Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4367 (KB5044373) to Windows Insiders in the beta channel. The update provides general enhancements and updates, such as the ability to share directly with programs that support Windows sharing. Furthermore, improvements have been made to the Start menu, live captions, and taskbar, addressing issues such as unexpected program icons and numerous windows open for the same app.

Windows 11 Build 26100.2152 (KB5044384) is now available to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11 24H2 (Build 26100). The update contains new features and enhancements divided into two sections: gradual rollout and normal rollout.

The slow deployment includes the ability to access content on a mobile device from a PC's Start menu, turn off notifications from specific apps, add the Windows Sandbox Client Preview, add a detach virtual hard disk button to Settings, and update the Wi-Fi password dialog. The standard deployment provides the opportunity to configure the Copilot key on the keyboard, which launches the Copilot app on new devices and the M365 app if a Microsoft Entra ID is entered. Users can also use the key to start a different program or search, as long as the software is in a signed MSIX package.

Windows 11 Build 22631.4387 (KB5044380) has been released to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 23H2 (Build 22631). The update is divided into two sections: incremental rollout and normal rollout, which contain new features and enhancements.

The gradual implementation encompasses the capacity to disable notifications from specific applications, the ability to access content on a mobile device from the Start menu on a PC, and a new Gamepad keyboard layout. The standard rollout includes the capability to configure the Copilot key on the keyboard, which activates the Copilot app on new devices and the M365 app on Microsoft Entra ID. Battery use issues, Microsoft Teams issues, vmswitch issues, collector sets issues, product activation phone numbers, Multi-Function Printer (MFP) issues, Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) issues, Windows Hello for Business issues, Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist files, WebView2 apps issues, and Bluetooth issues are also addressed in the update.

AtlasOS 0.4.1 has been released, with improved customisation, stability, and compatibility. It includes major bug fixes as well as support for more Windows features, such as Windows 11 24H2 and Edge removal. However, due to current development in upgrade support, Atlas requires a full Windows reinstall. Users can upgrade to v0.5.0 once it is available, which contains all new features and fixes. Users of version 0.4.0 will have to wait until v0.5.0 is released before upgrading.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27723 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The build's expiration date has been set at September 15, 2025. Users can now use the taskbar search tool to immediately share local files. Voice access has been enhanced, allowing users to dictate characters more quickly and employ dictation commands for selection, deletion, and text navigation. A new simplified Chinese typeface (Simsun-ExtG) has been released, which supports Unicode Extensions G, H, and I. The remove virtual hard disk button has been temporarily disabled, but will be activated again in a future flight.

Robert C. Maehl has released a new version of WhyNotWin11, a program for testing Windows 11 compatibility. WhyNotWin11 2.6.1.1 adds TSV support, resolves hostname issues, and supports exporting more system information via /extras or /ex, with exported result files now containing the hostname.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1930 (KB5044388) is now available for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. It includes a new simplified Chinese typeface (Simsun-ExtG) with 9,753 ideographs that support Unicode Extensions G, H, and I.

The update now contains the desired Biangbiang noodles character, U+30EDD. The Windows Sandbox Client Preview, which started with Build 26120.1843, is now available to all Insiders in the Dev Channel. The update also resolves a problem for some Insiders with dual boot devices in which the boot menu did not display correctly. The Copilot key can now be set to launch an MSIX-packaged and signed app, which ensures security and privacy.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4300 (KB5044386) is now available to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. The build includes updates to the Start menu, fonts, security, and fixes. The new simplified Chinese typeface (Simsun-ExtG) supports Unicode Extensions G, H, and I, as well as the requested Biangbiang noodles character (U+30EDD). Windows Search executes IFilters in Less Privileged App Containers (LPAC), which restricts access to sensitive system components and data.

The update also addresses a high-impact explorer.exe catastrophe and a problem with the navigation pane elements. Unexpected spacing between items in the Start menu, all apps list, and crashes with live captions are among the known issues. Additionally, a Clock app update is ready for Windows Insiders, which includes countdown and timer widgets. Feedback can be submitted using the Feedback Hub.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27718 has been released to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel, bringing a number of enhancements and fixes. When media is playing, the lock screen now displays media controls in the lower bottom center, and users can drag apps from the Pinned part of the menu and pin them to the taskbar. The new account manager on the Start menu now displays the sign out option and includes a list of signed-in users to facilitate account switching.

Microsoft has released the KB5043178 (OS Build 26100.1882) Preview for Windows 11 24H2, which addresses significant issues and adds new capabilities. Key changes include a new energy recommendation to turn off high dynamic range (HDR) for devices with HDR displays, a pop-up window when device battery power is low, a "Sign out" option in the account manager, the ability to share local files directly from the taskbar, media controls in the lock screen, and the option to disable enhanced mouse pointer precision. In addition, the update lets users modify their Copilot Pro subscription under Settings. 

The Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1912 (KB5043168) is now available to Windows Insiders. The update brings enhancements and adjustments to the overall experience, including an upgrade to the Windows Mobile Hotspot to support 6 GHz connections. The modification is available in Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile hotspot. Other improvements address difficulties with Open Source Software, Task Manager, Input Method Editor, and WebView2 apps, such as adding attributions to txt files for Rust OSS components.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4291 (KB5043166) to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. The update improves the Disconnect and Logoff dialogs, labels disks by type, and converts personalized experiences into personalized offers in OOBE. The update also fixes issues with explorer.exe crashes, the All programs list, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Other updates include Outlook and other encrypted email programs, Microsoft Edge, TCP problems, COSA profiles, and Task Manager. 

Microsoft has published KB5043145 for Windows 11 Enterprise and Education 22H2 and Windows 11 23H2. This non-security update addresses critical issues such as Microsoft Edge not responding in IE mode, inconsistent data between TCP_INFO_v1 and GetPerTcpConnectionEstats, updating COSA profiles for mobile operators, prompting PINs for encrypted email apps, and work folders failing to sync when Defender for Endpoint is enabled.

Windows 11 Build 26100.1876 is currently available to Insiders via the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11 24H2. The update contains new features and enhancements divided into two sections: gradual rollout and normal rollout.

The slow deployment includes the "Sign out" option in the account manager, the ability to share local files immediately from the taskbar, and a Delivery Optimization Settings page that matches the Windows 11 look. The standard distribution includes attributions to Rust OSS components' credits.txt files, an updated input method editor, and the ability to detect input from Xbox 360 and Bluetooth controllers in WebView2 apps.

Both Windows 11 builds 22621.4247 and 22631.4247 (KB5043145) have been made available to Insiders via the Release Preview Channel. The update contains new features and enhancements divided into two sections: gradual rollout and normal rollout.

The slow deployment includes the "Sign out" option in the account manager, the ability to share local files immediately from search results, and a Delivery Optimization Settings page that matches the Windows 11 look. The standard deployment addresses issues with IE mode, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), COSA profiles, Outlook and other encrypted email apps, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Microsoft Edge.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.1843 (KB5043185) is now available to download from the Dev Channel. The preview includes new features like shared material in File Explorer Home, the Windows Sandbox Client Preview, and a new account manager.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4225 (KB5043186) has been published to the Beta Channel. The update makes enhancements to File Explorer, Input, Settings, and the Copilot key. File Explorer now allows users to send content to Android smartphones via the context menu and desktop. Input has been adjusted to address concerns with the emoji panel not working properly. 

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27695 to Windows Insiders in the Canary channel.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4145 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5041865 (OS Build 26100.1591) Preview for Windows 11 24H2.