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  1. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 September 2026 preview patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s preview patch for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use. The official changelogs for this preview patch is:

    Gradual rollout

    • [File Explorer]
      • New! This update adjusts how the preview pane handles files downloaded from the web. For HTML files, a new Preview anyway button lets you acknowledge the warning and preview the file. Non-HTML files, such as PDFs, are now previewed automatically.
      • New! File Explorer Home now preserves the state of sections (expanded or collapsed), so you can pick up where you left off.
      • New! This update improves the reliability of thumbnail previews for cloud files in the Details pane. The pane has also been reorganized so file properties are easier to find and review at a glance.
      • New! The update addresses an issue that could clear the address bar contents when entering edit mode by clicking near the right side of the address bar.
    • [Emoji]
      • New! This update adds support for Emoji 17.0, including new emoji such as distorted face, fight cloud, and hairy creature. To insert them, press Windows + . to open the emoji panel.
      • New! This update also refines the design of several existing emoji for better consistency across platforms, including saluting face, face with peeking eye, goose, lotus, and kissing cat.
    • [Widgets] New! This update introduces the Tips widget, which provides short, helpful guidance about Windows features. To add it to your Widgets board, open the board, select Add widgets, and then choose Tips. To add it to your lock screen, go to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen and add Tips to your lock screen widgets.
    • [Personalization] This update includes a variety of improvements to desktop background experiences.
      • This update improves the reliability of the Personalization > Background page in Settings.
      • This update adds support for using DIB image files as desktop backgrounds.
      • This update improves reliability of desktop slideshow transitions on newly created accounts.
      • This update improves resolution of previews when selecting a desktop background in Personalization > Background.
      • This update improves desktop background preview display in Settings for users with portrait mode monitors.
      • This update improves reliability of processing desktop wallpaper changes when they happen in quick succession.
      • This update adds support for using slideshow wallpapers with multiple desktops, so that it won’t automatically switch you back to Picture.
    • [Bluetooth]
      • This update contains several enhancements to improve reliability and experience when connecting to and using Bluetooth devices:
        • During voice calls, the Windows shell volume flyout now appears when adjusting the volume of a Bluetooth Classic Audio accessory via the volume controls on the accessory, providing visual feedback of the new volume level.
        • This update improves the accuracy of the connection state displayed by Windows for accessories that have disconnected from the PC.
        • This update improves stability of the Bluetooth and devices page in Settings when managing Bluetooth and audio devices.
        • This update resolves an issue where the Bluetooth radio could be turned off, but the state of the radio control toggle in the Bluetooth and devices page in Settings shows as on.
      • This update improves Bluetooth audio stability and compatibility:
        • This update improves microphone compatibility with certain Bluetooth Classic audio accessories.
        • This update resolves an issue that could result in a crash (error code 0x139) while streaming Bluetooth audio.
        • This update improves reliability and performance with LE Audio accessories.
        • This update improves the reliability of shared audio.
    • [Accessibility]
      • New! This update introduces Open apps maximized, an accessibility setting that automatically maximizes app windows as they open. It removes a bit of everyday friction whether you use a screen reader or magnification, work in tablet mode, or simply prefer a consistent, full-screen workspace. To turn it on, go to Settings > Accessibility > Visual effects and turn on Open apps maximized.
      • This update improves navigation of the Bluetooth quick settings page when using keyboard input, gamepad input, or Narrator.
    • [Magnifier]
      • New! This update brings a modernized visual refresh to the Magnifier taskbar.
        • Updated icons Magnifier’s toolbar icons align with Windows 11 visual design, giving the tool a cleaner, more modernized feel.
        • Refined spacing and padding The padding is adjusted with spacing across the toolbar for a more polished, consistent layout.
      • Views, zoom controls, keyboard shortcuts, and Read Aloud all behave exactly as they did in earlier versions.
    • [Settings]
      • This update improves the reliability of Settings when interacting with the contents of the Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Printers & Scanners page.
      • This update updates Settings > Apps > Installed apps to show the version number at the top level for packaged apps, as it already does for other apps.
      • This update improves the time picker control in Settings so that it reflects your preferred time format when you switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time. This applies in places such as setting active hours and scheduling Night light.
      • This update improves persistence of the Allow multiple apps to use camera at the same time option in Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Camera settings.
    • [Touchpad]
      • New! Additional gesture controls for precision touchpads are available in Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad:
        • Single-finger scrolling — Scroll vertically with one finger starting from the left or right side of the touchpad.
        • Automatic scrolling — Keep scrolling without lifting your fingers by moving them near the edge of your touchpad while scrolling.
      • Previously, gesture controls for scroll and zoom speed and accelerate scrolling were released in the July 2026 update (KB5101684).
    • [Copilot key] New! This update introduces a new Windows 11 setting that lets you remap the Copilot key to function as the Right Ctrl or Context Menu key, helping preserve familiar keyboard shortcuts and accessibility workflows. For more information, see Understand updates to the Copilot key on Windows devices.
    • [Camera roll]1 New! This update introduces Camera roll backup in Settings, helping eligible users protect their photos with OneDrive. You can turn on the feature from the Settings Home or Accounts page and complete setup on a mobile phone using a QR code.
    • [Fonts]
      • New! This update adds support for the Garay and Beria Erfe scripts to the Ebrima font, the first Microsoft font to support both. Garay was encoded in Unicode 16.0 and Beria Erfe in Unicode 17.0.
      • New! This update also refines the Adlam glyph designs in Ebrima to align with the current Unicode standard and improve consistency.
    • [Windows Recovery (WinRE)]
      • New! This update enables WinRE to automatically reuse eligible Wi-Fi profiles already saved in Windows, including supported certificate-based networks. Devices can now get online automatically during recovery scenarios such as quick machine recovery or cloud rebuild, without preconfiguring Wi-Fi credentials in WinRE. This capability is on by default, and IT admins can disable it. For more information, see Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE).
      • New! This update adds a recovery remote management plug-in for extending WinRE management capabilities for MDM providers. For more information, see Recovery Remote Management Overview.
    • [Kiosk mode]
      • The Windows + Tab keyboard shortcut is now disabled when using a restricted UX kiosk.
      • The Windows + A and Windows + C keyboard shortcuts are now disabled when using single-app kiosk mode.
    • [Windows Backup]
      • PC-to-PC Migration is no longer available. This feature, introduced through a phased rollout, previously allowed you to transfer files and settings directly from your previous PC when setting up a new Windows PC. To back up and restore your files, settings, and other supported items when moving to a new PC, use Windows Backup. For more information, see Backup and restore with Windows Backup.
    • [Power and battery] This update improves display and performance in certain scenarios where a plugged-in laptop incorrectly detects a transition from AC power to battery power.

    Normal rollout

    • [Camera] This update addresses an issue where the built-in camera might stop working in the Camera app and other apps that use the camera.
    • [File History] This update addresses an issue where File History might fail to back up or restore files to an external drive or network location. Affected devices might incorrectly display a “Reconnect your drive” message even when a compatible backup drive is connected and working properly.
    • [System Monitor (Sysmon)]
      • This update fixes an issue with header validation for executable files. Truncated or malformed files could cause unpredictable memory use and result in unreliable tampering detection.
      • This update fixes an issue with the Sysmon file system filter driver. If the archive directory failed to open during file monitoring, closing an uninitialized handle could cause a stop error.
      • This update fixes an issue with process tampering detection. Sysmon incorrectly generated Event ID 25 alerts for the Windows Session Manager (smss.exe) process.

    To install this update, you can click on the Download and Install button that shows up next to the cumulative update preview version, or, you can enable the faster update rollout option that shows up in the Windows Update page so that you’ll automatically get the preview updates without having to manually check for updates:

    Please note that preview updates may have stability issues that are usually fixed in the final update release. Also, we recommend downloading such updates over non-metered connections to avoid extra charges. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #Copilot #intune #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #security #Updates #Windows #Windows11
    #copilot #intune #microsoft #microsoftwindows #patch #preview
  2. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 September 2026 preview patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s preview patch for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use. The official changelogs for this preview patch is:

    Gradual rollout

    • [File Explorer]
      • New! This update adjusts how the preview pane handles files downloaded from the web. For HTML files, a new Preview anyway button lets you acknowledge the warning and preview the file. Non-HTML files, such as PDFs, are now previewed automatically.
      • New! File Explorer Home now preserves the state of sections (expanded or collapsed), so you can pick up where you left off.
      • New! This update improves the reliability of thumbnail previews for cloud files in the Details pane. The pane has also been reorganized so file properties are easier to find and review at a glance.
      • New! The update addresses an issue that could clear the address bar contents when entering edit mode by clicking near the right side of the address bar.
    • [Emoji]
      • New! This update adds support for Emoji 17.0, including new emoji such as distorted face, fight cloud, and hairy creature. To insert them, press Windows + . to open the emoji panel.
      • New! This update also refines the design of several existing emoji for better consistency across platforms, including saluting face, face with peeking eye, goose, lotus, and kissing cat.
    • [Widgets] New! This update introduces the Tips widget, which provides short, helpful guidance about Windows features. To add it to your Widgets board, open the board, select Add widgets, and then choose Tips. To add it to your lock screen, go to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen and add Tips to your lock screen widgets.
    • [Personalization] This update includes a variety of improvements to desktop background experiences.
      • This update improves the reliability of the Personalization > Background page in Settings.
      • This update adds support for using DIB image files as desktop backgrounds.
      • This update improves reliability of desktop slideshow transitions on newly created accounts.
      • This update improves resolution of previews when selecting a desktop background in Personalization > Background.
      • This update improves desktop background preview display in Settings for users with portrait mode monitors.
      • This update improves reliability of processing desktop wallpaper changes when they happen in quick succession.
      • This update adds support for using slideshow wallpapers with multiple desktops, so that it won’t automatically switch you back to Picture.
    • [Bluetooth]
      • This update contains several enhancements to improve reliability and experience when connecting to and using Bluetooth devices:
        • During voice calls, the Windows shell volume flyout now appears when adjusting the volume of a Bluetooth Classic Audio accessory via the volume controls on the accessory, providing visual feedback of the new volume level.
        • This update improves the accuracy of the connection state displayed by Windows for accessories that have disconnected from the PC.
        • This update improves stability of the Bluetooth and devices page in Settings when managing Bluetooth and audio devices.
        • This update resolves an issue where the Bluetooth radio could be turned off, but the state of the radio control toggle in the Bluetooth and devices page in Settings shows as on.
      • This update improves Bluetooth audio stability and compatibility:
        • This update improves microphone compatibility with certain Bluetooth Classic audio accessories.
        • This update resolves an issue that could result in a crash (error code 0x139) while streaming Bluetooth audio.
        • This update improves reliability and performance with LE Audio accessories.
        • This update improves the reliability of shared audio.
    • [Accessibility]
      • New! This update introduces Open apps maximized, an accessibility setting that automatically maximizes app windows as they open. It removes a bit of everyday friction whether you use a screen reader or magnification, work in tablet mode, or simply prefer a consistent, full-screen workspace. To turn it on, go to Settings > Accessibility > Visual effects and turn on Open apps maximized.
      • This update improves navigation of the Bluetooth quick settings page when using keyboard input, gamepad input, or Narrator.
    • [Magnifier]
      • New! This update brings a modernized visual refresh to the Magnifier taskbar.
        • Updated icons Magnifier’s toolbar icons align with Windows 11 visual design, giving the tool a cleaner, more modernized feel.
        • Refined spacing and padding The padding is adjusted with spacing across the toolbar for a more polished, consistent layout.
      • Views, zoom controls, keyboard shortcuts, and Read Aloud all behave exactly as they did in earlier versions.
    • [Settings]
      • This update improves the reliability of Settings when interacting with the contents of the Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Printers & Scanners page.
      • This update updates Settings > Apps > Installed apps to show the version number at the top level for packaged apps, as it already does for other apps.
      • This update improves the time picker control in Settings so that it reflects your preferred time format when you switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time. This applies in places such as setting active hours and scheduling Night light.
      • This update improves persistence of the Allow multiple apps to use camera at the same time option in Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Camera settings.
    • [Touchpad]
      • New! Additional gesture controls for precision touchpads are available in Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad:
        • Single-finger scrolling — Scroll vertically with one finger starting from the left or right side of the touchpad.
        • Automatic scrolling — Keep scrolling without lifting your fingers by moving them near the edge of your touchpad while scrolling.
      • Previously, gesture controls for scroll and zoom speed and accelerate scrolling were released in the July 2026 update (KB5101684).
    • [Copilot key] New! This update introduces a new Windows 11 setting that lets you remap the Copilot key to function as the Right Ctrl or Context Menu key, helping preserve familiar keyboard shortcuts and accessibility workflows. For more information, see Understand updates to the Copilot key on Windows devices.
    • [Camera roll]1 New! This update introduces Camera roll backup in Settings, helping eligible users protect their photos with OneDrive. You can turn on the feature from the Settings Home or Accounts page and complete setup on a mobile phone using a QR code.
    • [Fonts]
      • New! This update adds support for the Garay and Beria Erfe scripts to the Ebrima font, the first Microsoft font to support both. Garay was encoded in Unicode 16.0 and Beria Erfe in Unicode 17.0.
      • New! This update also refines the Adlam glyph designs in Ebrima to align with the current Unicode standard and improve consistency.
    • [Windows Recovery (WinRE)]
      • New! This update enables WinRE to automatically reuse eligible Wi-Fi profiles already saved in Windows, including supported certificate-based networks. Devices can now get online automatically during recovery scenarios such as quick machine recovery or cloud rebuild, without preconfiguring Wi-Fi credentials in WinRE. This capability is on by default, and IT admins can disable it. For more information, see Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE).
      • New! This update adds a recovery remote management plug-in for extending WinRE management capabilities for MDM providers. For more information, see Recovery Remote Management Overview.
    • [Kiosk mode]
      • The Windows + Tab keyboard shortcut is now disabled when using a restricted UX kiosk.
      • The Windows + A and Windows + C keyboard shortcuts are now disabled when using single-app kiosk mode.
    • [Windows Backup]
      • PC-to-PC Migration is no longer available. This feature, introduced through a phased rollout, previously allowed you to transfer files and settings directly from your previous PC when setting up a new Windows PC. To back up and restore your files, settings, and other supported items when moving to a new PC, use Windows Backup. For more information, see Backup and restore with Windows Backup.
    • [Power and battery] This update improves display and performance in certain scenarios where a plugged-in laptop incorrectly detects a transition from AC power to battery power.

    Normal rollout

    • [Camera] This update addresses an issue where the built-in camera might stop working in the Camera app and other apps that use the camera.
    • [File History] This update addresses an issue where File History might fail to back up or restore files to an external drive or network location. Affected devices might incorrectly display a “Reconnect your drive” message even when a compatible backup drive is connected and working properly.
    • [System Monitor (Sysmon)]
      • This update fixes an issue with header validation for executable files. Truncated or malformed files could cause unpredictable memory use and result in unreliable tampering detection.
      • This update fixes an issue with the Sysmon file system filter driver. If the archive directory failed to open during file monitoring, closing an uninitialized handle could cause a stop error.
      • This update fixes an issue with process tampering detection. Sysmon incorrectly generated Event ID 25 alerts for the Windows Session Manager (smss.exe) process.

