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Windows 11 Insider Build 25635.3646 Released to Beta Channel

By Brian Burgess

Updated June 11, 2024

Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Build 25635.3646 to members of the Beta Channel. Containing mostly bug fixes, here’s what’s new.

Microsoft continues to release new builds to members of the Windows Insider Program. This time, the company is rolling out build 25635.3646 to the Beta Channel.

It’s important to mention that builds released to the Beta Channel are updates based on version 23H2. So, if you want the new 2024 update coming later this year, you can get build 24H2 via the Release Preview Channel.

For those in the Beta Channel, open Settings > Windows Update. Then toggle on the Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available switch. This ensures you will be the first to receive new features gradually as they roll out.

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This update contains a small set of improvements and fixes that will make the overall Windows experience better for Insiders running this build on their PC or in a VM.

Beta Channel Fixes

In addition to general improvements, Microsoft notes the following fixes in its official blog post announcing Build 25635.3646:

• New! This update adds PC Manager to devices in China.
• This update addresses an issue that affects File Explorer. It takes up to two minutes to start when you pin a folder that is on a network share to Quick Access. This occurs when you upgrade from Windows 11, version 21H2 to Windows 11, version 22H2.
• This update addresses an issue that affects TWAIN drivers. They might stop responding when you use them in a virtual environment.
• This update addresses an issue that affects File Explorer. It stops responding when you swipe from a screen edge. This issue occurs after you turn off edge swiping.
• This update addresses an issue that affects the display of a smart card icon. It does not appear when you sign in. This occurs when there are multiple certificates on the smart card.
• This update addresses an issue that affects a folder context menu. When you choose the command that removes items, the command adds items instead. This occurs when a third-party service implements a sync feature.
• This update addresses an issue that affects a server after you remove it from a domain. The Get-LocalGroupMember cmdlet returns an exception. This occurs if the local groups contain domain members.
• This update affects the Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) AmsiUtil It helps to detect the bypass of the AMSI scan. This update also addresses some long-term issues that expose your device to threats.
• This update addresses an issue that affects printers. They do not work as you expect when you use AppContainer or use them in a restricted environment.
• This update addresses an issue that affects the out-of-box experience (OOBE). It fails to complete. This occurs when you turn on the “Prevent the use of security questions for local accounts” policy.
• This update addresses an issue that affects the Host Networking Service (HNS). When the service restarts, load balancer policies are not brought back in the right way.
• This update addresses an issue that affects Enhanced Fast Reconnect. It fails. This occurs when you use it with third-party remote desktop protocol (RDP) providers.
• This update addresses an issue that affects Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio. They do not show the option to connect or disconnect.
• This update addresses an issue that affects an IPP-over-USB printer. After you delete it, it still appears as not available in Control Panel.
• This update addresses an issue that affects Unified Write Filter (UWF) Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) API calls. Calls to shut down or restart the system throw an access denied exception.
• This update addresses an issue that distorts parts of the screen. This occurs when you use a Chromium-based browser to play a video.
• This update brings Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles up to date for certain mobile operators.
• This update addresses an issue that affects the Share button on USB controllers. It might not work with Game Bar.
• This update addresses an issue that displays a hidden window. Its title bar has no content and no client area. This occurs when you share your screen using certain apps.
• This update addresses an issue that affects handwriting panels and touch keyboards. They do not appear when you use a pen.
• This update addresses an issue that affects an app that supports encrypted email. The app asks you to enter your credentials each time you open an encrypted email. This occurs even after you have entered your PIN at least once.

Running Insider Builds

As always, ensure you don’t run Insider builds on your primary production PC. While you get to test out new features before the public, these are beta builds and can contain bugs and have stability problems. If you’re an enthusiast or IT administrator, run Insider builds on a spare PC or in a VM.

Also, it’s important to mention that some of the features you test may vary or not even be present when the official Windows release happens.