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Microsoft is tightening restrictions on workarounds that allow users to set up Windows 11 with local accounts, removing known methods in the latest Dev channel update to prevent bypassing the Microsoft account sign-in requirement during setup.
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Canary build 27891 removes PowerShell 2.0, which has been deprecated since Windows 10, and introduces a new Microsoft Store feature allowing direct product installation from the home page. The update also includes various fixes for UI, system stability, and performance issues, along with known issues related to Windows Hello PIN, Settings crashes, and remote desktop distortions.
Microsoft is testing the display of recommended apps in the Windows 11 Start menu, potentially showing icons for Microsoft Store apps in a new Recommended section. The feature is currently limited to a small subset of Windows 11 Insiders and can be disabled in the settings. This move has sparked criticism, with some viewing it as an attempt by Microsoft to generate additional revenue from Windows users through ads, despite the company's substantial earnings. This isn't the first time Microsoft has experimented with ads in Windows, and the company regularly tests new features among Windows Insiders before deciding on wider implementation.
Windows 11 version 24H2 has a list of specific apps that will block it from updating, including popular tools like StartAllBack, EaseUS Disk Copy, and ExplorerPatcher. Microsoft is including a database file with the major 24H2 version of Windows 11 that will block the installation if it detects any of eleven very specific applications on the machine. Users have found workarounds for some of these applications, but it's unclear if the list of blocked applications will change as the update remains in preview.
Microsoft has started testing Windows 11 24H2, the next major release of Windows, with new features including Sudo for Windows, better support for hearing aids, and changes to the SMB protocol. The early appearance of 24H2 suggests a significant update, possibly ruling out a Windows 12 launch this year. Speculation about AI being a major focus for Windows 12 remains unconfirmed, as Microsoft has not commented on rumors and speculation regarding system requirements for AI features.
Microsoft has released a new Beta Channel build for Windows Insiders, bringing changes and improvements including Snap Layout suggestions and an in-place upgrade to move unenrolled users to Windows 11 version 23H2. The update also includes bug fixes for issues affecting color font format, RemoteApp windows, Wi-Fi Protected Access 3, Bluetooth phone calls, video calls, and more.
Microsoft has released build 23531 to Windows 11 Dev channel Insiders, bringing back the hover Search feature and allowing Windows system components to open via the default browser. The update also includes fixes for File Explorer crashes, Task Manager improvements, and a reminder about the build expiration date.
Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 11 Moment 3 update to insiders in the Release Preview Channel, but users may not have access to the new features as Microsoft is gradually rolling out the update. To enable the update, users can toggle on the "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available" option in Settings and download and install available updates. Alternatively, users can force-enable the update using the ViVeTool app. The Windows 11 Moment 3 update has an extensive list of new features and improvements.