pix on windows

About this tag
The tag 'pix on windows' covers issues and fixes related to PIX, a performance tuning and debugging tool for Windows, as discussed in Windows 11 Insider Preview Canary builds. Recent threads highlight PIX problems in Build 27954, where Microsoft addressed a PIX issue alongside other platform regressions. The tag also encompasses broader Canary Channel updates that include stability fixes for File Explorer, audio, and overlays, which may impact PIX performance. Discussions focus on experimental builds, known issues, and deployment blockers relevant to developers and Insiders using PIX on Windows.
  1. Windows 11 Canary Build 27954 Fixes SMB v1 NetBT Regression; Arm64 Bugs and PIX Issues

    Today’s Canary-channel release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27954 is a focused maintenance flight that fixes a handful of platform regressions while flagging a small set of high‑risk known issues that Insiders and developers must weigh before installing on active hardware. Background /...
  2. Windows 11 Build 27950 Canary: Stability Fixes for Explorer, Audio, and Overlays

    Microsoft pushed Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27950 to the Canary Channel with a tightly focused set of reliability and compatibility fixes — most notably addressing persistent File Explorer freezes, audio regressions, and intermittent screen flicker while also smoothing gaming overlay...
  3. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27943 Canary: Small Fixes, Major Blockers

    Microsoft has pushed Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27943 to the Canary Channel — a compact, maintenance‑focused flight that addresses several user‑facing annoyances while flagging two significant deployment blockers Insiders and developers must weigh before installing. Background / Overview...