    To install this update, you can click on the Download and Install button that shows up next to the cumulative update preview version, or, you can enable the faster update rollout option that shows up in the Windows Update page so that you’ll automatically get the preview updates without having to manually check for updates:

    Please note that preview updates may have stability issues that are usually fixed in the final update release. Also, we recommend downloading such updates over non-metered connections to avoid extra charges. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #Copilot #intune #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #security #Updates #Windows #Windows11
    #copilot #intune #microsoft #microsoftwindows #patch #preview
  3. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 September 2026 preview patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s preview patch for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use. The official changelogs for this preview patch is:

    Gradual rollout

    • [File Explorer]
      • New! This update adjusts how the preview pane handles files downloaded from the web. For HTML files, a new Preview anyway button lets you acknowledge the warning and preview the file. Non-HTML files, such as PDFs, are now previewed automatically.
      • New! File Explorer Home now preserves the state of sections (expanded or collapsed), so you can pick up where you left off.
      • New! This update improves the reliability of thumbnail previews for cloud files in the Details pane. The pane has also been reorganized so file properties are easier to find and review at a glance.
      • New! The update addresses an issue that could clear the address bar contents when entering edit mode by clicking near the right side of the address bar.
    • [Emoji]
      • New! This update adds support for Emoji 17.0, including new emoji such as distorted face, fight cloud, and hairy creature. To insert them, press Windows + . to open the emoji panel.
      • New! This update also refines the design of several existing emoji for better consistency across platforms, including saluting face, face with peeking eye, goose, lotus, and kissing cat.
    • [Widgets] New! This update introduces the Tips widget, which provides short, helpful guidance about Windows features. To add it to your Widgets board, open the board, select Add widgets, and then choose Tips. To add it to your lock screen, go to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen and add Tips to your lock screen widgets.
    • [Personalization] This update includes a variety of improvements to desktop background experiences.
      • This update improves the reliability of the Personalization > Background page in Settings.
      • This update adds support for using DIB image files as desktop backgrounds.
      • This update improves reliability of desktop slideshow transitions on newly created accounts.
      • This update improves resolution of previews when selecting a desktop background in Personalization > Background.
      • This update improves desktop background preview display in Settings for users with portrait mode monitors.
      • This update improves reliability of processing desktop wallpaper changes when they happen in quick succession.
      • This update adds support for using slideshow wallpapers with multiple desktops, so that it won’t automatically switch you back to Picture.
    • [Bluetooth]
      • This update contains several enhancements to improve reliability and experience when connecting to and using Bluetooth devices:
        • During voice calls, the Windows shell volume flyout now appears when adjusting the volume of a Bluetooth Classic Audio accessory via the volume controls on the accessory, providing visual feedback of the new volume level.
        • This update improves the accuracy of the connection state displayed by Windows for accessories that have disconnected from the PC.
        • This update improves stability of the Bluetooth and devices page in Settings when managing Bluetooth and audio devices.
        • This update resolves an issue where the Bluetooth radio could be turned off, but the state of the radio control toggle in the Bluetooth and devices page in Settings shows as on.
      • This update improves Bluetooth audio stability and compatibility:
        • This update improves microphone compatibility with certain Bluetooth Classic audio accessories.
        • This update resolves an issue that could result in a crash (error code 0x139) while streaming Bluetooth audio.
        • This update improves reliability and performance with LE Audio accessories.
        • This update improves the reliability of shared audio.
    • [Accessibility]
      • New! This update introduces Open apps maximized, an accessibility setting that automatically maximizes app windows as they open. It removes a bit of everyday friction whether you use a screen reader or magnification, work in tablet mode, or simply prefer a consistent, full-screen workspace. To turn it on, go to Settings > Accessibility > Visual effects and turn on Open apps maximized.
      • This update improves navigation of the Bluetooth quick settings page when using keyboard input, gamepad input, or Narrator.
    • [Magnifier]
      • New! This update brings a modernized visual refresh to the Magnifier taskbar.
        • Updated icons Magnifier’s toolbar icons align with Windows 11 visual design, giving the tool a cleaner, more modernized feel.
        • Refined spacing and padding The padding is adjusted with spacing across the toolbar for a more polished, consistent layout.
      • Views, zoom controls, keyboard shortcuts, and Read Aloud all behave exactly as they did in earlier versions.
    • [Settings]
      • This update improves the reliability of Settings when interacting with the contents of the Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Printers & Scanners page.
      • This update updates Settings > Apps > Installed apps to show the version number at the top level for packaged apps, as it already does for other apps.
      • This update improves the time picker control in Settings so that it reflects your preferred time format when you switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time. This applies in places such as setting active hours and scheduling Night light.
      • This update improves persistence of the Allow multiple apps to use camera at the same time option in Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Camera settings.
    • [Touchpad]
      • New! Additional gesture controls for precision touchpads are available in Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad:
        • Single-finger scrolling — Scroll vertically with one finger starting from the left or right side of the touchpad.
        • Automatic scrolling — Keep scrolling without lifting your fingers by moving them near the edge of your touchpad while scrolling.
      • Previously, gesture controls for scroll and zoom speed and accelerate scrolling were released in the July 2026 update (KB5101684).
    • [Copilot key] New! This update introduces a new Windows 11 setting that lets you remap the Copilot key to function as the Right Ctrl or Context Menu key, helping preserve familiar keyboard shortcuts and accessibility workflows. For more information, see Understand updates to the Copilot key on Windows devices.
    • [Camera roll]1 New! This update introduces Camera roll backup in Settings, helping eligible users protect their photos with OneDrive. You can turn on the feature from the Settings Home or Accounts page and complete setup on a mobile phone using a QR code.
    • [Fonts]
      • New! This update adds support for the Garay and Beria Erfe scripts to the Ebrima font, the first Microsoft font to support both. Garay was encoded in Unicode 16.0 and Beria Erfe in Unicode 17.0.
      • New! This update also refines the Adlam glyph designs in Ebrima to align with the current Unicode standard and improve consistency.
    • [Windows Recovery (WinRE)]
      • New! This update enables WinRE to automatically reuse eligible Wi-Fi profiles already saved in Windows, including supported certificate-based networks. Devices can now get online automatically during recovery scenarios such as quick machine recovery or cloud rebuild, without preconfiguring Wi-Fi credentials in WinRE. This capability is on by default, and IT admins can disable it. For more information, see Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE).
      • New! This update adds a recovery remote management plug-in for extending WinRE management capabilities for MDM providers. For more information, see Recovery Remote Management Overview.
    • [Kiosk mode]
      • The Windows + Tab keyboard shortcut is now disabled when using a restricted UX kiosk.
      • The Windows + A and Windows + C keyboard shortcuts are now disabled when using single-app kiosk mode.
    • [Windows Backup]
      • PC-to-PC Migration is no longer available. This feature, introduced through a phased rollout, previously allowed you to transfer files and settings directly from your previous PC when setting up a new Windows PC. To back up and restore your files, settings, and other supported items when moving to a new PC, use Windows Backup. For more information, see Backup and restore with Windows Backup.
    • [Power and battery] This update improves display and performance in certain scenarios where a plugged-in laptop incorrectly detects a transition from AC power to battery power.

    Normal rollout

    • [Camera] This update addresses an issue where the built-in camera might stop working in the Camera app and other apps that use the camera.
    • [File History] This update addresses an issue where File History might fail to back up or restore files to an external drive or network location. Affected devices might incorrectly display a “Reconnect your drive” message even when a compatible backup drive is connected and working properly.
    • [System Monitor (Sysmon)]
      • This update fixes an issue with header validation for executable files. Truncated or malformed files could cause unpredictable memory use and result in unreliable tampering detection.
      • This update fixes an issue with the Sysmon file system filter driver. If the archive directory failed to open during file monitoring, closing an uninitialized handle could cause a stop error.
      • This update fixes an issue with process tampering detection. Sysmon incorrectly generated Event ID 25 alerts for the Windows Session Manager (smss.exe) process.

    To install this update, you can click on the Download and Install button that shows up next to the cumulative update preview version, or, you can enable the faster update rollout option that shows up in the Windows Update page so that you’ll automatically get the preview updates without having to manually check for updates:

    Please note that preview updates may have stability issues that are usually fixed in the final update release. Also, we recommend downloading such updates over non-metered connections to avoid extra charges. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #Copilot #intune #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #security #Updates #Windows #Windows11
    #copilot #intune #microsoft #microsoftwindows #patch #preview
  4. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 September 2026 preview patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s preview patch for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use. The official changelogs for this preview patch is:

    Gradual rollout

    • [File Explorer]
      • New! This update adjusts how the preview pane handles files downloaded from the web. For HTML files, a new Preview anyway button lets you acknowledge the warning and preview the file. Non-HTML files, such as PDFs, are now previewed automatically.
      • New! File Explorer Home now preserves the state of sections (expanded or collapsed), so you can pick up where you left off.
      • New! This update improves the reliability of thumbnail previews for cloud files in the Details pane. The pane has also been reorganized so file properties are easier to find and review at a glance.
      • New! The update addresses an issue that could clear the address bar contents when entering edit mode by clicking near the right side of the address bar.
    • [Emoji]
      • New! This update adds support for Emoji 17.0, including new emoji such as distorted face, fight cloud, and hairy creature. To insert them, press Windows + . to open the emoji panel.
      • New! This update also refines the design of several existing emoji for better consistency across platforms, including saluting face, face with peeking eye, goose, lotus, and kissing cat.
    • [Widgets] New! This update introduces the Tips widget, which provides short, helpful guidance about Windows features. To add it to your Widgets board, open the board, select Add widgets, and then choose Tips. To add it to your lock screen, go to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen and add Tips to your lock screen widgets.
    • [Personalization] This update includes a variety of improvements to desktop background experiences.
      • This update improves the reliability of the Personalization > Background page in Settings.
      • This update adds support for using DIB image files as desktop backgrounds.
      • This update improves reliability of desktop slideshow transitions on newly created accounts.
      • This update improves resolution of previews when selecting a desktop background in Personalization > Background.
      • This update improves desktop background preview display in Settings for users with portrait mode monitors.
      • This update improves reliability of processing desktop wallpaper changes when they happen in quick succession.
      • This update adds support for using slideshow wallpapers with multiple desktops, so that it won’t automatically switch you back to Picture.
    • [Bluetooth]
      • This update contains several enhancements to improve reliability and experience when connecting to and using Bluetooth devices:
        • During voice calls, the Windows shell volume flyout now appears when adjusting the volume of a Bluetooth Classic Audio accessory via the volume controls on the accessory, providing visual feedback of the new volume level.
        • This update improves the accuracy of the connection state displayed by Windows for accessories that have disconnected from the PC.
        • This update improves stability of the Bluetooth and devices page in Settings when managing Bluetooth and audio devices.
        • This update resolves an issue where the Bluetooth radio could be turned off, but the state of the radio control toggle in the Bluetooth and devices page in Settings shows as on.
      • This update improves Bluetooth audio stability and compatibility:
        • This update improves microphone compatibility with certain Bluetooth Classic audio accessories.
        • This update resolves an issue that could result in a crash (error code 0x139) while streaming Bluetooth audio.
        • This update improves reliability and performance with LE Audio accessories.
        • This update improves the reliability of shared audio.
    • [Accessibility]
      • New! This update introduces Open apps maximized, an accessibility setting that automatically maximizes app windows as they open. It removes a bit of everyday friction whether you use a screen reader or magnification, work in tablet mode, or simply prefer a consistent, full-screen workspace. To turn it on, go to Settings > Accessibility > Visual effects and turn on Open apps maximized.
      • This update improves navigation of the Bluetooth quick settings page when using keyboard input, gamepad input, or Narrator.
    • [Magnifier]
      • New! This update brings a modernized visual refresh to the Magnifier taskbar.
        • Updated icons Magnifier’s toolbar icons align with Windows 11 visual design, giving the tool a cleaner, more modernized feel.
        • Refined spacing and padding The padding is adjusted with spacing across the toolbar for a more polished, consistent layout.
      • Views, zoom controls, keyboard shortcuts, and Read Aloud all behave exactly as they did in earlier versions.
    • [Settings]
      • This update improves the reliability of Settings when interacting with the contents of the Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Printers & Scanners page.
      • This update updates Settings > Apps > Installed apps to show the version number at the top level for packaged apps, as it already does for other apps.
      • This update improves the time picker control in Settings so that it reflects your preferred time format when you switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time. This applies in places such as setting active hours and scheduling Night light.
      • This update improves persistence of the Allow multiple apps to use camera at the same time option in Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Camera settings.
    • [Touchpad]
      • New! Additional gesture controls for precision touchpads are available in Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad:
        • Single-finger scrolling — Scroll vertically with one finger starting from the left or right side of the touchpad.
        • Automatic scrolling — Keep scrolling without lifting your fingers by moving them near the edge of your touchpad while scrolling.
      • Previously, gesture controls for scroll and zoom speed and accelerate scrolling were released in the July 2026 update (KB5101684).
    • [Copilot key] New! This update introduces a new Windows 11 setting that lets you remap the Copilot key to function as the Right Ctrl or Context Menu key, helping preserve familiar keyboard shortcuts and accessibility workflows. For more information, see Understand updates to the Copilot key on Windows devices.
    • [Camera roll]1 New! This update introduces Camera roll backup in Settings, helping eligible users protect their photos with OneDrive. You can turn on the feature from the Settings Home or Accounts page and complete setup on a mobile phone using a QR code.
    • [Fonts]
      • New! This update adds support for the Garay and Beria Erfe scripts to the Ebrima font, the first Microsoft font to support both. Garay was encoded in Unicode 16.0 and Beria Erfe in Unicode 17.0.
      • New! This update also refines the Adlam glyph designs in Ebrima to align with the current Unicode standard and improve consistency.
    • [Windows Recovery (WinRE)]
      • New! This update enables WinRE to automatically reuse eligible Wi-Fi profiles already saved in Windows, including supported certificate-based networks. Devices can now get online automatically during recovery scenarios such as quick machine recovery or cloud rebuild, without preconfiguring Wi-Fi credentials in WinRE. This capability is on by default, and IT admins can disable it. For more information, see Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE).
      • New! This update adds a recovery remote management plug-in for extending WinRE management capabilities for MDM providers. For more information, see Recovery Remote Management Overview.
    • [Kiosk mode]
      • The Windows + Tab keyboard shortcut is now disabled when using a restricted UX kiosk.
      • The Windows + A and Windows + C keyboard shortcuts are now disabled when using single-app kiosk mode.
    • [Windows Backup]
      • PC-to-PC Migration is no longer available. This feature, introduced through a phased rollout, previously allowed you to transfer files and settings directly from your previous PC when setting up a new Windows PC. To back up and restore your files, settings, and other supported items when moving to a new PC, use Windows Backup. For more information, see Backup and restore with Windows Backup.
    • [Power and battery] This update improves display and performance in certain scenarios where a plugged-in laptop incorrectly detects a transition from AC power to battery power.

    Normal rollout

    • [Camera] This update addresses an issue where the built-in camera might stop working in the Camera app and other apps that use the camera.
    • [File History] This update addresses an issue where File History might fail to back up or restore files to an external drive or network location. Affected devices might incorrectly display a “Reconnect your drive” message even when a compatible backup drive is connected and working properly.
    • [System Monitor (Sysmon)]
      • This update fixes an issue with header validation for executable files. Truncated or malformed files could cause unpredictable memory use and result in unreliable tampering detection.
      • This update fixes an issue with the Sysmon file system filter driver. If the archive directory failed to open during file monitoring, closing an uninitialized handle could cause a stop error.
      • This update fixes an issue with process tampering detection. Sysmon incorrectly generated Event ID 25 alerts for the Windows Session Manager (smss.exe) process.

