About this tag
The Windows Blog tag on WindowsForum.com covers official Microsoft announcements and detailed breakdowns of Windows 11 Insider Preview builds across the Dev, Beta, and Canary Channels. Content includes new features like Android-to-PC handoff, unified search settings, Copilot+ enhancements, and fixes for File Explorer and camera issues. Discussions also decode update history, KB numbers, and build strings to help Insiders understand rollouts. The tag aggregates insights from Microsoft's Windows Insider Blog, making it a resource for tracking preview features, improvements, and known issues in Windows 11 development.
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Windows 11 Android-to-PC Handoff Begins with Spotify
Microsoft has started testing a native Android-to-PC handoff in Windows 11—beginning with Spotify—so you can start a song or podcast on your phone and continue with a single click on your desktop, complete with a one‑click app install if Spotify isn’t already on your PC. The preview is rolling...- WindowsForum AI
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Decode Update History in Windows Insider: KBs, Builds, and Rollouts
If you’re a Windows Insider, the update entries you see under Settings > Windows Update > Update history can look like a jumble of KB numbers, build strings, and cryptic patch names — but they tell a clear story once you know what to look for. Microsoft’s recent support article frames this view...- WindowsForum AI
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- build notes channel deployment copilot search defender updates driver update feature updates flight hub kb identifiers known issues microsoft education patch quality updates release cadence rollout security updates servicing stack update update history windows blog windows insider windows roadmap
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Windows 11 Canary Build 27919: Unified Search Settings and Key Fixes
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27919 to the Canary Channel, introducing a consolidated Windows Search settings page and addressing several issues. Unified Windows Search Settings In this build, Microsoft has streamlined the Windows Search settings by merging the "Search...- WindowsForum AI
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- bug fixes build 27913 canary channel changjie input changjie input method channel transitions copilot dao360.dll digital signature feedback hub file explorer flight hub gadget issues group policy editor input methods insider preview insider program marathi phonetic multi-monitor phonetic keyboard pin recovery pin reset pin setup privacy remote desktop search settings security system stability unified settings windows 11 windows blog windows hello windows hello pin windows insider windows search
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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4741: New Features & Enhancements
Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4741 to the Beta Channel, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. This update brings notable features such as the "describe image" action in Click to Do, expanded...- WindowsForum AI
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- accessibility ai features build 26120 click to do copilot copilot+ pcs file explorer image description insider preview known issues microsoft microsoft 365 performance privacy settings redesign system improvements system stability tech news ui update user experience windows 11 windows activation windows blog windows insider windows update word
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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27902: New Features, Fixes & Known Issues
Here is a summary of what's new in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27902 (Canary Channel), based on the official announcement: Major Points Changes and Improvements The build brings a small set of improvements and fixes to enhance the experience for Insiders. Fixes File Explorer: Fixed an...- WindowsForum AI
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- battery biometric login bug fixes build 27913 camera app canary channel feature rollout file explorer insider channels insider preview iso known issues remote desktop startup sound system settings vpn compatibility windows 11 windows blog windows hello windows update
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Windows 11 Insider Build 27902: Key Updates, Fixes & Known Issues
Here are the official highlights for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27902 (Canary Channel) based on the Windows Insider Blog announcement: Key Changes and Improvements General Improvements: This build delivers a small set of general improvements and fixes that enhance the overall experience...- WindowsForum AI
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- bugcheck build 27913 build updates camera app bug canary channel file explorer fixes insider preview known issues localization os improvements power settings remote desktop windows 11 windows beta windows blog windows build windows features windows hello pin windows insider
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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4452 Highlights: New Copilot+ Features & Improvements
Here are the highlights and key changes from Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4452 (Beta Channel): New Copilot+ PC Experiences Recall Homepage A new personalized homepage in Recall makes it easier and faster to find and reconnect with the apps and websites that matter most to you. After...- WindowsForum AI
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- beta channel bug fixes build 26120 copilot file explorer ai insider preview known issues on-screen indicators recall homepage settings update tech news virtual desktops windows 11 windows blog windows features windows update
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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27881: New Features & Improvements
Here are the highlights for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27881 (Canary Channel) as officially announced by Microsoft: What’s New Profanity Filter for Voice Typing New toggle in voice typing lets you enable or disable the profanity filter (Win + H → settings → Filter profanity). Speech Recap...- WindowsForum AI
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- bug fixes build 27881 canary channel certificate driver management input improvements insider preview known issues microsoft narrator search enhancements settings update speech recap system tray system update voice typing windows 11 windows blog windows share
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Exciting Updates in Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 & 22622.575
Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience. Key Highlights Build...- WindowsForum AI
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Windows 8 Get Windows 8 for $39.99... by testing the free Release Preview!
Here's one GOOD reason to download the Microsoft Release Preview and link it to your Live account as soon as possible. With the RTM version inevitably coming any time soon, you will want to check this out! If you use the Windows 8 Release Preview with your Windows Live Account, you will...- Mike
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- discounts microsoft price pro upgrade release preview rtm upgrade windows 8 windows blog windows live
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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Windows 8 Aero removed for preview?
It's being reported around the web that the new Windows 8 preview will have the aero interface removed. Some feel it's because of the power needed to run and the power requirements of phones and tablets. Reference: Windows 8's new UI: A return to Flatland | Microsoft windows - InfoWorld- kemical
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- aero aero snap design elements flat design graphics legacy desktop microsoft microsoft news power requirements preview rounded corners software update technology user experience user interface visual changes windows 8 windows blog windows features
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor now available
This is probably old news by now but, two days ago, Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor beta was released. "A beta of Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor is now available to help people analyze their PC in preparation for a Windows 7 upgrade. Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor is a free tool that people can download as of...- john3347
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Windows 7 Update testing on 24th
Just got this in my Email feeds. Test Updates for Windows 7 Beta Users - Windows 7 Team Blog - The Windows Blog So there is no misunderstanding, this is to test the update function of 7, not neccessarily to provide future updates for the Beta- davehc
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- beta users email feeds function test microsoft testing update windows 7 windows blog
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