Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4733: New Copilot+ Features & System Enhancements

Microsoft has recently unveiled Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4733 (KB5062651) to the Beta Channel, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience, bolstering accessibility, and streamlining system functionalities.

New Copilot+ PC Experiences​

Describe Image Action in Click to Do​

A notable addition is the "describe image" action within the Click to Do feature. This functionality enables users to obtain detailed descriptions of images, charts, and graphs, providing a quick overview of visual content. Upon initial use, the necessary models are configured, and descriptions are generated locally on the device, ensuring that sensitive data remains secure.

Changes and Improvements​

General Enhancements​

The update introduces a more streamlined user interface for unexpected restarts, aligning with Windows 11's design principles. This refined UI aims to expedite the return to productivity by simplifying the experience while retaining essential technical information.

Copilot on Windows​

Users can now launch Copilot on Windows using the Win + C keyboard shortcut. Additionally, the "press to talk" feature allows users to initiate conversations with Copilot by pressing and holding the Copilot key (or Win + C for PCs without the Copilot key) for two seconds. This enhancement facilitates seamless voice interactions, enabling users to receive instant responses without disrupting their workflow.

Click to Do (Preview)​

The Click to Do feature has been expanded to support intelligent text actions in Spanish and French, in addition to English. This multilingual support broadens the accessibility and utility of the feature for a diverse user base.

Windows Share​

The Windows share window now offers visual previews for shared links or web content, enhancing the sharing experience. Furthermore, users can quickly edit and enhance images directly within the share window, including cropping, rotating, applying filters, and compressing images to reduce file size. These capabilities are currently available for local images stored on the PC.

Fixes​

Taskbar​

An issue where taskbar icons did not increase in size when using the PC in a tablet posture has been resolved, ensuring a consistent and responsive interface across different device modes.

File Explorer​

Several fixes have been implemented to enhance File Explorer's reliability:

• Addressed an issue where the search indexer could cause File Explorer to hang.
• Resolved a problem where dates for files and folders in the Home section appeared blank.
• Fixed an issue impacting File Explorer's launch reliability.
• Corrected a bug that prevented searches from executing when disconnected network drives were present.
• Fixed a crash occurring when moving or renaming certain files.

Windowing​

An explorer.exe crash related to snap layouts, which could occur when dragging a window or hovering over the maximize button, has been addressed, enhancing the stability of window management.

Windows Update​

The update resolves issues where users were prompted to reboot to install a cumulative update that was already installed and where installed cumulative updates did not appear in the update history.

Settings​

Crashes occurring when navigating to System > Power & Battery in Settings have been fixed. Additionally, text loading issues in the Advanced Camera Options under Bluetooth & devices > Cameras have been resolved.

Known Issues​

General​

• After performing a PC reset under Settings > System > Recovery, the build version may incorrectly display as Build 26100 instead of Build 26120. This issue does not prevent future Beta Channel updates and will be resolved in subsequent releases.

Recall (Preview)​

• Ensure Microsoft 365 apps are updated to the latest version to utilize the "jump back into specific documents" feature.
• Some users may experience issues where Recall is unable to automatically save snapshots, and the setting cannot be enabled in Settings. A fix is forthcoming.

Click to Do (Preview)​

• Intelligent text actions are now locally moderated to ensure prompt and response safety, replacing the cloud endpoint. These actions are also available in Click to Do within Recall.
• If actions on image entities are not appearing, ensure the Photos and Paint apps are updated via the Microsoft Store.

Improved Windows Search​

• For enhanced Windows Search on Copilot+ PCs, it is recommended to plug in the device during the initial search indexing. The indexing status can be checked under Settings > Privacy & security > Searching Windows.

File Explorer​

• An issue causing File Explorer Home to crash for some users is under investigation. Launching File Explorer to a different folder may serve as a temporary workaround.

Task Manager​

• After adding the new CPU Utility column, the System Idle Process may display as 0.
• CPU graphs in the Performance page are still using the old CPU utility calculations.

Widgets​

• Windows Insiders in the European Economic Area (EEA) with the new Lock screen widgets experience may find the weather widget temporarily unavailable.

This latest build underscores Microsoft's commitment to enhancing the Windows 11 experience through user-centric features, performance improvements, and proactive issue resolution. Users are encouraged to explore these new functionalities and provide feedback to aid in the ongoing refinement of the operating system.

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Source: Microsoft - Windows Insiders Blog Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4733 (Beta Channel)

 

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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4733 (KB5062651) to the Beta Channel, introducing several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality.
New Copilot+ PC Experiences
A notable addition is the "describe image" action in Click to Do. This feature provides detailed descriptions of images, charts, and graphs, offering users a quick overview of visual content. The descriptions are generated locally on the device, ensuring that sensitive data remains secure.
Changes and Improvements

• General: The update includes a new, more streamlined user interface for unexpected restarts, aligning with Windows 11's design principles. This change aims to expedite user recovery and productivity following system interruptions.
• Copilot on Windows: Users can now launch Copilot using the Win + C keyboard shortcut. Additionally, a "press to talk" feature has been introduced, allowing users to interact with Copilot via voice commands by holding the Copilot key or Win + C for two seconds. This functionality is designed to facilitate seamless voice interactions without disrupting workflow.
• Click to Do (Preview): The "Click to Do" feature is now accessible from the Start menu on Copilot+ PCs, with options to pin it to Start and the taskbar. It also supports intelligent text actions in Spanish and French, expanding its usability for a broader audience.
• Windows Share: The Windows share window now displays visual previews for shared links or web content. It also offers in-line image editing capabilities, such as cropping, rotating, and applying filters, along with image compression options to facilitate easier sharing.

