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The latest Preview Update coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 KB5095093 Eliminates the CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal Storage Nightmare
Microsoft has pushed out an optional preview update for Windows 11 that finally puts a stop to the CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal file's insatiable appetite for disk space. Released on June 23, 2026,...
Windows 11 KB5089573 slashes Start, search, Action Center lag by 70% with new thread boost profile
Microsoft dropped the optional KB5089573 preview update on May 26, 2026, bringing a subtle but significant performance tweak to Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. Under the hood lies a new "low...
Microsoft's May 2026 preview update delivers AI features and a hidden boot-partition warning
On May 26, Microsoft released KB5089573, an optional non-security preview update for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. The update moved supported PCs to builds 26200.8524 and 26100.8524...
Windows 11 KB5089570 preview: Shared Audio, Xbox mode, and the Secure Boot shakeup you need to understand
Microsoft released a new preview cumulative update for Windows 11 on May 26, 2026, delivering a mix of consumer-friendly features, structural changes to security components, and specialized AI...
Windows 11 KB5079391 Update: Narrator AI, Smart App Control, and File Explorer Changes
Microsoft has released KB5079391 as a quality update for Windows 11, moving several features from preview to public availability. This servicing wave represents a significant deployment of AI-powered...
Windows 11 KB5077241 Preview Update Installs Despite Group Policy Settings
Microsoft's KB5077241 preview update for Windows 11 has begun installing automatically on some systems despite users having configured Group Policy settings to block such installations. The February...
Windows 11 February Preview: Battery Icon Colors & Start Menu Changes Explained
Microsoft's February preview update for Windows 11 introduced two subtle but significant interface changes that reflect the company's ongoing refinement of its flagship operating system. While not...
Windows 11 KB5077241 Preview: Speed, Security & WebP Performance Tested
Microsoft has quietly released a significant preview update for Windows 11 that delivers substantial performance improvements alongside critical security enhancements. The KB5077241 preview update,...
Windows 11 Taskbar Gets Built-In Internet Speed Test via Bing Widget
Microsoft is quietly integrating a one-click internet speed testing feature directly into the Windows 11 taskbar, providing users with instant connectivity diagnostics without needing third-party...
Windows 11 Start Menu Redesign: Single Scrollable Surface & How to Enable Now
Microsoft has quietly rebuilt the Windows 11 Start menu into something that finally feels useful again—and if you don't want to wait for Microsoft's staged rollout, there's a straightforward (but...
Windows 11 Lock Screen Password Icon Restored: KB5074105 Fixes 6-Month UI Bug
After nearly six months of user frustration, Microsoft has finally restored the missing password sign-in icon on Windows 11 lock screens through cumulative update KB5074105. This seemingly minor...
KB5074105 Preview Update Fixes Windows 11 Explorer.exe Login Crash
Microsoft has officially acknowledged and resolved a critical Windows 11 bug that caused explorer.exe to crash during initial sign-in, leaving users with a vanished taskbar and desktop interface. The...