Microsoft has fixed an issue that caused the installation of the February cumulative update KB5034765 for Windows 11 to fail with error code 0x800F0922 and then undo the changes made. The fix was included in the KB5035853 update released on March 12, 2024.
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 Paint has got several Layers and tool improvements
Microsoft is releasing an update for the inbox Paint on Windows 11. Paint version 11.2402.32.0 enhances brush size selection and layers. Currently, only Windows Insider program members on the Dev and Canary channels can test these improvements.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3350 (KB5035955) lands in the Beta channel
A new Beta channel release, Windows 11 Build 22635.3350 (KB5035955), has become available to Insiders. It changes the logic behind the "recommended" section in Start, that now can show non-pinned apps. There are fixes, some of which are only available to insiders with the Settings > Windows Update > Get the latest updates as soon as they are available option enabled.
Windows 11 Build 26080 (Dev/Can) improves File Explorer, Copilot and Teams
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11Build 26080 to insiders on both Canary and Dev channels. The update is notable for including a newer version of Teams with extra capabilities, like fast account switching. The Copilot app now comes with much longer list of supported commands to manage the OS. Finally, the taskbar showcases an updated progress animation for running app buttons, and adds Live Captions in Quick Actions. Additionally, File Explorer adds "do it for all conflicts" option for archive operations.
Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and 10, March 12, 2024
Microsoft has released a new set of cumulative updates for Windows 11 and 10. Traditionally, such updates aim at closing vulnerabilities and fixing bugs. They rarely include drastic changes, but may come with general improvements.
Windows 11 Lock screen had a shortlived QR code ad for Copilot
Recently, some Windows 11 users started seeing a huge QR code in the center of their lock screen that redirected to the Copilot app download page for Android and iOS. Despite Microsoft's efforts to increase awareness of their AI service, Windows 11 users were not receptive to the company's decision to include advertising for apps on different platforms directly on the operating system. They found it intrusive and unwanted advertising.
How to Completely Uninstall OneDrive in Windows 11
You can now uninstall OneDrive in Windows 11, as in early March 2024, Microsoft released a new technical support document confirming that. Company's official website outlines the process of disabling and deleting the OneDrive cloud service account for Windows 10/11 users. The documentation now includes detailed instructions on how users can disable, hide, or completely remove the OneDrive service from their computers if they no longer wish to use it.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3286 ships Copilot actions to the Beta channel
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Build 22635.3286 to Insiders on the Beta channel. The update comes in form of KB5035950, and brings with it Copilot actions, but first for users with the enabled option Get the latest updates as soon as they're available.
How to disable thumbnail previews for folders only in File Explorer
Many users want to disable thumbnails for folders only in File Explorer, but keep previews for files. That's because those small overlays over the folder icon rarely become informative, and can't give you an idea what is in the folder. So it is better to keep them off, making File Explorer show only a big folder icon tile. But for files, thumbnail previews are pretty useful.
Microsoft will officially announce new Surface devices and new AI features in Windows 11 on March 21
Microsoft has announced an event called "New Era of Work" that will focus on the new Surface devices, the upcoming feature update for Windows 11, and the capabilities of Microsoft's AI assistant Copilot. It will happen on March 21, 2024 at 9:00am PDT (19:00 UTC+3).
