Discover the New Features of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23419

Hello Windows enthusiasts! Exciting news from Microsoft: Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23419 has just been released to the Dev Channel. Let's dive into what's new, improved, and fixed in this latest build.

New Features in Build 23419​

Create Live Kernel Memory Dumps in Task Manager​

• Key Feature: New options in Task Manager to generate live kernel memory dumps (LKDs).
• Purpose: Helps in troubleshooting non-fatal high-impact failures without major OS downtime.
• How to Use: Access it via the Details page in Task Manager, right-click on the System process, and choose "Create live kernel memory dump file." Dumps are saved
  at %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Windows\TaskManager\LiveKernelDumps. For a detailed guide, click here.

  USB4 Settings Page​

• Page Location: Settings > Bluetooth & devices > USB > USB4 Hubs and Devices.
• Functionalities Include:
  • Viewing the tree of connected USB4 hubs and devices.
  • Viewing attributes and capabilities associated with the USB4 domain.
  • Copying details for support or administrative troubleshooting. This page only appears if your system supports USB4. Check for “USB4 Host Router” in Device Manager to confirm compatibility.

    Cloud Suggestions in Simplified Chinese IME​

  []What's New: Enhanced cloud suggestions and integrated search suggestions from Bing within the IME candidate window. []Feature Activation: Enable it
  by selecting the chevron button at the end of the IME candidate window.

  Changes and Improvements​

  []App Defaults in Windows 11: The blog post previously mentioned changes, which are now included in this build. []Start Menu: Some insiders will see "Recommended" renamed to "For you." []Taskbar & System Tray:
  • VPN Status: Now shows in the system accent color.
  • Show Seconds in Clock: Can be enabled via Settings > Personalization > Taskbar.
  []Search on Taskbar: The button for Bing chat experience in Edge appears in the taskbar search box for some users. []Voice Access: The help page now fully
  covers all commands and supplementary information.

  Fixes and Known Issues​

  Fixes​

  []General: Reduced performance impact from startup apps. []Taskbar & System Tray: Fixed narration and positional reading issues. []File Explorer: Resolved loading and crash issues. []Start Menu: Addressed crashes from dragging content. []Live Captions: Fixed issues for Chinese Traditional on ARM64 devices. []Task Manager: Improved the performance page display.

  Known Issues​

  []Search on Taskbar: Some users may not see the search box or related settings after updating. []File Explorer: Several command-related issues such as "Share" and "Remove from list" are not functioning as expected. []Live Captions: Language-related performance and detection
  issues. For a full list of known issues, check the official blog post.

  Developer Updates​

  []Latest SDK: Now available for download here. []NuGet Packages: Includes .NET TFM packages, C++ packages, and BuildTools package for better CI/CD integration.

  About the Dev Channel​

  The Dev Channel now features 23000 series builds and serves as a sandbox for long-term features and experimental changes. Builds from this channel may never be released to the general public and are not tied to any specific Windows release.

  Important Links​

  []Windows Insider Program Documentation []Flight Hub Stay updated and keep providing valuable feedback, Windows Insiders! Thanks for
  reading, Amanda & Brandon