    To install this update, you can click on the Download and Install button that shows up next to the cumulative update preview version, or, you can enable the faster update rollout option that shows up in the Windows Update page so that you’ll automatically get the preview updates without having to manually check for updates:

    Please note that preview updates may have stability issues that are usually fixed in the final update release. Also, we recommend downloading such updates over non-metered connections to avoid extra charges. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #Copilot #intune #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #security #Updates #Windows #Windows11
    #windows11 #windows #updates #security #previewupdates #previewpatch
  5. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 September 2026 preview patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s preview patch for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use. The official changelogs for this preview patch is:

    Gradual rollout

    • [File Explorer]
      • New! This update adjusts how the preview pane handles files downloaded from the web. For HTML files, a new Preview anyway button lets you acknowledge the warning and preview the file. Non-HTML files, such as PDFs, are now previewed automatically.
      • New! File Explorer Home now preserves the state of sections (expanded or collapsed), so you can pick up where you left off.
      • New! This update improves the reliability of thumbnail previews for cloud files in the Details pane. The pane has also been reorganized so file properties are easier to find and review at a glance.
      • New! The update addresses an issue that could clear the address bar contents when entering edit mode by clicking near the right side of the address bar.
    • [Emoji]
      • New! This update adds support for Emoji 17.0, including new emoji such as distorted face, fight cloud, and hairy creature. To insert them, press Windows + . to open the emoji panel.
      • New! This update also refines the design of several existing emoji for better consistency across platforms, including saluting face, face with peeking eye, goose, lotus, and kissing cat.
    • [Widgets] New! This update introduces the Tips widget, which provides short, helpful guidance about Windows features. To add it to your Widgets board, open the board, select Add widgets, and then choose Tips. To add it to your lock screen, go to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen and add Tips to your lock screen widgets.
    • [Personalization] This update includes a variety of improvements to desktop background experiences.
      • This update improves the reliability of the Personalization > Background page in Settings.
      • This update adds support for using DIB image files as desktop backgrounds.
      • This update improves reliability of desktop slideshow transitions on newly created accounts.
      • This update improves resolution of previews when selecting a desktop background in Personalization > Background.
      • This update improves desktop background preview display in Settings for users with portrait mode monitors.
      • This update improves reliability of processing desktop wallpaper changes when they happen in quick succession.
      • This update adds support for using slideshow wallpapers with multiple desktops, so that it won’t automatically switch you back to Picture.
    • [Bluetooth]
      • This update contains several enhancements to improve reliability and experience when connecting to and using Bluetooth devices:
        • During voice calls, the Windows shell volume flyout now appears when adjusting the volume of a Bluetooth Classic Audio accessory via the volume controls on the accessory, providing visual feedback of the new volume level.
        • This update improves the accuracy of the connection state displayed by Windows for accessories that have disconnected from the PC.
        • This update improves stability of the Bluetooth and devices page in Settings when managing Bluetooth and audio devices.
        • This update resolves an issue where the Bluetooth radio could be turned off, but the state of the radio control toggle in the Bluetooth and devices page in Settings shows as on.
      • This update improves Bluetooth audio stability and compatibility:
        • This update improves microphone compatibility with certain Bluetooth Classic audio accessories.
        • This update resolves an issue that could result in a crash (error code 0x139) while streaming Bluetooth audio.
        • This update improves reliability and performance with LE Audio accessories.
        • This update improves the reliability of shared audio.
    • [Accessibility]
      • New! This update introduces Open apps maximized, an accessibility setting that automatically maximizes app windows as they open. It removes a bit of everyday friction whether you use a screen reader or magnification, work in tablet mode, or simply prefer a consistent, full-screen workspace. To turn it on, go to Settings > Accessibility > Visual effects and turn on Open apps maximized.
      • This update improves navigation of the Bluetooth quick settings page when using keyboard input, gamepad input, or Narrator.
    • [Magnifier]
      • New! This update brings a modernized visual refresh to the Magnifier taskbar.
        • Updated icons Magnifier’s toolbar icons align with Windows 11 visual design, giving the tool a cleaner, more modernized feel.
        • Refined spacing and padding The padding is adjusted with spacing across the toolbar for a more polished, consistent layout.
      • Views, zoom controls, keyboard shortcuts, and Read Aloud all behave exactly as they did in earlier versions.
    • [Settings]
      • This update improves the reliability of Settings when interacting with the contents of the Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Printers & Scanners page.
      • This update updates Settings > Apps > Installed apps to show the version number at the top level for packaged apps, as it already does for other apps.
      • This update improves the time picker control in Settings so that it reflects your preferred time format when you switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time. This applies in places such as setting active hours and scheduling Night light.
      • This update improves persistence of the Allow multiple apps to use camera at the same time option in Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Camera settings.
    • [Touchpad]
      • New! Additional gesture controls for precision touchpads are available in Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad:
        • Single-finger scrolling — Scroll vertically with one finger starting from the left or right side of the touchpad.
        • Automatic scrolling — Keep scrolling without lifting your fingers by moving them near the edge of your touchpad while scrolling.
      • Previously, gesture controls for scroll and zoom speed and accelerate scrolling were released in the July 2026 update (KB5101684).
    • [Copilot key] New! This update introduces a new Windows 11 setting that lets you remap the Copilot key to function as the Right Ctrl or Context Menu key, helping preserve familiar keyboard shortcuts and accessibility workflows. For more information, see Understand updates to the Copilot key on Windows devices.
    • [Camera roll]1 New! This update introduces Camera roll backup in Settings, helping eligible users protect their photos with OneDrive. You can turn on the feature from the Settings Home or Accounts page and complete setup on a mobile phone using a QR code.
    • [Fonts]
      • New! This update adds support for the Garay and Beria Erfe scripts to the Ebrima font, the first Microsoft font to support both. Garay was encoded in Unicode 16.0 and Beria Erfe in Unicode 17.0.
      • New! This update also refines the Adlam glyph designs in Ebrima to align with the current Unicode standard and improve consistency.
    • [Windows Recovery (WinRE)]
      • New! This update enables WinRE to automatically reuse eligible Wi-Fi profiles already saved in Windows, including supported certificate-based networks. Devices can now get online automatically during recovery scenarios such as quick machine recovery or cloud rebuild, without preconfiguring Wi-Fi credentials in WinRE. This capability is on by default, and IT admins can disable it. For more information, see Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE).
      • New! This update adds a recovery remote management plug-in for extending WinRE management capabilities for MDM providers. For more information, see Recovery Remote Management Overview.
    • [Kiosk mode]
      • The Windows + Tab keyboard shortcut is now disabled when using a restricted UX kiosk.
      • The Windows + A and Windows + C keyboard shortcuts are now disabled when using single-app kiosk mode.
    • [Windows Backup]
      • PC-to-PC Migration is no longer available. This feature, introduced through a phased rollout, previously allowed you to transfer files and settings directly from your previous PC when setting up a new Windows PC. To back up and restore your files, settings, and other supported items when moving to a new PC, use Windows Backup. For more information, see Backup and restore with Windows Backup.
    • [Power and battery] This update improves display and performance in certain scenarios where a plugged-in laptop incorrectly detects a transition from AC power to battery power.

    Normal rollout

    • [Camera] This update addresses an issue where the built-in camera might stop working in the Camera app and other apps that use the camera.
    • [File History] This update addresses an issue where File History might fail to back up or restore files to an external drive or network location. Affected devices might incorrectly display a “Reconnect your drive” message even when a compatible backup drive is connected and working properly.
    • [System Monitor (Sysmon)]
      • This update fixes an issue with header validation for executable files. Truncated or malformed files could cause unpredictable memory use and result in unreliable tampering detection.
      • This update fixes an issue with the Sysmon file system filter driver. If the archive directory failed to open during file monitoring, closing an uninitialized handle could cause a stop error.
      • This update fixes an issue with process tampering detection. Sysmon incorrectly generated Event ID 25 alerts for the Windows Session Manager (smss.exe) process.

    To install this update, you can click on the Download and Install button that shows up next to the cumulative update preview version, or, you can enable the faster update rollout option that shows up in the Windows Update page so that you’ll automatically get the preview updates without having to manually check for updates:

    Please note that preview updates may have stability issues that are usually fixed in the final update release. Also, we recommend downloading such updates over non-metered connections to avoid extra charges. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #Copilot #intune #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #security #Updates #Windows #Windows11
    #copilot #intune #microsoft #microsoftwindows #patch #preview
  6. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 July 2026 preview patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s preview patch for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use.

    The official changelogs for this preview patch is:

    File Explorer

    • File sizes in the Details view now display using appropriate units (KB, MB, GB) instead of KB-only, making them easier to understand at a glance.
    • Middle click to open a folder in a new tab is now supported in the Address Bar and the Home page for a more consistent and efficient tabbed navigation experience across File Explorer.
    • This update eliminates a grey flash on load and unexpected scrolling to the top on the Home page in certain cases.
    • This update improves the appearance of file thumbnails in the Recommended section on the Home page so they’re crisper and easier to read.

    Windows Search

    • This update improves app search to better handle typos and partial app names when finding installed apps.
    • This update improves Settings relevance to surface more useful settings higher in search results.

    Voice Access

    • New! This update adds Voice Isolation to Voice Access, helping it better recognize your voice by reducing interference from other speakers and background noise. Voice Access now offers three speed recognition modes under Voice Access settings > Improve speech recognition:
      • Voice Isolation — Filters out other speakers and background noise (one-time voice setup required).
      • Remove background noise only — Filters out non-speech sounds like typing or door slams. No additional setup needed.
      • No filtering — Default microphone input with no additional processing.
      • To set up Voice Isolation, go to Voice Access settings > Improve speech recognition and select Voice Isolation.
    • New! This update adds Korean language support for voice access.
    • This update improves the realiability of starting Voice Access.

    Widgets

    • New! Taskbar notification badges now use your Windows accent color instead of appearing red, helping reduce unnecessary attention-grabbing alerts.
    • New! This update also simplifies the Lock screen Widgets experience. For new users, Weather is now the only widget shown on the Lock screen by default.

    Touchpad

    • New! New gesture controls for precision touchpads are available in Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad:
      • Scroll and zoom speed — Adjust the baseline speed for scroll and zoom gestures.
      • Accelerated scrolling — Scroll faster the more you repeat the gesture, so you can move quickly through long documents.

    Start menu

    • The update improves the reliability of Start menu view preferences, ensuring your selected view is retained.
    • This update improves keyboard navigation when keyboard focus was set to the apps list within Start menu.

    Voice Typing

    • Fluid dictation is now off by default for new users. A teaching tip is also available when the feature is used for the first time.

    Input

    • This update improves persistence of mouse cursor size.

    Windowing

    • This update ensures system dialogs open at the appropriate size on small tablets.

    Accessibility

    • This update improves the Magnifier experience on touch-enabled devices. The horizontal and vertical touch bars used to pan the magnified view are now off by default, so they no longer obstruct magnified content. If you use touch to pan, you can turn the bars back on in Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier.

    Windows Hello

    • New! Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) now supports peripheral fingerprint sensors. This update extends this secure sign in option beyond devices with built in fingerprint sensors to include desktops and other Windows 11 PCs, including Copilot+ PCs. To get started, plug in a supported ESS fingerprint reader, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign in options, and follow the prompts to enroll. This feature was previously disclosed in January 2026 (KB5074105) and is now beginning to roll out.

    Fonts

    • This update restores support for Unicode variation sequences in the Myanmar Text font.
    • This update improves character shaping and rendering for Mongolian Baiti font, providing more accurate and consistent text display.

    Account Control

    • This update refreshes the design of the Start menu account control and adds a badge that displays your subscription status. To view your account control, open the Start menu and select your account picture in the lower-left corner. This experience is available for users signed in with a Microsoft account. 1

    Taskbar

    • This update improves reliability of loading the system tray area of the taskbar when using the taskbar on touch devices in a tablet posture.

    AI Component

    • This update allows you to remove the Image Generation AI component from supported Copilot+ PCs where the component is installed.

    Windows Setup

    • This update adds a parental controls notice during Windows setup that highlights available family safety features.

    Power and Battery

    • This update improves the reliability of power settings by applying changes made in Settings to all power plans. This includes display, sleep, hibernate, power button, sleep button, and lid-close settings, helping ensure your preferences are consistently maintained.
    • This update restores the ability to set a threshold for when energy saver should enable within Settings > System > Power & Battery.

    Windows Update

    • This update improves calculation of update progress progression in Windows Update Settings.
    • This update includes changes to update clean-up logic to improve system performance immediately following an update.

    Sounds

    • This update improves system sounds when using Windows in dark mode.

    Date and Time

    • This update improves detection for triggering time zone change notifications.
    • This update improves daylight saving time (DST) data accuracy for Middle East Standard Time (Beirut), Morocco Standard Time (Casablanca), Israel Standard Time (Jerusalem), and Greenland Standard Time (Nuuk).

    Network

    • This update improves the reliability of DHCP renewals in a few scenarios, particularly in the case of NACKs received from the DHCP server, as well as on devices that use Modern Standby.

    Print

    • This update improves print time performance (page per minute) for IPPS (Internet Printing Protocol Secure) printers.

    Clipboard

    • This update improves clipboard reliability in some Remote Desktop and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) scenarios.

    General Reliability

    • This update improves explorer.exe reliability, including when opening Jump Lists and recent files, when sharing files and folders, and when using Task View and multiple desktops.
    • This update improves the reliability of the Windows sign-in and lock screens, especially when system memory is low. It also improves the reliability of the Start menu and taskbar during startup.

    To install this update, you can click on the Download and Install button that shows up next to the cumulative update preview version, or, you can enable the faster update rollout option that shows up in the Windows Update page so that you’ll automatically get the preview updates without having to manually check for updates:

    Please note that preview updates may have stability issues that are usually fixed in the final update release. Also, we recommend downloading such updates over non-metered connections to avoid extra charges. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #2025 #Copilot #February #February2025 #intune #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #security #Updates #Windows #Windows11
    #copilot #february #february2025 #intune #microsoft #microsoftwindows
  7. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 July 2026 preview patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s preview patch for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use.

    The official changelogs for this preview patch is:

    File Explorer

    • File sizes in the Details view now display using appropriate units (KB, MB, GB) instead of KB-only, making them easier to understand at a glance.
    • Middle click to open a folder in a new tab is now supported in the Address Bar and the Home page for a more consistent and efficient tabbed navigation experience across File Explorer.
    • This update eliminates a grey flash on load and unexpected scrolling to the top on the Home page in certain cases.
    • This update improves the appearance of file thumbnails in the Recommended section on the Home page so they’re crisper and easier to read.

    Windows Search

    • This update improves app search to better handle typos and partial app names when finding installed apps.
    • This update improves Settings relevance to surface more useful settings higher in search results.

    Voice Access

    • New! This update adds Voice Isolation to Voice Access, helping it better recognize your voice by reducing interference from other speakers and background noise. Voice Access now offers three speed recognition modes under Voice Access settings > Improve speech recognition:
      • Voice Isolation — Filters out other speakers and background noise (one-time voice setup required).
      • Remove background noise only — Filters out non-speech sounds like typing or door slams. No additional setup needed.
      • No filtering — Default microphone input with no additional processing.
      • To set up Voice Isolation, go to Voice Access settings > Improve speech recognition and select Voice Isolation.
    • New! This update adds Korean language support for voice access.
    • This update improves the realiability of starting Voice Access.

    Widgets

    • New! Taskbar notification badges now use your Windows accent color instead of appearing red, helping reduce unnecessary attention-grabbing alerts.
    • New! This update also simplifies the Lock screen Widgets experience. For new users, Weather is now the only widget shown on the Lock screen by default.

    Touchpad

    • New! New gesture controls for precision touchpads are available in Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad:
      • Scroll and zoom speed — Adjust the baseline speed for scroll and zoom gestures.
      • Accelerated scrolling — Scroll faster the more you repeat the gesture, so you can move quickly through long documents.

    Start menu

    • The update improves the reliability of Start menu view preferences, ensuring your selected view is retained.
    • This update improves keyboard navigation when keyboard focus was set to the apps list within Start menu.

    Voice Typing

    • Fluid dictation is now off by default for new users. A teaching tip is also available when the feature is used for the first time.

    Input

    • This update improves persistence of mouse cursor size.

    Windowing

    • This update ensures system dialogs open at the appropriate size on small tablets.

    Accessibility

    • This update improves the Magnifier experience on touch-enabled devices. The horizontal and vertical touch bars used to pan the magnified view are now off by default, so they no longer obstruct magnified content. If you use touch to pan, you can turn the bars back on in Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier.

    Windows Hello

    • New! Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) now supports peripheral fingerprint sensors. This update extends this secure sign in option beyond devices with built in fingerprint sensors to include desktops and other Windows 11 PCs, including Copilot+ PCs. To get started, plug in a supported ESS fingerprint reader, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign in options, and follow the prompts to enroll. This feature was previously disclosed in January 2026 (KB5074105) and is now beginning to roll out.

