Microsoft has unveiled its latest builds for the Windows 11 Beta and Dev channels, designated as 26220.6780 for Dev and 26120.6780 for Beta, under the accompanying update KB5067103. These new releases introduce various features and enhancements, while also addressing some known issues.
Among the significant updates, users will notice improvements to the user interface (UI).Notably, the Run dialog box now supports a dark theme, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the operating system. Additionally, the Drag Tray has been updated for better functionality.
One of the standout features of these updates pertains to the Settings application. Microsoft is committing to delivering a more efficient user experience, particularly in the Recommended settings and Search functions within Settings.
For a comprehensive overview, here are the notable changes included in the new builds:
New Features Being Rolled Out to the Beta Channel
[Agent in Settings]
The following enhancements are part of the rollout for the agent in Settings on Copilot+ PCs:
These updates aim to simplify adjustments to settings, focusing on both search functionalities and recommended settings.
Recommended Settings:
Search:
[Drag Tray]
- The Drag Tray now accommodates multi-file sharing, suggesting pertinent applications based on context, and facilitating file transfers into designated folders.
Additional Changes and Improvements
[Click to Do (Preview)]
Exciting updates for Click to Do on Copilot+ PCs have been rolled out:
- Users can now click on items to access powerful actions that enhance workflow efficiency.
[Administrator Protection]
- Administrator Protection is back to being configurable through Windows Security under Account Protection.
[OneDrive]
- The new OneDrive icon is now visible in Accounts and Homepages within Settings.
[Run]
- Dark Mode: Further enhancements have been made to the dark mode interface in Windows 11, specifically updating the Run dialog.
Fixes in This Build
[Click to Do (Preview)]
These enhancements address specific issues relating to the usage of Click to Do on Copilot+ PCs:
- A fix has been implemented to resolve visual errors when launching Click to Do using the right-edge gesture on primary displays.
[Taskbar & System Tray]
- Resolved a problem where pressing WIN + repeatedly did not cycle through app windows as intended.
[File Explorer]
- Issues leading to frequent crashes in File Explorer for some Insiders in the previous build have been addressed.
[Start Menu]
- Fixed interruption issues causing unexpected scrolling to the top of the Start menu during user interactions.
- Resolved touch response problems where the context menu failed to open properly.
[Search]
- Issues that led to irrelevant text or images appearing in search results are now fixed.
[Other]
- If users encountered frequent application crashes in the last flight, this issue should no longer persist with this update.
Known Issues
[Taskbar & System Tray]
- New taskbar preview animations are temporarily disabled due to interference with window sharing capabilities. Updates will be provided once this feature is reinstated.
[File Explorer]
- A flashing copy progress issue may occur when adjusting details in dark mode.
- Visual glitches could result in missing scrollbars or footers displaying as white blocks when text scaling is adjusted in dark mode.
[Search]
- A subset of Insiders using Bluetooth Xbox Controllers may face bugcheck issues. To troubleshoot, open Device Manager, navigate to ‘View’, and select ‘Devices by Driver.’ Locate and uninstall the driver labeled “oemXXX.inf (XboxGameControllerDriver.inf)” with the corresponding number for your system.
For further details, visit the original blog posts here: Dev | Beta.
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