Due to a bug, Microsoft has accidentally released the upgrade offer to Windows 11 for all devices, including those that do not meet its system requirements. Hardware without TPM, Secure Boot, and even Virtual Machines with a legacy configuration started to see the invitation to install the latest version of Windows 11.
Category: Windows 11
Microsoft has added an extra option to leave the Windows 11 Beta channel
Insiders who run Windows 11 on the Beta channel, builds 22621.1325 and 22623.1325 can leave it until March 8, 2023. Microsoft has add a special option, which is currently being tested on some devices and will be open to everyone on Monday (February 27th).
Windows 11 Moment 3 appears on the horizon
Well-known Windows enthusiast and researcher PhantomOcean3 has figured out that Windows 11 "Moment 3" update will soon reach Beta channel Insiders. It will be Build 22624.xxx. Currently, Microsoft is internally testing Build 22624.1390 that represents the upcoming set of features.
Windows 11 Build 22621.1343 ships all “Moment 2” features to Release Preview
Microsoft has released an update KB5022913 to Insiders in the Release Preview ring. It applies to Windows 11 version 22H2 and raises the OS version to Build 22621.1343. The update comes with plenty of new features that are slated for the Moment 2 release of Windows 11. Energy Recommendations, Studio Effects, an improved system tray, the touch-optimized taskbar, and several other features will become available after installing KB5022913.
Windows 11 and Winsdows 10 have received new optional Preview updates
Microsoft has released a couple of optional patches to the two supported versions of the operating system. Windows 11 has received KB5022905, OS Build 22000.1641 that resolves issues with Color filters and streaming apps. It also adds an advanced auto-learning feature for facial recognition. Its predecessor, Windows 10, has got KB5022906, builds 19042.2673, 19044.2673, and 19045.2673. It improves Windows Spotlight on the lock screen, Narrator, and fixes issues with streaming apps too.
Here’s how to enable a new File Explorer in Windows 11 build 25300
Microsoft is working on a new Windows App SDK-based version of File Explorer. While Microsoft is yet to decide what the new app will be like, its first bits are already in Windows 11 build 25300. The new app, while retains the appearance of the current version of File Explorer, adds a semi-working Gallery, and has a new icon. The latter may have been added to differentiate the new and "old" app.
Windows 11 will soon allow easily setting the default keyboard layout for sign-in screen
Microsoft is working to make it easy to set the default keyboard layout for the sign-in screen. Currently it is buried in the classic Control Panel applet. But the updated Settings app has got a new option for that in the Time & Language section.
The Settings app in Windows 11 Build 25300 has got new Home page, VHD management, and more
Turns out Windows 11 Build 25300 is full of hidden features. The previously reviewed ability to kill apps from the taskbar (WIP) and the new Snap layouts are just the tip of the iceberg. The Settings app in this build also reveals tons of forthcoming updates.
Microsoft Store has received visual changes to its homepage, search results, and more
Along with Windows 11 Build 25300, Microsoft has released an update to the inbox Store app. Currently available to the Dev channel, it brings with it some visual changes to the Store’s homepage, search results, and more.
Windows 11 and 10 received new patches in the Release Preview channel
Besides the new Widgets in the Beta channel, users of Windows 11 and Windows 10 running the OS in the Release Preview channel have also received some goodies. Both OSes released a good set fixes. In addition, Windows 11 has received an advanced auto-learning feature for facial recognition.