    Fonts

    • This update restores support for Unicode variation sequences in the Myanmar Text font.
    • This update improves character shaping and rendering for Mongolian Baiti font, providing more accurate and consistent text display.

    Account Control

    • This update refreshes the design of the Start menu account control and adds a badge that displays your subscription status. To view your account control, open the Start menu and select your account picture in the lower-left corner. This experience is available for users signed in with a Microsoft account. 1

    Taskbar

    • This update improves reliability of loading the system tray area of the taskbar when using the taskbar on touch devices in a tablet posture.

    AI Component

    • This update allows you to remove the Image Generation AI component from supported Copilot+ PCs where the component is installed.

    Windows Setup

    • This update adds a parental controls notice during Windows setup that highlights available family safety features.

    Power and Battery

    • This update improves the reliability of power settings by applying changes made in Settings to all power plans. This includes display, sleep, hibernate, power button, sleep button, and lid-close settings, helping ensure your preferences are consistently maintained.
    • This update restores the ability to set a threshold for when energy saver should enable within Settings > System > Power & Battery.

    Windows Update

    • This update improves calculation of update progress progression in Windows Update Settings.
    • This update includes changes to update clean-up logic to improve system performance immediately following an update.

    Sounds

    • This update improves system sounds when using Windows in dark mode.

    Date and Time

    • This update improves detection for triggering time zone change notifications.
    • This update improves daylight saving time (DST) data accuracy for Middle East Standard Time (Beirut), Morocco Standard Time (Casablanca), Israel Standard Time (Jerusalem), and Greenland Standard Time (Nuuk).

    Network

    • This update improves the reliability of DHCP renewals in a few scenarios, particularly in the case of NACKs received from the DHCP server, as well as on devices that use Modern Standby.

    Print

    • This update improves print time performance (page per minute) for IPPS (Internet Printing Protocol Secure) printers.

    Clipboard

    • This update improves clipboard reliability in some Remote Desktop and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) scenarios.

    General Reliability

    • This update improves explorer.exe reliability, including when opening Jump Lists and recent files, when sharing files and folders, and when using Task View and multiple desktops.
    • This update improves the reliability of the Windows sign-in and lock screens, especially when system memory is low. It also improves the reliability of the Start menu and taskbar during startup.

    To install this update, you can click on the Download and Install button that shows up next to the cumulative update preview version, or, you can enable the faster update rollout option that shows up in the Windows Update page so that you’ll automatically get the preview updates without having to manually check for updates:

    Please note that preview updates may have stability issues that are usually fixed in the final update release. Also, we recommend downloading such updates over non-metered connections to avoid extra charges. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #2025 #Copilot #February #February2025 #intune #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #security #Updates #Windows #Windows11
    #copilot #february #february2025 #intune #microsoft #microsoftwindows
  8. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 July 2026 preview patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s preview patch for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use.

    The official changelogs for this preview patch is:

    File Explorer

    • File sizes in the Details view now display using appropriate units (KB, MB, GB) instead of KB-only, making them easier to understand at a glance.
    • Middle click to open a folder in a new tab is now supported in the Address Bar and the Home page for a more consistent and efficient tabbed navigation experience across File Explorer.
    • This update eliminates a grey flash on load and unexpected scrolling to the top on the Home page in certain cases.
    • This update improves the appearance of file thumbnails in the Recommended section on the Home page so they’re crisper and easier to read.

    Windows Search

    • This update improves app search to better handle typos and partial app names when finding installed apps.
    • This update improves Settings relevance to surface more useful settings higher in search results.

    Voice Access

    • New! This update adds Voice Isolation to Voice Access, helping it better recognize your voice by reducing interference from other speakers and background noise. Voice Access now offers three speed recognition modes under Voice Access settings > Improve speech recognition:
      • Voice Isolation — Filters out other speakers and background noise (one-time voice setup required).
      • Remove background noise only — Filters out non-speech sounds like typing or door slams. No additional setup needed.
      • No filtering — Default microphone input with no additional processing.
      • To set up Voice Isolation, go to Voice Access settings > Improve speech recognition and select Voice Isolation.
    • New! This update adds Korean language support for voice access.
    • This update improves the realiability of starting Voice Access.

    Widgets

    • New! Taskbar notification badges now use your Windows accent color instead of appearing red, helping reduce unnecessary attention-grabbing alerts.
    • New! This update also simplifies the Lock screen Widgets experience. For new users, Weather is now the only widget shown on the Lock screen by default.

    Touchpad

    • New! New gesture controls for precision touchpads are available in Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad:
      • Scroll and zoom speed — Adjust the baseline speed for scroll and zoom gestures.
      • Accelerated scrolling — Scroll faster the more you repeat the gesture, so you can move quickly through long documents.

    Start menu

    • The update improves the reliability of Start menu view preferences, ensuring your selected view is retained.
    • This update improves keyboard navigation when keyboard focus was set to the apps list within Start menu.

    Voice Typing

    • Fluid dictation is now off by default for new users. A teaching tip is also available when the feature is used for the first time.

    Input

    • This update improves persistence of mouse cursor size.

    Windowing

    • This update ensures system dialogs open at the appropriate size on small tablets.

    Accessibility

    • This update improves the Magnifier experience on touch-enabled devices. The horizontal and vertical touch bars used to pan the magnified view are now off by default, so they no longer obstruct magnified content. If you use touch to pan, you can turn the bars back on in Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier.

    Windows Hello

    • New! Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) now supports peripheral fingerprint sensors. This update extends this secure sign in option beyond devices with built in fingerprint sensors to include desktops and other Windows 11 PCs, including Copilot+ PCs. To get started, plug in a supported ESS fingerprint reader, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign in options, and follow the prompts to enroll. This feature was previously disclosed in January 2026 (KB5074105) and is now beginning to roll out.

    Fonts

    • This update restores support for Unicode variation sequences in the Myanmar Text font.
    • This update improves character shaping and rendering for Mongolian Baiti font, providing more accurate and consistent text display.

    Account Control

    • This update refreshes the design of the Start menu account control and adds a badge that displays your subscription status. To view your account control, open the Start menu and select your account picture in the lower-left corner. This experience is available for users signed in with a Microsoft account. 1

    Taskbar

    • This update improves reliability of loading the system tray area of the taskbar when using the taskbar on touch devices in a tablet posture.

    AI Component

    • This update allows you to remove the Image Generation AI component from supported Copilot+ PCs where the component is installed.

    Windows Setup

    • This update adds a parental controls notice during Windows setup that highlights available family safety features.

    Power and Battery

    • This update improves the reliability of power settings by applying changes made in Settings to all power plans. This includes display, sleep, hibernate, power button, sleep button, and lid-close settings, helping ensure your preferences are consistently maintained.
    • This update restores the ability to set a threshold for when energy saver should enable within Settings > System > Power & Battery.

    Windows Update

    • This update improves calculation of update progress progression in Windows Update Settings.
    • This update includes changes to update clean-up logic to improve system performance immediately following an update.

    Sounds

    • This update improves system sounds when using Windows in dark mode.

    Date and Time

    • This update improves detection for triggering time zone change notifications.
    • This update improves daylight saving time (DST) data accuracy for Middle East Standard Time (Beirut), Morocco Standard Time (Casablanca), Israel Standard Time (Jerusalem), and Greenland Standard Time (Nuuk).

    Network

    • This update improves the reliability of DHCP renewals in a few scenarios, particularly in the case of NACKs received from the DHCP server, as well as on devices that use Modern Standby.

    Print

    • This update improves print time performance (page per minute) for IPPS (Internet Printing Protocol Secure) printers.

    Clipboard

    • This update improves clipboard reliability in some Remote Desktop and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) scenarios.

    General Reliability

    • This update improves explorer.exe reliability, including when opening Jump Lists and recent files, when sharing files and folders, and when using Task View and multiple desktops.
    • This update improves the reliability of the Windows sign-in and lock screens, especially when system memory is low. It also improves the reliability of the Start menu and taskbar during startup.

    To install this update, you can click on the Download and Install button that shows up next to the cumulative update preview version, or, you can enable the faster update rollout option that shows up in the Windows Update page so that you’ll automatically get the preview updates without having to manually check for updates:

    Please note that preview updates may have stability issues that are usually fixed in the final update release. Also, we recommend downloading such updates over non-metered connections to avoid extra charges. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #2025 #Copilot #February #February2025 #intune #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #security #Updates #Windows #Windows11
    #copilot #february #february2025 #intune #microsoft #microsoftwindows
  9. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 July 2026 preview patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s preview patch for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use.

    The official changelogs for this preview patch is:

    File Explorer

    • File sizes in the Details view now display using appropriate units (KB, MB, GB) instead of KB-only, making them easier to understand at a glance.
    • Middle click to open a folder in a new tab is now supported in the Address Bar and the Home page for a more consistent and efficient tabbed navigation experience across File Explorer.
    • This update eliminates a grey flash on load and unexpected scrolling to the top on the Home page in certain cases.
    • This update improves the appearance of file thumbnails in the Recommended section on the Home page so they’re crisper and easier to read.

    Windows Search

    • This update improves app search to better handle typos and partial app names when finding installed apps.
    • This update improves Settings relevance to surface more useful settings higher in search results.

    Voice Access

    • New! This update adds Voice Isolation to Voice Access, helping it better recognize your voice by reducing interference from other speakers and background noise. Voice Access now offers three speed recognition modes under Voice Access settings > Improve speech recognition:
      • Voice Isolation — Filters out other speakers and background noise (one-time voice setup required).
      • Remove background noise only — Filters out non-speech sounds like typing or door slams. No additional setup needed.
      • No filtering — Default microphone input with no additional processing.
      • To set up Voice Isolation, go to Voice Access settings > Improve speech recognition and select Voice Isolation.
    • New! This update adds Korean language support for voice access.
    • This update improves the realiability of starting Voice Access.

    Widgets

    • New! Taskbar notification badges now use your Windows accent color instead of appearing red, helping reduce unnecessary attention-grabbing alerts.
    • New! This update also simplifies the Lock screen Widgets experience. For new users, Weather is now the only widget shown on the Lock screen by default.

    Touchpad

    • New! New gesture controls for precision touchpads are available in Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad:
      • Scroll and zoom speed — Adjust the baseline speed for scroll and zoom gestures.
      • Accelerated scrolling — Scroll faster the more you repeat the gesture, so you can move quickly through long documents.

    Start menu

    • The update improves the reliability of Start menu view preferences, ensuring your selected view is retained.
    • This update improves keyboard navigation when keyboard focus was set to the apps list within Start menu.

    Voice Typing

    • Fluid dictation is now off by default for new users. A teaching tip is also available when the feature is used for the first time.

    Input

    • This update improves persistence of mouse cursor size.

    Windowing

    • This update ensures system dialogs open at the appropriate size on small tablets.

    Accessibility

    • This update improves the Magnifier experience on touch-enabled devices. The horizontal and vertical touch bars used to pan the magnified view are now off by default, so they no longer obstruct magnified content. If you use touch to pan, you can turn the bars back on in Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier.

    Windows Hello

    • New! Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) now supports peripheral fingerprint sensors. This update extends this secure sign in option beyond devices with built in fingerprint sensors to include desktops and other Windows 11 PCs, including Copilot+ PCs. To get started, plug in a supported ESS fingerprint reader, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign in options, and follow the prompts to enroll. This feature was previously disclosed in January 2026 (KB5074105) and is now beginning to roll out.

    Fonts

    • This update restores support for Unicode variation sequences in the Myanmar Text font.
    • This update improves character shaping and rendering for Mongolian Baiti font, providing more accurate and consistent text display.

    Account Control

    • This update refreshes the design of the Start menu account control and adds a badge that displays your subscription status. To view your account control, open the Start menu and select your account picture in the lower-left corner. This experience is available for users signed in with a Microsoft account. 1

    Taskbar

    • This update improves reliability of loading the system tray area of the taskbar when using the taskbar on touch devices in a tablet posture.

    AI Component

    • This update allows you to remove the Image Generation AI component from supported Copilot+ PCs where the component is installed.

    Windows Setup

    • This update adds a parental controls notice during Windows setup that highlights available family safety features.

    Power and Battery

    • This update improves the reliability of power settings by applying changes made in Settings to all power plans. This includes display, sleep, hibernate, power button, sleep button, and lid-close settings, helping ensure your preferences are consistently maintained.
    • This update restores the ability to set a threshold for when energy saver should enable within Settings > System > Power & Battery.

    Windows Update

    • This update improves calculation of update progress progression in Windows Update Settings.
    • This update includes changes to update clean-up logic to improve system performance immediately following an update.

    Sounds

    • This update improves system sounds when using Windows in dark mode.

    Date and Time

    • This update improves detection for triggering time zone change notifications.
    • This update improves daylight saving time (DST) data accuracy for Middle East Standard Time (Beirut), Morocco Standard Time (Casablanca), Israel Standard Time (Jerusalem), and Greenland Standard Time (Nuuk).

    Network

    • This update improves the reliability of DHCP renewals in a few scenarios, particularly in the case of NACKs received from the DHCP server, as well as on devices that use Modern Standby.

    Print

    • This update improves print time performance (page per minute) for IPPS (Internet Printing Protocol Secure) printers.

    Clipboard

    • This update improves clipboard reliability in some Remote Desktop and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) scenarios.

    General Reliability

    • This update improves explorer.exe reliability, including when opening Jump Lists and recent files, when sharing files and folders, and when using Task View and multiple desktops.
    • This update improves the reliability of the Windows sign-in and lock screens, especially when system memory is low. It also improves the reliability of the Start menu and taskbar during startup.

    To install this update, you can click on the Download and Install button that shows up next to the cumulative update preview version, or, you can enable the faster update rollout option that shows up in the Windows Update page so that you’ll automatically get the preview updates without having to manually check for updates:

    Please note that preview updates may have stability issues that are usually fixed in the final update release. Also, we recommend downloading such updates over non-metered connections to avoid extra charges. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #2025 #Copilot #February #February2025 #intune #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #security #Updates #Windows #Windows11
    #windows11 #windows #updates #security #previewupdates #previewpatch
  10. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 July 2026 preview patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s preview patch for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use.

    The official changelogs for this preview patch is:

    File Explorer

    • File sizes in the Details view now display using appropriate units (KB, MB, GB) instead of KB-only, making them easier to understand at a glance.
    • Middle click to open a folder in a new tab is now supported in the Address Bar and the Home page for a more consistent and efficient tabbed navigation experience across File Explorer.
    • This update eliminates a grey flash on load and unexpected scrolling to the top on the Home page in certain cases.
    • This update improves the appearance of file thumbnails in the Recommended section on the Home page so they’re crisper and easier to read.

    Windows Search

    • This update improves app search to better handle typos and partial app names when finding installed apps.
    • This update improves Settings relevance to surface more useful settings higher in search results.

    Voice Access

    • New! This update adds Voice Isolation to Voice Access, helping it better recognize your voice by reducing interference from other speakers and background noise. Voice Access now offers three speed recognition modes under Voice Access settings > Improve speech recognition:
      • Voice Isolation — Filters out other speakers and background noise (one-time voice setup required).
      • Remove background noise only — Filters out non-speech sounds like typing or door slams. No additional setup needed.
      • No filtering — Default microphone input with no additional processing.
      • To set up Voice Isolation, go to Voice Access settings > Improve speech recognition and select Voice Isolation.
    • New! This update adds Korean language support for voice access.
    • This update improves the realiability of starting Voice Access.

    Widgets

    • New! Taskbar notification badges now use your Windows accent color instead of appearing red, helping reduce unnecessary attention-grabbing alerts.
    • New! This update also simplifies the Lock screen Widgets experience. For new users, Weather is now the only widget shown on the Lock screen by default.

    Touchpad

    • New! New gesture controls for precision touchpads are available in Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad:
      • Scroll and zoom speed — Adjust the baseline speed for scroll and zoom gestures.
      • Accelerated scrolling — Scroll faster the more you repeat the gesture, so you can move quickly through long documents.

