Microsoft has announced the rollout of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23545 in the Dev Channel, introducing various enhancements and fixes to improve user experience and functionality on Windows 11.
Highlights of the Build Update
Search on the Taskbar: The build introduces different experiences when clicking on the search highlight gleam in the search box on the taskbar, including potential redirections to Bing.com for search highlights. A tooltip will now display when hovering over the search box, enhancing user interaction.
Windows Share Improvements: Users can now assign a friendly name to their device for sharing purposes under Settings > System > Nearby sharing. Additionally, the update brings compatibility with Microsoft Teams contacts for file sharing within the built-in Windows share window.
File Explorer Fixes: Several fixes have been implemented to address issues in File Explorer, such as crashes during window operations, color inconsistencies, and performance optimizations during app launches or sorting changes.
Taskbar and Input Enhancements: The update resolves high-hitting explorer.exe crashes impacting taskbar reliability, fixes search launch failures in the Dev Channel builds, addresses Unicode Emoji 15 support issues, and ensures the Japanese and Chinese IME candidate windows appear properly.
Settings and Other Fixes: Issues related to Settings launch in safe mode and screenshot window mode have been rectified in this update, ensuring a more stable and seamless user experience.
Known Issues: The build acknowledges issues with some games on the Dev Channel builds and investigates the non-accessibility of the print queue.
Developer Support: Developers can access the latest Windows Insider SDK with NuGet packages for .NET, C++, and BuildTools for app development, ensuring better integration and support for development pipelines.
Final Thoughts
The Dev Channel serves as a platform for experimenting with new features and concepts, collecting feedback, and refining functionalities before a wider release. Builds in the Dev Channel are tailored for testing and may not align with specific Windows releases, emphasizing flexibility in feature testing and evaluation.