🔎 Microsoft is testing a taskbar search widget in Windows 11
In Windows 11 Build 25136 Microsoft added a search widget that appears in the bottom left corner of the taskbar. It is hidden by default, but you can do this trick
👉 https://winaero.com/microsoft-is-testing-a-taskbar-search-widget-in-windows-11/
In Windows 11 Build 25136 Microsoft added a search widget that appears in the bottom left corner of the taskbar. It is hidden by default, but you can do this trick
C:\Vivetool\vivetool addconfig 37010913 2
It replaces the default taskbar search button and doesn't add anything valuable or new besides the new location. 👉 https://winaero.com/microsoft-is-testing-a-taskbar-search-widget-in-windows-11/
📞 Phone Link is getting several nifty features in the near future
Microsoft is about to update the Phone Link app (formerly Your Phone) with a number of new features.
🔹Phone Link will allow you to search through messages. It will be able to show you all the messages from all senders that contain the search term you typed. This way, the stock messages app by Google works on Android. So you will have similar experience on the PC.
🔹Also, the Messages list is organized into two categories. The upper one is for "Recent" messages, while the bottom one is called "Hidden". Perhaps it will host messages that you have already viewed. It also provides and option to unhide a "hidden" message using a special button.
🔹The Notifications area has got a new option to clear all messages with one click.
👉 https://winaero.com/phone-link-is-getting-several-nifty-features-in-the-near-future/
Microsoft is about to update the Phone Link app (formerly Your Phone) with a number of new features.
🔹Phone Link will allow you to search through messages. It will be able to show you all the messages from all senders that contain the search term you typed. This way, the stock messages app by Google works on Android. So you will have similar experience on the PC.
🔹Also, the Messages list is organized into two categories. The upper one is for "Recent" messages, while the bottom one is called "Hidden". Perhaps it will host messages that you have already viewed. It also provides and option to unhide a "hidden" message using a special button.
🔹The Notifications area has got a new option to clear all messages with one click.
👉 https://winaero.com/phone-link-is-getting-several-nifty-features-in-the-near-future/
Windows 11 build 22621.160 brings File Explorer tabs to the Beta channel
Microsoft released a new build to Insiders running Windows 11 in the Beta channel. As you may already know, Microsoft keeps in Beta the RTM build of Windows 11 version 22H2. Now we can expect tabs in File Explorer included in the OS this fall.
Similar to the Dev channel, Microsoft is using a gradual roll-out for tabs in Beta. So there is a high chance that you will have to enable them manually. Use this guide to enable tabs.
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-11-build-22621-160-brings-file-explorer-tabs-to-the-beta-channel/
Microsoft released a new build to Insiders running Windows 11 in the Beta channel. As you may already know, Microsoft keeps in Beta the RTM build of Windows 11 version 22H2. Now we can expect tabs in File Explorer included in the OS this fall.
Similar to the Dev channel, Microsoft is using a gradual roll-out for tabs in Beta. So there is a high chance that you will have to enable them manually. Use this guide to enable tabs.
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-11-build-22621-160-brings-file-explorer-tabs-to-the-beta-channel/
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Windows 11 build 22621.160 brings File Explorer tabs to the Beta channel Microsoft released a new build to Insiders running Windows 11 in the Beta channel. As you may already know, Microsoft keeps in Beta the RTM build of Windows 11 version 22H2. Now we can…
To enable tabs in Build 22621.160 (Beta), runs these three commands one by one:
1) vivetool addconfig 39145991 2
2) vivetool addconfig 37634385 2
3) vivetool addconfig 36354489 2
The tutorial is now updated. Enjoy the tabs ✌️
Upd: added the third command, as suggested by a blog reader.
1) vivetool addconfig 39145991 2
2) vivetool addconfig 37634385 2
3) vivetool addconfig 36354489 2
The tutorial is now updated. Enjoy the tabs ✌️
Upd: added the third command, as suggested by a blog reader.
❎ Microsoft quietly pushed Microsoft Bing Service 2.0 update to Windows 11 and 10 users and doesn't allow you to remove it
Windows users are reporting of a new update (classified as a Quality Update) that fails to install. The new update is dubbed "Microsoft Bing Service 2.0". It doesn't show up on the "Uninstall updates" list which means it cannot be uninstalled, indicating that Microsoft perhaps does not want users to uninstall this update.
The "Bing Service" itself is a component that integrates Bing into Windows. It can set Bing images as your wallpaper and provide news and web results. It puts the BGAStartMSI.msi and BGAStartMSILauncher.exe files to \Program Files(x86)\Microsoft\BingSvc.
It is unknown for what exactly Microsoft is releasing this update, and where exactly it supposed to show Bing news.
@winaero
Windows users are reporting of a new update (classified as a Quality Update) that fails to install. The new update is dubbed "Microsoft Bing Service 2.0". It doesn't show up on the "Uninstall updates" list which means it cannot be uninstalled, indicating that Microsoft perhaps does not want users to uninstall this update.
