Windows 11 Build 25992, which is now available to Insiders in the Canary channel, introduces a number of Server Message Block (SMB) protocol changes, and several fixes to Explorer and other components. Also it includes an updated Snipping Tool app that works better with HDR.
Category: Windows 11
Confirmed: KB5031455 breaks Windows 11 desktop icon layout
Microsoft has confirmed a bug in Windows 11. After installing the October Cumulative Update KB5031455 for Windows 11 (22H2 and 23H2), the desktop icons become a mess when you launch Windows Copilot. The bug mostly appear on systems with multiple monitors.
Fix Startup Page is Blank in Task Manager (Missing Entries)
You may face an issue when the Startup tab in Task Manager is blank and shows no entries. It can be caused by a file system defect, or by a broken Registry. In this article, we will review how to fix it.
Microsoft deprecates these 3 features for Windows 11 and 10
Microsoft has updated the documentation for Windows 10 and Windows 11, marking three functions of the operating systems as obsolete. The Computer Browser service, Webclient Service (WebDAV) and Remote Mailslots are now deprecated. This means that active development of these features has ceased, but they still remain available in Windows 11/10.
Media Creation Tool will get Windows 11 version 23H2 in mid-November
Earlier this week, Microsoft rolled out a new feature update for Windows 11 named the 2023 Update (23H2). Users can already install this update via Windows Update or the Update Assistant tool. Additionally, official ISO images have been made available for a fresh, clean installation of the operating system.
Windows 11 Build 22635.2700 (Beta) fixes desktop icon shadows
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 22635.2700 to Insiders in the Beta channel. It doesn't contain many changes, but fixes an annoying bug. The desktop shadows option is now working properly.
Windows 11 Build 25987 (Canary) improves OOBE for offline setup
Windows 11 Build 25987 is now available in the Canary insider channel. The changes include a new version of the Store app with a dialog asking for location for installing games, an “Install drivers” button in OOBE that appears when the device is offline. It also removes the Movies & TV app. Finally, Explorer can now show metadata for PNGs, and the Delivery Optimization page in Settings is of the Fluent Design style now.
Windows 11 Build 23580 (Dev) enables Copilot for local accounts
Here's a new Dev channel release, Windows 11 Build 23580. It updates Microsoft Store, enables Copilot for local accounts, and improves nearby share.
Microsoft has officially released Windows 11 2023 Update, version 23H2
Microsoft has released the latest Windows 11 update, known as the 2023 Update or version 23H2. This update brings an ton of new features and changes that were initially planned for a major feature update code named "Sun Valley 3".
Windows 11 23H2 has become available for download
Microsoft has finally published the ISO images for Windows 11 version 23H2. The file contains Build 22631.2428. It is a matter of hours now for the company to officially launch it. So, everyone can download the latest version of Windows 11.