Category: Windows 11

A new optional update KB5037853 for Windows 11 makes the taskbar flicker, as it crashes and then gets recovered by the shell process. Microsoft has confirmed the issue, and a fix is on the way to the user. However, it may take up to 24 hours for impacted users to receive and install the fix.

After installing recent cumulative updates you may encounter the 0x80070520 when changing the user picture in Windows 11 with the Settings app, also known as the user avatar. The bug appears after installing KB5036894, KB5036980 and KB5037770, that are parts of appropriate Patch Tuesday releases.

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 preview build 26120.751 (KB5037874) to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel. Insiders on the Dev channel will now receive updates for Windows 11 version 24H2 as an enablement package  (build 26120.xxxx) that activates new stuff.

Earlier this month, Microsoft has made Windows version 24H2 available to Insiders on the Release Preview channel. However, the company is rolling out the update slowly, depending on the state of the Windows Update options, and geolocation. For those who wants to get the latest OS right away, the company today released ISO images. So now you can upgrade your Insider instance, or even clean install it on any other device.

Qualcomm clarified that the Automatic Super Resolution feature for Windows 11 is a Microsoft innovation and is separate from Snapdragon Game Super Resolution technology. This indicates that the feature is not restricted to devices utilizing Qualcomm processors and could potentially be available on other platforms down the line.

Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 Build 26227 to Insiders on the Canary channel. It changes the hotkey for the Copilot, adds Emoji 15.1 support, and improves the Settings app.

Microsoft has updated its official codec support page for the Windows operating system. According to the new information, version 24H2 will be the first OS version that comes without the inbox AC-3 Dolby Digital codec preinstalled. On versions of Windows prior to Windows 11, version 24H2, the AC-3 codec remains available.

Microsoft recently announced AI features for Windows 11 that should only work on Copilot+ computers with Qualcomm Snapdragon X-series processors. However, enthusiasts have already been able to run the Recall option on existing hardware.

Last week there were plenty of device announcements from various vendors featuring Qualcomm's latest ARM  Snapdragon X Elite chip. The devices will run the Windows 11 on ARM operating system. Being labeled Copilot+ PCs, they boast impressive battery life and a range of unique features powered by artificial intelligence.

The Microsoft support site now has a new page that provides detailed information about the privacy settings associated with the Recall feature in Windows 11 version 24H2.