    Start menu

    • The update improves the reliability of Start menu view preferences, ensuring your selected view is retained.
    • This update improves keyboard navigation when keyboard focus was set to the apps list within Start menu.

    Voice Typing

    • Fluid dictation is now off by default for new users. A teaching tip is also available when the feature is used for the first time.

    Input

    • This update improves persistence of mouse cursor size.

    Windowing

    • This update ensures system dialogs open at the appropriate size on small tablets.

    Accessibility

    • This update improves the Magnifier experience on touch-enabled devices. The horizontal and vertical touch bars used to pan the magnified view are now off by default, so they no longer obstruct magnified content. If you use touch to pan, you can turn the bars back on in Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier.

    Windows Hello

    • New! Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) now supports peripheral fingerprint sensors. This update extends this secure sign in option beyond devices with built in fingerprint sensors to include desktops and other Windows 11 PCs, including Copilot+ PCs. To get started, plug in a supported ESS fingerprint reader, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign in options, and follow the prompts to enroll. This feature was previously disclosed in January 2026 (KB5074105) and is now beginning to roll out.

    Fonts

    • This update restores support for Unicode variation sequences in the Myanmar Text font.
    • This update improves character shaping and rendering for Mongolian Baiti font, providing more accurate and consistent text display.

    Account Control

    • This update refreshes the design of the Start menu account control and adds a badge that displays your subscription status. To view your account control, open the Start menu and select your account picture in the lower-left corner. This experience is available for users signed in with a Microsoft account. 1

    Taskbar

    • This update improves reliability of loading the system tray area of the taskbar when using the taskbar on touch devices in a tablet posture.

    AI Component

    • This update allows you to remove the Image Generation AI component from supported Copilot+ PCs where the component is installed.

    Windows Setup

    • This update adds a parental controls notice during Windows setup that highlights available family safety features.

    Power and Battery

    • This update improves the reliability of power settings by applying changes made in Settings to all power plans. This includes display, sleep, hibernate, power button, sleep button, and lid-close settings, helping ensure your preferences are consistently maintained.
    • This update restores the ability to set a threshold for when energy saver should enable within Settings > System > Power & Battery.

    Windows Update

    • This update improves calculation of update progress progression in Windows Update Settings.
    • This update includes changes to update clean-up logic to improve system performance immediately following an update.

    Sounds

    • This update improves system sounds when using Windows in dark mode.

    Date and Time

    • This update improves detection for triggering time zone change notifications.
    • This update improves daylight saving time (DST) data accuracy for Middle East Standard Time (Beirut), Morocco Standard Time (Casablanca), Israel Standard Time (Jerusalem), and Greenland Standard Time (Nuuk).

    Network

    • This update improves the reliability of DHCP renewals in a few scenarios, particularly in the case of NACKs received from the DHCP server, as well as on devices that use Modern Standby.

    Print

    • This update improves print time performance (page per minute) for IPPS (Internet Printing Protocol Secure) printers.

    Clipboard

    • This update improves clipboard reliability in some Remote Desktop and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) scenarios.

    General Reliability

    • This update improves explorer.exe reliability, including when opening Jump Lists and recent files, when sharing files and folders, and when using Task View and multiple desktops.
    • This update improves the reliability of the Windows sign-in and lock screens, especially when system memory is low. It also improves the reliability of the Start menu and taskbar during startup.

    To install this update, you can click on the Download and Install button that shows up next to the cumulative update preview version, or, you can enable the faster update rollout option that shows up in the Windows Update page so that you’ll automatically get the preview updates without having to manually check for updates:

    Please note that preview updates may have stability issues that are usually fixed in the final update release. Also, we recommend downloading such updates over non-metered connections to avoid extra charges. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #2025 #Copilot #February #February2025 #intune #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #security #Updates #Windows #Windows11
    #copilot #february #february2025 #intune #microsoft #microsoftwindows
  11. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 January 2026 preview patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s preview patch for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use. The official changelogs for this preview patch is:

    • [Agent in Settings] ​​​​​​​New! The Settings Agent now supports more languages, with expanded support for German, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Hindi, Italian, and Chinese (Simplified).
    • [Cross Device Resume] New! This update expands the functionality of Cross‑Device Resume, which Microsoft first introduced in the May 2025 Windows non-security update (KB5058499). You can continue activities from your Android phone on your PC based on the apps and services you use, including resuming Spotify playback, working in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, or continuing a browsing session.
      • Vivo Android phone users can continue browsing from Vivo Browser on their PC.
      • If you use an Android phone from HONOR, OPPO, Samsung, vivo, or Xiaomi, you can resume online files that you opened in the Microsoft Copilot app on your phone and continue working on them on your PC. Files open in the corresponding Microsoft 365 app on your PC if it is installed. If the app is not installed, the files open in your default web browser. This feature does not support offline files stored only on your phone.
    • [Windows MIDI Services] New! This update improves MIDI on Windows with enhanced support for MIDI 1.0 and MIDI 2.0, including full WinMM and WinRT MIDI 1.0 support with built-in translation, shared MIDI ports across apps, custom port names, loopback and app-to-app MIDI, plus performance improvements and bug fixes—delivering a better experience for musicians. The App SDK and Tools package is a separate download that enables inbox MIDI 2.0 features and includes tools like MIDI Console and the MIDI Settings app. Releases are available on the Windows MIDI Services landing page and GitHub and are currently unsigned, which might display a security warning during download or installation. 
    • [Narrator] New! Narrator now gives you more control over how it announces on‑screen controls. You can choose which details are spoken and adjust their order to match how you navigate apps. These settings apply throughout the app to help reduce extra speech and make Narrator easier to follow. 
    • [Settings] New!1 You can view the Device card on the Settings home page. It shows key specifications and usage details for your PC. From the card, you can go directly to Settings > System > About for more detailed information about your device. This card appears when you sign in with your Microsoft account. This feature rollout has resumed after being paused during the August 2025 release. 
    • [Smart App Control] New! You can turn Smart App Control (SAC) on or off without any clean install requirement. To make changes, go to Windows Security > App & Browser Control > Smart App Control settings. When turned on, SAC helps block untrusted or potentially harmful apps. To learn more, see App & Browser Control in the Windows Security App – Microsoft Support. 
    • [Voice Access] New! A streamlined setup makes it easier to get started with Voice Access. The redesigned experience helps you download a speech model for your chosen language, select your preferred input microphone, and learn what Voice Access can help you do on your Windows PC.  
    • [Voice Typing] New! The Wait time before acting setting in Voice Typing enables you to adjust the delay before a voice command runs. This setting gives you flexibility for different speech patterns and improves recognition accuracy whether you speak slowly or quickly. 
    • [Windows Hello] New! Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) now supports peripheral fingerprint sensors. This update extends this more secure sign in option beyond devices with built in fingerprint sensors to include desktops and other Windows 11 PCs, including Copilot+ PCs. To get started, plug in a supported ESS fingerprint reader, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign in options, and follow the prompts to enroll.  
    • [Start Menu]
      • Fixed: This update addresses an issue where the warning message that appears when you shut down your computer while other users are signed in might be cut off at the edge of the Start menu.
      • Fixed: This update addresses an issue where Start menu might open on the wrong side of the screen when you use Arabic or Hebrew as your display language and the taskbar icons aren’t centered.
    • [Kiosk mode] Changed: This update removes an error message that might show after you sign in for multi-app kiosk mode. The message said, “This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer”. 
    • [Windows Update] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where trying to join the Windows Insider Program from Settings > Windows Update might get stuck. 
    • [Lock screen] Improved: This update includes some underlying changes that help address cases where the lock screen might become unresponsive. 
    • [File Explorer] Improved: This update includes some underlying changes that help improve responsiveness of File Explorer when navigating in network locations. 
    • [Logging into your PC] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where Explorer.exe might stop responding (hang) the first time you sign in to your PC, if certain apps were configured as startup apps. This could make the taskbar not appear. 
    • [Activation] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where, in some cases, valid Windows license migration might fail when upgrading because the device couldn’t register with the Windows Activation server for its digital license, requiring the use of the troubleshooter to fix.
    • [Desktop icons] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where desktop icons unexpectedly move when interacting with files, such as opening or renaming them. 
    • [Input]: Fixed: This update addresses an issue where the keyboard character repeat delay labels in Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Keyboard were reversed.
    • [User Account Control (UAC)] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where your PC might stop responding when attempting to run Windows Terminal elevated from a non-admin account.
    • [Windows Sandbox] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that could cause Windows Sandbox to stop responding during start up and display error 0x800705b4.
    • [Secure Boot] This release for Windows 11, version 24H2 will execute updates in the Boot Manager on devices that already have the Windows UEFI CA 2023 certificate in their Secure Boot Signature Database (DB). It replaces the 2011 signed bootmgfw.efi with the 2023 signed bootmgfw.efi. Be advised of the consequences of resetting the DB or turning Secure Boot on or off, as this can cause a “Secure Boot violation” issue. In those rare cases, the solution is to create the Secure Boot recovery media. 
    • [Security] New! This update adds a feature for Data Protection Application Programming Interface (DPAPI) domain backup key management. Administrators can now set how often keys rotate automatically. This strengthens cryptographic security and reduces reliance on older encryption algorithms.
    • [Authentication (known issue)] Fixed: This update fixes an issue where the Password icon might not appear in Sign-in options on the lock screen after you install KB5064081 or a later update. ​​​​​​​
    • [Display and Graphics] Fixed: This update addresses black screen issues in isolated multiuser environments, typically after a Windows upgrade. 
    • [File Explorer] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where folder renaming with desktop.ini files in File Explorer isn’t work correctly. The LocalizedResourceName setting is ignored, so custom folder names don’t appear.
    • [Graphics] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where certain GPU configurations might recently have experienced a system error related to dxgmms2.sys, resulting in the KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE error.
    • [Narrator] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where Narrator might not start during Windows installation from an ISO file. 
    • [Other] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that could cause a system to stop responding during startup when Windows Boot Manager debugging is enabled. This occurs due to kdstub.dll and kdnet.dll components. 
    • [Other] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that might cause iSCSI boot to fail with an “Inaccessible Boot Device” error. 
    • [Other] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that affects the C Runtime (CRT) libraries in the Windows Software Development Kit. BinSkim identifies these libraries as non-compliant with the Microsoft SDL. ​​​​​​​ 
    • [Start Menu] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where, for some users, selecting the “hide this pane” button in the mobile device side panel might not lead to the setting to hide the pane.

    To install this update, you can click on the Download and Install button that shows up below the cumulative update preview version just like this:

    Or, you can enable the faster update rollout option that shows up in the Windows Update page so that you’ll automatically get the preview updates without having to manually check for updates:

    Please note that preview updates may have stability issues that are usually fixed in the final update release. Also, we recommend downloading such updates over non-metered connections to avoid extra charges. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #2026 #Copilot #February #intune #January2026 #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #security #Updates #Windows #Windows11

    #copilot #february #intune #january2026 #microsoft #microsoftwindows
  12. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 January 2026 patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use. The official changelogs for this month’s patch is:

    • [Compatibility] This update removes the following modem drivers: agrsm64.sys (x64), agrsm.sys (x86), smserl64.sys (x64) and smserial.sys (x86). Modem hardware dependent on these specific drivers will no longer work in Windows.
    • [Networking (known issues)]
      • Fixed: This update addresses an issue where mirrored networking in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) could fail causing “No route to host” errors and preventing access to corporate resources over VPN connections, even when the Windows host remained connected. This might occur after installing KB5067036.
      • Fixed: This update addresses an issue where you might experience RemoteApp ​​​​​​​connection failures in Azure Virtual Desktop environments. This might occur after installing KB5070311.
    • [Power & Battery] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where devices with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) might stay powered on when idle. This could affect power performance.
    • [Secure Boot] Starting with this update, Windows quality updates include a subset of high confidence device targeting data that identifies devices eligible to automatically receive new Secure Boot certificates. Devices will receive the new certificates only after demonstrating sufficient successful update signals, ensuring a safe and phased deployment.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
    • [Windows Deployment Services (WDS)] This update introduces a change in behavior in which WDS will stop supporting hands-free deployment functionality by default. Detailed guidance for IT administrators is available in Windows Deployment Services (WDS) Hands‑Free Deployment Hardening Guidance.
    • [WinSqlite3.dll] Fixed: The Windows core component, WinSqlite3.dll, has been updated. Previously, some security software might have detected this component as vulnerable. 

    To install this update, you can just click on a big Check for updates button in the Windows Update settings. Usually, Windows 11 automatically updates your computer to this patch update. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #2025 #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #Updates #Windows #Windows11

    #microsoft #microsoftwindows #patch #preview #previewpatch #previewupdates
  13. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 December 2025 patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use. The official changelogs for this month’s patch is:

    • [Copilot] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where Ask Copilot didn’t activate the Click to Do window as expected. The window now appears in the foreground when you share data with Copilot.
    • [File Explorer (known issue)] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where File Explorer briefly flashes white when you navigate between pages. This issue might occur after you install KB5070311.
    • [Networking] Fixed: This update fixes an issue where external virtual switches lose their physical network adapter (NIC) bindings after a host restart. When this happens, the switches revert to internal mode, resulting in loss of network connectivity for virtual machines and blocking normal server operations. ​​​​​​​
    • [PowerShell 5.1] Invoke-WebRequest now includes a confirmation prompt with a security warning of script execution risk. You can choose to continue or cancel the request. For additional details, see CVE-2025-54100 and KB5074596: PowerShell 5.1: Preventing script execution from web content.
    • This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.

