<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Windows-11 News ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:10:04 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Microsoft says Windows 11's bugs are all "resolved": At least the ones it knows about — and new bugs are impossible to avoid ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-says-windows-11-bugs-are-resolved e3WzUzMjYm2hixs2qWHA6H Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:10:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft finally begins removing Copilot from Notepad on Windows 11 — but the AI still persists ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-finally-begins-removing-copilot-from-notepad-on-windows-11-but-the-ai-still-persists 8tDvBNGjsygTCgSE2yBjUG Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:38:47 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:45:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft broke Windows 11 search by trying to fix it: Here's what happened ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-broke-windows-11-search-by-trying-to-fix-it Y6zTqiuABVMdTMkPoa2t7Q Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:40:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Listening to how we can keep making it better for you": Windows Insider meetups are coming back after years away, connecting Windows 11 users with Microsoft ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-insider-meetups-returning-in-2026 WAzu9LAeDRbnS8dDVw3sLF Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:29:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft wants Edge to automatically open by default every time you turn on your Windows 11 PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-wants-edge-to-automatically-open-by-default-every-time-you-turn-on-your-windows-11-pc EtdwuEJF2EdXCS4RUBrPmR Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:31:57 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:36:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 Task Manager is finally getting deeper insights into NPU usage in AI PCs — No more trying to guess which apps are using the specialized hardware ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-task-manager-npu-stats-insider uHfJvPqAgpqn75dETdyPHf Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:05:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is building a Windows 11 team focused on creating "100% native" Windows apps and experiences ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-is-building-a-windows-11-team-focused-on-creating-100-percent-native-windows-apps-and-experiences tE3kTVqErLHDLn8HhG8Sr6 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:21:35 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:25:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is bringing the best of Windows Terminal to Windows 11's native Command Prompt ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-is-bringing-the-best-of-windows-terminal-to-windows-11s-native-command-prompt VivYbVtMdbTYZxPybfUmZh Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:32:41 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 now supports display refresh rates up to 5,000Hz after its latest update — Here's why that matters for everyone, not just gamers ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-update-1000hz-refresh-rate PCUQnecrSjtYPyNLzMsSjN Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:18:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11’s push for mandatory Microsoft accounts is hitting a nerve with users who say the change complicates setup, privacy, and basic PC ownership ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-mandatory-microsoft-account-community-reaction 64g92Ysd9bfVJiGJ4XZ5fE Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:12:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 KB5079391 update pulled as Microsoft scrambles to address installation issues ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-kb5079391-update-pulled-as-microsoft-scrambles-to-address-installation-issues quFWoLo8taxUJfJM4LufsL Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:33:00 +0000 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:43:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft provides much needed update on Windows 11's dark mode in refreshing moment of transparency ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-provides-much-needed-update-on-windows-11s-dark-mode-in-refreshing-moment-of-transparency 9TXmb5wXTXeNTNNhTNzKaK Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:43:20 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:52:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Everything you need to know about Windows 11's new customizable Taskbar — resizable and movable options from Windows 10 coming soon ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/everything-you-need-to-know-about-windows-11s-new-customizable-taskbar-resizable-and-movable-options-coming-soon mV4o2jbSdn4QGKvy62fAzN Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:28:37 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:33:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We never got to finish": Ex-Windows chief reveals Microsoft could have already improved Windows 11 by now — cutting memory and storage demands by 20% ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/ex-windows-chief-reveals-microsoft-could-have-already-improved-windows-11 ieUtn7BEVoDZrBCPN4vpZb Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:52:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft, you're not done: There are still 5 big Windows 11 issues that I want to see addressed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-youre-not-done-there-are-still-5-big-windows-11-issues-that-i-want-to-see-addressed nJawdhe47atiARV3airghC Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:21:34 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:21:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft quietly announced upcoming WSL upgrades, including a "more streamlined first-time setup and onboarding" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-quietly-announced-upcoming-wsl-upgrades-including-a-more-streamlined-first-time-setup-and-onboarding eahR9aujiJgSyfYKKprSyA Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:51:46 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:55:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft shuts down another Windows 11 registry hack — native NVMe SSD support has changed but Insiders still have options ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-shuts-down-windows-11-registry-hack-native-nvme-ssd-support WFZkLtWKJb78K4SoLLLtrD Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:47:26 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:35:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Windows 