Category: Windows 11

Microsoft has confirmed a known issue affecting Windows 11 version 24H2 systems that install the August 29, 2025 non-security preview update (KB5064081) or subsequent releases. The problem prevents certain applications from playing Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected video content or handling live TV display and recording functions.

Microsoft has rolled out a new non-security preview optional update for Windows 11. It is available via KB5065790 and applies to version 23H2. After installing, you will have Build 22621.5984 in the OS version tag. This release comes with some quality improvements and also introduces select new features. Here are the details.

Microsoft has published the official Release to Manufacturing (RTM) ISO media for Windows 11 version 25H2. The build, identified as 26200.6584, is now accessible directly from Microsoft’s servers. This marks the final stage of development before general availability.

Internal testing of native video wallpaper support has been spotted in recent Windows 11 Insider Preview builds. Users will be able to apply video files in widely used container formats, including MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, M4V, and MKV, as desktop backgrounds. The system will automatically loop playback without requiring user intervention. Video resolution and frame rate will be adjusted dynamically to maintain system stability and resource consumption during playback.

Microsoft announced the official release of its gaming assistant, Gaming Copilot. It acts as a personal companion who knows what game you're playing and understands your activity within the Xbox ecosystem. It can help you navigate challenging situations, offer tactical advice, and answer questions about your game account, match history, and achievements. The feature is available to players aged 18 and older on Windows PC through Game Bar. It will launch on the Xbox mobile app for iOS and Android in October. Regional availability excludes mainland China.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26120.6690 to Insiders in the Beta channel. The update is for version 24H2 and comes via a KB5065786 patch. It introduces a number of new features, including translator in Click To Do and window sharing to Copilot for processing.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26220.6690 to Insiders in the Dev channel. It introdudes a number of new features, including translator in Click To Do and window sharing to Copilot for processing. Please note that the major build number for the Dev channel has changed to 26220. Windows 11 version 25H2 will have major build number 26200, and it is now available in the Release Preview ring.

Windows 11 Build 27950 is now available to Insiders in the Canary channel. It doesn't include new features, and comes with bugfixes only.

The latest Windows 11 Insider build 25H2, available in the Release Preview channel, includes the new full-screen Xbox app game UI. It has been created for Windows-based portable gaming consoles. Officially, it will be a limited-time exclusive to the ROG Xbox Ally series consoles from ASUS and Microsoft. But Reddit users found a way to enable it on any other portable gaming device running Windows 11.

Microsoft has begun rolling out a new initiative called Windows AI Labs within the Microsoft Paint application. The program invites select users to participate in early testing of upcoming artificial intelligence features.