{"id":343742,"date":"2025-05-20T15:37:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T22:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/?p=343742"},"modified":"2025-05-20T15:37:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T22:37:35","slug":"windows-11-ai-actions-fixes-file-explorer-settings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-11-ai-actions-fixes-file-explorer-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 11 AI Actions Poised to Powerfully Transform File Explorer, Settings, and Everyday Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative\">\n<div class=\"prose text-pretty dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]\">\n<div class=\"relative\">\n<div class=\"prose text-pretty dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]\">\n<p class=\"my-0\">Microsoft\u2019s latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5603 is more than just another update\u2014it\u2019s a milestone in the operating system\u2019s evolution, introducing AI-powered file management, smarter settings, and a host of enhancements designed to streamline your workflow and boost productivity. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the groundbreaking new features, how they work, and why they matter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Microsoft has begun rolling out \u201cWindows 11 AI actions\u201d directly into File Explorer, fundamentally changing how users interact with files. With this update, right-clicking on an image or document brings up a new \u201cAI actions\u201d menu, offering a suite of context-aware, AI-powered tools\u2014no need to open separate apps or leave your workflow<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Image Editing, Now AI-Driven<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_343795\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-343795\" style=\"width: 1145px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"343795\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-11-ai-actions-fixes-file-explorer-settings\/image-actions-in-fe\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Image-Actions-in-FE-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1155,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Image-Actions-in-FE\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Image-Actions-in-FE-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Image-Actions-in-FE-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-343795 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Image-Actions-in-FE-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 AI Actions Powerfully Transform File Explorer, Settings, and Everyday Productivity\" width=\"1155\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Image-Actions-in-FE-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1155w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Image-Actions-in-FE-150x94.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Image-Actions-in-FE-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=231&amp;ssl=1 231w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Image-Actions-in-FE-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=462&amp;ssl=1 462w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Image-Actions-in-FE-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=693&amp;ssl=1 693w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Image-Actions-in-FE-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=924&amp;ssl=1 924w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1155px) 100vw, 1155px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-343795\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">File Explorer with context menu expanded on a file showing new AI actions highlighted in a red box.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.windows.com\/windows-insider\/2025\/05\/19\/announcing-windows-11-insider-preview-build-26200-5603-dev-channel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Currently<\/a>, four powerful AI actions are available for image files (<code>.jpg<\/code>, <code>.jpeg<\/code>, <code>.png<\/code>):<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Bing Visual Search:<\/strong> Instantly search the web using an image, finding similar pictures, identifying products, landmarks, plants, and even famous faces. This feature brings the power of Bing\u2019s visual intelligence directly to your desktop, making it easier than ever to get answers or inspiration from your own photos<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Blur Background:<\/strong> Launches the Photos app to detect and blur backgrounds in one click, highlighting your subject for a professional look. You can fine-tune the effect with adjustable intensity or the brush tool to customize what gets blurred<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Erase Objects:<\/strong> Uses generative AI to remove unwanted elements from your images. Whether it\u2019s a photobomber or a distracting object, simply highlight what you want gone and let AI clean up your shot<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Remove Background:<\/strong> Opens Paint to automatically cut out the subject from the background, creating a smooth, isolated image for presentations, design, or social sharing<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">These features are available to Windows Insiders on the Dev Channel and represent a significant leap in everyday image editing\u2014no Photoshop required.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Coming Soon: AI for Documents<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Microsoft is preparing to expand AI actions to Microsoft 365 files stored in OneDrive and SharePoint, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF, and more. Two standout features are on the horizon:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Summarize:<\/strong> Generate concise summaries of documents without opening them. Perfect for quickly grasping the key points of lengthy reports or presentations. Requires a Copilot subscription<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_343794\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-343794\" style=\"width: 1040px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"343794\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-11-ai-actions-fixes-file-explorer-settings\/summarize-with-copilot-action-in-fe\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Summarize-with-Copilot-Action-in-FE.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1050,636\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Summarize-with-Copilot-Action-in-FE\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Summarize-with-Copilot-Action-in-FE.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Summarize-with-Copilot-Action-in-FE.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-343794 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Summarize-with-Copilot-Action-in-FE.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 AI Actions Powerfully Transform File Explorer, Settings, and Everyday Productivity\" width=\"1050\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Summarize-with-Copilot-Action-in-FE.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1050w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Summarize-with-Copilot-Action-in-FE-150x91.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Summarize-with-Copilot-Action-in-FE.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=210&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Summarize-with-Copilot-Action-in-FE.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=420&amp;ssl=1 420w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Summarize-with-Copilot-Action-in-FE.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=630&amp;ssl=1 630w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Summarize-with-Copilot-Action-in-FE.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-343794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A summary of a document in File Explorer via the Summarize Microsoft 365 action.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Create an FAQ:<\/strong> Instantly convert documents into Q&amp;A lists, ideal for building knowledge bases or prepping for meetings. Also requires a Copilot subscription and is initially limited to commercial Microsoft 365 subscribers<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">This integration will allow users to extract value from their files faster than ever\u2014directly from File Explorer.