Windows 11 Build 26200.5516 (Dev) Improves Narrator, Sharing, and adds new BSOD style

Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11, build 26200.5516 (KB5054687), to Insiders in the Dev channel. It is featuring an updated BSOD style, 

You may remember that the Dev channel has moved to builds with numbers 26200. This means that the ability to switch from the Dev channel to Beta will close after installing build 26200.5510. If you have not yet switched to the Beta channel, but want to do so, then when build 26200.5510 appears in the Windows Update Center, you can pause receiving updates, switch the channel, and resume updates.

Builds numbered 26200 are based on Windows 11 version 24H2 and will include many of the features and improvements available in Beta Channel builds 26120. Over time, developers will begin making behind-the-scenes changes to the platform, which may cause the known issues to differ from Beta Channel builds.

New for PC Copilot+

Improved Windows Search

Local Semantic Search

On devices with the Copilot+ PC label and AMD and Intel processors, finding documents, photos, and settings is simplified thanks to the introduction of "Enhanced Windows Search," which is based on semantic models in addition to traditional lexical indexing.

Whether you're searching in File Explorer, the search box on the taskbar, or Settings, just type what you think to find it on your PC. No more remembering file names, exact words in document content, or setting names.

With over 40 TOPS of performance from the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) built into Copilot+ PC devices, improved search is available even without an internet connection.

In Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Search, you can specify which folders should be indexed on your PC. There, you can also enable the Advanced mode to index all data on your PC.

Currently, searching for settings, such as "change my theme," only works inside the Settings app. In future builds, you’ll be able to search for settings using the search box on the taskbar.

Improved search works in Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. Supported file formats: .txt, .pdf, .docx, .doc, .rtf, .pptx, .ppt, .xls, .xlsx for documents and .jpg/.jpeg, .png, .gif, .bmp, .ico for images.

For detailed information on how semantic search works on Copilot+ PCs, please refer to the documentation at this link.

Improved cloud photo search

Also, on devices with the Copilot+ PC label with AMD and Intel processors, it’s easier to search for photos in the cloud storage. You can use natural language queries in the search bar in the upper-right corner of File Explorer to find photos in the cloud by describing their content, for example, "European castles" or "summer picnics."

In addition, photos from the cloud will now be displayed in search results along with images saved on your local computer. You will also find exact matches for your keywords in the text of your cloud files in the results.

The feature only works with personal OneDrive cloud storage. To try out the improved search, you need to sign in to a Microsoft account and have an active Internet connection. If you sign in to OneDrive with a work or school account (Entra ID), then in the search results you will only see matches by keywords in the texts of cloud files. Third-party cloud storage will also be able to implement support for improved Windows search, documentation is promised to be published later.

Improved search features are gradually rolling out to Windows Insiders on Copilot+ PCs, so they may not be available on your device yet.

Note: You may need to restart your computer 1-2 times to get the "Improved Windows Search" feature.

For detailed information on how semantic search works on Copilot+ PCs, please refer to the documentation at this link.

For Insiders with the "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available" toggle turned on

New features

Speech Recap feature for Narrator

Microsoft has introduced a new feature called Speech Recap that will allow you to track what Narrator has said and quickly access it for reference. With simple keyboard shortcuts, you can quickly access spoken content, follow the transcription in real time, and copy what Narrator last said.

You can open the Speech Recap window by pressing Narrator key + Alt + X and find the last 500 lines spoken by Narrator. Note that the text in this window is updated each time you launch Narrator. You can use standard reading commands and arrow keys to read the contents of the Speech Recap window and copy the text you need for reference.

Need to save or share what Narrator said? You can instantly copy the information without opening the Speech Recap window. Use Narrator key + Ctrl + X to copy the last spoken phrase to the clipboard.

Other scenarios where you can use Speech Recap and its associated keyboard shortcuts:

• referring to the prompt you heard when opening a new window;
• copying the spoken error code;
• adding the phrase "Screen Narrator" to the training materials.

Narrator's real-time transcription is useful for assistive technology (AT) instructors, teachers of visually impaired students (TSVI) who support students in the classroom, and hearing-impaired professionals who want to use Narrator. To see Narrator's real-time transcription, use the same Narrator key + Alt + X shortcut to open the Speech Recap window and pin it to the part of your screen where you want to see it. You'll be able to see Narrator's real-time transcription as you perform tasks.

These keyboard shortcuts follow a simple pattern, making them easy to remember:

• Ctrl + Win + Enter = Turn on/off "Narrator";
• Narrator key + X = Replay what Narrator last said;
• Narrator key + Ctrl + X = Copy what Narrator last said;
• Narrator key + Alt + X = Open Speech Recap window for history and real-time transcription

Changes and improvements

General

• • Microsoft is introducing a new design for the screen that appears when the operating system crashes. The new BSOD/GSOD interface better matches the style of Windows 11 and is aimed at getting users back to work faster. The interface has been simplified, but technical information is still displayed on the screen.
    This change will gradually roll out to Windows 11 Insiders on version 24H2 (and later) in the Beta, Dev, and Canary channels.
    

