Microsoft has unveiled the latest build, 26220.7070, for the Windows 11 Beta and Dev channels, accessible to users participating in those programs. This update, which comes under the release identifier KB5070300, introduces a variety of new features, enhancements, and some known issues.
One of the key highlights of this build is significant updates related to the widget board. Users will now enjoy enhanced settings that offer more customization options to tailor their Dashboard experience. In addition, various user interface improvements have been rolled out, refining functionality and aesthetics.
The update further enhances recovery capabilities. Microsoft has streamlined the recovery process, making it simpler for users to navigate options during system issues. This change is expected to significantly improve the overall user experience.
Noteworthy Changes and Enhancements
[Recovery]
- Improvements to the Quick Machine Recovery feature make it more efficient for users to restore their PCs. The interface within both Windows Settings and the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is now more intuitive, with options easier to locate and utilize. When the “quick machine recovery” and “automatically check for solutions” settings are both activated, QMR will conduct a one-time scan by default, rather than repetitive scans in a loop. If immediate fixes are unavailable, users will be quickly guided to the appropriate recovery options.
Additional Features and Settings Introduced Gradually
[Smart App Control]
- The Smart App Control (SAC) feature has been enhanced, allowing users to enable or disable it without needing to perform a clean installation. Adjust settings under Windows Security > App & Browser Control > Smart App Control settings.
- When activated, SAC plays a vital role in blocking untrusted or potentially harmful applications.
[File Explorer]
- The “Activity” column in File Explorer Home will once again feature people icons, as detailed here.
- Note: Recent support for cloud providers using StorageProvider APIs is temporarily disabled, as described here. Support for recommended files in File Explorer is also temporarily paused, detailed here.
Fixes Incorporated in the Latest Build
[General]
- Resolved an issue where users experienced unexpected Task View openings upon interaction with the desktop.
[File Explorer]
- Fixed a bug preventing new File Explorer instances from launching with Shift + Click (or middle clicking) on the taskbar icon.
- Resolved an issue where the active tab title in File Explorer would not display in bold until the user hovered over it.
[Taskbar]
- Addressed a problem that caused the “Automatically hide the taskbar” setting to unexpectedly deactivate, following a notification that a toolbar was hidden on the screen.
[Settings]
- Fixed an issue that caused Settings to hang when navigating to the Network & Internet section.
Known Issues Under Investigation
[Taskbar & System Tray]
- The Start menu is failing to open upon clicking for some users, although it can still be accessed using the Windows key. This may also affect the notification center, accessible with WIN + N.
- Some users are experiencing issues where applications fail to appear in the system tray when they should be present.
[File Explorer]
- In dark mode, the copy progress dialog may flicker when users select “more”or “less”details.
- Text scaling in dark mode may cause the scrollbar and footer to exhibit an error, displaying as a white block.
[Recall]
- [NEW:] A fix is underway for an issue where some users incorrectly receive a message indicating that they lack an eligible camera for Recall when they have one.
For a complete overview, including detailed changes, you can visit the official blog post here on Microsoft’s website.
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