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark h-px border-0\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Advanced Settings: Power Tools for Power Users<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_343793\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-343793\" style=\"width: 1119px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"343793\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-11-ai-actions-fixes-file-explorer-settings\/advanced-settings\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/advanced-settings-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1129,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"advanced-settings\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Advanced settings page for File Explorer.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/advanced-settings-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/advanced-settings-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-343793\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/advanced-settings-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 AI Actions Powerfully Transform File Explorer, Settings, and Everyday Productivity\" width=\"1129\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/advanced-settings-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1129w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/advanced-settings-150x96.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/advanced-settings-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=225&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/advanced-settings-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=451&amp;ssl=1 451w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/advanced-settings-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=677&amp;ssl=1 677w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/advanced-settings-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=903&amp;ssl=1 903w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1129px) 100vw, 1129px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-343793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Advanced settings page for File Explorer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"my-0\">The new <strong>Advanced Settings<\/strong> page (<code>Settings &gt; System &gt; Advanced<\/code>) replaces the old \u201cFor Developers\u201d section, bringing more functionality and clarity to advanced Windows options<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span> Key additions include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Enable Long Paths:<\/strong> Remove the 260-character file path limit for legacy applications, solving a long-standing headache for developers and power users<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Virtual Workspaces:<\/strong> Easily toggle virtualization features like Hyper-V and Windows Sandbox from a centralized location<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>File Explorer + Version Control:<\/strong> View Git repository information\u2014such as branch, commit history, and diff count\u2014directly in File Explorer. This is a major quality-of-life upgrade for developers managing code on Windows<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Windows Advanced settings is here! We restructured the For Developers page and added new features such as File Explorer with version control \ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n<p>Easily view your Git information directly in columns within File Explorer! \ud83d\udd25 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QukvK76Bw1\">pic.twitter.com\/QukvK76Bw1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Kayla Cinnamon \u2615 @ #MSBuild (@cinnamon_msft) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cinnamon_msft\/status\/1924500935818297853?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<hr class=\"bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark h-px border-0\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Taskbar, Search, and Accessibility Improvements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Accessibility Flyout:<\/strong> The Quick Settings panel now includes text descriptions for assistive technologies like Narrator and Voice Access, making it easier for users to discover and understand accessibility features<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">. <img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"343792\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-11-ai-actions-fixes-file-explorer-settings\/at-grouping-descriptions-flyout\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AT-grouping-descriptions-flyout-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"599,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"AT-grouping-descriptions-flyout\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AT-grouping-descriptions-flyout-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AT-grouping-descriptions-flyout-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-343792\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AT-grouping-descriptions-flyout-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AT-grouping-descriptions-flyout-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 599w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AT-grouping-descriptions-flyout-125x150.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 125w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AT-grouping-descriptions-flyout-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=239&amp;ssl=1 239w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AT-grouping-descriptions-flyout-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=359&amp;ssl=1 359w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AT-grouping-descriptions-flyout-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=479&amp;ssl=1 479w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Search Box Enhancements:<\/strong> Windows Search now displays notices if results are incomplete due to ongoing indexing and provides clear status indicators for files (cloud vs. local), helping users find what they need faster<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_343791\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-343791\" style=\"width: 759px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"343791\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-11-ai-actions-fixes-file-explorer-settings\/wsb-index-improvements\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wsb-index-improvements-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"769,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wsb-index-improvements\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wsb-index-improvements-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wsb-index-improvements-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-343791 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wsb-index-improvements-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 AI Actions Powerfully Transform File Explorer, Settings, and Everyday Productivity\" width=\"769\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wsb-index-improvements-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 769w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wsb-index-improvements-150x140.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wsb-index-improvements-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=307&amp;ssl=1 307w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wsb-index-improvements-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=461&amp;ssl=1 461w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wsb-index-improvements-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=615&amp;ssl=1 615w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-343791\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Windows search box improvements for search results highlighted in red boxes.