Catch up with the latest stories from the world of Microsoft in this week’s Microsoft Weekly news recap.
In this episode of Microsoft Weekly, we look at security improvements for Windows Recall, Windows 11 version 24H2 getting closer, one month without Canary builds (they are coming soon), new Xbox controllers, Windows updates, and more.
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Here we talk about everything happening around Microsoft’s latest operating system in the Stable channel and preview builds: new features, removed features, controversies, bugs, interesting findings, and more. And of course, you may find a word or two about older but still supported versions.
Windows 10 version 22H2 received a new non-security optional update. KB5043131 arrived with some Start Menu changes, fixes for media playback issues, and more. The long-standing bug that prevents users from changing their profile picture is still there.
Windows 11 version 23H2 also received a non-security update, KB5043145. It introduced updates to the taskbar, Settings app, Windows Share UI, Lock Screen, Start menu, and other parts of the operating system. Before you pull the trigger, though, mind the fact that Microsoft confirmed a problem with some systems crashing to blue screens of death after installing KB5043145. The company is investigating the issue.
While Windows 11 version 24H2 is not out yet, its evaluation images are now available for download. Enterprise, LTSC, Server 2025, and Azure Stack HCI version 24H2 are now live, allowing everyone to try the operating system for free for 90 days.
The biggest Windows announcement this week was the update on Recall, Microsoft’s controversial flagship AI feature for Windows 11. In a new blog post, Microsoft revealed updates to Recall’s security mechanisms, which should ensure no third party can access your snapshots. In addition, Microsoft confirmed that Recall will be uninstallable, plus users will get the option to delete all data (including training data), data for certain periods, and data from certain apps or websites.
Another interesting read from Microsoft this week is about Windows 10 and 11 blocking keylogger malware in complex scenarios (keyloggers are a type of malware that can track your keyboard input).
Windows Insider Program
Here is what Microsoft Released this week for testing in the Windows Insider Program:
Shortly after Windows 11 build 26100.1876 was released in the Release Preview Channel, Microsoft updated the changelog to confirm two new features and one known issue.
As for the Canary Channel, which has been without new builds for one month, Microsoft hinted that next week, we might finally get a new update. The development team is still sorting out bugs, so look out for a fresh build in a few days (or not).
This section covers software, firmware, and other notable updates (released and coming soon) delivering new features, security fixes, improvements, patches, and more from Microsoft and third parties.
Microsoft has released a new version of Skype for Insiders. Version 8.129 is now available on supported platforms, and it packs various improvements and fixes across the app. There are no new features, but the messenger should now work better and with fewer bugs.
Microsoft 365 (Office) version 2409 is now rolling out to users. The latest update contains updates to Excel data aggregation functions, a reworked permission experience across apps, and multiple fixes. Also, Microsoft released Outlook Mobile 4.2437.0 with menu changes.
If you use the new Teams client on an older version of Windows 10 and 11, get ready to update your system in order to continue using Teams. Microsoft posted a notification in the Admin Center to warn users that in a few months, it will block access to the new Tams on unsupported versions of Windows 10, 11, and macOS.