The "Bing Service" itself is a component that integrates Bing into Windows. It can set Bing images as your wallpaper and provide news and web results. It puts the BGAStartMSI.msi and BGAStartMSILauncher.exe files to \Program Files(x86)\Microsoft\BingSvc.
It is unknown for what exactly Microsoft is releasing this update, and where exactly it supposed to show Bing news.
@winaero
Windows Spotlight on Desktop is now available to everyone running the stable version of Windows 11
It is no longer part of optional updates. It is now available in the stable version of Windows 11 with KB5014697. The patch raises the OS version to Build 22000.739.
This week's Patch Tuesday includes the following updates
🔹KB5014697 for Windows 11, Build 22000.739
🔹KB5014699 for Windows 10, builds 19043.1766 (
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-11-build-22000-739-kb5014697-brings-desktop-windows-spotlight-to-everyone/
It is no longer part of optional updates. It is now available in the stable version of Windows 11 with KB5014697. The patch raises the OS version to Build 22000.739.
This week's Patch Tuesday includes the following updates
🔹KB5014697 for Windows 11, Build 22000.739
🔹KB5014699 for Windows 10, builds 19043.1766 (
21H1), and 19044.1766 (21H2)👉 https://winaero.com/windows-11-build-22000-739-kb5014697-brings-desktop-windows-spotlight-to-everyone/
🆕 Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 25140 to the Dev channel
There is nothing to impress you. The official change log lists only fixes and known issues.
👉 https://winaero.com/microsoft-updates-the-dev-channel-with-windows-11-build-25140/
There is nothing to impress you. The official change log lists only fixes and known issues.
👉 https://winaero.com/microsoft-updates-the-dev-channel-with-windows-11-build-25140/
ℹ️ Microsoft has releases a new Windows 11 Validation OS without fanfare
Microsoft has quietly released a new variation of Windows 11. It is called "Windows 11 Validation OS", and is a console environment that allows IT Pros and system administrators to diagnose, mitigate, and fix various issues. So, it is something like a recovery disk.
It supports running Win32 apps, so it is not limited to built-in tools. The OS is freely available for download in form of an ISO file after you accept its license agreement on this website.
👉 https://winaero.com/microsoft-has-releases-a-new-windows-11-validation-os-without-fanfare/
Microsoft has quietly released a new variation of Windows 11. It is called "Windows 11 Validation OS", and is a console environment that allows IT Pros and system administrators to diagnose, mitigate, and fix various issues. So, it is something like a recovery disk.
It supports running Win32 apps, so it is not limited to built-in tools. The OS is freely available for download in form of an ISO file after you accept its license agreement on this website.
👉 https://winaero.com/microsoft-has-releases-a-new-windows-11-validation-os-without-fanfare/
✅This has been fixed in June Cumulative Updates
KB5014699 for Windows 10 and KB5014697 for Windows 11 should resolve the issue, so no workaround required. They will be installed automatically via Windows Update.
👉 https://winaero.com/june-updates-for-windows-fix-a-critical-vulnerability/
KB5014699 for Windows 10 and KB5014697 for Windows 11 should resolve the issue, so no workaround required. They will be installed automatically via Windows Update.
👉 https://winaero.com/june-updates-for-windows-fix-a-critical-vulnerability/
A consumer version of Microsoft Defender is out for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
Starting today, it is available to Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers.
ℹ️ On each of the supported Defender works in an unique way. For example, the iOS and iPadOS version does not include antivirus protection, but offers users protection against web phishing. The Android version comes with a built-in antivirus and can check apps and links. On Windows it works like an extra dashboard and can show data from third-party antiviruses.
☁️ Microsoft Defender will allow you to manage protection options on your other devices that run it. Obviously, it uses your Microsoft account for that and supports up to 5 devices.
👉 https://winaero.com/a-consumer-version-of-microsoft-defender-is-out-for-windows-macos-ios-and-android/
Starting today, it is available to Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers.
ℹ️ On each of the supported Defender works in an unique way. For example, the iOS and iPadOS version does not include antivirus protection, but offers users protection against web phishing. The Android version comes with a built-in antivirus and can check apps and links. On Windows it works like an extra dashboard and can show data from third-party antiviruses.
☁️ Microsoft Defender will allow you to manage protection options on your other devices that run it. Obviously, it uses your Microsoft account for that and supports up to 5 devices.
👉 https://winaero.com/a-consumer-version-of-microsoft-defender-is-out-for-windows-macos-ios-and-android/
Microsoft has released a new build 22000.776 to Insiders on the Release Preview Channel of Windows 11
◾️Added IP address auditing for incoming Windows Remote Management (WinRM) connections in security event 4262 and WinRM event 91. This We fixed an issue that fails to log the source IP address and machine name for a remote PowerShell connection.