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark h-px border-0\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Widgets Board: Copilot-Curated Content and Visual Refresh<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"343790\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-11-ai-actions-fixes-file-explorer-settings\/widgets-board-new1\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new1-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"687,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"widgets-board-new1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new1-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new1-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-343790\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new1-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"687\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new1-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new1-143x150.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 143w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new1-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=274&amp;ssl=1 274w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new1-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=412&amp;ssl=1 412w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new1-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=549&amp;ssl=1 549w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Microsoft is testing a redesigned Widgets Board for a more organized, personalized, and visually engaging experience. The most notable addition is <strong>Copilot-curated stories<\/strong>, which combine summaries, videos, and images from trusted MSN publishers to give users a multifaceted view of trending topics<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_343789\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-343789\" style=\"width: 1059px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"343789\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-11-ai-actions-fixes-file-explorer-settings\/widgets-board-new2\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new2-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1069,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"widgets-board-new2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new2-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new2-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-343789 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new2-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 AI Actions Powerfully Transform File Explorer, Settings, and Everyday Productivity\" width=\"1069\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new2-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1069w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new2-150x101.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new2-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=213&amp;ssl=1 213w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new2-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=427&amp;ssl=1 427w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new2-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=641&amp;ssl=1 641w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/widgets-board-new2-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=855&amp;ssl=1 855w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1069px) 100vw, 1069px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-343789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Toggle for Copilot Discover (Preview) in a red box.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Users can revert to the previous Widgets experience via the \u201cCopilot Discover (Preview)\u201d toggle in settings<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark h-px border-0\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Energy Efficiency: Smarter Power Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">A new <strong>User Interaction-Aware CPU Power Management<\/strong> feature helps extend battery life by automatically applying efficient power policies when your PC is idle, then instantly restoring full performance when you return<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span> This OS-level enhancement is especially valuable for laptops and tablets, with early reports suggesting meaningful battery savings.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark h-px border-0\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Sharing, Backup, and Snipping Tool Upgrades<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_343788\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-343788\" style=\"width: 739px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"343788\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-11-ai-actions-fixes-file-explorer-settings\/share-window-compression\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/share-window-compression-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"749,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"share-window-compression\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;New drop-down menu for compression scale of high, medium, or low when sharing images in the Windows share window.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/share-window-compression-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/share-window-compression-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-343788\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/share-window-compression-scaled.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 AI Actions Powerfully Transform File Explorer, Settings, and Everyday Productivity\" width=\"749\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/share-window-compression-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 749w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/share-window-compression-150x144.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/share-window-compression-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=299&amp;ssl=1 299w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/share-window-compression-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=449&amp;ssl=1 449w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/share-window-compression-scaled.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-343788\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">New drop-down menu for compression scale of high, medium, or low when sharing images in the Windows share window.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Windows Share Window:<\/strong> Image compression is now simplified to three options\u2014High, Medium, or Low Quality\u2014making it easier to optimize images before sharing<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Windows Backup App:<\/strong> Microsoft is experimenting with new landing page designs to improve onboarding for first-time users<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Snipping Tool:<\/strong> The new text extractor feature can now be launched instantly with <code>Win + Shift + T<\/code>, letting users copy text from images or screenshots without taking a full screenshot first<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark h-px border-0\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Default Apps: More Browser Control<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_343787\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-343787\" style=\"width: 958px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"343787\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-11-ai-actions-fixes-file-explorer-settings\/default-browser-pdf-button\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/default-browser-pdf-button.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"968,203\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"default-browser-pdf-button\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Browser default settings page showing new set default button for PDF files.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/default-browser-pdf-button.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/default-browser-pdf-button.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-343787\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/default-browser-pdf-button.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 AI Actions Powerfully Transform File Explorer, Settings, and Everyday Productivity\" width=\"968\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/default-browser-pdf-button.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 968w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/default-browser-pdf-button-150x31.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/default-browser-pdf-button.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=387&amp;ssl=1 387w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/default-browser-pdf-button.