    To install this update, you can just click on a big Check for updates button in the Windows Update settings. Usually, Windows 11 automatically updates your computer to this patch update. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #2025 #microsoft #microsoftWindows #patch #preview #previewPatch #previewUpdates #updates #windows #windows11

    #microsoft #microsoftwindows #patch #preview #previewpatch #previewupdates
  14. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 November 2025 preview patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s preview patch for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use. The official changelogs for this preview patch is:

    • [Agent in Settings]
      • ​​​​​​​New! The search results menu displays more available results, making it easier to quickly find and modify your settings. A scroll bar lets you view all search results.
      • New!  Recommended settings now makes changes faster by showing an inline agent option for recently modified settings.
      • New!  A dialog now appears when settings can’t be adjusted further. It explains why and provides an option to modify the settings as needed.
    • [Click to Do]
      • New! The Click to Do context menu now has a streamlined design that makes it easier to access frequently used actions such as Copy, Save, Share, and Open. You can quickly find what you need.
      • New! ​​​​Whenever a large image or table appears on your screen, the context menu automatically opens so you can quickly access actions and view results.
    • [Camera] New! You can use Windows Studio Effects, which provides AI-powered camera enhancements, on an additional camera such as a USB webcam or your laptop’s built-in rear camera. To get started, go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Cameras, and select your preferred camera from the connected cameras list. Then, open Advanced camera options and turn on Use Windows Studio Effects. After you turn it on, you can adjust Studio Effects from the camera settings page or the quick settings menu in the taskbar.
    • [File Explorer]
      • New!  The File Explorer Search Box placeholder text has been updated to highlight the enhanced Windows Search experiences.
      • New!  File ExplorerHome on-hover actions for faster file management (previously released in KB5067036) is now available for enterprise customers.
    • [Windows Search] New!  You can now find your AI-categorized photos from the Microsoft Photos app using Windows Search with semantic search.
    • [Advanced Settings] New! You can now turn on Virtual Workspaces in Advanced Settings. Virtual Workspaces allow you to enable or disable virtual environments such as Hyper-V and Windows Sandbox. To access Virtual Workspaces, go to Settings > Systems > Advanced. 
    • [Desktop Spotlight]  New!  When Windows Spotlight is set as your desktop background (Settings > Personalization > Background), the context menu now includes two options: Learn more about this background and Next desktop background.
    • [File Explorer]
      • New! File Explorer now offers a more consistent dark mode experience. Key actions such as copy, move, and delete dialogs have been updated in both default and expanded views. Progress bars and chart views now align with the dark theme to improve readability. Confirmation dialogs for actions like skip, override, and file selection, along with multiple error dialogs, have also been refreshed for a cohesive look.
      • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​New! The simplified File Explorer context menu for easier navigation. Common actions like Share, Copy, and Move now appear in a single organized menu. This change removes clutter and makes commands easier to find, whether you use a mouse, keyboard, or assistive technology. This change will initially be available to a small group of devices as we evaluate the best approach.
      • Fixed: File Explorer might unexpectedly not show thumbnails for video files containing certain EXIF metadata. 
      • Fixed: A toolbar might sometimes appear unexpectedly in File Explorer. 
      • Fixed: When you right-click a file, the app icon next to the Open option might appear generic instead of showing the default app for that file type. 
    • [Gaming] New! The full screen experience (FSE) is now available on more Windows 11 handheld devices after its initial launch on ASUS ROG Ally and ROG Ally X. FSE gives you a console-style interface with theXbox app, making handheld gaming clean and distraction-free. It improves performance by minimizing background tasks, so gameplay stays smooth and responsive. To turn it on, go to Settings > Gaming > Full screen experience, and set Xbox as your home app. You can open FSE from Task View or Game Bar​​​​​​​, or configure your handheld to enter full screen experience on startup.
    • [Input] New!  Pens that support haptic feedback—small vibrations that simulate touch—now provide tactile responses when you interact with the Windows interface. For example, you might feel vibrations when hovering over the close button or when snapping and resizing windows.
    • [Keyboard] New! Keyboard backlight performance has improved on supported HID-compliant keyboards. Compatible keyboards display keys clearly in low-light environments, and the backlight adjusts to help conserve power.
    • [Mobile Device Settings] New! You can add and manage your mobile devices in Settings under Bluetooth & Devices › Mobile Devices. On this page you can manage features such as using your device as a connected camera or accessing your device’s files in File Explorer.
    • [OneDrive] New!  The new OneDrive icon now appears in Settings > Accounts > Homepage.
    • [Recovery] New! Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) now runs a one-time scan on PCs with settings quick machine recovery and automatically check for solutions are both turned on. If a fix isn’t available immediately, QMR directs you to the best recovery options to get your PC running again
    • [Settings]
      • New!  Keyboard settings for “character repeat delay and rate”, and “cursor blink rate”, have moved from Control Panel to Settings. You can now find “character repeat delay and rate” under Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard, and “cursor blink rate” under Settings > Accessibility > Text cursor. ​​​​​​​
      • New!  About in Settings now has an updated layout that organizes device details and related options in one place. You can quickly access features such as Storage settings for faster navigation. 
      • Fixed: Settings might become unresponsive when attempting to navigate to the Network & Internet section. 
      • Fixed: The search bar in Settings might become overlapped with the minimum and maximum buttons in the title bar. 
    • [Taskbar & System Tray]
      • New! Animations for app groups on the taskbar have been updated. When you hover over app groups on the taskbar, you can see the preview transition as you slide between apps.
      • New! You can now share an open app window with Copilot directly from the taskbar. When you hover over an open app, you’ll see the option to share its window with Copilot—similar to sharing in Microsoft Teams. Hover over the app icon, select Share with Copilot to start a conversation. Copilot Vision will analyze the content you shared and provide insights based on what’s displayed in that app.
      • Fixed: The Automatically hide the taskbar setting might unexpectedly turn off, after seeing a message saying a toolbar is already hidden on this side of your screen.  
      • Fixed: Voice access doesn’t work correctly when attempting to interact with the taskbar (calling out a number might not invoke that item). 
      • Fixed: The taskbar icons might automatically scale to be smaller, although there is enough room left without scaling changes. 
    • [Widgets]
      • New!  You can choose a default dashboard in Widget Board settings. When live weather is showing, the Widget Board opens the first dashboard in your navigation bar instead of the most recently used one, making the experience consistent. To set your default dashboard, open the full-page Widgets Settings by selecting Settings  in the navigation bar, then move your preferred dashboard to the top. 
      • New!  Dashboard icons in the Widget navigation bar now show numbers that correspond to the number of alerts from that dashboard. Navigation bar badges clear automatically when you leave a dashboard, making it easy to track what’s new. 
    • [Windows Share]
      • New! Drag tray now supports multi-file sharing, shows more relevant apps, and makes it easy to move files to a chosen folder.
      • New! You can now turn drag tray on or off from Settings > System > Nearby sharing.
      • New! You can share OneDrive files through other apps. The options appear under Share using when you select the Copy link. You must be signed into your Microsoft account.
    • [Display and Graphics]
      • Improved: Performance has been improved when apps query monitors for their full list of supported modes. When this happens it could previously lead to a momentary stutter on very high-resolution monitors. This work should help prevent and reduce stuttering in these scenarios. 
      • Fixed: All-in-one PCs might experience issues with their brightness slider, where it unexpectedly reverts to the original brightness when interacting with it. 
      • Fixed: Recently certain games might display the message Unsupported graphics card detected, although a supported graphics card is used. 
    • [Game Pass] References to Game Pass in Settings are now modified to reflect updated branding and benefits.
    • [Start menu] Improved: For users with the new Start menu, the Windows Search panel now matches the new Start menu in size. This update aims to create a smoother transition when searching.
    • [Lock and Sign-in Screens]
      • Fixed: It might be very slow the first time when signing into a new account. 
      • Fixed: When your lock screen is set to slide show, there might be a memory leak. Memory leaks can lead to performance or reliability issues over time.
    • [Smart cards] Fixed: You might unexpectedly see STATUS_NOT_SUPPORTED (0xc00000bb) during sign on when using ECC Smart Card Logon Credential.
    • [Prism] Windows on Arm devices now have emulation support for applications that use AVX and AVX2, as well as related extensions such as BMI, FMA, and F16C.

    To install this update, you can click on the Download and Install button that shows up below the cumulative update preview version just like this:

    Or, you can enable the faster update rollout option that shows up in the Windows Update page so that you’ll automatically get the preview updates without having to manually check for updates:

    Please note that preview updates may have stability issues that are usually fixed in the final update release. Also, we recommend downloading such updates over non-metered connections to avoid extra charges. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #2025 #copilot #february #february2025 #intune #microsoft #microsoftWindows #patch #preview #previewPatch #previewUpdates #security #updates #windows #windows11

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  15. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 November 2025 patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use. The official changelogs for this month’s patch is:

    • This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.
    • [Gaming]
      • Fixed: This update addresses an issue that affects gaming handheld devices. These devices were unable to stay in low-power states, which caused faster battery drain.
      • Fixed: This update addresses an issue on some handheld gaming devices where after signing in using the built-in Gamepad, the controller might not respond in apps for about five seconds, causing a delay. After you submit your password or PIN, the touch keyboard on the sign-in screen hides automatically.​​​​​​​
    • [Storage] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that could cause some Storage Spaces to become inaccessible or Storage Spaces Direct to fail when creating a storage cluster.
    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​[System utilities (known issue)] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where closing Task Manager with the Close button didn’t fully end the process, leaving background instances that could slow performance over time.  This might occur after installing KB5067036.
    • [Voice Access] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where Voice Access failed during initial setup if no microphone was connected and the voice model wasn’t installed.
    • [Window management] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where selecting the desktop could unexpectedly open Task View.
    • ​​​​​​​[Networking] Fixed: This update fixes an issue in the HTTP.sys request parser, a Windows component that reads and processes HTTP requests. The parser allowed a single line break within HTTP/1.1 chunk extensions, where the RFC 9112 standard requires a carriage return and line feed (CRLF) sequence to terminate each chunk. This can cause a parsing discrepancy when front end proxies are a part of the setup.

    To install this update, you can just click on a big Check for updates button in the Windows Update settings. Usually, Windows 11 automatically updates your computer to this patch update. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #2025 #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #Updates #Windows #Windows11

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  16. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 October 2025 preview patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s preview patch for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use. The official changelogs for this preview patch is:

    • Copilot+ PCs
      • [Click to Do]
        • New! 1 The prompt box in Click to Do streamlines interaction with Copilot, helping you work more efficiently. You can type a custom prompt directly into the text box, which sends your prompt and selected on-screen content to Copilot. Suggested prompts appear below the text box and are powered locally by Phi-Silica. These suggestions are available for text selections in English, Spanish, and French. 
        • New! 1 You can now translate on-screen text using Microsoft Copilot with the Click to Do feature. When you select text in a different language than your Windows display language or preferred language setting, Copilot suggests a translation. After you choose to translate, the translated text appears in the Copilot app. You can see the supported regions and languages in Microsoft Copilot.
        • New! 1 Click to Do helps you convert units like length, area, volume, height, temperature, and speed. Hover over a number and unit pair to see a floating tooltip with the conversion. Select the number and unit to open a context menu with more conversion options. You can also access additional conversions through the Copilot app.
        • New! Press and hold two fingers anywhere on your Copilot+ PC touchscreen to open Click to Do. This gesture simultaneously opens Click to Do, selects the item beneath your fingers, and displays relevant actions. 
        • New!  You can now select objects in Click to Do using Freeform Selection, Rectangle Selection, or Ctrl + click. To use Freeform Selection Mode, select the Freeform button on the toolbar, then use your pen or finger to draw freely around the items you want to select. To use Rectangle Selection Mode, select the Rectangle Selection button on the toolbar, then drag a box around the items. Everything inside the rectangle will be selected. You can also use Ctrl + Click to select multiple types of items—such as text and images—by holding down the Ctrl key and selecting each item.
        • New!  Live Persona Cards from Microsoft 365 now appear in Click to Do. To view a profile card, press Windows key + click on an email address from your organization. 
        • New! Visual cues now make key items, such as emails, tables, and more, light up on your screen as you open Click to Do. 
        • Fixed: Click to Do might unexpectedly invoke sometimes when pressing Windows key + P.
      • [File Explorer] New!2 When you hover over a file in File Explorer Home, commands such as “Open file location” and “Ask Copilot” appear as quick actions. This experience is available if you’re signed in with a Microsoft account. Support for work and school account (Entra ID) will be available in a future update.
      • [Voice access]
        • New! Fluid Dictation in voice access makes voice-based dictation smoother and smarter. It helps correct grammar, punctuation, and filler words in real time. Powered by on-device small language models (SLMs), it offers fast and private processing. Fluid Dictation is on by default—just open the Voice Access app to start. To turn it on or off, go to Settings or say Turn on Fluid Dictation or Turn off Fluid Dictation. You can use it in most text input apps, but it’s disabled in secure fields like passwords or PINs Fluid Dictation is available in all English locales on Copilot+ PCs. 
        • New! You can now configure a delay before a voice command is executed. To set this up, go to Voice access settings > Wait time before acting, and select the option that best matches your preferences.
        • New!  Voice access now supports Japanese, expanding accessibility for more users. You can now navigate, dictate, and interact with Windows using voice commands. With this update, Windows users who speak Japanese can enjoy a hands-free, voice-powered PC experience.
        • Fixed: Voice access unexpectedly stops working, showing error code 9001.
      • [Agent in Settings] New! The new agent in the Settings experience now supports French.  
      • [Improved Windows Search] New! ​​​​​​​The Improved Windows Search feature, now available through controlled rollout (CFR), is available on all Copilot+ PCs.
    • Windows 11 PCs
      • [Start menu] New! The redesigned Start menu, built to help you access your apps more quickly and smoothly. Its redesigned layout makes it easier than ever to find what you need.
        • Scrollable ‘All’ section: The main page now includes a scrollable “All” section, making it easier to find apps.
        • Category and grid views: Switch between two new views—category view, which groups apps by type and highlights frequently used ones, and grid view, which lists apps alphabetically with more horizontal space for easier scanning. The menu remembers your last selected view.
        • Responsive layout: The Start menu adapts to your screen size. Larger displays show more pinned apps, recommendations, and categories by default. Sections like Pinned and Recommended expand or collapse based on content. You can customize these views under Settings > Personalization > Start.
        • Phone Link integration: A new mobile device button next to Search lets you expand or collapse content from your connected phone. This feature supports Android and iOS devices in most markets and will roll out to the European Economic Area (EEA) in 2025.
      • [File Explorer]
        • New! 3 Recommended files in File Explorer Home are now available for personal Microsoft accounts and local accounts. These files include content you frequently use, have recently downloaded, or added to your File Explorer Gallery. If you prefer not to see the recommended section in File Explorer Home, you can turn it off in File Explorer Folder Options. When this feature is turned off, folders pinned to Quick Access will appear instead.
        • New! StorageProvider APIs are now available for cloud providers to integrate with File Explorer Home. Developers can learn to enable the system to query for suggested files.
        • Fixed: The File Explorer context menu might unexpectedly switch back and forth between the normal view and Show More Options on each right click.
        • Fixed: When opening a folder from another app (for example, opening the Downloads folder from a browser), your custom view — including sorting files by name, changing the icon size, or removing grouping — unexpectedly resets back to default.
        • Fixed: The body of the File explorer window might no longer respond to mouse clicks after invoking the context menu.
        • Fixed: Extracting very large archive folders (1.5gb+) might fail with a “Catastrophic Error” (error code 0x8000FFFF).
        • Fixed: File Explorer might become unresponsive when opening Home.
      • [Lock screen] New! The new battery icons, which include color indicators and battery percentage, now appear in the lower-right corner of the lock screen. This feature makes it easier to check your device’s charging status and battery level at a glance. To learn more about the battery icon feature, see Taskbar.
      • [Microsoft 365 Copilot] New! A new Microsoft 365 Copilot page has been added to the Get Started experience for commercial devices with an active Microsoft 365 subscription. This page helps you learn about Microsoft 365 Copilot features and begin using them more easily.
      • [Settings] New! The “Email & accounts” section is now called “Your accounts.” You manage all your accounts under Settings > Accounts.
      • [Taskbar]
        • New! The battery icons have been updated to make it easier to check your PC’s status at a glance. Color indicators show charging and battery levels: green indicates the PC is charging and in good condition, yellow shows that battery saver mode is on at 20% or below, and red signals a critically low battery. Simplified overlays keep the progress bar visible, and the icons appear in the system tray, Quick Settings, and Settings, with Lock screen support coming soon. To show the battery percentage next to the icon, go to Settings > System > Power & battery, then turn on Battery Percentage. You can still view detailed battery information by hovering over the battery icon or opening the Power & battery settings.​​​​
          • Fixed: If you hover over an app icon on the taskbar, and then select the window preview, the preview might dismiss and not bring the window to the foreground.
      • [Display and Graphics]
        • Fixed: Apps and browsers might display partially unresponsive onscreen content when other maximized or full-screen apps are updating in the background. This issue is especially noticeable when scrolling, as only parts of the window content might update.
        • Fixed: After you install KB5064081, some videos and games might be unexpectedly red.
        • Fixed: If the Connected Devices Platform Service is disabled, Settings might stop responding or close unexpectedly when you try to open Settings > System > Display, including when launched from the desktop context menu.
      • [Input] Fixed: An issue with microsoft.ink.dll and related APIs might cause pen and handwriting input to stop responding in apps or lead to apps closing unexpectedly due to thrown exceptions.
      • [Narrator] Fixed: Narrator fails when trying to launch it while setting up Windows using an ISO.
      • [Open and Save Dialog] Fixed: Certain apps might become unresponsive when launching the Open or Save Dialog.
      • [Remote Credential Guard] Fixed: Remote Credential Guard scenarios between the latest Windows 11 builds and Windows Server 2022 or earlier might unexpectedly fail.
      • [Sign in to your PC]: Improved: Made underlying changes to improve the performance of loading the taskbar after unlocking your PC from sleep. This also helps in cases where the password field and other sign-in screen contents didn’t render when transitioning from the lock screen to the sign-in screen after sleep.
      • [Task Manager] Fixed: Some apps might unexpectedly not be grouped with their processes.
      • [Windows Update]
        • Improved: Addressed underlying issue which can cause “Update and shutdown” to not actually shut down your PC after updating.
        • Improved: Addressed underlying issue which can cause Windows Update to fail to install with error 0x800f0983.
      • [Administrator Protection Preview] New! Administrator protection aims to protect free floating admin rights for administrators. It enables users to perform administrative tasks using just-in-time privileges. This feature is turned off by default and can be enabled using OMA-URI in Microsoft Intune or through Group Policy.
      • [Authentication]
        • Fixed: An issue that caused an ACCESS_DENIED error when users attempted to change passwords remotely on member servers or workgroup devices, even when they had the required permissions.
        • Fixed: This update addresses an issue that affects the Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC) service on server domain controllers. When the KDC service is manually stopped, the server cannot retrieve Kerberos tickets.
        • After installing the September 2025 security update for Windows Server 2022 (KB5065432), you might experience repeated reauthentication issues with Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS). ​​​​​​​
      • [Display] Fixed: After the latest updates, text may not render correctly when editing content within a multiline text box in certain apps.
      • [Installation (known issue)] Fixed: The Media Creation tool (version 26100.6584), released on September 29, 2025, might not work as expected on devices with Arm64. Users may encounter an error message such as: “We’re not sure what happened, but we’re unable to run this tool on your PC.” This is a known issue for Windows 11, version 25H2.
      • [Media (known issue)] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where protected content playback fails on some machines after installing KB5064081.
      • [Networking (known issue)] Fixed: An issue occurred where web servers using HTTP.sys (such as Internet Information Services [IIS]) rejected incoming HTTP requests with a “NOT_SUPPORTED” error.
      • [Screen readers] Fixed: After the latest updates, screen readers may unexpectedly say “legacy window” without reading out the window contents when interacting with certain apps.