11 March 2026 update was causing sign-in problems, but Microsoft has now fixed it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-march-2026-update-is-causing-sign-in-problems-but-theres-a-workaround y9GxFcR5kUgnS3yHcxqwZb Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:29:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11's latest bug fix proves why the option to pause updates forever needed to arrive yesterday ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11s-latest-bug-fix-proves-why-the-option-to-pause-updates-forever-needed-to-arrive-yesterday RbLcwaBPMczkzKvPgnxTbk Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is putting an end to microslop on Windows 11 — commits to reducing Copilot across system apps and interfaces ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-is-putting-an-end-to-microslop-on-windows-11-commits-to-reducing-copilot-across-system-apps-and-interfaces YNv7qte4YpJUbY9o9h55J6 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:57:01 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:59:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft promises to speed up context menus, folder navigation, file transfers, and search on Windows 11 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-promises-to-speed-up-context-menus-folder-navigation-file-transfers-and-search-on-windows-11 7mPm2cx5hXe6i3wkwQEZfb Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft will soon let you postpone Windows 11 updates forever if you don't want them ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-will-soon-let-you-postpone-windows-11-updates-forever-if-you-dont-want-them LDPmpVTcczogAvdiinoAY7 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ People inside Microsoft are fighting to drop Windows 11's mandatory Microsoft Account requirements during setup ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/people-inside-microsoft-are-fighting-to-drop-windows-11s-mandatory-microsoft-account-requirements-during-setup hA5GKGVkuLv6L4n3wsRJPQ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:39:48 +0000 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:23:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft unveils MAJOR improvements coming to Windows 11 this year — movable Taskbar, reduced RAM usage, less AI and ads, and much more CONFIRMED: "We are evolving how Windows is built behind the scenes to raise the quality bar" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-major-improvements-announced-movable-taskbar-less-ads-reduced-copilot-better-performance-2026 8ZXjfyTjw252SzRm4hLfsE Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:21:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft launches new Feedback Hub — but will it actually fix Windows 11? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-launches-new-feedback-hub-but-will-it-actually-fix-windows-11 gyhrT9ERqaMLJghodNnLfZ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:16:28 +0000 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:34:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11’s next big version is only for new devices — and Microsoft just revealed how long it’ll last ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-confirms-windows-11-version-26h1-support-lifecycle-dates-heres-how-long-your-new-snapdragon-x2-laptop-will-be-supported-on-26h1 i9vDCkET96fypmcxSEadvn Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:36:05 +0000 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:49:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hi Microsoft, Windows 11 doesn't have two Start menus — Copilot is playing you ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/hi-microsoft-windows-11-doesnt-have-two-start-menus-copilot-is-playing-you XxZFcuvHdWdh6dp7c6az5W Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:15:09 +0000 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:00:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung software nuked Windows 11’s C:\ drive for some users — Microsoft says delete the offending app before the fix ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/samsung-laptop-owners-lose-their-c-drive-access-denied-galaxy-connect QYfaZVYgHHbxxJUPrVbEUG Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:44:30 +0000 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:11:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft quietly scraps plans to bring Copilot to notifications and Settings on Windows 11 as it moves to reduce AI bloat across the OS ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-quietly-scraps-plans-to-bring-copilot-to-notifications-and-settings-on-windows-11-as-it-moves-to-reduce-ai-bloat-across-the-os 2Kirm9Kty3Uh6Qu7PM3V33 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:55:37 +0000 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:17:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft just fixed my BIGGEST gripe about the Windows 11 setup experience — power users rejoice! ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-just-fixed-my-biggest-gripe-about-the-windows-11-setup-experience-power-users-rejoice 4aAHoZKusqtAvaHtuZgCwm Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:33:56 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:34:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft brings new "Xbox mode" to Windows 11 PCs next month — Prepares major gaming advancements that lay foundations for the next Xbox ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-xbox-mode-announcement-gdc-2026-project-helix-pc-game-dev dydyvsrUJxGeTQRfSfVCh5 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:10:00 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:33:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 KB5079473 is here with some actually GOOD upgrades — here's what's rolling out this Patch Tuesday ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-kb5079473-is-here-with-some-actually-good-upgrades-heres-whats-rolling-out-this-patch-tuesday FeWdVvN5wVmPyiAZgJc89P Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:26:22 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:29:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 keeps forcing unwanted updates with "too many coincidences" — Microsoft's plan or just user error? