Latest Windows 11 Canary Build 27749 Fixes for File Explorer, Taskbar, and Task Manager

Windows 11 Canary Channel Welcomes Update 27749

Attention, Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel! A new update, version 27749, is being rolled out via Windows Update. While this build doesn’t introduce major new features, it brings numerous fixes that enhance the overall user experience across various aspects of the operating system, including the Narrator, File Explorer, taskbar, and Task Manager.

Key Enhancements and Fixes in Build 27749

Below is a detailed list of changes and improvements included in this update:

Narrator Improvements

• Addition of a new shortcut: Pressing Narrator key + Control + X will now copy the last spoken text to the clipboard, allowing for easier text management.
• Narrator now auto-reads email contents in the new Outlook app, mimicking the behavior of the classic Outlook edition.

File Explorer Fixes

• Resolved an issue where items in the navigation pane had excessive spacing between them.
• Corrected a bug causing RAW images taken in portrait mode to display incorrectly in landscape mode thumbnails.

Taskbar and System Tray Updates

• Updated the taskbar functionality to display a search box if the settings are configured to show the search box instead of an icon while auto-hiding.

Input Enhancements

• Improved mouse functionality by updating the “Show location of pointer when I press the CTRL key” option to be DPI-aware for high-resolution monitors.

Task Manager Fixes

• Fixed an issue that previously showed a zero count for apps and processes in Task Manager.

Audio Issues Addressed

• Fixed an issue where certain audio devices would unexpectedly output at 100% volume upon startup or after waking from sleep.
• Fixed a blank entry in the Settings app under Privacy that caused Settings to crash when accessed.

Additional Fixes

• Resolved a problem that affected Git functionality on Arm PCs.
• Addressed a bugcheck issue some users faced in the last flight.
• Fixed underlying issues that prevented some users from joining a domain.
• Corrected an issue causing DirectAccess to remain stuck in a connecting state.

Known Issues in Build 27749

While the update contains many improvements, several known issues have been identified:

General Issues

• IMPORTANT NOTE FOR COPILOT+ PCs: Users transitioning to the Canary Channel from the Dev or Release Preview channels, or retail versions, may face issues with Windows Hello PIN and biometrics, encountering error 0xd0000225. Users can recreate their PIN by selecting “Set up my PIN.”
• The team is currently investigating reports of rollback issues (error code 0xc190010) during installation attempts of the latest Canary builds.
• NEW: There is an ongoing issue causing app crashes for applications used for remote access in the latest Canary builds.
• NEW: A problem has been identified with policy application concerning the Digital Markets Act in EEA regions.

Desktop Issues

• The team is working on resolving an issue where desktop backgrounds may not display correctly across multiple monitors, leaving large black areas visible.

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