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/
Microsoft accidentally confirms Windows 10 22H2 (Build 19045)
In Release preview.
What to expect in Windows 10 22H2
We have no idea what’s coming with Windows 10’s 2022 feature update, but it’s likely that the update will be focused on productivity and security, meaning much of the changes won’t be significant to consumers.
As for its release date, we’re expecting the update to launch in the fall, around the same time as Windows 11 22H2. In other words, an official statement is expected soon with a limited set of folks getting access to the update.
Furthermore, Microsoft hasn’t officially confirmed the update and plans are always subject to change.
In Release preview.
What to expect in Windows 10 22H2
We have no idea what’s coming with Windows 10’s 2022 feature update, but it’s likely that the update will be focused on productivity and security, meaning much of the changes won’t be significant to consumers.
As for its release date, we’re expecting the update to launch in the fall, around the same time as Windows 11 22H2. In other words, an official statement is expected soon with a limited set of folks getting access to the update.
Furthermore, Microsoft hasn’t officially confirmed the update and plans are always subject to change.
KB5014666 optional Windows 10 update fixes Hotspot and adds new features. Applicable to Windows 11 version
New features:
🔹Adds IP address auditing for incoming Windows Remote Management (WinRM) connections
🔹Adds Server Message Block (SMB) redirector (RDR) specific public File System Control (FSCTL) code FSCTL_LMR_QUERY_INFO.
🔹IPP over USB support
🔹Print support app (PSA) APIs
🔹PIN-protected printing for IPP and Universal Print
🔹Windows now supports the eSCL Mopria Scan protocol.
The update KB5014666 resolves the annoying bug with Hotspot, which causes the OS to drop the primary Internet connection once you enable it. Now you can continue using the Mobile Hotspot without issues. There are also several more fixes.
👉 https://winaero.com/kb5014666-optional-windows-10-update-fixes-hotspot-and-adds-new-features/
21H2 and 21H1.New features:
🔹Adds IP address auditing for incoming Windows Remote Management (WinRM) connections
🔹Adds Server Message Block (SMB) redirector (RDR) specific public File System Control (FSCTL) code FSCTL_LMR_QUERY_INFO.
🔹IPP over USB support
🔹Print support app (PSA) APIs
🔹PIN-protected printing for IPP and Universal Print
🔹Windows now supports the eSCL Mopria Scan protocol.
The update KB5014666 resolves the annoying bug with Hotspot, which causes the OS to drop the primary Internet connection once you enable it. Now you can continue using the Mobile Hotspot without issues. There are also several more fixes.
👉 https://winaero.com/kb5014666-optional-windows-10-update-fixes-hotspot-and-adds-new-features/
🆕 Windows 11 build 25151 (Dev channel)
Today's Dev channel update is pretty boring. There are no new features included.
The full build tag is 10.0.25151.1000.rs_prerelease.220625-1835. It includes fixes for File Explorer tabs and context menus, Windows Security, and printing.
https://winaero.com/windows-11-build-25151-lands-in-the-dev-channel-with-no-new-features/
Today's Dev channel update is pretty boring. There are no new features included.
The full build tag is 10.0.25151.1000.rs_prerelease.220625-1835. It includes fixes for File Explorer tabs and context menus, Windows Security, and printing.
https://winaero.com/windows-11-build-25151-lands-in-the-dev-channel-with-no-new-features/