Discover Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23531: Key Updates and Improvements

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Introduction​

The Windows Insider Program has unveiled the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23531 in the Dev Channel, offering various updates, improvements, and bug fixes to enhance user experience. Here are the key highlights of this release:

Changes and Improvements​

  • Insider Preview Build Expiration: The expiration date for builds in the Dev Channel has been updated to 9/15/2024, ensuring users are up to date with the latest build.
  • Enhanced Search Experience: The search experience for invoking the search flyout has been re-introduced, allowing users to adjust their preferred search box experience via Taskbar settings.

Bug Fixes​

  • Resolved issues causing explorer.exe to crash in safe mode and when navigating to Gallery in File Explorer.
  • Fixed problems related to copying and pasting files from compressed folders to OneDrive folders and when using the reset to default button in Task Manager settings.

Improvements and Known Issues​

  • HDR wallpapers will no longer appear washed out when enabled.
  • Task Manager settings page has been updated for better UI alignment with Windows 11 design principles.
  • Addressed issues with the search icon overlap in Task Manager and filtered views even after clearing search.

Known Issues​

  • Some apps in the Start menu may be incorrectly labeled as system components.
  • Inconsistencies with the tooltip and search highlight in the Taskbar search box.

Developer Enhancements​

Developers can access the latest Windows Insider SDK and NuGet packages for more granular SDK access and better integration in CI/CD pipelines.

About the Dev Channel​

The Dev Channel has received a reboot, with users on 25000 series builds being moved to the new Canary Channel. The Dev Channel serves as a platform for incubating new ideas and receiving feedback on various concepts and features.

For more details and to access the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23531, please visit the original blog post.

Conclusion​

Published on: Fri, 25 Aug 2023 17:04:08 +0000
Amanda & Brandon - Windows Insider Program