Windows 11 Rolls Out Major Update: Copilot+ Features, File Explorer Boosts, and Critical Fixes
Microsoft has published an extensive preview update for Windows 11 24H2. KB5055627 brings AI functions such as recall for Copilot+ PCs as well as improvements for the file explorer and Phone Link for all systems. Critical mistakes are also fixed.
Windows 11 receives massive functional update
A good two weeks ago, the new preview update KB5055627 for Windows 11 24H2 was accessible to insiders. Now the update (Build 26100,3915) is now also available for regular users and has a variety of new functions. There is a large innovation, especially for owners of Copilot+ PCs, because the AI function Recall, which is plagued by security problems and repeatedly shifted, is now being rolled out gradually. But there are also numerous improvements for ‘standard’ PCs.
Exclusively for Copilot+ PCs
One of the highlights for Copilot+ PCs is the already mentioned new recall function, which continuously takes screen recordings and analyzes them with AI. This enables users to search for past activities with natural language without having to remember exact file names or websites. The function requires Windows Hello for authentication and, according to Microsoft, now gives full control of which snapshots are saved.
Another innovation is click to do, which is activated with the Windows+Q key combination. Microsoft indicates that this function enables fast actions on any screen mint hold. Examples include the extinguishing of objects with the photo app or removing the background with Paint. In addition, intelligent text campaigns are available on Snapdragon-based Copilot+ PCs that can summarize or re-formulate texts.
The Windows search was also fundamentally revised for Copilot+ PCs and now uses semantic indexing what makes the search for files, photos and settings much easier. Thanks to the NPU performance of the devices, this should also work locally and without an internet connection.
News for all users
According to Microsoft, numerous general improvements were also implemented. The File Explorer benefits from an improved performance when unpacking ZIP files, which should be particularly noticeable in many small files. According to official information, the speed was increased by five to ten percent. In addition, the text calming in dialog windows has been improved, and the address bar is now reliably displayed again.
The update also contains the new integration of Phone Link in the start menu. Users can access calls, messages, photos and notifications of their connected smartphone without having to open the Phone Link app. In addition, users can now pursue what the voice output spoke and quickly access it. Widgets are also more flexible with the new update.
Critical error deposits and more
The update also fixes several problems, including a critical error that led to BSODs after the patch-day update for April, in which the error code secure_kernel_error (0x18b) was displayed. Difficulties with the internet connection after waking up from the air condition were also remedied. Further error fixes concern the taskbar, where underlines of app symbols remained visible after closing, as well as problems with Windows Hello after a system reset.
Gestures were repaired in the start menu for touch devices, and the logic for desktop app links has been updated, so that they now have a transparent instead of colored background. A practical innovation is the display of the estimated offline time during the installation of updates, both in the Windows update settings and in the start menu.
Download & installation
The update KB5055627 can conveniently via Windows update in the settings or manually via the Microsoft Update Catalog be downloaded. Microsoft points on his Support page It would be that some functions are gradually rolled out and may not be available immediately for all users. In addition, interested parties will also find all further details about the new functions and error loans.
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