Discover What's New in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25295

Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25295 to the Dev Channel. This update brings in a crucial new commercial policy, several improvements, and critical bug fixes. Below, we'll delve into the important features and changes in this build that promise to enhance your Windows experience.

New Commercial Policy​

Enable Features Introduced via Servicing The standout feature in Build 25295 is a new policy aimed at commercial users. This policy allows commercial customers to enable features that are introduced through servicing, which are off by default. These can be managed through Windows Update for Business
or on-premises with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). While this policy is available in the Dev Channel, there are currently no specific features behind it, but it will soon be extended to the Beta Channel, where features will be available for testing.

Changes and Improvements​

General Enhancements​

• 2FA Code Copy Button: Users will now see a copy button for quickly copying two-factor authentication (2FA) codes in notification toasts from apps or linked phones. If Microsoft’s detection of these codes is incorrect, users are encouraged to provide feedback.
• Taskbar Search: The new taskbar search experience introduced in Build 25252 is
  now available to all Dev Channel Insiders. Users can customize this feature under Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar Items.

  Fixes​

• Bugcheck Issue: Resolved the issue causing repeated bugchecks for some Insiders after upgrading to Build 25284 or higher.
• App Freezes: Fixed a problem where apps might freeze if used simultaneously while playing games.
• Update History: Addressed an issue where the update history page under Windows Update was blank post-installation of Build 25290.
• File Explorer: Fixed issues where the add and close tab buttons in File Explorer were not working properly if maximized and set to Arabic or Hebrew
  display languages.
• Input: Fixed multiple issues including unresponsive app windows resulting from multi-finger touch gestures and mouse appearing with pointer trails when sharing screens.
• Settings: The Add a Device dialog now has a consistent border.
• Windowing: Resolved issues with app window movements, DWM crashes causing screen flashes, and snapped windows not remembering positions upon monitor disconnection and reconnection.
• Other: Resolved underlying crashes affecting apps using Graphics.Capture and printing to PDFs.

  Known Issues​

• System Clock: The ability to show seconds in the system tray clock has disappeared and will be fixed in an upcoming build.
• Enterprise Authentication: Users are facing issues
  with Windows integrated authentication on enterprise websites.
• Group Policy Editor: Launching may show a displayName attribute error.
• Windows Hello: Facial recognition issues on Arm64 PCs can be worked around by using the PIN path.
• Update Times: Some users are experiencing longer update times; Microsoft is investigating.
• Widgets: Issues include broken links for "Find more widgets," disappearing third-party widgets, and non-functional undo buttons on widget toast notifications.

  Developer Updates​

  Developers can download the latest Windows Insider SDK at the Windows Insider SDK page. NuGet packages, offering more granular access to the SDK and better CI/CD integration, are also available.

  Conclusion​

  Windows
  Insider Preview Build 25295 presents a strong mix of new policies, useful enhancements, and necessary fixes, ensuring a better and more secure experience for Dev Channel users. Stay tuned for more updates as Microsoft continues to refine and improve Windows 11. For more details, check the original announcement on the Windows Insider Blog. Let's discuss these new changes and what they mean for your daily use and overall experience! Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. Source: Microsoft and the Windows Insider Blog​

  Tags: Windows 11, Insider Preview, Dev Channel, Build 25295, Windows Updates, Commercial Policy, Bug Fixes,
  Improvements