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Microsoft is thrilled to announce the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26244 to the Canary Channel, introducing a host of improvements and fixes that enhance the overall user experience for Insiders testing this build on their PCs.
Changes and Improvements:
- General Enhancements: This update includes a small set of general improvements to refine the user experience for Insiders.
- Windows Backup: Sound settings, including the chosen sound scheme, can now be backed up and restored via the Windows Backup app if both Personalization and Other Windows settings are toggled on under Settings > Accounts > Windows backup.
- Settings Updates: A new banner with an "Add now" button under Settings > Account aims to prevent the loss of access to Microsoft accounts by prompting users to add a recovery email address. Additionally, a new Game Pass recommendation card will be displayed on the Settings homepage for users actively playing games on their PC. Links for the Fonts Control Panel page will now redirect to the Fonts settings page at Settings > Personalization > Fonts.
Fixes:
- Pcasvc.dll Error: The underlying issue causing some Insiders to encounter a Pcasvc.dll error dialog after upgrading from specific versions to a 26xxx build has been resolved.
Known Issues:
- Update Display: Insiders using certain languages may experience issues with the Windows Update page in Settings where no text is displayed. The update should still occur automatically, but users may need to wait a bit for the interface to load correctly.
- Other Fixes: Work is underway to resolve issues related to colors not displaying correctly in dark mode in the Performance section of Task Manager, as well as errors encountered when using Voice Typing with specific languages like Chinese.
Important Reminders for Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel:
- Builds in the Canary Channel are not tied to specific Windows releases, and features introduced may not be finalized for release to all users.
- Features are tested with a subset of Insiders initially before being rolled out using Control Feature Rollout technology.
- Users seeking to switch from the Canary Channel will need to perform a clean installation of Windows 11, as builds with lower build numbers cannot be accessed without a clean install.
- The desktop watermark displayed in pre-release builds is normal and expected.
Stay Updated:
For a comprehensive overview of the current build distribution across Insider channels, check out Flight Hub. Additionally, Copilot in Windows is gradually being made available to Windows Insiders globally, with customers in the European Economic Area able to download the experience as an app from the Microsoft Store.
For more information, access the full details on the Windows Insider Blog.
Published Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:06:09 +0000
Changes and Improvements:
- General Enhancements: This update includes a small set of general improvements to refine the user experience for Insiders.
- Windows Backup: Sound settings, including the chosen sound scheme, can now be backed up and restored via the Windows Backup app if both Personalization and Other Windows settings are toggled on under Settings > Accounts > Windows backup.
- Settings Updates: A new banner with an "Add now" button under Settings > Account aims to prevent the loss of access to Microsoft accounts by prompting users to add a recovery email address. Additionally, a new Game Pass recommendation card will be displayed on the Settings homepage for users actively playing games on their PC. Links for the Fonts Control Panel page will now redirect to the Fonts settings page at Settings > Personalization > Fonts.
Fixes:
- Pcasvc.dll Error: The underlying issue causing some Insiders to encounter a Pcasvc.dll error dialog after upgrading from specific versions to a 26xxx build has been resolved.
Known Issues:
- Update Display: Insiders using certain languages may experience issues with the Windows Update page in Settings where no text is displayed. The update should still occur automatically, but users may need to wait a bit for the interface to load correctly.
- Other Fixes: Work is underway to resolve issues related to colors not displaying correctly in dark mode in the Performance section of Task Manager, as well as errors encountered when using Voice Typing with specific languages like Chinese.
Important Reminders for Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel:
- Builds in the Canary Channel are not tied to specific Windows releases, and features introduced may not be finalized for release to all users.
- Features are tested with a subset of Insiders initially before being rolled out using Control Feature Rollout technology.
- Users seeking to switch from the Canary Channel will need to perform a clean installation of Windows 11, as builds with lower build numbers cannot be accessed without a clean install.
- The desktop watermark displayed in pre-release builds is normal and expected.
Stay Updated:
For a comprehensive overview of the current build distribution across Insider channels, check out Flight Hub. Additionally, Copilot in Windows is gradually being made available to Windows Insiders globally, with customers in the European Economic Area able to download the experience as an app from the Microsoft Store.
For more information, access the full details on the Windows Insider Blog.
Published Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:06:09 +0000
