windows 11 24H2 causes the standard system file checker sfc /scannow to detect corrupted files every time it is launched and scans the disk. Such a bug was first detected by Insiders, but for some reason it made its path to the production version of 24H2.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22631.4387 to Insiders in the Release Preview channel. It comes via KB5044380 and applies to version 23H2 (Build 22631). It is notable for adding a Phone Link flyout to the Start menu, a new GamePad layout for the touch keyboard, an option to change what the Copilot key does. It also includes several fixes. Some of the new additions are coming gradually.

Microsoft has updated the server files that are intended for the Media Creation Tool. So now, if you download and run the app, it will prepare for you a bootable USB stick with the latest Windows 11 version 24H2. Or, you can use the app to download the latest ISO.

Microsoft today released a new Canary channel build to insiders. Windows 11 Build 27723  adds the ability to share local files from the Search pane, improves fonts, Voice Access, and more.

Starting with Windows 11 Build 26120.1912 (Dev), Microsoft has added support for 6 GHz Wi-Fi to the mobile hotpost feature of Windows 11. It provides your connected devices with much better data transfer rate and more reliable network coverage.

Microsoft has terminated support for both Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 21H2. Yesterday's Patch Tuesday was the last hour for them. 21H2 was already discontinued for regular users, but was supported for enterprise customers. Now, 21H2 is not supported for anyone. 22H2 will remain on servicing for Enterprise customers for one extra year. Consumers will no longer receive updates.

Microsoft has rolled out monthly cumulative updates, known as Patch Tuesday, for all supported Windows versions. These updates usually fix known issues and addressing vulnerabilities. However, some of the features from Insider builds may appear after installing these updates, if the company finds them ready for daily use.

Microsoft has revealed the upcoming open beta testing of the Recall feature for Windows 11. In October of this year, owners of Copilot+ PC devices with Qualcomm ARM processors will be able to try out the new feature. In November, access to the feature will be expanded to systems equipped with the latest Intel and AMD chips.

Windows 11 Build 26120.1930 (KB5044388) is now coming to Dev channel insiders. Similarly to the Beta channel, some of the new features are coming only to users with the "Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available" setting enabled. Specially, this build improves Unicode fonts, updates the Windows Sandbox Preview client, allows changing what the Copilot key does, and includes several fixes.