Copilot for Windows

• • Now you can launch Copilot for Windows using the Win + C keyboard shortcut. You can reassign the Copilot key and Win + C keyboard shortcut at any time in Settings > Personalization > Typing > Customize the Copilot key on your keyboard.
  • To activate Press to Talk and start a voice conversation with Copilot in Windows, press and hold the Copilot key or Win + C for two seconds. To end, press Esc. If no speech is detected within a few seconds, Copilot will automatically end the conversation. Once the conversation is finished, the microphone icon displayed on the screen will disappear.
    As previously announced, you can use Alt + <Space> to talk with Copilot. Press to talk lets you interact with Copilot using your voice using a hotkey so you can get instant answers while staying in your current workflow and without interrupting your tasks.
    Press to talk is supported in the latest update to the Copilot app (version 1.25033.139.0 or later), which is available to Insiders in all channels in the Microsoft Store.
  • Developers can use the same trigger for the Press to Talk feature in their apps that support the Copilot key using Handle Microsoft Copilot hardware key state changes. Note that the Microsoft 365 Copilot app for enterprise does not yet have this support.
  • Win+C support and Press to Talk are rolling out in stages, so not all Insiders will see the change.

Click to Do

Click to Do is currently available as a preview to Windows 11 version 24H2 Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels on Copilot+ PC devices.

• • On Copilot+ PC devices, you can now launch Click to Do from the Start menu. The icon can be pinned to the Start menu or taskbar.
    
  • Click to Do can now perform intelligent actions on text in Spanish and French, in addition to English. Microsoft will continue to expand language support in future updates. Intelligent actions on text are currently only available on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon processors. Support for Copilot+ PCs with AMD and Intel chips is coming soon.
  • Click to Do now has a text action for creating a bulleted list. The action is available in English, Spanish, and French. The feature is only available on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon processors. Support for Copilot+ PCs with AMD and Intel chips is coming soon.
  • Microsoft has released policies to govern how Click to Do works in enterprise environments. Detailed information can be found here.

Share dialog

• • Now when you send links or web content through the Share window, a preview of the content will be displayed.
    
  • The Share window now allows you to quickly edit and enhance images before sending. Editing features such as cropping, rotating, and applying filters are supported. You can also compress the image to reduce the file size. The feature only works for local images stored on your computer. Supported image formats: .jpg, .jpeg, .dib, .png, .tif, .tiff, and .bmp.
    

Other

• • Microsoft has removed the bypassnro.cmd script to improve the security and usability of Windows 11. The change ensures that after the initial Windows setup phase, all users have an internet connection and a Microsoft account.

Fixes

Taskbar

• • Fixed an issue where taskbar icons were not increasing in size as expected when using the computer in tablet mode.

File Explorer

• • The performance of extracting archived files in Explorer has been improved. This will be especially noticeable when unpacking a large number of small files.
  • Fixed an issue where File Explorer would close very slowly for some Insiders when clicking the X button in the title bar. This issue may also affect other buttons in the title bar.
  • Fixed an issue where search indexing could cause File Explorer to freeze.
  • Fixed an issue where the date for folders and files on the Home page could be blank.
  • Fixed an issue that affected the stability of Explorer startup.
  • Fixed an issue where disconnecting network drives while attempting to search from the Home page could result in the search not running and leaving you on the Home page.
  • Fixed an issue that caused File Explorer to crash when moving or renaming certain files.

Login screen

• • Updated the web login icon to better match the other icons in the login options menu.

Windowing

• • Fixed a crash in explorer.exe related to dock layouts that could occur when dragging a window or hovering over the Maximize button.

Windows Update

• • Fixed an issue where you might see a message asking you to reboot to install a cumulative update that was already installed.

Settings

• • Fixed an issue where the navigation bar labels were misaligned in the previous flight.
  • Fixed an issue resulting in some Insiders experiencing a crash in Settings when navigating to System > Power & battery.
  • Fixed an issue where text in additional camera options under Bluetooth & Devices > Cameras might not load correctly.

For all users

Fixes

General

• • Fixed an issue where the "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available" toggle was not displayed correctly and would sometimes turn off on its own.

Known issues

General

• • After resetting the system settings in Settings > System > Recovery, the build number may change to 26100 instead of 26120. This will not affect receiving future updates on the Dev channel, which will fix the issue.

Recall

• • [Reminder] Be sure to update your Microsoft 365 apps to the latest version so you can get back to certain documents.
  • Some Insiders may be experiencing an issue where Recall is unable to automatically save photos, and the feature cannot be enabled in Settings. Working to fix the issue.
  • Recall can be enabled or disabled in the "Turn Windows features on or off" section. At the moment, Recall files remain on the disk even after the feature is disabled. In future updates, these files will be completely removed from the system.

Click to Do

• • [Reminder] Intelligent text actions now use local suggestion and response moderation instead of a cloud-based solution. Since intelligent text actions are now fully local, they are now available in Click to Do in Recall.
  • [Reminder] If some actions with objects in images are not displayed, check for updates to the Photos and Paint apps in the Microsoft Store.
  • Sometimes, intelligent text actions based on Phi Silica may provide unnecessary context. This issue will be fixed in future Windows Insider builds.

Improved search

• • [Reminder] To improve the Windows Search experience on Copilot+ PC devices, it is recommended that you connect your computer to a power source to complete the initial indexing. You can check the search indexing status in Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Search.

File Explorer

• • Engineers are investigating an issue where File Explorer closes very slowly for some Insiders when they click the X button in the title bar. This issue may also affect other buttons in the title bar.
  • Working on a fix for an issue where the Home page in File Explorer crashes for some Insiders. If you launch File Explorer from a different folder (such as through Search or the Run dialog), you'll be able to navigate your folders.

Task Manager

• • After adding the new "CPU Load" column, you may notice that the load for the "System Idle" process is always 0.
  • The CPU graphs on the Performance page still use the old CPU usage calculations.

Widgets

• • [New] Insiders in the European Economic Area (EEA) who have access to customize widgets on the lock screen may notice that the Weather widget may be temporarily unavailable.

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