Latest Windows 11 Updates: AI Image Descriptions, Administrator Protection, and New Features

Latest Windows 11 Updates: AI Image Descriptions, Administrator Protection, and New Features

New Windows 11 Preview Builds Roll Out for Insiders

Microsoft has released two new preview builds for Windows 11, showcasing an array of enhancements. Users enrolled in the Dev Channel can access build 26200.5702 (KB5062653), while those in the Beta Channel can opt for build 26120.4733 (KB5062651). Both updates bring significant improvements, including features geared towards AI functionality, enhanced security measures, and several bug fixes.

Noteworthy Features

A prominent addition is the Click to Do feature, which enables users with compatible devices to request AI-generated descriptions of images. This feature utilizes a local processing model, ensuring fast responses while keeping your images secure by not transmitting them to Microsoft servers. Currently, this capability is available exclusively for Windows Insiders using Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ devices.

Generated image description in Windows 11 Click to Do

Another significant enhancement is the Administrator Protection feature. This improvement safeguards “free-floating admin rights”by providing just-in-time admin privileges. By default, this feature is disabled, and users must enable it through Windows Security under the Account protection section or via group policy settings.

Privacy and Functionality Updates

The latest builds also introduce upgraded privacy dialogs. Now, these dialogs will dim the corresponding app when requesting access to critical features, such as the camera, microphone, or location services. Additionally, if you are using Smart App Control in evaluation mode, you might notice that it gets activated in Windows Security. Notably, the Beta build has removed the long-deprecated PowerShell 2.0.

Redesigned Privacy Dialogs in Windows 11

Bug Fixes and Improvements

The updates come with a host of bug fixes aimed at improving overall user experience. Here’s a summary of the issues that have been addressed:

  • Taskbar & System Tray
    • Resolved an issue causing unintended File Explorer previews to appear when hovering over app icons.
  • Search on the Taskbar
    • Fixed animation inconsistencies in the search box when animations were disabled in Settings.
  • File Explorer
    • Addressed the issue of missing file operation progress dialogs.
    • Enhanced performance for zip file extraction, especially for files containing multiple small items downloaded from the web.
    • Fixed thumbnail issues for pinned app shortcuts post-update.
    • Resolved flickering issues in File Explorer Home upon launch.
  • AI Actions in File Explorer
    • Corrected Narrator scan mode functionality for AI-generated summaries of Microsoft 365 files.
  • Live Captions
    • Corrected opacity settings for live captions in the Accessibility menu.
  • Dynamic Lighting
    • Fixed excessive CPU usage by the Dynamic Lighting Background Controller after unlocking the device.
  • Graphics
    • Resolved sync issues between game content and cursor positions after using ALT + Tab in fullscreen mode.
  • Settings
    • Fixed crashes occurring in the Settings application when accessing Time & Language settings.
  • Miscellaneous
    • Addressed error 2042 displayed in Event Viewer relating to Windows Firewall configurations.
    • Fixed issues with notification interactions that prevented some apps from coming to the foreground.

Known Issues Reported

Despite these updates, some users have reported known issues:

  • General
    • Some users may encounter rollback issues during the update process, accompanied by a 0x80070005 error. A potential fix involves using the Settings menu to troubleshoot Windows Update issues.
    • Multiple unexpected error pop-ups may appear when opening the Group Policy Editor.
  • Start Menu
    • Touch navigation for the new Start menu is currently unreliable, and certain gestures are unsupported.
    • Limited drag-and-drop functionality exists between “All” items and “Pinned” items.
  • Xbox Controller Issues
    • Some users face critical bugs while using Xbox Controllers via Bluetooth. Instructions exist for resolving this through Device Manager.
  • Click to Do Feature
    • Known issues with the Click to Do feature will be resolved in future updates, primarily affecting users on AMD or Intel-powered Copilot+ devices.
  • Input Method
    • The Microsoft Changjie Input method has been reported as malfunctioning in this build, with a return to the previous version recommended until fixes are implemented.
  • Widgets
    • Current pinning issues within the new widgets board experience cause reversion to the previous functionality.

For more details, readers can view the official announcements for the Dev Channel and Beta Channel builds.

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