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=580&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/default-browser-pdf-button.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=774&amp;ssl=1 774w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 968px) 100vw, 968px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-343787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Browser default settings page showing new set default button for PDF files.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Users now have greater flexibility in setting default apps for various file types, including a new one-click button to make your default browser the handler for PDF files<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span> This streamlines the process of customizing how Windows opens files and addresses long-standing user requests.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark h-px border-0\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Fixes and Known Issues<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Resolved:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Fixed crashes in Safe Mode affecting File Explorer and Start menu.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Patched issues with Bluetooth settings and Start menu display<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Known Issues:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Xbox controller Bluetooth connectivity may cause system crashes for some users; a manual driver uninstall is the current workaround<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Some accessibility and localization bugs persist, particularly with right-to-left languages and Narrator integration in new AI features<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark h-px border-0\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"why-this-update-matters\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Why This Update Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Windows 11 AI Actions Powerfully Transform File Explorer, Settings, and Everyday Productivity<img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"343810\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-11-ai-actions-fixes-file-explorer-settings\/untitled-10\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"891,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Untitled\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-343810\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 AI Actions Powerfully Transform File Explorer, Settings, and Everyday Productivity\" width=\"891\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 891w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-150x121.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=356&amp;ssl=1 356w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=534&amp;ssl=1 534w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-1-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=712&amp;ssl=1 712w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Microsoft\u2019s new AI actions in File Explorer are more than just a novelty\u2014they represent a strategic shift to make AI a seamless, everyday part of Windows. By embedding intelligent tools directly into the right-click menu, Microsoft is reducing friction, saving users time, and making advanced editing and summarization capabilities accessible to everyone\u2014not just power users or those with expensive software<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">The update also signals Microsoft\u2019s commitment to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Democratizing AI:<\/strong> Bringing Copilot and generative AI to the masses, not just enterprise customers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Boosting Productivity:<\/strong> Reducing context switching and manual steps in common workflows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Supporting Developers:<\/strong> Integrating Git and advanced settings directly into the OS.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Enhancing Sustainability:<\/strong> Prioritizing features that extend battery life and reduce energy consumption.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark h-px border-0\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-get-these-features\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>How to Get These Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">These features are rolling out gradually to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. To try them:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"marker:text-textOff list-decimal\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Ensure you\u2019re on the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5603.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Turn on the toggle for getting the latest updates in <code><strong>Settings &gt; Windows Update<\/strong><\/code>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Right-click supported files in File Explorer to access the new AI actions menu<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"my-0\">For advanced users eager to test features early, tools like ViveTool can force-enable some options, but most features will become widely available as Microsoft ramps up rollout<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark h-px border-0\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts-the-future-of-windows-is-ai-native\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Final Thoughts: The Future of Windows is AI-Native<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">With this update, Microsoft is not just catching up to AI trends\u2014it\u2019s setting the standard for what a modern, intelligent operating system can be. By making AI an integral part of everyday file management, system settings, and productivity tools, <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows 11<\/a> is poised to become the hub of both work and creativity for millions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Stay tuned to <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">msftnewsnow.com<\/a> for the latest deep dives, how-to guides, and critical analysis on every new Windows feature as it lands.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft\u2019s latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5603 is more than just another update\u2014it\u2019s a milestone in the operating system\u2019s evolution, introducing AI-powered file management, smarter settings, and a host of enhancements designed to streamline your workflow and boost productivity. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the groundbreaking new features, how they work, and &#8230; <a title=\"Windows 11 AI Actions Poised to Powerfully Transform File Explorer, Settings, and Everyday Productivity\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-11-ai-actions-fixes-file-explorer-settings\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Windows 11 AI Actions Poised to Powerfully Transform File Explorer, Settings, and Everyday Productivity\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":208461344,"featured_media":343795,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[2458,24],"tags":[1254,1111,42,829,1271,761,948,778,668,1272,1175,1083,1267,1188,1171,1530,1252,275,1213,1015,843,1836,1034,1216],"class_list":["post-343742","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ai-and-copilot","category-news","tag-accessibility","tag-amazon","tag-bing","tag-copilot","tag-cybersecurity","tag-developer","tag-generative-ai","tag-microsoft","tag-microsoft-365","tag-onedrive","tag-powerpoint","tag-security","tag-settings","tag-sharepoint","tag-snipping-tool","tag-twitter","tag-voice-access","tag-windows","tag-windows-11","tag-windows-11-insider","tag-windows-backup","tag-windows-insider","tag-windows-search","tag-xbox"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Image-Actions-in-FE-scaled.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pfgCZY-1rqe","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":334914,"url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-rolls-out-copilot-vision-and-file-search\/","url_meta":{"origin":343742,"position":0},"title":"Microsoft Rolls Out Major New Updates to Copilot Vision and File Search Features Introduced to Copilot App for Windows 11 Insiders","author":"Dave W. 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