◾️Added Server Message Block (SMB) redirector (RDR) specific public File System Control (FSCTL) code FSCTL_LMR_QUERY_INFO.
◾️The SMB client and SMB server cipher suite order is now configurable using PowerShell.
◾️Introduced search highlights.
The update has the KB5014668 patch number, and also includes more than 15 fixes.
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-11-22000-776-kb5014668-is-landing-in-release-preview-with-new-features/
◾️Added IP address auditing for incoming Windows Remote Management (WinRM) connections in security event 4262 and WinRM event 91. This We fixed an issue that fails to log the source IP address and machine name for a remote PowerShell connection.
◾️Added Server Message Block (SMB) redirector (RDR) specific public File System Control (FSCTL) code FSCTL_LMR_QUERY_INFO.
◾️The SMB client and SMB server cipher suite order is now configurable using PowerShell.
◾️Introduced search highlights.
The update has the KB5014668 patch number, and also includes more than 15 fixes.
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-11-22000-776-kb5014668-is-landing-in-release-preview-with-new-features/
Windows 11 Build 25145 (Dev channel)
🔹You can now middle-click on a folder in File Explorer to open it in a new tab.
🔹The tab row in File Explorer now receives keyboard focus when you move it with Tab or F6. Once you set focus to the tabs, use the left and right arrow keys to switch between them.
🔹Suggested Actions are now available to all Insiders in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
🔹The new App usage history gives users a 7-day history of resource access for Location, Camera, etc
🔹You can now manage your OneDrive subscription (i.e. pay for it) in Settings > Accounts. It also shows the storage limit and warns if you are close to or above it
🔹Starting with this build, Microsoft ships the legacy Local Administrator Password Solution product bundled with Windows 11, as part of gpedit
👉 https://winaero.com/microsoft-is-rolling-out-windows-11-build-25145-to-dev-channel-insiders/
🔹You can now middle-click on a folder in File Explorer to open it in a new tab.
🔹The tab row in File Explorer now receives keyboard focus when you move it with Tab or F6. Once you set focus to the tabs, use the left and right arrow keys to switch between them.
🔹Suggested Actions are now available to all Insiders in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
🔹The new App usage history gives users a 7-day history of resource access for Location, Camera, etc
🔹You can now manage your OneDrive subscription (i.e. pay for it) in Settings > Accounts. It also shows the storage limit and warns if you are close to or above it
🔹Starting with this build, Microsoft ships the legacy Local Administrator Password Solution product bundled with Windows 11, as part of gpedit
👉 https://winaero.com/microsoft-is-rolling-out-windows-11-build-25145-to-dev-channel-insiders/
KB5014668 optional update for Windows 11, build 22000.778
🔹 enables Search Highlights on stable Windows 11
🔹 fixes the issue with Mobile Hotspot
🔹 renames Your Phone to Phone link in Settings
🔹 fixes playback of consecutive video clips in games that use DirectX 12 (DX12).
🔹games no longer stop working if they use the XAudio API to play sound effects.
and more: https://winaero.com/kb5014668-optional-update-enables-search-highlights-on-stable-windows-11/
🔹 enables Search Highlights on stable Windows 11
🔹 fixes the issue with Mobile Hotspot
🔹 renames Your Phone to Phone link in Settings
🔹 fixes playback of consecutive video clips in games that use DirectX 12 (DX12).
🔹games no longer stop working if they use the XAudio API to play sound effects.
and more: https://winaero.com/kb5014668-optional-update-enables-search-highlights-on-stable-windows-11/
How to find if your PC is compatible with Windows 11 22H2 in Registry
You'll find everything under the
✅
UpgEx = Green
SystemDriveTooFull = 0
RedReason = None
🛑
UpgEx = Red
RedReason = CpuFms Tpm UefiSecureBoot, some of these or all of them, depending on your hardware.
SystemDriveTooFull = 1 - your system drive (C:) is full and has no free space for upgrade.
👉 More details: https://winaero.com/how-to-find-if-your-pc-is-compatible-with-windows-11-22h2-in-registry/
You'll find everything under the
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\TargetVersionUpgradeExperienceIndicators\NI22H2 key.✅
Your PC is compatible and can be upgraded
In this case, you will have the following values.UpgEx = Green
SystemDriveTooFull = 0
RedReason = None
🛑
Your PC cannot be upgraded
If your device is not compatible, or doesn't have enough drive space on the system drive, this'll be reflect in the Registry, as follows.UpgEx = Red
RedReason = CpuFms Tpm UefiSecureBoot, some of these or all of them, depending on your hardware.
SystemDriveTooFull = 1 - your system drive (C:) is full and has no free space for upgrade.
👉 More details: https://winaero.com/how-to-find-if-your-pc-is-compatible-with-windows-11-22h2-in-registry/