    To install this update, you can click on the Download and Install button that shows up below the cumulative update preview version just like this:

    Or, you can enable the faster update rollout option that shows up in the Windows Update page so that you’ll automatically get the preview updates without having to manually check for updates:

    Please note that preview updates may have stability issues that are usually fixed in the final update release. Also, we recommend downloading such updates over non-metered connections to avoid extra charges. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #2025 #Copilot #February #February2025 #intune #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #security #Updates #Windows #Windows11

    #copilot #february #february2025 #intune #microsoft #microsoftwindows
  17. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 October 2025 patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use. The official changelogs for this month’s patch is:

    • [Browser] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that caused the print preview screen to stop responding in Chromium-based browsers.
    • [Gaming] Fixed: An issue occurred when users signed in to a Windows device using only a Gamepad at the lock screen. If no other input methods—such as touch or fingerprint—were used during sign-in, apps and games did not respond to input afterward. ​​​​​​​
    • [PowerShell]
      • Fixed: This update addresses an issue that affects PowerShell Remoting and Windows Remote Management (WinRM), where commands might time out after 10 minutes.
      • ​​​​​​​Fixed: This update addresses an issue that prevented an audit event from being logged.
    • [Windows Hello] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that affects the setup process for Windows Hello face recognition when using USB infrared camera modules. Users were unable to complete setup due to a persistent error message, such as “Make sure your face is centered in the frame.” ​​​​​​​
    • [Compatibility] This update removes the ltmdm64.sys driver. Fax modem hardware dependent on this specific driver will no longer work in Windows.

    To install this update, you can just click on a big Check for updates button in the Windows Update settings. Usually, Windows 11 automatically updates your computer to this patch update. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #2025 #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #Updates #Windows #Windows11

    #microsoft #microsoftwindows #patch #preview #previewpatch #previewupdates
  18. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 September 2025 preview patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s preview patch for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use. The official changelogs for this preview patch is:

    • [Click to Do]
      • New!  New and popular action tags in the Click to Do context menu help you discover the latest and most widely used AI-powered actions.
      • New!  Click to Do provides more concise summaries with Summarize action. The output for text entities is shorter and more focused. Ongoing improvements continue to enhance clarity and precision.
    • [Agents in Settings] New! A direct navigation link to the corresponding settings page is available from agent search results. This improvement is currently rolling out to agents in Settings on Copilot+ PCs.
    • [Desktop] New! You can now move the hardware indicators for brightness, volume, airplane mode, and virtual desktops to different positions on your screen. To change their position, go to Settings > System > Notifications, and then pick from the options in the Position of the onscreen pop-up in the dropdown list.
    • [Taskbar] New! IT administrators no longer need to restart explorer.exe to apply the pinning policy. After applying the policy, users might see a pin on their taskbar within approximately 8 hours, depending on the refresh interval.
    • [File Explorer]
      • New!  Use AI actions in File Explorer to edit images or summarize documents. Just right click (or press Shift+F10) on the file and select AI actions. This experience is not yet available for customers in the EEA (European Economic Area).
         
        ​​​​​​​Image actions: You can now use four AI-powered image actions with .jpg, .jpeg, and .png files. Visual Search searches the web using an image instead of text. Blur Background opens the Photos app to highlight the subject and blur the background. Erase Objects removes unwanted elements from your photo. Remove Background uses Paint to change any image leaving a smooth cut out of the subject.

        AI actions in Microsoft 365 make it easier to work with your documents. With the Summarize action in Copilot, you can quickly generate summaries of files stored in OneDrive and SharePoint—no need to open each one. This AI action requires an active Microsoft 365 subscription and a Copilot license (Microsoft account and Microsoft Entra ID supported).

      • Improved: The File Explorer context menu has been updated to remove the accent colored backplate behind packaged app icons in the Open With list when right clicking a file (for example, Snipping Tool). This change makes icons easier to see.
      • Improved: Made underlying changes to help improve the performance of launching cloud files from File Explorer and loading context menus.
      • Fixed: Icons and text might become overlapping on the desktop when using increased text scaling.
      • Fixed: Icons in the details, preview, and navigation panes of File Explorer aren’t properly mirrored when using an Arabic or Hebrew display language.
    • [Windows Share] New! ​​​​​​​You can pin your favorite apps in the Windows share window to quickly access them when you need them.
    • [Advanced Settings] New! The redesigned Advanced settings page (Settings > System > Advanced) is an update of the For Developers page and makes it easier to find key options. Settings include File Explorer + version control, which shows Git details such as branch, diff count, and last commit message directly in File Explorer when you select a repository folder.
    • [Input]
      • New!  Insert dashes with new keyboard shortcuts. You can quickly insert an en dash (–) or em dash (—) while typing.  Press Windows logo key+Minus (-) to insert an en dash, and Windows logo key+Shift+Minus (-) to insert an em dash. If Magnifier is running, Windows logo key+hyphen (-) will zoom out Magnifier instead of inserting an en dash.
      • Fixed: After waking a PC from sleep, touch input might not work to enter your pin on the sign-in screen.
    • [Narrator]
      • New!  Narrator now includes Braille Viewer, which shows both on-screen text and its Braille equivalent on a refreshable Braille display. To open Braille viewer and start Narrator, press the Windows logo key+Ctrl+Enter, press Narrator key+Alt+B. A new floating window opens and updates dynamically as you navigate with Narrator. Before using Braille viewer, you must set up Narrator for Braille. To download and install the Braille support package, go to Settings > Accessibility > Narrator > Use a Braille display with Narrator.
      • New!  Narrator offers a smoother, more natural experience in Word, with improved voice feedback, reliable continuous reading, and better navigation for footnotes, comments, lists, and tables. Enhancements include consistent list announcements, clearer table boundaries, and intuitive selection feedback.
    • [Administrator Protection Preview] Administrator protection aims to protect free floating admin rights for administrator users allowing them to still perform all admin functions with just-in-time admin privileges. This feature is off by default and needs to be enabled via OMA-URI in Intune or via group policy.
    • [Passkeys] New!  A seamless plugin passkey manager integration in Windows 11. You can now use plugin credential manager for passkeys. To set up a plugin credential manager, install a credential manager application that supports integration then go to Settings > Accounts > Passkeys > Advanced options. Turn on support and complete user verification using Windows Hello (through face recognition, fingerprint, or PIN). Once verified, you can use your existing passkeys saved to the plugin credential manager or save new passkeys.
    • [Settings]
      • New!  The Manage or clear your Bing search history entry under Settings > Privacy & security > Search > Search history has been removed. You can now manage your Bing search history directly from the Privacy dashboard, accessible via the Privacy resources link under Related settings on that Settings page.
      • New!  More time, language, and keyboard settings have moved from Control Panel to Settings. You can now add additional clocks, change your time server, and customize date and time formatting—including AM/PM symbols—directly from Settings > Time & language > Date & time. Number and currency formats, Unicode UTF-8 support, and options to copy language and region settings to other accounts are now under Settings > Time & language > Language & region. Keyboard character repeat and cursor blink rate settings are now easier to find under Settings > Accessibility.
      • Improved: Made underlying changes to help improve the performance of loading the apps list in Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
      • Fixed: Settings > System > Storage > Disks and Volumes might show a link for BitLocker drive encryption in unsupported cases. Selecting it results in BitLocker opening and displaying error 0x80004005.
    • [Gaming]
      • New!  Xbox controller support for gaming on Windows 11 has been improved. Short pressing the Xbox button opens Game Bar. A new change we’re introducing is when you long press the Xbox button, it will open Task View. Pressing and holding the Xbox button continues to turn off the game controller.
      • Improved: Underlying changes have been made to improve performance when gaming with Game Bar or other overlays active on top of users’ game. This update might especially help users with multiple monitors that have different refresh rates.
    • [Other] New! This feature offers a modern interface that aligns with Windows 11 visuals across several dialogs, including the one shown when an app fails to open.
    • [Voice access]
      • New!  Natural language commanding in Voice access provides users with the flexibility to speak commands naturally, using filler words and synonyms, rather than rigid, predefined commands. This feature is now available for Intel and AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs.​​​​ 
      • Fixed: Voice access might get stuck in a state where it says it’s listening but is stuck and doesn’t respond.
    • [Dynamic Lighting] Fixed: The Dynamic Lighting Background Controller might occasionally consume excessive CPU after unlocking your PC.
    • [High Dynamic Range (HDR)] Fixed: HDR might unexpectedly immediately turn off after being enabled in Settings.
    • [Media (known issue)] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that affects playback of protected content in certain Blu-ray, DVD, and digital TV apps that use Enhanced Video Rendererwith HDCP enforcement. This can occur after installing KB5064081.
    • [Performance] Improved: Added support for Certificate Revocation List (CRL) partitioning in Windows Certificate Authorities.
    • [Quick Settings]: Fixed: If you had to enter a PIN for your device to cast from Quick Settings, pressing Enter wouldn’t confirm the PIN.
    • [Windows Hello] Fixed: You might unexpectedly see a message saying “Something happened and your PIN isn’t available” when attempting to enter safe mode.
    • [Windows Sandbox] Fixed: When Windows Sandbox is enabled, the VmmemCMFirstBoot process might consume large amounts of CPU after sign-in, causing your PC to become unresponsive.
    • [Hyper-V] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that affects starting Hyper-V virtual machines with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) on ARM64 devices running supported versions of Windows. This can occur after installing KB5064081.
    • [Input]
      • Fixed: An issue where some characters didn’t display correctly when using the Chinese Input Method Editor (IME).
      • Fixed: This update addresses an issue where certain Chinese characters appeared as empty boxes in some text fields, such as those used in Connection Manager Administration Kit, when a character limit was set.
      • Fixed: Addresses an issue in File Explorer where tooltips in the Recent section displayed certain extended Unicode characters—such as Chinese characters from Extension B through Extension F and other four-byte characters—as square boxes or unreadable symbols.
    • [Networking (known issue)]​​​​​​​ Fixed: This update addresses an issue where you might not be able to connect to shared files and folders if you’re using the Server Message Block (SMB) v1 protocol on NetBIOS over TCP/IP NetBIOS (NetBT). This can happen after installing update KB5065426.
    • [Servicing] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that disrupted Windows Update for customers using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
    • [Windows Hello] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that affects Windows Hello PIN setup with error 0x80090010 on devices joined to Microsoft Entra ID domains after installing Windows updates released on or after KB5060842.

    To install this update, you can click on the Download and Install button that shows up below the cumulative update preview version just like this:

    Or, you can enable the faster update rollout option that shows up in the Windows Update page so that you’ll automatically get the preview updates without having to manually check for updates:

    Please note that preview updates may have stability issues that are usually fixed in the final update release. Also, we recommend downloading such updates over non-metered connections to avoid extra charges. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #2025 #Copilot #intune #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #security #September #September2025 #Updates #Windows #Windows11

    #copilot #intune #microsoft #microsoftwindows #patch #preview
  19. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 September 2025 preview patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s preview patch for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use. The official changelogs for this preview patch is:

    • [Click to Do]
      • New!  New and popular action tags in the Click to Do context menu help you discover the latest and most widely used AI-powered actions.
      • New!  Click to Do provides more concise summaries with Summarize action. The output for text entities is shorter and more focused. Ongoing improvements continue to enhance clarity and precision.
    • [Agents in Settings] New! A direct navigation link to the corresponding settings page is available from agent search results. This improvement is currently rolling out to agents in Settings on Copilot+ PCs.
    • [Desktop] New! You can now move the hardware indicators for brightness, volume, airplane mode, and virtual desktops to different positions on your screen. To change their position, go to Settings > System > Notifications, and then pick from the options in the Position of the onscreen pop-up in the dropdown list.
    • [Taskbar] New! IT administrators no longer need to restart explorer.exe to apply the pinning policy. After applying the policy, users might see a pin on their taskbar within approximately 8 hours, depending on the refresh interval.
    • [File Explorer]
      • New!  Use AI actions in File Explorer to edit images or summarize documents. Just right click (or press Shift+F10) on the file and select AI actions. This experience is not yet available for customers in the EEA (European Economic Area).
         
        ​​​​​​​Image actions: You can now use four AI-powered image actions with .jpg, .jpeg, and .png files. Visual Search searches the web using an image instead of text. Blur Background opens the Photos app to highlight the subject and blur the background. Erase Objects removes unwanted elements from your photo. Remove Background uses Paint to change any image leaving a smooth cut out of the subject.

        AI actions in Microsoft 365 make it easier to work with your documents. With the Summarize action in Copilot, you can quickly generate summaries of files stored in OneDrive and SharePoint—no need to open each one. This AI action requires an active Microsoft 365 subscription and a Copilot license (Microsoft account and Microsoft Entra ID supported).

