Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 preview build (version 24H2) numbered 26100.4482 (KB5060829) for Windows Insiders on the Release Preview channel.

Full build number: 10.0.26100.4482.ge_release_svc_prod3.250616-2033.

↑ Change Log

↑ Gradual Rollout

• Default Apps:
  Microsoft is implementing minor changes to the "Set Default" button for browser defaults, specifically for users in the European Economic Area (EEA).
  • New default browsers will now automatically register additional file types and protocols they support.
  • The new default browser will be pinned to both the taskbar and Start menu unless manually unchecked.
  • Added a dedicated button for quick PDF viewer association when supported by the browser.
• Start Menu:
  • The Configure Start Pins policy now includes a "First Login Only" option, allowing users to modify their pinned items after initial admin-configured setup. Available via Group Policy and Configuration Service Provider (CSP).
• Taskbar and System Tray:
  • The taskbar now automatically resizes icons when crowded, preventing overflow menu activation. Configure via: Right-click taskbar > Taskbar Settings > Taskbar Behaviors > "Use small taskbar buttons".
    
  • Accessibility tools in Quick Settings now include descriptive labels for screen readers.
  • Redesigned attention indicator for taskbar apps is now more visible.
  • Fixed Quick Actions responsiveness in the top third of upper-row buttons.
  • Restored WIN + CTRL + <number> window switching functionality.
  • Resolved media control flickering in app previews.
• Share Feature:
  • Added link previews when sharing web content.
  • Replaced 0-100 scale with preset image compression options ("High/Medium/Low Quality").
• PC Migration:
  • New device pairing interface in Windows Backup previews upcoming cross-device transfer capabilities (rolling out gradually).
• File Explorer:
  • Improved extraction performance for large .7z/.rar archives during copy-paste operations.
• Narrator:

  • Screen Curtain enhances privacy by completely blanking the display while Narrator reads content aloud - ideal for public spaces. Visual content remains hidden while audio continues.

    Toggle Screen Curtain:

    • Enable Narrator: Ctrl + Win + Enter
    • Toggle Screen Curtain: Caps Lock + Ctrl + C
  • New in-app dialogs highlight Narrator features during use.
• Voice Access:
  • Added Simplified/Traditional Chinese support for voice navigation and dictation.
  • Custom vocabulary entries now available across all supported languages.
• Settings:
  • Enterprise devices now show "Recommended Settings," "Bluetooth Devices," and accessibility cards on the Settings homepage. Dual-account users (work/school + Microsoft) see profile cards.
  • Added setup region information under Settings > Time & Language > Language & Region.
  • Fixed storage capacity display glitches in Settings > System > About.
• Windows:
  • Fixed ALT + Tab freezes when switching from full-screen games.
  • Resolved post-sleep window resizing/positioning issues.
  • Fixed explorer.exe crashes during window dragging with Snap enabled.
• Scripting:
  • Optimized script execution times on legacy Windows Server SMB shares (e.g., Server 2019).
• Graphics:
  • Reduced display flickering during configuration changes.
  • Fixed unexpected green tint on some displays.
  • Resolved Settings crashes when canceling display color calibration with UAC set to "Always notify."
• Color Filters:
  • Reorganized sliders in Settings > Accessibility > Color Filters for better visibility.
• Input:
  • Fixed Japanese touch keyboard input after language switching.
• Printing:
  • Corrected line thickness rendering issues.
• MSFTEdit.dll:
  • Fixed crashes in Sticky Notes and Dxdiag for Arabic/Hebrew users.

↑ Available to All Users

• Copilot:
  • Improved Copilot key reliability and restart functionality.
• Performance:
  • Fixed Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) unresponsiveness during complex SDDC workflows.
• Storage Optimization:
  • Removed residual language packs and Features on Demand to reclaim disk space and reduce update times.
• Windows Search:
  • Reduced search box loading times (previously exceeding 10 seconds).
  • Fixed text input issues and improved overall stability.

Happy updating!

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