Microsoft introduces the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2265 and Build 22631.2265 (KB5029347) to the Beta Channel, bringing a range of enhancements and fixes to Windows Insiders. Here’s a summary of the key improvements in this update:
Changes and Improvements in Build 22631.2265:
Emoji Enhancements:
- Upgrade to the color font format COLRv1 allowing for the display of more expressive emoji with a 3D-like appearance featuring gradients, providing richer communication capabilities.
Settings:
- The new Settings homepage introduced in the previous Beta Channel flight is now accessible to all Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel.
Fixes in Build 22631.2265:
General:
- Addressed an issue causing explorer.exe to crash on the login screen when attempting to enter safe mode.
Taskbar & System Tray:
- Resolved an issue causing certain apps in the taskbar to appear cut off without a rounded corner when many app windows were open but the taskbar was set to not combine.
- Fixed an explorer.exe crash issue affecting the correct appearance of the taskbar post device boot-up.
File Explorer:
- Implemented fixes to enhance File Explorer launch reliability and performance in specific scenarios.
- Rectified issues such as blank desktop icons, crashes when navigating to the Gallery with a large number of images, long delays while saving files to OneDrive locations, and more.
Settings:
- Fixed problems with missing labels in various Settings categories over several flights and optimized Settings performance for users with the new Home page.
Dev Drive:
- Improved the auto-mount feature for Dev Drives after upgrading to a new build and enhanced error messages if Dev Drives fail to format.
Task Manager:
- Addressed scenarios where search results would persist even after being cleared, sporadic Task Manager crashes, and issues with the Search Icon and Task Manager interface.
Known Issues:
- Note on some strings not being localized to the selected language, to be resolved in a future release.
About the Beta Channel:
The Beta Channel allows previewing experiences closer to final releases for general customers, offering parallel development paths for testing new features and ensuring comprehensive feedback collection.
For more detailed information, visit the original blog post.
Published on: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:06:11 +0000
Amanda & Brandon
Changes and Improvements in Build 22631.2265:
Emoji Enhancements:
- Upgrade to the color font format COLRv1 allowing for the display of more expressive emoji with a 3D-like appearance featuring gradients, providing richer communication capabilities.
Settings:
- The new Settings homepage introduced in the previous Beta Channel flight is now accessible to all Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel.
Fixes in Build 22631.2265:
General:
- Addressed an issue causing explorer.exe to crash on the login screen when attempting to enter safe mode.
Taskbar & System Tray:
- Resolved an issue causing certain apps in the taskbar to appear cut off without a rounded corner when many app windows were open but the taskbar was set to not combine.
- Fixed an explorer.exe crash issue affecting the correct appearance of the taskbar post device boot-up.
File Explorer:
- Implemented fixes to enhance File Explorer launch reliability and performance in specific scenarios.
- Rectified issues such as blank desktop icons, crashes when navigating to the Gallery with a large number of images, long delays while saving files to OneDrive locations, and more.
Settings:
- Fixed problems with missing labels in various Settings categories over several flights and optimized Settings performance for users with the new Home page.
Dev Drive:
- Improved the auto-mount feature for Dev Drives after upgrading to a new build and enhanced error messages if Dev Drives fail to format.
Task Manager:
- Addressed scenarios where search results would persist even after being cleared, sporadic Task Manager crashes, and issues with the Search Icon and Task Manager interface.
Known Issues:
- Note on some strings not being localized to the selected language, to be resolved in a future release.
About the Beta Channel:
The Beta Channel allows previewing experiences closer to final releases for general customers, offering parallel development paths for testing new features and ensuring comprehensive feedback collection.
For more detailed information, visit the original blog post.
Published on: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:06:11 +0000
Amanda & Brandon