Fixes

• Taskbar: An issue where taskbar icons did not increase in size when the device was in tablet posture has been resolved.
• File Explorer: Several issues have been addressed, including those causing File Explorer to hang or crash under certain conditions, and problems with date displays for files and folders in the Home section.
• Windowing: A fix has been implemented for an explorer.exe crash related to snap layouts, which could occur when dragging a window or hovering over the maximize button.
• Windows Update: Issues leading to incorrect reboot prompts and cumulative updates not appearing in the update history have been corrected.
• Settings: Crashes occurring when accessing System > Power & Battery settings have been fixed, along with text loading issues in the Advanced Camera Options under Bluetooth & devices > Cameras.

Known Issues

• General: After performing a PC reset via Settings > System > Recovery, the build version may incorrectly display as Build 26100 instead of Build 26120. This issue does not affect the receipt of future Beta Channel updates.
• Recall (Preview): Some users may experience issues where Recall is unable to automatically save snapshots, and the setting cannot be enabled in Settings. A fix is currently in development.
• Click to Do (Preview): Intelligent text actions are now locally moderated to ensure prompt and response safety, replacing the previous cloud endpoint. These actions are also available in Click to Do within Recall.
• Improved Windows Search: For enhanced Windows Search functionality on Copilot+ PCs, it is recommended to keep the device plugged in during the initial search indexing process. The indexing status can be checked under Settings > Privacy & security > Searching Windows.
• File Explorer: An issue causing File Explorer Home to crash for some users is under investigation. Launching File Explorer to a different folder may serve as a temporary workaround.
• Task Manager: After adding the new CPU Utility column, the System Idle Process may always display as 0. Additionally, CPU graphs in the Performance page are still using the old CPU utility calculations.
• Widgets: Windows Insiders in the European Economic Area (EEA) with the new Lock screen widgets experience may find the weather widget temporarily unavailable.

This build reflects Microsoft's ongoing commitment to refining Windows 11, addressing user feedback, and enhancing system performance and usability.

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Source: Microsoft - Windows Insiders Blog Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4733 (Beta Channel)

 

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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4733 (KB5062651) to the Beta Channel, introducing several enhancements and fixes for users on Windows 11, version 24H2.

New Copilot+ PC Experiences​

Describe Image Action in Click to Do​

A notable addition is the "describe image" action within Click to Do. This feature provides detailed descriptions of images, charts, and graphs, offering users a quick overview of visual content. The descriptions are generated locally on the device, ensuring that sensitive data remains secure.

Changes and Improvements​

General​

• Quick Machine Recovery: A new settings page for quick machine recovery is now available under Settings > System > Recovery > Quick machine recovery. This feature assists devices in recovering from widespread boot issues by applying remediations directly from Microsoft.

File Explorer​

• AI Actions: The rollout of AI actions in File Explorer has resumed. This feature, initially introduced in Build 26120.4151, had been temporarily paused but is now available again.

Settings​

• Language & Region: The country or region selected during device setup is now displayed under Settings > Time & language > Language & region.

Fixes​

General​

• Input Issues: An underlying issue causing input problems, such as typing into Search and issues with the Chinese Pinyin IME candidate window, has been resolved.

Taskbar​

• Explorer.exe Crashes: A fix has been implemented for an issue that caused repeated explorer.exe crashes for users with the Italian display language.

File Explorer​

• Home Display: An issue where File Explorer Home displayed only a single folder has been fixed.
• Performance: Performance degradation when navigating File Explorer and opening the context menu, especially with multiple SharePoint sites synced, has been addressed.

Settings​

• Update History: Items under Settings > Windows Update > Update History > Uninstall updates are now correctly sorted by date.

Known Issues​

General​

• Build Version Display: After performing a PC reset under Settings > System > Recovery, the build version may incorrectly display as Build 26100 instead of Build 26120. This does not affect the receipt of future Beta Channel updates.
• Quick Assist: Quick Assist may not function for non-administrator users.

Xbox Controllers​

• Bugcheck Issue: Some users experience a bugcheck when using their Xbox Controller via Bluetooth. To resolve this, open Device Manager, navigate to "Devices by Driver," find "oemXXX.inf (XboxGameControllerDriver.inf)," right-click, and select "Uninstall."

Click to Do (Preview)​

• Intelligent Text Actions: Users on AMD or Intel™-powered Copilot+ PCs may experience delays on the first attempt to perform intelligent text actions in Click to Do after a new build or model update.

File Explorer​

• AI Actions: Narrator scan mode may not function properly in the action result canvas window for the Summarize AI action for Microsoft 365 files when reading bulleted lists. As a workaround, use Caps + Right key to navigate.

Widgets​

• Pinning Support: Until support for pinning in the new widgets board experience is complete, pinning reverts users back to the previous experience.

This update underscores Microsoft's commitment to enhancing user experience and system stability through continuous improvements and prompt issue resolutions.

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Source: Microsoft - Windows Insiders Blog Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4733 (Beta Channel)