Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25169 for the Dev Channel
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25169: Changes and Improvements
Windows 11 Build 25169: Fixes
Build 25169: Known issues
Windows 11 Beta Channel Builds
Beta Channel is getting two builds, one with new features rolling out (Build 22622.440) and another with new features turned off by default (Build 22621.440). Here is everything that is new with today’s Build 22622.440 for Beta Channel. Some lockdown customizations include:
Limiting access to Settings, except selected pages (e.g., Wi-Fi and screen brightness) Lock down the Start menu to show only allowed apps. Block toasts and pop-ups that lead to unwanted UI.
Multi-app kiosk mode is ideal for scenarios in which multiple people need to use the same device. This can include frontline workers and retail scenarios, education and test taking. Currently, multi-app kiosk mode can be enabled using PowerShell and WMI Bridge, with support for Intune/MDM and provisioning package configuration coming soon. To configure using WMI, follow these instructions. Using the Windows 10 sample XML will enable the feature, but will result in an empty Start menu. To populate the Start menu with your apps, follow these instructions to generate the list of pinned apps, then add it to your XML file after closing the StartLayout section, like the below: win11:StartPinsYour JSON here ]]></win11:StartPins>
What’s new in BOTH Builds 22621.440 and 22622.440
Changes and Improvements in Build 22622.440
Fixes in Build 22622.440
For the known issues impacting these builds, head over to the official blog post. The overflow menu will contain many of the current taskbar behaviors users are familiar with, such as supporting pinned apps, jump list, and extended UI. After invoking overflow, the menu will quietly dismiss once you click outside of it or navigate to an application. This should make it easier for you to know when something important happens related to these widgets and keep you informed of breaking news. The content is meant to be quick and glanceable with the ability to see more inside the widgets board if you click on it. However, if you don’t interact with the content update the taskbar will return to showing you the weather.
