Build 26100.4762: Windows Insider Release Preview Channel, July 2025. Recall export in the EEA and File Explorer fixes

• Settings no longer might hang or become unresponsive after you reopen the lid in the described power setting.¹
  The issue occurred if Closing the lid was set to ‘Do nothing’ and the Settings window was left open when the lid was closed.
• Settings no longer hangs when saving credentials for a Wi-Fi network.²

• The full folder-path dropdown in File Explorer’s address bar no longer gets cut off at the bottom.³
• File operation progress dialogs no longer stop appearing when shown from apps.⁴
• File Explorer performance no longer degrades as noticeably when navigating folders or opening context menus with more SharePoint sites synced.⁵
  The issue could also affect the performance of launching files.
• File Explorer Home no longer might show only one folder instead of its expected content, including recent files.⁹

For: Windows users with apps pinned to the desktop

• An app icon pinned to the desktop continues to display correctly after the app updates.⁶

• Clicking a Windows notification toast brings the relevant app to the foreground as expected.⁷
  The issue could occur when interacting with Outlook notifications.

• LSASS no longer stops responding during machine password changes with specific audit settings.⁸
  Addresses an issue affecting the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS).

For: Windows devices using backup applications on large files

• Using backup applications on large files no longer occasionally exhausts system memory because of the described ReFS issue.¹⁰
  Addresses an issue in the Resilient File System (ReFS).

For: Some Windows devices

• The update fixes a rare stability issue that could leave some devices unresponsive in specific scenarios.¹¹
  The issue was observed after installing the May 2025 security update and subsequent updates.

• Recall can export snapshots in the EEA for sharing with trusted third-party apps and websites.¹²
  Choose snapshots from the last 7 days, 30 days, or all snapshots, or start a continuous export. The export code is shown once during initial setup and is required to decrypt exported snapshots.
• Recall users worldwide can reset Recall, deleting all snapshots and resetting Recall settings.¹³
  The reset button is on the advanced settings page under Settings > Privacy & Security > Recall & Snapshots.

• A Practice in Reading Coach action lets you select text on screen, read it aloud, and get feedback on fluency and pronunciation.¹⁴
  Requires the free Microsoft Reading Coach app from the Microsoft Store.
• Read with Immersive Reader displays selected text in a focused reading view with options to adjust its appearance and have it read aloud.¹⁵
  The action also supports breaking words into syllables, highlighting parts of speech, and a picture dictionary. Requires the free Microsoft Reading Coach application from the Microsoft Store.
• You can use recognized text on screen to start a draft in Word with Copilot.¹⁶
  Press Win + Click on recognized text, then select Draft with Copilot in Word. A Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription is required.
• On Copilot+ PCs, selecting an email address recognized by Click to Do can offer options to send a Teams message or schedule a Teams meeting.¹⁷

• A Settings agent can suggest steps for tasks you describe and, with your permission, automate and complete them.¹⁸
  The Copilot+ PC experience is rolling out to Snapdragon-powered PCs. It currently works only when the primary display language is English; AMD and Intel-powered PC support is coming soon.
• On non-Copilot+ PCs, the Settings search box moves to the top center.¹⁹

• Quick machine recovery can detect and fix widespread issues on Windows 11 devices when enabled, reducing downtime and the need for manual fixes.²⁰
  The feature uses the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) and Windows Update. IT admins can enable or customize it through the Intune Settings Catalog UI using the RemoteRemediationCSP. It is enabled by default for home users.
• The screen shown after an unexpected restart has a more readable layout and a black background, while keeping technical details visible.²¹

For: Administrators managing Start menu layouts

• Admins can apply Start menu pins once, so users can change their pinned layout afterward.²²
  A Boolean is added to the Configure Start Pins policy. The change can optionally be applied through the existing configuration service provider (CSP).

• Tips appear when you accidentally open the Snap Bar by dragging an app to the top center of the desktop or open the Snap menu by hovering over Minimize or Maximize.²³
  The inline messages explain how to snap app windows and show keyboard shortcuts.

• Windows Search settings are brought together on one page, making them easier to find and manage.²⁴
  The Search permissions and Searching Windows pages are combined under Settings > Privacy & security > Search.

For: Windows users who use a controller

• The Windows touch keyboard’s Gamepad layout improves controller navigation, and a new gaming keyboard layout supports PIN sign-in from the lock screen.²⁵
  Navigation and focus handling improve for child keys, menus, word suggestions, language switching, and settings. The new layout includes controller shortcuts for quick PIN entry and full navigation.