Microsoft released two new Windows 11 Release Preview Channel builds for Windows Insiders to try, as it prepares to ship this month's non-security update for supported Windows 11 versions. KB5077241 is now available with build numbers 26100.7918 (version 24H2) and 26200.7918 (25H2), offering you some new features, including Emoji 16.0 support, Quick Machine Recover improvements, a built-in (sort of) network speed test, fresh camera settings, File Explorer improvements, and more.
Here is the changelog:
[Emoji] New! The Emoji 16.0 release introduces a small, thoughtfully curated set of new emojis, one from each major category. These new emojis now appear in the emoji panel.
[Backup & Restore] New! The first sign-in restore experience is now part of Windows Backup for Organizations, bringing this restore capability to more device types. This experience restores user settings and Microsoft Store apps automatically at first sign-in on Microsoft Entra hybrid joined devices, Cloud PCs, and multi‑user environments. This capability helps create a consistent setup process during device refreshes, upgrades, or migrations.
[Quick Machine Recovery] New! Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) now turns on automatically for Windows Professional devices that are not domain‑joined and not enrolled in enterprise endpoint management. These devices receive the same recovery features available to Windows Home users. For domain‑joined or enterprise-managed devices, QMR stays off unless it is enabled by the organization.
