Windows 11 build 27818 enhances File Explorer speed and provides updates on Pluton TPM chips

Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview: Build 27818 Released for Canary Channel Testers

Microsoft has rolled out yet another preview build of Windows 11, specifically aimed at insiders in the Canary Channel. Following the recent updates released earlier this week, the new build, designated as 27818, introduces several noteworthy enhancements, particularly concerning Pluton TPM chips, graphics performance improvements, and file extraction functionalities within File Explorer.

Changelog Overview

Here’s a detailed look at the updates included in this build:

[General Enhancements]

This release encompasses a series of improvements and fixes, aimed at enhancing the user experience for insiders utilizing this build on their devices.

[Security Enhancements]

The Windows Security app will soon provide additional details regarding Pluton TPM chips, including manufacturer and version information under Device security > Security processor details.

[Deprecated Features]

The feature that suggested actions upon copying phone numbers or future dates has been removed.

Bugs and Issues Fixed

The following issues have been resolved in this release:

[General Fixes]

Addressed a crash related to d3d9.dll that prevented several applications from launching, affecting users since Build 27802.

[File Explorer Improvements]

Enhanced the extraction performance of zipped files in File Explorer, particularly when dealing with multiple small files.

Resolved an issue where File Explorer Home might fail to load correctly, displaying nonsensical text instead.

[Taskbar and System Tray Modifications]

Corrected the rendering of taskbar app window previews to ensure proper corner radii are displayed under specific circumstances.

Fixed a glitch where underlines beneath app icons in the taskbar would remain visible even after the app was closed.

[Input Enhancements]

Resolved a critical crash in ctmon.exe that disrupted typing capabilities.

[Settings Adjustments]

Corrected an error that occasionally prevented Settings from launching, displaying a memory access issue.

For Japanese users, the display formatting in Settings > Accounts has been fixed to show names in the correct order.

[Graphics Optimizations]

Fixed sluggish video playback when using dual monitors after toggling display modes.

Addressed issues causing crashes in Settings > System > Display > Graphics.

Resolved a significant bug that caused certain games to fail to start post-upgrade, citing DirectX errors.

[Admin Protection Fixes]

Resolved an installation issue for Visual Studio Code when Admin Protection was turned on.

[Remote Desktop Corrections]

Fixed a problem causing Remote Desktop sessions to freeze during connection attempts.

[Other Fixes]

Resolved issues leading to certain applications failing to load due to a missing virtual machine component.

Known Issues

The following problems are still being addressed in this build:

[General Issue]

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR COPILOT+ PCs: Users transitioning to the Canary Channel from earlier channels on a new Copilot+ PC may encounter issues with Windows Hello PIN and biometrics, experiencing error code 0xd0000225. Recreating your PIN is possible through the “Set up my PIN” option.

[Taskbar Issues]

We are actively working on a resolution for the taskbar icons not resizing appropriately when using the device in tablet mode.

For more details on this update, please refer to the official blog post here.

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