Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23585 has been released to the Dev Channel. This update includes general changes and improvements, fixes, and known issues. It also brings updates to the Snipping Tool and provides information for developers.Bullet Points:

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23585: What’s New and Important

The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23585 has been released to the Dev Channel, bringing with it a host of changes, improvements, and fixes. This is a significant update that tech-savvy users should be aware of.

Uninstallable Apps and General Fixes

Major changes include the ability to uninstall the Camera app, Cortana, Photos app, People app, and Remote Desktop (MSTSC) client. In addition, several issues leading to explorer.exe crashes have been addressed.

“The Camera app, Cortana, Photos app, and People app, and Remote Desktop (MSTSC) client can be uninstalled.”

“Fixed a few issues leading to explorer.exe crashes.”

Taskbar and File Explorer Fixes

Improvements have also been made to the Taskbar and File Explorer. The issue causing the purple Chat button to reappear on the taskbar after updating to Build 23580 has been fixed. Additionally, an issue causing the context menu to draw off screen when invoked using touch or pen on the side of your desktop has been resolved.

Snipping Tool Update

The Snipping Tool (version 11.2310.49.0) has been rolled out to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, improving HDR display support. Screenshots and screen recording on displays with HDR enabled should now better display colors.

For Developers

Developers can now download the latest Windows Insider SDK. It provides more granular access to the SDK and better integration in CI/CD pipelines. Developers are advised to use adaptive code when targeting new APIs to ensure their app runs on all customer machines.

About the Dev Channel

The Dev Channel has been rebooted, and Windows Insiders who were in the Dev Channel on 25000 series builds have been moved to the new Canary Channel. The Dev Channel will now receive 23000 series builds. It’s important to note that the builds released to the Dev Channel may not all be released as the engineers try out different concepts and get feedback.

The Camera app, Cortana, Photos app, People app, and Remote Desktop client can now be uninstalled.

Issues causing explorer.exe crashes and context menu drawing off screen have been fixed.

The purple Chat button issue on the taskbar has been resolved.

Snipping Tool is being updated with improved HDR display support.

Developers can download the latest Windows Insider SDK and NuGet packages for better integration in CI/CD pipelines.

From the Windows Blog

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