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WDAC policy checks and Task View animation stutters addressed

Release Preview Insiders on Windows 11 version 24H2 get fixes for WDAC policy checks, DWM responsiveness, UWF restart calls, and animation stutters, plus updated mobile-operator profiles.

HDR backgrounds, taskbar Copilot, and archive support

Build 26100.863 resumes the gradual Release Preview rollout of Windows 11 version 24H2, with new Windows features, archive options, and a Copilot app experience.

Microsoft Wallet checkout and Live Captions may fail

Build 26120.961 for the Dev Channel gradually adds Microsoft Wallet checkout with Rewards redemption. Live Captions may not work after installation, and Task Manager may crash when you switch pages.

Automatic saving for Snipping Tool recordings

Includes general improvements. Separately, a Snipping Tool update is rolling out to Canary and Dev Insiders with automatic saving for screen recordings.

Resizable Copilot window and linked-device settings

Dev Channel Insiders get a Copilot app that can be moved and resized, linked-device settings, and fixes for Widgets and Windows Update installs.

HDR backgrounds, Wi-Fi 7 and File Explorer archives

Release Preview Insiders were offered Windows 11, version 24H2 with HDR backgrounds, Wi-Fi 7, File Explorer archives and other changes. The rollout was paused, then resumed with build 26100.863.

File Explorer network locations and Windows Update installation fixes

Fixes File Explorer and Windows Update problems, adjusts a DNS validation limit, and addresses issues affecting domain controllers and protected Windows features.

Game Pass recommendations and an install error fix

Adds a Game Pass recommendation card for some players and includes fixes for an install error and many Windows components.

Copilot auto-launch fix begins rolling out as preview trials pause

Dev Channel build 26120.461 moves to the Windows 11, version 24H2 update path, pauses some Copilot preview experiences, and begins rolling out a fix for unexpected Copilot launches.

Shutdown, hibernate and Copilot keyboard fixes

Build 26100 for Canary and Dev Insiders fixes shutdown, hibernate, Copilot keyboard focus and other issues. A later cumulative update, Build 26100.268, tests the servicing pipeline in the Dev Channel.

Shutdown and hibernate fixes, plus Copilot keyboard access

Brings Canary and Dev Insiders fixes for shutdown, hibernate, Microsoft Store updates, Copilot keyboard access, and screen flickering. A later update for Dev Insiders tests the servicing pipeline.

Widgets navigation and SMB connection auditing

Build 26090 for the Canary and Dev Channels restarts the Widgets navigation rollout, adds SMB client controls and auditing, and fixes several reliability issues.

Widgets navigation, SMB controls, and taskbar crash fix

Build 26090 reaches the Canary and Dev Channels with a redesigned Widgets navigation experience, new SMB controls, and fixes for crashes and other issues. Canary Insiders can temporarily switch to the Dev Channel while both channels share this build.

Natural-language search and a text-refinement action

Build 26120.2992 previews natural-language search on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs and adds a text-refinement action. It also includes File Explorer and Magnifier changes, fixes, and known issues for Dev Channel Insiders.