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.
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 getting an option to auto start Copilot
Microsoft is working on an option to open the Copilot assistant when you sign in to the OS. It even got its own section under Personalization, where the appropriate option resides. The feature is hidden in Windows 11 Build 23575 (Dev).
Windows 11 Build 23575 (Dev) adds groups to Recommended files in Start
Windows 11 Build 23575 is now available to insiders in the Dev channel. The release is notable for introducing groups in the Start menu for the Recommended section. Besides, there are plenty of various fixes.
Windows 11 Moment 4 features landed in KB5031455, Build 22621.2506
Microsoft has released a preview update, KB5031455, which applies to Windows 11 version 22H2. It brings with its a galore of new features slated for the Moment 4 update, and for its forthcoming successor, 23H2. KB5031455 adds an updated Start Menu, File Explorer with new archive format support, an enhanced volume mixer in Quick Settings, and a lot of other changes.
Windows 11 Build 22635.2552 (Beta) adds System Components page to Settings, and more
Windows 11 Build 22635.2552 enters the Beta channel. It comes with a few new features that gradually become available to Insiders, including a rebranded Gamebar, and a new System Components page in Settings. Besides, there is a good number of fixes.
Microsoft has revealed some Windows 12 features
At Qualcomm event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and head of Windows + Devices Pavan Davuluri briefly talked about the future of "Windows 12", the next major release of the OS. Obviously, the discussed features are related to the announced Snapdragon X Elite with NPU, and AI.
Windows 11 Build 25982 (Canary) improves RDP, Dev Drive and DNS
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 version, Build 25982, to the Canary channel. In this update, Microsoft continues to roll out Copilot to more users, and adds SMB encryption. Besides, it includes support for discovering encrypted DNS servers, Block Cloning technology for the ReFS file system on Dev Drive, better scaling for RDP, and more.
Windows 11 received an animated icon when connecting to a network
Microsoft has restored one tiny feature that has been removed from the OS years ago. The Wi-Fi icon in the system tray now shows connection progress via an animation.
Microsoft has patched the ‘product server’ trick for TPM check bypass
The recently discovered setup.exe /product server command that one could use to skip TPM and CPU restrictions in Windows 11 no longer works. After the method gained attention in media, the company patched the Windows 11 setup program. So starting in Windows 11 Build 25977 (Canary), the option makes setup throw an error message.
Windows 11 Build 22635.2486 (Beta) adds “System” app labels
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2486 to the Beta channel. As you remember, there is now a single build for everyone on this Insider branch. The company will provide new features using Controlled Feature Rollout (CFR) technology (if any). Today's update brings with it labels for system components in Start and Settings, a rebranding for Game Bar, but disables screen casting improvements due to a bug.
