Windows Insider Program Team unveils Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25905, available in the Canary Channel. Here are the key highlights of this latest update:
New Features:
- Integration of new features from the Dev Channel, including Dev Drive, Backup and Restore improvements, Dynamic Lighting, and the Windows App SDK version of File Explorer and Gallery.
- Introduction of Rust in the Windows Kernel for enhanced reliability and security.
- Removal of support for Arm32 UWP applications from Windows on Arm, affecting installed Arm32 applications. Users are advised to reinstall compatible versions post-upgrade.
- New PostAuthenticationAction support for terminating individual processes in Windows LAPS.
- SMB signing now required by default for all connections in Pro and Education editions, enhancing security protocols.
- Advanced Windows Update recovery feature in Settings under Recovery for maintaining device security and up-to-date functionality.
Changes and Improvements:
- Adjustment to prerequisites for enabling device encryption in clean Windows 11 installs.
- Implementation of color font format COLRv1 for richer, 3D-like emoji display, enhancing visual appeal and expression in communications.
- Restoring Zune.net functionality for users with Zune devices, along with improved drivers for Windows 11 compatibility.
- Microsoft Store updates offering pricing information and the introduction of AI Hub to promote AI experiences.
Known Issues:
- Some ASUS devices or PCs with ASUS motherboards may be excluded from this build due to update issues.
- Ethernet-connected devices may experience network connectivity loss post-update, requiring cable re-plugging for resolution.
For a full description of features, enhancements, and known issues, refer to the complete blog post here.
The Canary Channel serves as the platform for previewing changes requiring longer-lead time before release to customers, featuring major updates to the Windows kernel, new APIs, and more. Builds released to the Canary Channel are early-stage previews that may contain major issues and require limited documentation before flighting.
Published on: Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:04:16 +0000
Amanda & Brandon, The Windows Insider Program Team
New Features:
- Integration of new features from the Dev Channel, including Dev Drive, Backup and Restore improvements, Dynamic Lighting, and the Windows App SDK version of File Explorer and Gallery.
- Introduction of Rust in the Windows Kernel for enhanced reliability and security.
- Removal of support for Arm32 UWP applications from Windows on Arm, affecting installed Arm32 applications. Users are advised to reinstall compatible versions post-upgrade.
- New PostAuthenticationAction support for terminating individual processes in Windows LAPS.
- SMB signing now required by default for all connections in Pro and Education editions, enhancing security protocols.
- Advanced Windows Update recovery feature in Settings under Recovery for maintaining device security and up-to-date functionality.
Changes and Improvements:
- Adjustment to prerequisites for enabling device encryption in clean Windows 11 installs.
- Implementation of color font format COLRv1 for richer, 3D-like emoji display, enhancing visual appeal and expression in communications.
- Restoring Zune.net functionality for users with Zune devices, along with improved drivers for Windows 11 compatibility.
- Microsoft Store updates offering pricing information and the introduction of AI Hub to promote AI experiences.
Known Issues:
- Some ASUS devices or PCs with ASUS motherboards may be excluded from this build due to update issues.
- Ethernet-connected devices may experience network connectivity loss post-update, requiring cable re-plugging for resolution.
For a full description of features, enhancements, and known issues, refer to the complete blog post here.
The Canary Channel serves as the platform for previewing changes requiring longer-lead time before release to customers, featuring major updates to the Windows kernel, new APIs, and more. Builds released to the Canary Channel are early-stage previews that may contain major issues and require limited documentation before flighting.
Published on: Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:04:16 +0000
Amanda & Brandon, The Windows Insider Program Team