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-keeps-forcing-unwanted-updates-too-many-coincidences KhUF9G4t8fWyukbzmiyTTU Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:48:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft just delayed one highly anticipated Windows 11 feature — but this hidden one slipped through the cracks ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-just-delayed-one-highly-anticipated-windows-11-feature-but-this-hidden-one-slipped-through-the-cracks sKG5mUY6zRsQAGQWZXVDQQ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:31:16 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:00:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft confirms that a highly anticipated new Taskbar feature coming to Windows 11 in 2026 has been delayed — promises to "ensure it meets our quality standards" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-confirms-that-a-highly-anticipated-new-taskbar-feature-coming-to-windows-11-in-2026-has-been-delayed-promises-to-ensure-it-meets-our-quality-standards sn3Tx9RnoA79zYSpbsisWC Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:26:33 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:39:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ This week in Windows: Surface strategy wavers, OEMs push back, and Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo circles the market ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-wrap-microsofts-surface-strategy-is-a-gift-to-apple-and-the-usd599-macbook-neo-is-ready-to-take-advantage xuckaQv9kF46MAds8KQhLn Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:45:50 +0000 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:15:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11’s app identity crisis is finally ending — but Microsoft still can’t figure out how numbers work ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11s-app-identity-crisis-is-finally-ending-but-microsoft-still-cant-figure-out-how-numbers-work AEDamwceEEWST8yes6aosj Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:33:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ No, an AI-focused "Windows 12" is not coming this year — false report gets the facts completely wrong ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/no-an-ai-focused-windows-12-is-not-coming-this-year-false-report-gets-the-facts-completely-wrong gXjB6LjpCm8MNxeYp9Zxp6 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:16:26 +0000 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:45:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 market share jumped double-digits two months in a row — Nearly three-quarters of users are on Microsoft's latest OS as Windows 10 fades ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-statcounter-market-share-february-2026 PBkkiEvyYWnCBmE25Tkfjb Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:02:46 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:05:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ This third‑party Windows 11 app just fixed one of its most annoying design problems — because someone had to step in and do it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/files-update-fixed-one-of-its-most-annoying-design-problems 84hZmibzFujizJA4JxhZHe Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:16:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows Wrap: Windows 11’s new Start menu is a masterclass in frustration — I just scored you an exclusive deal to save 25% on Start11 to fix it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-wrap-windows-11s-new-start-menu-is-a-masterclass-in-frustration-i-just-scored-you-an-exclusive-deal-to-save-25-percent-on-start11-to-fix-it vJTnL96ed56xeiNPJMreFJ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:48:12 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:25:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ This excellent third-party Windows 11 app finally addresses multi-monitor PC pain points — Microsoft, please take notes ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/third-party-monarch-app-addresses-multi-monitor-pain-points SiiY3ddDm7hg5gfyEYnW99 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:44:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 365 Cloud PCs go global — but is a subscription desktop really the future of computing? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-365-cloud-pcs-go-global-but-is-a-subscription-desktop-really-the-future-of-computing xHhzuv5kLqfgUW9Av8EWkD Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:26:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft was wrong: Windows 11 is not ending support for legacy printer drivers after all ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-was-wrong-windows-11-is-not-ending-support-for-legacy-printer-drivers-after-all WMbCPKQ2kTrqJuMpJavqAg Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:56:15 +0000 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:02:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft just released an actually good Windows 11 update — with system performance improvements, better wake from sleep, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-actually-good-update-system-performance-improvements-kb5077241 U7DufZLjBAf5PJKduLvvqf Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:12:39 +0000 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:21:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 discovers MIDI 2.0 in 2026, musicians politely pretend to be surprised — though we get improvements to MIDI 1.0 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-gets-midi-2-0-support j9GJPsiBDm7EBbPXZvbpZR Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:59:58 +0000 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:09:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Windows Control Panel is one step closer to death as account rename option makes its way to Windows 11's Settings app ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/the-windows-control-panel-is-one-step-closer-to-death-as-account-rename-option-makes-its-way-to-windows-11s-settings-app 2z7oxgmu9tGLRcNifZfHLK Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:59:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Paint is gaining a feature I've been waiting 25 years for — Windows 11's built-in image editor is one step closer to replacing Photoshop ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-paint-freeform-rotate-preview-announcement-photoshop-replacement NpBgmgnuctx65cj83seWFR Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:50:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows Wrap: I don't care if the new Xbox CEO is a gamer — I care if she puts gamers first ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-wrap-i-dont-care-if-the-new-xbox-ceo-is-a-gamer-i-care-if-she-puts-gamers-first 4aDkA2SAbXBBsXM7qKzCKo Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:59:42 +0000 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:14:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Notepad is slowly becoming Microsoft's version of Apple's "Notes" app, complete with image support and rich text — but should it? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/notepad-is-slowly-becoming-microsofts-version-of-apples-notes-app-complete-with-image-support-and-rich-text-but-should-it 2xmWRSzsh2rEm6xR8yLdt3 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:10:12 +0000 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:23:08 +0000