Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23545 has been released to the Dev Channel, with several enhancements and fixes. The update includes changes to the taskbar search experience, the ability to give your device a friendlier name for sharing, and the option to see Microsoft Teams contacts in the Windows share window. Numerous issues with File Explorer and the taskbar have also been addressed.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23545: What’s New?

Microsoft has rolled out the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23545 to the Dev Channel. This update brings a host of new features, improvements, and fixes, aiming to enhance user experience and system performance.

Major Updates

Search on the Taskbar

Microsoft is experimenting with different experiences when you click on the search highlight gleam in the search box. In some instances, clicking on the gleam will redirect you to a Bing.com page for the search highlight. A tooltip will always be shown for the search highlight gleam when hovering over the search box.

Windows Share

The update begins to roll out the ability to quickly give your device a more friendly name for easier identification during nearby sharing. Additionally, you can now see Microsoft Teams contacts and send files to them directly within the built-in Windows share window if you’re signed in with an Entra ID account.

Important Fixes

Several fixes have been implemented, particularly for File Explorer and Taskbar. These fixes address issues such as explorer.exe crashes, color inconsistencies when switching between dark and light modes, and performance leaks.

“We regularly try out different concepts and get feedback with Insiders in the Dev Channel.”

“We’re beginning to roll out the ability to quickly give your device a more friendly name to identify sharing to and from with nearby share.”

Conclusion

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23545 brings significant improvements and fixes that aim to enhance the user experience. As always, Microsoft continues to value user feedback to refine and enhance their operating system.

New taskbar search experience being tested, with a click on the search highlight gleam leading to a Bing.com page.

Ability to give your device a friendlier name for easier identification during nearby sharing.

Option to see Microsoft Teams contacts and send files directly within the built-in Windows share window for users signed in with an Entra ID (AAD) account.

Multiple fixes for File Explorer, including issues causing explorer.exe to crash, color inconsistencies when switching between dark and light mode, and improved launch performance.

Fixes for taskbar reliability, including a high hitting explorer.exe crash in the latest builds.

From the Windows Blog

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