      • Improved: The File Explorer context menu has been updated to remove the accent colored backplate behind packaged app icons in the Open With list when right clicking a file (for example, Snipping Tool). This change makes icons easier to see.
      • Improved: Made underlying changes to help improve the performance of launching cloud files from File Explorer and loading context menus.
      • Fixed: Icons and text might become overlapping on the desktop when using increased text scaling.
      • Fixed: Icons in the details, preview, and navigation panes of File Explorer aren’t properly mirrored when using an Arabic or Hebrew display language.
    • [Windows Share] New! ​​​​​​​You can pin your favorite apps in the Windows share window to quickly access them when you need them.
    • [Advanced Settings] New! The redesigned Advanced settings page (Settings > System > Advanced) is an update of the For Developers page and makes it easier to find key options. Settings include File Explorer + version control, which shows Git details such as branch, diff count, and last commit message directly in File Explorer when you select a repository folder.
    • [Input]
      • New!  Insert dashes with new keyboard shortcuts. You can quickly insert an en dash (–) or em dash (—) while typing.  Press Windows logo key+Minus (-) to insert an en dash, and Windows logo key+Shift+Minus (-) to insert an em dash. If Magnifier is running, Windows logo key+hyphen (-) will zoom out Magnifier instead of inserting an en dash.
      • Fixed: After waking a PC from sleep, touch input might not work to enter your pin on the sign-in screen.
    • [Narrator]
      • New!  Narrator now includes Braille Viewer, which shows both on-screen text and its Braille equivalent on a refreshable Braille display. To open Braille viewer and start Narrator, press the Windows logo key+Ctrl+Enter, press Narrator key+Alt+B. A new floating window opens and updates dynamically as you navigate with Narrator. Before using Braille viewer, you must set up Narrator for Braille. To download and install the Braille support package, go to Settings > Accessibility > Narrator > Use a Braille display with Narrator.
      • New!  Narrator offers a smoother, more natural experience in Word, with improved voice feedback, reliable continuous reading, and better navigation for footnotes, comments, lists, and tables. Enhancements include consistent list announcements, clearer table boundaries, and intuitive selection feedback.
    • [Administrator Protection Preview] Administrator protection aims to protect free floating admin rights for administrator users allowing them to still perform all admin functions with just-in-time admin privileges. This feature is off by default and needs to be enabled via OMA-URI in Intune or via group policy.
    • [Passkeys] New!  A seamless plugin passkey manager integration in Windows 11. You can now use plugin credential manager for passkeys. To set up a plugin credential manager, install a credential manager application that supports integration then go to Settings > Accounts > Passkeys > Advanced options. Turn on support and complete user verification using Windows Hello (through face recognition, fingerprint, or PIN). Once verified, you can use your existing passkeys saved to the plugin credential manager or save new passkeys.
    • [Settings]
      • New!  The Manage or clear your Bing search history entry under Settings > Privacy & security > Search > Search history has been removed. You can now manage your Bing search history directly from the Privacy dashboard, accessible via the Privacy resources link under Related settings on that Settings page.
      • New!  More time, language, and keyboard settings have moved from Control Panel to Settings. You can now add additional clocks, change your time server, and customize date and time formatting—including AM/PM symbols—directly from Settings > Time & language > Date & time. Number and currency formats, Unicode UTF-8 support, and options to copy language and region settings to other accounts are now under Settings > Time & language > Language & region. Keyboard character repeat and cursor blink rate settings are now easier to find under Settings > Accessibility.
      • Improved: Made underlying changes to help improve the performance of loading the apps list in Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
      • Fixed: Settings > System > Storage > Disks and Volumes might show a link for BitLocker drive encryption in unsupported cases. Selecting it results in BitLocker opening and displaying error 0x80004005.
    • [Gaming]
      • New!  Xbox controller support for gaming on Windows 11 has been improved. Short pressing the Xbox button opens Game Bar. A new change we’re introducing is when you long press the Xbox button, it will open Task View. Pressing and holding the Xbox button continues to turn off the game controller.
      • Improved: Underlying changes have been made to improve performance when gaming with Game Bar or other overlays active on top of users’ game. This update might especially help users with multiple monitors that have different refresh rates.
    • [Other] New! This feature offers a modern interface that aligns with Windows 11 visuals across several dialogs, including the one shown when an app fails to open.
    • [Voice access]
      • New!  Natural language commanding in Voice access provides users with the flexibility to speak commands naturally, using filler words and synonyms, rather than rigid, predefined commands. This feature is now available for Intel and AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs.​​​​ 
      • Fixed: Voice access might get stuck in a state where it says it’s listening but is stuck and doesn’t respond.
    • [Dynamic Lighting] Fixed: The Dynamic Lighting Background Controller might occasionally consume excessive CPU after unlocking your PC.
    • [High Dynamic Range (HDR)] Fixed: HDR might unexpectedly immediately turn off after being enabled in Settings.
    • [Media (known issue)] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that affects playback of protected content in certain Blu-ray, DVD, and digital TV apps that use Enhanced Video Rendererwith HDCP enforcement. This can occur after installing KB5064081.
    • [Performance] Improved: Added support for Certificate Revocation List (CRL) partitioning in Windows Certificate Authorities.
    • [Quick Settings]: Fixed: If you had to enter a PIN for your device to cast from Quick Settings, pressing Enter wouldn’t confirm the PIN.
    • [Windows Hello] Fixed: You might unexpectedly see a message saying “Something happened and your PIN isn’t available” when attempting to enter safe mode.
    • [Windows Sandbox] Fixed: When Windows Sandbox is enabled, the VmmemCMFirstBoot process might consume large amounts of CPU after sign-in, causing your PC to become unresponsive.
    • [Hyper-V] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that affects starting Hyper-V virtual machines with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) on ARM64 devices running supported versions of Windows. This can occur after installing KB5064081.
    • [Input]
      • Fixed: An issue where some characters didn’t display correctly when using the Chinese Input Method Editor (IME).
      • Fixed: This update addresses an issue where certain Chinese characters appeared as empty boxes in some text fields, such as those used in Connection Manager Administration Kit, when a character limit was set.
      • Fixed: Addresses an issue in File Explorer where tooltips in the Recent section displayed certain extended Unicode characters—such as Chinese characters from Extension B through Extension F and other four-byte characters—as square boxes or unreadable symbols.
    • [Networking (known issue)]​​​​​​​ Fixed: This update addresses an issue where you might not be able to connect to shared files and folders if you’re using the Server Message Block (SMB) v1 protocol on NetBIOS over TCP/IP NetBIOS (NetBT). This can happen after installing update KB5065426.
    • [Servicing] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that disrupted Windows Update for customers using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
    • [Windows Hello] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that affects Windows Hello PIN setup with error 0x80090010 on devices joined to Microsoft Entra ID domains after installing Windows updates released on or after KB5060842.

    To install this update, you can click on the Download and Install button that shows up below the cumulative update preview version just like this:

    Or, you can enable the faster update rollout option that shows up in the Windows Update page so that you’ll automatically get the preview updates without having to manually check for updates:

    Please note that preview updates may have stability issues that are usually fixed in the final update release. Also, we recommend downloading such updates over non-metered connections to avoid extra charges. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #2025 #Copilot #intune #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #security #September #September2025 #Updates #Windows #Windows11

    #copilot #intune #microsoft #microsoftwindows #patch #preview
  20. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 September 2025 preview patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s preview patch for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use. The official changelogs for this preview patch is:

    • [Click to Do]
      • New!  New and popular action tags in the Click to Do context menu help you discover the latest and most widely used AI-powered actions.
      • New!  Click to Do provides more concise summaries with Summarize action. The output for text entities is shorter and more focused. Ongoing improvements continue to enhance clarity and precision.
    • [Agents in Settings] New! A direct navigation link to the corresponding settings page is available from agent search results. This improvement is currently rolling out to agents in Settings on Copilot+ PCs.
    • [Desktop] New! You can now move the hardware indicators for brightness, volume, airplane mode, and virtual desktops to different positions on your screen. To change their position, go to Settings > System > Notifications, and then pick from the options in the Position of the onscreen pop-up in the dropdown list.
    • [Taskbar] New! IT administrators no longer need to restart explorer.exe to apply the pinning policy. After applying the policy, users might see a pin on their taskbar within approximately 8 hours, depending on the refresh interval.
    • [File Explorer]
      • New!  Use AI actions in File Explorer to edit images or summarize documents. Just right click (or press Shift+F10) on the file and select AI actions. This experience is not yet available for customers in the EEA (European Economic Area).
         
        ​​​​​​​Image actions: You can now use four AI-powered image actions with .jpg, .jpeg, and .png files. Visual Search searches the web using an image instead of text. Blur Background opens the Photos app to highlight the subject and blur the background. Erase Objects removes unwanted elements from your photo. Remove Background uses Paint to change any image leaving a smooth cut out of the subject.

        AI actions in Microsoft 365 make it easier to work with your documents. With the Summarize action in Copilot, you can quickly generate summaries of files stored in OneDrive and SharePoint—no need to open each one. This AI action requires an active Microsoft 365 subscription and a Copilot license (Microsoft account and Microsoft Entra ID supported).

      • Improved: The File Explorer context menu has been updated to remove the accent colored backplate behind packaged app icons in the Open With list when right clicking a file (for example, Snipping Tool). This change makes icons easier to see.
      • Improved: Made underlying changes to help improve the performance of launching cloud files from File Explorer and loading context menus.
      • Fixed: Icons and text might become overlapping on the desktop when using increased text scaling.
      • Fixed: Icons in the details, preview, and navigation panes of File Explorer aren’t properly mirrored when using an Arabic or Hebrew display language.
    • [Windows Share] New! ​​​​​​​You can pin your favorite apps in the Windows share window to quickly access them when you need them.
    • [Advanced Settings] New! The redesigned Advanced settings page (Settings > System > Advanced) is an update of the For Developers page and makes it easier to find key options. Settings include File Explorer + version control, which shows Git details such as branch, diff count, and last commit message directly in File Explorer when you select a repository folder.
    • [Input]
      • New!  Insert dashes with new keyboard shortcuts. You can quickly insert an en dash (–) or em dash (—) while typing.  Press Windows logo key+Minus (-) to insert an en dash, and Windows logo key+Shift+Minus (-) to insert an em dash. If Magnifier is running, Windows logo key+hyphen (-) will zoom out Magnifier instead of inserting an en dash.
      • Fixed: After waking a PC from sleep, touch input might not work to enter your pin on the sign-in screen.
    • [Narrator]
      • New!  Narrator now includes Braille Viewer, which shows both on-screen text and its Braille equivalent on a refreshable Braille display. To open Braille viewer and start Narrator, press the Windows logo key+Ctrl+Enter, press Narrator key+Alt+B. A new floating window opens and updates dynamically as you navigate with Narrator. Before using Braille viewer, you must set up Narrator for Braille. To download and install the Braille support package, go to Settings > Accessibility > Narrator > Use a Braille display with Narrator.
      • New!  Narrator offers a smoother, more natural experience in Word, with improved voice feedback, reliable continuous reading, and better navigation for footnotes, comments, lists, and tables. Enhancements include consistent list announcements, clearer table boundaries, and intuitive selection feedback.
    • [Administrator Protection Preview] Administrator protection aims to protect free floating admin rights for administrator users allowing them to still perform all admin functions with just-in-time admin privileges. This feature is off by default and needs to be enabled via OMA-URI in Intune or via group policy.
    • [Passkeys] New!  A seamless plugin passkey manager integration in Windows 11. You can now use plugin credential manager for passkeys. To set up a plugin credential manager, install a credential manager application that supports integration then go to Settings > Accounts > Passkeys > Advanced options. Turn on support and complete user verification using Windows Hello (through face recognition, fingerprint, or PIN). Once verified, you can use your existing passkeys saved to the plugin credential manager or save new passkeys.
    • [Settings]
      • New!  The Manage or clear your Bing search history entry under Settings > Privacy & security > Search > Search history has been removed. You can now manage your Bing search history directly from the Privacy dashboard, accessible via the Privacy resources link under Related settings on that Settings page.
      • New!  More time, language, and keyboard settings have moved from Control Panel to Settings. You can now add additional clocks, change your time server, and customize date and time formatting—including AM/PM symbols—directly from Settings > Time & language > Date & time. Number and currency formats, Unicode UTF-8 support, and options to copy language and region settings to other accounts are now under Settings > Time & language > Language & region. Keyboard character repeat and cursor blink rate settings are now easier to find under Settings > Accessibility.
      • Improved: Made underlying changes to help improve the performance of loading the apps list in Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
      • Fixed: Settings > System > Storage > Disks and Volumes might show a link for BitLocker drive encryption in unsupported cases. Selecting it results in BitLocker opening and displaying error 0x80004005.
    • [Gaming]
      • New!  Xbox controller support for gaming on Windows 11 has been improved. Short pressing the Xbox button opens Game Bar. A new change we’re introducing is when you long press the Xbox button, it will open Task View. Pressing and holding the Xbox button continues to turn off the game controller.
      • Improved: Underlying changes have been made to improve performance when gaming with Game Bar or other overlays active on top of users’ game. This update might especially help users with multiple monitors that have different refresh rates.
    • [Other] New! This feature offers a modern interface that aligns with Windows 11 visuals across several dialogs, including the one shown when an app fails to open.
    • [Voice access]
      • New!  Natural language commanding in Voice access provides users with the flexibility to speak commands naturally, using filler words and synonyms, rather than rigid, predefined commands. This feature is now available for Intel and AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs.​​​​ 
      • Fixed: Voice access might get stuck in a state where it says it’s listening but is stuck and doesn’t respond.
    • [Dynamic Lighting] Fixed: The Dynamic Lighting Background Controller might occasionally consume excessive CPU after unlocking your PC.
    • [High Dynamic Range (HDR)] Fixed: HDR might unexpectedly immediately turn off after being enabled in Settings.
    • [Media (known issue)] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that affects playback of protected content in certain Blu-ray, DVD, and digital TV apps that use Enhanced Video Rendererwith HDCP enforcement. This can occur after installing KB5064081.
    • [Performance] Improved: Added support for Certificate Revocation List (CRL) partitioning in Windows Certificate Authorities.
    • [Quick Settings]: Fixed: If you had to enter a PIN for your device to cast from Quick Settings, pressing Enter wouldn’t confirm the PIN.
    • [Windows Hello] Fixed: You might unexpectedly see a message saying “Something happened and your PIN isn’t available” when attempting to enter safe mode.
    • [Windows Sandbox] Fixed: When Windows Sandbox is enabled, the VmmemCMFirstBoot process might consume large amounts of CPU after sign-in, causing your PC to become unresponsive.
    • [Hyper-V] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that affects starting Hyper-V virtual machines with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) on ARM64 devices running supported versions of Windows. This can occur after installing KB5064081.
    • [Input]
      • Fixed: An issue where some characters didn’t display correctly when using the Chinese Input Method Editor (IME).
      • Fixed: This update addresses an issue where certain Chinese characters appeared as empty boxes in some text fields, such as those used in Connection Manager Administration Kit, when a character limit was set.
      • Fixed: Addresses an issue in File Explorer where tooltips in the Recent section displayed certain extended Unicode characters—such as Chinese characters from Extension B through Extension F and other four-byte characters—as square boxes or unreadable symbols.
    • [Networking (known issue)]​​​​​​​ Fixed: This update addresses an issue where you might not be able to connect to shared files and folders if you’re using the Server Message Block (SMB) v1 protocol on NetBIOS over TCP/IP NetBIOS (NetBT). This can happen after installing update KB5065426.
    • [Servicing] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that disrupted Windows Update for customers using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
    • [Windows Hello] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that affects Windows Hello PIN setup with error 0x80090010 on devices joined to Microsoft Entra ID domains after installing Windows updates released on or after KB5060842.

    To install this update, you can click on the Download and Install button that shows up below the cumulative update preview version just like this:

    Or, you can enable the faster update rollout option that shows up in the Windows Update page so that you’ll automatically get the preview updates without having to manually check for updates:

    Please note that preview updates may have stability issues that are usually fixed in the final update release. Also, we recommend downloading such updates over non-metered connections to avoid extra charges. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #2025 #Copilot #intune #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #security #September #September2025 #Updates #Windows #Windows11

    #windows11 #windows #updates #september2025 #september #security
  21. Aptivi @[email protected] ·

    Windows 11 April 2025 patch is out!

    Microsoft have recently released this month’s Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use. The official changelogs for this month’s patch is:

    • [Authentication] This update addresses an issue affecting machine password rotation in the Identity Update Manager certificate/Pre-Bootstrapping Key Initialization path. This issue occurred particularly when Kerberos was used and Credential Guard was enabled, potentially causing user authentication problems. The feature Machine Accounts in Credential Gurad, which is dependent on password rotation via Kerberos, has also been disabled, until a permanent fix is made available.
    • [Daylight Saving Time (DST)] Update for the Aysen region in Chile to support the government DST change order in 2025. For more info about DST changes, see the Daylight Saving Time & Time Zone Blog.
    • [PcaUiArm] This update addresses an issue affecting the PcaUiArmUpdate feature, which results in unexpected behavior in specific scenarios.

    To install this update, you can just click on a big Check for updates button in the Windows Update settings. Usually, Windows 11 automatically updates your computer to this patch update. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

    Enjoy the new features!

    #2025 #microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Patch #preview #PreviewPatch #PreviewUpdates #Updates #Windows #Windows11

    #microsoft #microsoftwindows #patch #preview #previewpatch #previewupdates