Update: August 22, 2024 – Microsoft has made a subtle yet significant update to its blog regarding the Windows 11 24H2 Release Preview build 26100.1586, unveiling a fresh array of features and enhancements that will be gradually introduced to users.
Gradual Rollout of New Features
As the rollout unfolds, not all users may experience these updates simultaneously. The following adjustments highlight the specific areas of change:
- Taskbar: The End task option now operates without displaying a “not responding” dialog prior to terminating a task. This feature can be activated via
Settings > System > For Developers .
- File Explorer:
- New! Users can now duplicate a tab by right-clicking on it.
- A memory leak issue arises when interacting with archive folders.
- File Explorer may become unresponsive during navigation.
- Initial searches from Home may yield no results.
- The address bar dropdown menu may appear unexpectedly.
- Saving a file to Gallery via the Save dialog may result in an error, redirecting the save to the Pictures library instead.
- The search box may fail to display the correct folder name while in Gallery.
- A blank area may be visible at the top of File Explorer.
- The back and forward mouse buttons may not function when hovering over the Recommended Files section of Home.
- Images may flicker when viewed in the Gallery.
Original post: August 19, 2024 – Microsoft has rolled out a new Windows 11 24H2 build for members of the Windows Insider Program in the Release Preview channel, identified as build number 26100.1586, under KB504186. This release appears to be relatively minor, focusing primarily on a few small bug fixes.
Changelog Highlights
The following features and improvements are part of this update, with specific areas of change noted:
- FrameShutdownDelay: The browser now disregards its value in the “HKLMSOFTWAREMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain” registry key.
- Domain Name System (DNS): A deadlock issue occurs in the domain controller (DC) during startup in the DNS client.
- OpenSSH: A new prompt has been added to confirm activation of OpenSSH via the Server Manager UI.
For those interested in a more comprehensive overview, the full blog post is available for review. Microsoft has been actively enhancing Windows 11 24H2 over the past month. Earlier in August, the company introduced a new 24H2 Safe OS Dynamic Update aimed at improving the Windows recovery environment.
Additionally, another update under KB5041178 has been released, which focuses on enhancing Windows setup binaries and files utilized for feature updates in Windows 11, version 24H2. Furthermore, a previous update, KB5040529, introduced a variety of new features, including support for Emoji 15.1, a revamped account manager for the Start menu, the ability to drag apps from the pinned section of the menu to the taskbar, and new backup options for sound settings. Users can also enjoy fresh Lock screen content featuring sports, traffic, and finance news, among other enhancements.