On November 12 Microsoft noted that it is starting to roll out Cumulative Update Build 22499.1010 (KB5008400) to test the servicing pipeline for builds in the Dev Channel the update does not include anything new. The build has 10 known issues, including the taskbar sometimes flickering when switching input methods and the Search panel sometimes not opening when the Search icon on the taskbar is clicked. In addition, a wide variety of bugs have been fixed, including one in which Clipboard history wasn’t working properly, and another in which explorer.exe crashed when using the touch keyboard. This build lets you quickly share content from open app windows directly from your taskbar to your Teams meeting calls. (Get more info about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22504.) Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22499
The build has seven known issues, including the taskbar sometimes flickering when switching input methods, and another in which after clicking the Search icon on the taskbar, the Search panel may not open. There are also a wide variety of bug fixes, including for one in which snap layout options randomly put windows on other monitors, and another in which text was duplicated if the caret was moved while using voice typing. It also lets you use the Windows key + Alt + K keyboard shortcut to toggle the new mute icon in the taskbar when it’s showing. This build applies the 13 themes for the touch keyboard to other input methods, including IMEs, the emoji panel, and voice typing. (Get more info about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22509.) Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22504 The build has four known issues, including the taskbar sometimes flickering when switching input methods, and another in which after clicking the Search icon on the taskbar, the Search panel may not open. There are a wide variety of bug fixes, including one in which the Start, Search, Task View, Widgets, and Chat icons in the taskbar no longer unexpectedly enlarge when the system scaling is set to 125%, and another in which hovering your mouse back and forth between different desktops in Task View will no longer result in the displayed thumbnails and content area unexpectedly shrinking. It also brings a variety of settings from Control Panel into the Settings app, including moving the advanced sharing settings (such as Network discovery, File and printer sharing, and public folder sharing) to a new page in the Settings app under Advanced Network Settings. In addition, it lets you right-click on Start to quickly access Start settings and customize the “More pins” or “More recommendations” layout options. This build improves the way that Narrator can control Microsoft Edge. Note: If you’re looking for information about updates being rolled out to all Windows 11 users, not previews for Windows Insiders, see “Windows 11: A guide to the updates.” Dev Channel Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22509 Use the links below to find information about the Windows 11 preview builds that have been released:įor each build, we’ve included the date of its release, which Insider channel it was released to, a summary of what’s in the build, and a link to Microsoft’s announcement about it.
As outlined in this Microsoft blog post, if your PC fails to meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11, you cannot join the Windows 11 Insider Program. Not everyone can participate in the Windows 11 Insider program, because the new operating system has more stringent system requirements than Windows 10. The Beta and Release Preview Channels also receive bug-fix builds for the currently shipping version of Windows 11. It’s meant for final testing of an upcoming release and is best for those who want the most stable builds. The Release Preview Channel typically doesn’t see action until shortly before a new feature update is rolled out.This channel is best for early adopters, and Microsoft says your feedback in this channel will have the most impact. In the Beta Channel, you’ll get more polished features that will be deployed in the next major Windows release.This channel is best for technical users and developers and builds in it may be unstable and buggy. The Dev Channel is where new features are introduced for initial testing, regardless of which Windows release they’ll eventually end up in.The Windows Insider program is divided into three channels: The company frequently rolls out public preview builds to members of its Windows Insider Program, allowing them to test out - and even help shape - upcoming features. Windows 11 has been released, but behind the scenes, Microsoft is constantly working to improve the newest version of Windows.