Microsoft has recently released a brand new preview build to users signed up for the Beta channel from the Windows Insider program, and also the big announcement this time around is the addition of tabs for File Explorer.

Quite simply, this super-anticipated feature is now readily available for more Windows 11 testers, because the support for File Explorer tabs has previously been exclusive to insiders within the Dev channel

As well as the tabs, Microsoft says Windows 11 build 22621.160, that is available today for everybody whose system is configured to receive Beta builds, also includes the brand new navigation pane in File Explorer, also announced for Dev users earlier this month.

"File Explorer is also introducing a refreshed layout of the left navigation pane which makes it simple for you to navigate to folders that matter to you. The updated organization provides easy access to your pinned and frequently used folders (Quick access) as well as your OneDrive cloud profiles added to Windows," Microsoft says.

"OneDrive cloud profiles reflect the user's name linked to the account. Known Windows folders that are around automatically within the navigation pane are no longer displayed under This PC to keep that view focused for your PC's drives. When you navigate to folders syncing to OneDrive for example Documents, Pictures, etc., the address bar displays the correct path to help bring clarity whenever your folders are on the cloud vs when they're local to you."

Worth knowing is this feature isn't yet available for everybody in the Beta channel, as Microsoft says it's utilizing a phased method of make certain it's working properly on all devices.

However, it shouldn't take too long prior to the broad availability is reached, though at this time, there's still no ETA regarding if this might be shipped to production devices.

Microsoft has announced a new Xbox controller bar that is specifically aimed at those doing offers on the Windows PC with, well, an Xbox controller.

The brand new feature belongs to the most recent Windows 11 preview build, also it essentially makes it much simpler for users to access recently-played games and game launchers.

Accessing the controller bar is really as simple as pressing the Xbox button on your controller, though this feature works when you're not in a game. When you're playing a game and also you press the Xbox button on the controller, Windows 11 launches the Xbox Game Bar.

"Windows Insiders are now able to check out an earlier preview of a feature called controller bar. Controller bar is really a preview of a new look at Xbox Game Bar that gives easy, controller-friendly access to recently played games and game launchers," Microsoft explains.

"The controller bar opens whenever you pair or connect a controller to your Windows 11 PC running the most recent Insider Preview build in the Dev and Beta Channels. Your most recently played games and installed game launchers are just a button press away. Invoke the controller bar when you're not already in a game, by pressing the Xbox button in your controller."

Enabling the brand new feature isn't whatsoever difficult.

To begin with, you've got to be sure you're already running the latest Windows 11 preview build. Next, download the Xbox Insider Hub, sign in, join the Xbox Insider program, look for previews, and join the Windows Gaming preview program. Install the most recent version of the Xbox Game Bar (it should be at least 5.722.5022.0), restart your computer and that's it.

Pair or plug in the controller, and the next time you press the Xbox button (bear in mind it just works when you're not in a game), you need to begin to see the new bar.

Microsoft is moving one step closer to the general public discharge of a Windows fix that resolves the bug introduced in January and resulting in the recovery discovery discs made out of the Backup and Restore feature bundled with the OS to no more start.

The issue was caused by the January 2022 cumulative updates on all supported versions of Windows, with Microsoft explaining that third-party products weren't affected, and all users could switch to them until a fix goes live.

"After installing the Windows updates released January 11, 2022 or later Windows versions with an affected form of Windows, recovery discs (CD or DVD) developed by using the Backup and Restore (Windows 7) app in charge Panel might be not able to start," Microsoft said at that point.

"Recovery discs that were created by while using Backup and Restore (Windows 7) app on devices which have installed Windows updates released before January 11, 2022 aren't affected by this issue and should start not surprisingly."

After previously testing a fix earlier this month, Microsoft has included the patch within the most recent Windows 10 preview build that the company just shipped to users who're signed up for the Windows Insider program in the Release Preview channel.

"We fixed a known issue that may prevent recovery discs (CD or DVD) from starting should you created them while using Backup and Restore (Windows 7) app in Control Panel. This issue occurs after installing Windows updates released January 11, 2022 or later," the software giant notes in the release notes of the latest build.

If everything goes based on the plan and Microsoft doesn't find a new bug in the newest updates, the fix is going love all production devices, regardless of the Windows version they run, included in the June 2022 Patch Tuesday cycle.

While BSODs aren't necessarily common nowadays, or at least, less common as these were in the Windows XP era, they still happen.

And many recently, the latest cumulative update released by Microsoft for Windows 11 devices caused such trouble, apparent because of bad drivers.

Security company Sophos says some of the affected drivers were used by antivirus software, and this is why some devices running its products will finish up hitting a BSOD.

Quite simply, it's the fault of the antivirus solution that the system crashes, because the culprit is the latest cumulative update that broke down the drivers.

Full fix available these days

Sophos, however, has additionally released a fix after previously providing users with two different workarounds.

"Customers on Windows 11 running Sophos Home may encounter a BSOD/Stop error after installing Windows Update KB5013943 and restarting their machines. The symptoms involve not being able to arrive at the desktop after restarting the computer/shutting down powering it back on post installation of Windows Update KB5013943. Including an end Error Index Mismatch message (Blue screen of death)," Sophos says.

The 2 workarounds dropped to either the entire removal of Windows 11 cumulative update KB5013943 or the renaming from the hmpalert.sys driver on your Windows 11 device.

The fix the organization has released updates this driver, and also you must be running version 3.8.4.46 to be certain your device isn't impacted by the buggy update.

Sophos has also provided the next instructions to ensure that you received the fix:

1 - Users will get a Restart Required message in Sophos Home when the automatic fix is installed 2 - Keep the windows open Explorer and navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers 3 - Locate hmpalert.sys > Right-click > Properties> Details 4 - Confirm the Product version is 3.8.4.46

At this time, Microsoft is yet to acknowledge the motive force problem brought on by its latest cumulative updates.