Windows 11’s October update brings quick AI image fixes in File Explorer, a cleaner multi-board Widgets experience, stronger Narrator tools, and Gaming Copilot in Game Bar, with more improvements testing now in Microsoft’s Insider builds.

Microsoft has released two new Windows 11 preview builds with some useful changes, such as more dark mode improvements, Settings app tweaks, and more.

Windows updates usually bring security enhancements, bug fixes and new features. Sometimes, though, these updates can also break parts of the operating system. Unfortunately, some updates for September and October fall into the latter camp,

Microsoft fixes Windows update failures, File Explorer errors, and display bugs in new 25H2 and 24H2 Insider updates.

If you have a PC enrolled in the Windows Insider Program Dev or Beta channel, it’s time to check for updates.

Windows 11 KB5066835 is now rolling out for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2. October 2025 Patch turns on AI Actions shortcut in File Explorer, allows Notification Center to work on secondary monitor, lets you move volume indicators and more.

Microsoft says Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 updates break IIS websites after October Patch Tuesday. Here’s the fix for ERR_CONNECTION_RESET.

With a dozen new features landing in the first half of October, Windows 11 Insiders have plenty to explore — from subtle quality‑of‑life tweaks to bigger changes that hint at where Microsoft is steering the OS next.