Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3566 (KB5037002) to the Beta Channel, introducing various enhancements and fixes to provide a seamless user experience. Here are the key details of this update:
Changes and Improvements
The "show desktop" button is now shown by default, offering easier navigation within the taskbar. However, users can still manage this through Taskbar settings.
Users can now drag and drop files using the mouse between breadcrumbs in the File Explorer Address Bar, enhancing file management.
Fixes and Improvements
Improved Widgets icons on the taskbar, ensuring clearer and sharper visuals and initiating the rollout of animated icons.
Enhanced Widgets on the lock screen for better reliability and quality, providing a more customized experience.
Addressed issues related to Settings crashing when copying text and creating duplicate universal print queues.
Added support for Arm64 .msi files via Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) for installation on Arm64 machines.
Various fixes and improvements for features like Bluetooth hardware offload, Windows Local Administrator Password Solution, and memory leaks in Host Networking Service (HNS).
Known Issues
Ongoing investigation into issues with Internet Information Services (IIS) and Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) post-update.
Component-related concerns related to the Start menu under Windows Backup data upgrades are being addressed.
Beta Channel Insights
The Beta Channel serves as a platform to preview experiences closer to the final release for general customers, showcasing features before wider deployment.
Insider Program Resources
The Inside Windows 11 website offers insights from the Engineering, Design, and Research teams involved in creating Windows 11.
For comprehensive Windows Insider Program documentation and build details, visit Microsoft's resource links.
Flight Hub provides an overview of builds across different Insider channels.
Published Date
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:03:33 +0000
Conclusion
This latest build for the Beta Channel underscores Microsoft's commitment to refining Windows 11 based on Insider feedback and continuous improvements.
