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Windows 11 Update: Dark Mode, AI Features, and Multi-File Sharing

10/12/2025

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Summary

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Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 26220.6780 and 26120.6780.
The Run dialog now matches dark mode, removing visual inconsistencies.
The Settings app on Copilot+ PCs includes an AI-powered agent that surfaces recommended settings and offers quick actions.
The Drag Tray UI has been upgraded to support multi-file sharing, reflecting ongoing modernization and unification of the Windows 11 experience.

History

Historical Context

Microsoft launched Windows 10 on July 29, 2015, as a successor to Windows 8, reintroducing the Start menu and adding features like Cortana and virtual desktops. By 2018, it was installed on over 1 billion devices. Windows 11, unveiled on June 24, 2021, and released on October 5, 2021, further enhanced user experience with a redesigned interface and AI features, continuing Microsoft's evolution in personal computing.

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Story summary

Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 26220.6780 and 26120.6780.
The Run dialog now matches dark mode, removing visual inconsistencies.
The Settings app on Copilot+ PCs includes an AI-powered agent that surfaces recommended settings and offers quick actions.
The Drag Tray UI has been upgraded to support multi-file sharing, reflecting ongoing modernization and unification of the Windows 11 experience.

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