Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27902 is now available in the Canary Channel, featuring key fixes for File Explorer and Camera app issues. This build includes the nostalgic Windows Vista boot sound and highlights known issues like Settings crashes and Remote Desktop glitches on Arm64 PCs. Bullet points:
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27902 Hits Canary Channel
Microsoft just dropped Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27902 for the Canary Channel. This early-stage build brings some nifty fixes and a few quirks to watch out for. Plus, ISOs are now available for download, making fresh installs easier for enthusiasts.
What’s New in Build 27902?
This build focuses mainly on improving stability and fixing bugs. One cool surprise: the classic Windows Vista boot sound replaces the usual Windows 11 startup tone. Don’t worry, Microsoft plans to fix this in an upcoming update.
Also, the Camera app got some love. A pesky bug causing it to freeze when switching cameras has been squashed. File Explorer now properly remembers your view settings and desktop icon arrangements, which was a real headache before.
“Jen is happy this bug is fixed.” – A fun nod from the Windows team about File Explorer improvements.
Major Fixes and Known Issues
File Explorer’s view persistence bug was a big one, and it’s now resolved. The Camera app’s freezing issue is also fixed, improving usability on affected PCs.
However, some issues remain. For example, if you’re joining the Canary Channel on a new Copilot+ PC, you might lose access to Windows Hello PIN and biometrics. The error code 0xd0000225 appears, but you can reset your PIN easily.
Another notable bug causes repeated system crashes (KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE) after upgrading, especially when connecting through VPN. Microsoft is actively investigating this.
Settings app crashes when adjusting power and battery options, and some apostrophes display incorrectly in settings dialogs. Remote Desktop users on Arm64 PCs may experience severe graphical glitches.
Important Notes for Insiders
The Canary Channel is all about testing radical platform changes early. Features here might never reach the public release or could evolve significantly. Microsoft uses Control Feature Rollout to gradually expose new features, gathering feedback before wider deployment.
Switching out of the Canary Channel requires a clean Windows 11 install. Also, the persistent desktop watermark is normal for these pre-release builds.
“Features may change over time, be removed, or replaced and never get released beyond Windows Insiders.” – Microsoft’s honest take on Canary Channel builds.
Final Thoughts
Build 27902 is a mixed bag of fixes and fresh experiments. If you love living on the bleeding edge, this update offers a peek at Microsoft’s evolving vision for Windows 1 Just be ready for some rough edges and quirky bugs along the way.
For the latest details, check out the Windows Insider Flight Hub and stay tuned for more updates as the Canary Channel journey continues.
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