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Discover the Latest Features in Windows 11 Build 22631.4825: Enhanced Taskbar, File Explorer Improvements, and More

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Windows 11 Build 22631.4825 is now available in the Release Preview Channel, introducing exciting features and improvements. Notable updates include enhanced taskbar previews, new Windows Studio Effects icons, seamless file access across devices, a new simplified Chinese font, and improved File Explorer sharing options.

Windows 11 Build 22631.4825: What’s New?

On January 17, 2025, Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 22631.4825 to the Release Preview Channel. This update brings exciting features and improvements to enhance user experience.

Gradual Rollout Features

Some features will be rolled out gradually. Here’s what to expect:

  • Taskbar Enhancements: Previews for apps on the taskbar now have improved animations. This makes it easier to navigate your applications.
  • Windows Studio Effects: An icon appears in the system tray for apps using Windows Studio Effects. Hovering over the icon reveals which app is using the camera.
  • Cross-Device Work: You can now continue working on files from your iOS or Android phone. Just sign in to your PC within five minutes of using your phone.
“You can now continue working on files from your iOS or Android phone.”

Normal Rollout Features

Normal rollout features include several important fixes and updates:

  • Task Manager Fixes: The CPU index number issue when setting process affinity has been resolved.
  • Remote Desktop Improvements: Fixed issues that caused console sessions to stop responding.
  • File Explorer Updates: Quick access to shared items has been added. This includes files, emails, and Teams chats.

What’s Important to Know

Before diving into the new features, here are some key points:

  • Ensure you are signed in with a Microsoft account to access shared items in File Explorer.
  • The new simplified Chinese font, Simsun-ExtG, includes 9,753 ideographs supporting Unicode Extensions G, H, and I.
  • For the best experience with cross-device work, sign in to OneDrive using your default browser.
“This update adds support for Y210, Y216, Y410, and Y416 for the High Efficiency Image File (HEIF) format.”

With these updates, Windows 11 continues to evolve, offering users a more integrated and efficient experience across devices. Stay tuned for more updates!

  • Gradual rollout includes improvements to taskbar animations and previews.
  • Windows Studio Effects now features a system tray icon for supported apps.
  • Users can resume work on OneDrive files from locked PCs within five minutes.
  • File Explorer now allows quick access to shared items and enhances viewing options.
  • New keyboard shortcuts and zoom reset options have been added to the Magnifier app.

    • From the Windows Blog