Insider KB5077240 Windows 11 Insider Canary build 28020.1673 (26H1) - Feb. 27

KB5079381 Windows 11 Insider Canary build 28020.1685 (26H1) - March 6

Windows Insider Blog: Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1685 to the Canary Channel. (KB 5079381) https://www.elevenforum.com/t/enable-or-disable-get-latest-updates-as-soon-as-available-in-windows-11.13821/ What’s new in Canary Build...

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Enable or Disable Get Latest Updates as soon as available in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available" in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22621.1635, Microsoft added a new "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available" toggle under Settings > Windows Update. When you turn...

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What’s new in Canary Build 28020.1673​

Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out with toggle on*​

[Emoji]​

• The Emoji 16.0 release introduces a small thoughtfully curated set of new emojis, one from each major category. Each emoji carries timeless symbolism and practical versatility. These new emojis now appear in the emoji panel.
  
  
  

  Open Emoji Panel in Windows 11

  This tutorial will show you how to open the Emoji Panel in Windows 11. An emoji is a pictogram, logogram, ideogram or smiley embedded in text. Windows 11 includes 3D Fluent emoji you can use from the Emoji Panel. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.3810, Microsoft is adding support for Emoji...

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[Backup & Restore]​

• The first sign-in restore experience is now part of Windows Backup for Organizations, bringing this restore capability to more device types. This experience restores user settings and Microsoft Store apps automatically at first sign-in on Microsoft Entra hybrid joined devices, Cloud PCs, and multi‑user environments. This capability helps create a consistent setup process during device refreshes, upgrades, or migrations.
  
  
  

  Windows 11 first sign-in restore experience now available

  Windows IT Pro Blog: The first sign-in restore experience is now generally available as part of Windows Backup for Organizations! This means that the restore functionality is now available beyond Microsoft Entra joined devices, expanding to support the needs of hybrid-managed environments. Help...

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  Transfer Files and Settings to New Windows 11 PC using Windows Backup app

  This tutorial will show you how to transfer your files, settings, and preferences from your previous (old) Windows 10/11 PC to your new Windows 11 PC during Windows Setup. The Windows Backup app includes a PC to PC migration experience to Transfer to a new PC. When you're setting up your new...

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[Quick Machine Recovery]​

• Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) now turns on automatically for enterprise managed Windows Professional devices, as well as Windows Professional devices that are not domain-joined. These devices receive the same recovery features available to Windows Home users. For domain-joined devices, QMR stays off unless it is enabled by the organization.
  
  
  

  Enable or Disable Quick Machine Recovery in Windows 11

  This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Quick Machine Recovery in Windows 11. Quick machine recovery (QMR) is a feature that enables the recovery of Windows devices when they encounter critical errors that prevent them from booting. QMR automatically detects, diagnoses, and...

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[Taskbar & System Tray]​

• A built‑in network speed test is now available from the taskbar. You can open it from the Wi‑Fi or Cellular Quick Settings, or by right-clicking the network icon in the system tray. The speed test opens in the default browser and measures Ethernet, Wi‑Fi, and cellular connections. This feature helps check network performance and troubleshoot issues.
  
  
  

  Perform Network Speed Test in Windows 11

  This tutorial will show you how to perform a Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Cellular network speed test in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.7922 (24H2) and 26200.7922 (25H2), and build 2800.1764 (26H1), Microsoft is gradually rolling out the ability to do built-in network speed test...

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[Accounts]​

• The account menu on the Start menu now includes a new option that directs you to the benefits page, making it easier to explore and manage your Microsoft account benefits.
  
  
  

  Add or Remove Account Picture Menu on Start Menu in Windows 11

  This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the account picture menu on the Start screen for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The account picture menu (aka: "user tile menu") on the Start menu allows you to Change account settings, Lock the computer, Sign out, or switch user. If...

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[Camera Settings]​

• You can control pan and tilt for supported cameras in the Settings app. The controls appear under Settings> Bluetooth & devices > Cameras, in the “Basic settings” section for your selected camera.
  
  
  

  Change Default Camera Settings and Studio Effects in Windows 11

  This tutorial will show you how to change or reset the default brightness, contrast, and other available image settings and Studio Effects for a camera in Windows 11. Having a camera as part of your Windows device or system lets you make Skype video calls, take pictures, etc. Many apps and...

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[Widgets]​

• Widget Settings now open as a full‑page experience in the Widgets app instead of opening in a dialog.
  
  
  

  Open Widgets in Windows 11

  This tutorial will show you different ways to open Widgets in Windows 11. Widgets in Windows are interactive elements that display dynamic content and provide quick access to various apps and features. You can view your location's current weather conditions directly on the taskbar and hover...

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[Search on Taskbar]​

• Group headers now show the number of results, so you can quickly see when more results are available. Select a group header to see all results for that group and hide results from other groups.
• You can preview search results by hovering over a result and selecting Preview to see the content without opening it.

[Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT)]​

• This update adds support for Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) on Windows 11 Arm64 devices. IT administrators can now install and use tools such as Active Directory Domain Services and Lightweight Directory Services Tools, Active Directory Certificate Services Tools, Server Manager, Group Policy Management Tools, DNS Server Tools, and DHCP Server Tools. These tools are available as optional features and can be installed through Settings > System > Optional Features or from Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off.

[File Explorer]​

• We’re continuing to make improvements to the dark mode experience in File Explorer. You will now see a consistent dark mode experience in the Folder Options dialog.
  
  
  Updates to the Folder Options dialog in dark mode.
• Addressed an issue where all File Explorer open windows and tabs might unexpectedly jump to Desktop or Home.

[Settings]​

• Improved reliability of configuring options in Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Wheel.

[Nearby Sharing]​

• Improved the reliability of sending larger files using nearby sharing.

Reminders for Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel​

• These builds can be unstable and may be released with limited documentation. Join Windows Insider – Get early access to Windows 11 features & updates
• Many features in the Canary Channel are rolled out using Control Feature Rollout technology, starting with a subset of Insiders and ramping up over time as we monitor feedback to see how they land before pushing them out to everyone in this channel.
• The desktop watermark shown at the lower right corner of the desktop is normal for Windows Insider pre-release builds.
• Some features may show up in the Dev and Beta Channels first before showing up in the Canary Channel.
• Some features in active development we preview with Windows Insiders may not be fully localized and localization will happen over time as features are finalized. As you see issues with localization in your language, please report those issues to us via Feedback Hub.
• To get off the Canary Channel, a clean install of Windows 11 will be required. As a reminder – Insiders can’t switch to a channel that is receiving builds with lower build numbers without doing a clean installation of Windows 11 due to technical setup requirements.
• Check out Flight Hub for a complete look at what build is in which Insider channel.

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1673 (Canary Channel)

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1673 to the Canary Channel. (KB 5077240) What’s new in Canary Build 28020.1673 Changes and Improvements g

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UUP Dump - Download Windows Insider ISO

UUP Dump is the most practical and easy way to get ISO images of any Insider Windows 10 or Windows 11 version, as soon as Microsoft has released a new build. UUP Dump creates a download configuration file according to your choices, downloads necessary files directly from Microsoft servers, and...

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