“Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25982 is now available in the Canary Channel. The update introduces the Copilot feature in Windows, which assists users in tasks like summarizing web pages, composing emails, and changing settings. The feature is gradually rolling out to select global markets.”

Introducing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25982: New Features and Updates

Windows Insiders have a new treat in store – the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25982 to the Canary Channel. This release is hot off the press, with limited documentation and only the most significant known issues being documented.

What’s New in Build 25982?

Copilot in Windows* in Preview

One of the major updates in this build is the rollout of Copilot in Windows in preview to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. This rollout will be gradual, and not all Insiders will have immediate access.

“Copilot in Windows can change the way you use your PC and inspire you to try new things that you may not have thought of before. It is where productivity and creativity meet.”

Copilot can assist you with tasks such as summarizing a web page, composing an email, changing your settings to dark mode, or even generating an image for a unique idea. It can also help you enable Bluetooth, connect a new pair of headphones, or capture a screenshot.

Availability of Copilot

The preview of Copilot in Windows is being gradually rolled out to Windows Insiders in select global markets, including North America, the United Kingdom, and parts of Asia and South America. Additional markets will be added over time.

Major Updates

SMB Client Encryption

Starting with this build, SMB now supports requiring encryption of all outbound SMB client connections. This new feature allows administrators to mandate that all destination servers use SMB 3 and encryption, enforcing the highest level of network security.

“With this new option, administrators can mandate that all destination servers use SMB 3 and encryption, and if missing those capabilities, the client won’t connect.”

What’s Important to Know?

As this build is released to the Canary Channel, it’s crucial to remember that not all features will be immediately available to all Insiders. The experience will be gradually rolled out, with the team monitoring feedback before pushing it out to everyone.

For more information on configuring the new SMB client encryption, you can visit the provided links.

New Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25982 released in the Canary Channel.

Introduction of Copilot in Windows, an assistant for various tasks.

Copilot feature is being gradually rolled out in select global markets.

Build 25982 also introduces SMB client encryption for enhanced network security.

The update brings management parity to SMB signing, allowing both client and server requirements.

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