Windows 11 Preview Build 22635.3420 (What’s New)

Today Microsoft also released Windows 11 Preview Build 22635.3420 for subscribers to the Beta Channel of the Insider program. The latest preview build bring the ability to drag and drop files in the address bar of File Explorer. It also introduces QR code generator for file sharing, Lock screen gets more widgets and Copilot now works without an MSA. In addition, Taskbar’s Widgets now move to the left of the systems tray. Microsoft noted, all these features and changes roll out gradually, ensure turn ON the toggle “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” in Windows update settings to get the latest updates as they are available via Settings > Windows Update. Here is what’s new on Windows 11 Insider Build 22635.3420.

Windows 11 Build 22635.3420 What’s new?

Starting with today’s build 22635.3420, Microsoft brings back the ability to drag and drop files in the address bar of File Explorer.

In response to feedback from Windows Insiders, drag-and-drop files with your mouse functionality between breadcrumbs is now available in the File Explorer Address Bar. Microsoft noted.

The latest Beta Channel build (22635.3420) adds file drag and drop to the modern File Explorer address bar! This functionality is gradually rolling out, and can be enabled by running:

vivetool /enable /id:47664723 pic.twitter.com/34KxfrQxDh

— PhantomOcean3 🌳 (@PhantomOfEarth) March 29, 2024

Microsoft Edge now offers a convenient feature allows you to generate QR codes for URLs and cloud file links directly from the share window. This simplifies the process of sharing web pages and files across different devices. To access this feature, simply click the share button in the Edge toolbar and select “Windows share options.”

To prevent accidentally closing the Windows share window, clicking outside the Windows share window will no longer close it. To close the Windows share window, just press the close button at the top right corner.

Windows Backup now offers enhanced functionality where if both Personalization and Other Windows settings are toggled on under Settings > Accounts > Windows backup, various sound settings, including the chosen sound scheme, will be backed up. These backups can then be restored using the Windows Backup app. Additionally, users will soon have the option to sign in with their Microsoft account (MSA) directly within the Windows Backup app. This allows for the saving of backups directly to their Microsoft account for added convenience and accessibility.

Also users can now use or ask Copilot in Windows for help up to ten times when using a local account. Afterward, users must sign in with a Microsoft account or a Microsoft Entra ID account to continue accessing Copilot features.

The update introduces Weather and more to the lock screen, providing dynamic updates for finance, traffic, sports, and weather.

Additionally, enhancements have been made to Windows Hello for Business, Remote Desktop Session Host, and various other features and components.

Several issues have been addressed, including those related to the taskbar, Neural Processing Units (NPUs), network resources, Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), CloudAP deadlock, Group Policy service, Settings app, Notepad printing, and more.

Today’s build also Fixed several issues, File Explorer crashing on launch, along with the inability to set different wallpapers on each desktop. The search function now displays app results properly, and Task Manager no longer holds onto process handles unnecessarily.

Furthermore, the update improves support for DST changes in various regions and addresses issues with Secure Launch, Virtual Remote App products, Containers, COSA profiles for mobile operators, COM+ components, time service configuration, and image loading functions.

Download Windows 11 Build 26080

The update is available to download in Beta Channel channels. If you have already enrolled Windows 11 Beta Channel channel head over to settings then Windows update check for the Updates button to download and install Windows 11 Preview Build 22635.3420 (KB5035953) on your device. You need to reboot your system and apply the changes.

Note: You can enroll your device in the Beta Channel using the “Windows Insider Program” settings from the “Update & Security” section.

Please note, if you’re new to the Windows Insider Program, ensure your device meets the minimum system requirements to receive the update. This ensures a seamless experience with the latest build of Windows 11.

Windows 11 system requirement

Unlike Windows 10, which is specially designed to run on older hardware, windows 11 requires relatively new hardware and does not install on older computers. Windows 11 also requires a hardware security component called Trusted Platform Module (TPM), along with UEFI firmware (no legacy BIOS allowed) and Secure Boot.

Microsoft official recommends the following system requirements for installing the latest Windows 11.

• 8th-gen core CPU and newer, along with AMD Ryzen 2000 chips and up. ARM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 850, Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2, and newer are also supported.
• At least 4GB of system memory (RAM).
• At least 64GB of available storage.
• A graphics processor that is compatible with DirectX 12 and Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 2.0 or greater.
• A monitor or display with at least 720 dots per inch resolution.
• TPM – Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0

If you are looking for the latest Windows 11 ISO, get it from here.

Once the Windows 11 ISO is downloaded use third-party tools like Rufus to create a bootable media and install Windows 11 on your device.

Also Recently Microsoft rollout Windows 11 Moment 4 update with 150+ New features and improvements. Here are some of the highlight ones.

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