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.
Category: Windows 11
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.
Windows 11 Build 27924 (Canary) adds Window Mode Screen Recording to Snipping Tool
Microsoft has released a new preview, Windows 11 Build 27924, to Insiders using the Canary channel. It adds "Advanced settings" for File Explorer in the Settings app, and improves the inbox Snipping tool app with a new capability. It can now record a specified window.
Microsoft to Integrate AI in Windows 11 Taskbar
Recent Windows 11 builds released for the Insider program have included references to a feature named "Taskbar Companion," suggesting that Microsoft integrates artificial intelligence directly into the taskbar interface. Microsoft has since removed these references from newer versions, likely to limit early exposure during development.
Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro Support Ends in November
Microsoft sets November 11, 2025 the final support date for Windows 11 version 23H2 in Home and Pro editions. Following this date, systems operating on this version will cease receiving feature updates and security patches. Customers will be instructed to upgrade to the current Windows 11 release when seeking assistance.
Patch Tuesday Updates, August 12, 2025
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.
Windows 11 Build 26120.5742 (Beta) is out
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5742 (KB5064075) to the Beta Channel. It applies to Windows 11 24H2 and updates the Start menu companion for Phone Link with faster access to messages, calls, photos, mobile app updates and other features. Additional time and language settings are being migrated from Control Panel to Settings. And much more.
Windows 11 Build 26200.5742 (Dev) improves Start menu, Settings and File Explorer
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5742 (KB5064075) to the Dev Channel. It updates the Start menu companion for Phone Link with faster access to messages, calls, photos, mobile app updates and other features. Additional time and language settings are being migrated from Control Panel to Settings. And much more.
Microsoft Edge 139 Is Out with Better Performance, Security, and Link Management
Microsoft is rolling out the stable version of Microsoft Edge 139 (139.0.3405.86), which includes several new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Here are the details.