Discover New Features in Windows 11 Canary Build 27783, Including an Updated File Explorer Section
Microsoft has unveiled a new preview build of Windows 11 in the Canary Channel, designated as Build 27783. This update brings several enhancements, including a new tab in File Explorer specifically for shared files, improvements to the Magnifier feature, and various input and taskbar fixes.
New Features and Enhancements
Quick Access to Shared Content in File Explorer
File Explorer Enhancements
The latest update to File Explorer introduces a dedicated ‘Shared’ tab, allowing users to easily access files shared with them. If you log into Windows using your Microsoft account, you’ll see files shared via email or Microsoft Teams. Additionally, commercial users signed in with their Microsoft Entra ID will have visibility into files shared with others in their network. To utilize this feature, simply navigate to File Explorer Home and select the ‘Shared’ tab.
Moreover, the Recent, Favorites, and Shared sections have been expanded to display a wider range of file types. For instance, files accessed through Designer, Loop, Power BI, and Forms will now prominently appear in your Recent list.
General Changes and Improvements
General Improvements
This build introduces a series of general enhancements designed to elevate the user experience for Insiders utilizing this update on their devices.
Magnifier Updates
A new keyboard shortcut (CTRL + ALT + Minus) has been implemented for Magnifier users, enabling a seamless toggle between the current zoom level and standard 1X zoom.
In addition to the keyboard shortcut, buttons have been added within Magnifier for resetting the zoom to fit the screen and reverting to your last preferred magnification level.
Fixes in This Build
Taskbar & System Tray Issues Resolved
Resolved a problem where taskbar preview windows occasionally failed to appear when hovering over open applications.
Input Issues Solved
Addressed an issue affecting Pinyin IME users that inadvertently switched the input method from Chinese to English during window transitions (e.g., pressing ALT + Tab).
Windowing Improvements
Fixed an underlying issue that previously caused app windows to freeze unexpectedly when using ALT + Tab between certain applications.
Graphics Issues Fixed
Corrected a problem that caused the Settings app to crash when navigating to Settings > System > Display > Graphics.
Remote Desktop Enhancements
Resolved an error (0x80080005) that affected the MTSC.exe for Remote Desktop in the previous build.
Fixed significant display and rendering issues encountered when connecting to specific remote machines.
Other Fixes
Addressed a memory leak issue in explorer.exe that had been affecting performance in recent Canary Channel builds.
Fixed instances where the shutdown command (/r/ /fw) did not function correctly.
Known Issues in Build 27783
General Notes
Important for Copilot+ PCs: Users transitioning to the Canary Channel on a new Copilot+ PC may encounter issues with Windows Hello PIN and biometric logins. This manifests as error code 0xd0000225, indicating that your PIN is unavailable. You can reset your PIN by clicking “Set up my PIN.”
We are actively working to resolve a problem causing the System File Checker (SFC /scannow) command to consistently report errors.
File Explorer Glitches
Minimizing a File Explorer window may lead to rendering issues upon restoration.
Hyper-V Anomalies
We are investigating reports concerning malfunctions of Hyper-V and its dependent features, including Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), following the last development flight.
For official details regarding this release, please refer to the official blog post.
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