Windows 11 adds new on-hover Copilot setting and rolls back Show Desktop button (build 22635.3566)
On April 26, 2024, Microsoft began rolling out construct 22635.3566 (KB5037002) for Home windows 11 within the Beta Channel by way of the Home windows Insider Program. On this launch, the corporate focuses totally on fixing varied facets of the working system, however there are additionally a number of unmentioned enhancements.
File Explorer and Taskbar adjustments
In line with the official changes, the replace KB5037002, now you can drag and drop information utilizing the mouse between the breadcrumbs within the File Explorer tackle bar. Though that is new to the file supervisor on Home windows 11, it was a characteristic accessible in earlier variations, however now, it’s again. Additionally, the corporate first launched it with the discharge of construct 22635.3420.
On this flight, the event staff is bringing again the “Present desktop” button on the far proper aspect of the Taskbar. It was beforehand disabled by default on account of the corporate including the Copilot button in the identical area.
Adjustments Microsoft didn’t point out
Though the corporate didn’t point out it within the official notes, construct 22635.3566 additionally consists of a number of adjustments for Copilot and the Begin menu.
For instance, on the brand new “Copilot in Home windows” settings web page, you’ll not solely have the ability to management whether or not the chatbot AI opens routinely on wider shows (27-inch and bigger screens), however it seems that Copilot will now open by default on hover (by way of @PhantomOfEarth). Nonetheless, there’s a new possibility in place to show off this conduct, much like the Widgets icon that opens the dashboard on hover.
This web page additionally consists of the choice to disable the Copilot shortcut menu when copying textual content or a picture to the clipboard.
Additionally, the All Apps menu now has some minor visible adjustments. For instance, the brand new view nonetheless reveals apps in a grid view, however there are not separators between every group, and the menu as soon as once more reveals folders. (At present, clicking the folder crashes the Begin menu.)
Fixes and enhancements
This launch features a slew of fixes, along with the enhancements to File Explorer and the Taskbar and the adjustments that the corporate didn’t point out.
For instance, this method replace improves the readability of Widgets icons on the Taskbar, resolving earlier pixelation points. It rolls out a bigger set of animated icons for a extra dynamic person interface, and the Widgets on the lock display screen at the moment are extra dependable and supply improved high quality.
Microsoft additionally added assist for ARM64 “.msi” information, enabling set up by way of Group Coverage Object (GPO), and up to date the Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist to incorporate new drivers in danger for BYOVD assaults.
Additionally, you will discover fixes for a number of reminiscence leaks and administration points affecting methods, in addition to many extra resolutions for various issues.
Putting in this preview construct
To obtain and set up the Home windows 11 construct 22635.3566 (KB5037002), enroll your machine within the Beta Channel by way of the “Home windows Insider Program” settings from the “Replace & Safety” part. When you enroll the pc in this system, you may obtain the construct from the “Home windows Replace” settings by turning on the “Get the most recent updates as quickly as they’re accessible” possibility and clicking the “Test for Updates” button.
