New Windows 11 24H2 Update – Start Menu and Taskbar Changes in Release Preview (Build 26100.1876)

In this article, we will talk about the latest Windows 11 24H2 Update for the Release Preview Channel, which is Build 26100.1876.

  • Start Menu: The “Sign out” option is now on the account manager when you open the Start menu. To change to a different user, select the ellipses (…). A list of other users appears to make it easier to switch.
  • Taskbar: You can now share local files directly from the search results that appear in the Search box on the taskbar.
  • Settings
    • New! The Delivery Optimization Settings page now matches the Windows 11 design. See Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options > Delivery Optimization.
    • New! There is a new energy recommendation to turn off high dynamic range (HDR). This helps to conserve energy on devices that have HDR displays. Go to Settings > Power & battery > Energy recommendations.
  • Lock screen: Media controls now show in the lower part of the lock screen at its center when media is playing.
  • Battery life: When your device’s battery power is running low, a pop-up window will appear that asks you to plug in your device. This occurs when the battery level reaches 20% and while Energy Saver is set to “Always On”.
  • Open Source Software: This update adds attributions to credits.txt files for Rust OSS components.
  • Input Method Editor (IME): When a combo box has input focus, a memory leak might occur when you close that window.
  • WebView2 apps: They do not detect input from Xbox 360 and Bluetooth controllers.

For more information about this Update, you can check this article from the Microsoft Blog.

For a more in-depth presentation of the New Build, you can watch the video below from the YouTube channel.

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