When the audio pipeline decides to act up đđ€
Ever since build 2820.x.x.x, Iâve been keeping an eye on one specific process â Audio Graph Isolation. And this little troublemaker đ sometimes decides it wants to âspice up your day.â Not by taking a few MB of RAM⊠Oh no, no â it goes straight for several gigabytes đ So youâre just sitting there, wondering why your system suddenly starts lagging, why the audio sounds like a corrupted Star Trek transmission after a virus attack đđ You open Task Manager, sort by RAM usage⊠And there it is, grinning at you, Audio Graph Isolation, quietly turning your system into its personal victim đ How to deal with it until Microsoft finally fixes this regression? Honestly â the only thing that works is: đ forceâkilling Audio Graph Isolation in Task Manager And boom, your system instantly gets its speed back. Unfortunately, because of this regression, you have to keep an eye on this process regularly, since the RAM leak can happen anytime during idle â whether youâre watching a movie, listening to music, or the system is just running with no user input.Windows 12 Is Not a Rumor. Itâs Already in Your System
The new build 29558 reveals way more than most people think. If you know where to look, youâll see that the next Windows release is already very close. SideâbyâSide Winners now includes new versions of core system modules Startupâtaskâdata is updated across all architectures Defender and Networking UI have new branding resource packages ShellCompatibility is already using version 12.\* GDI+ and the Search engine have new generations of libraries These are not âsmall tweaksâ. This is the groundwork for a new shell and a new UI that is already physically present in the system â just not unlocked yet. Donât follow YouTube âtech enthusiastsâ â they spread rumors and donât know how to look for real evidence inside the system. Windows is not analyzed through thumbnails, but through the registry, WinSxS and shell layers. đâïž Winners sample: offlinefiles-ui is now running on version 29558.1000. This is one of many modules that indicate the presence of a new shell layer in the system.
A Vision for Windows 12: Familiar Power Meets Modern Innovation
Dear Microsoft Windows Development Team and Community Hub, With the inevitable speculation around Windows 12, I wanted to share a comprehensive vision for the next iteration of Windows. The goal is to blend the best elements of past versions with modern needs, creating a truly powerful and personalizable operating system. Hereâs what many users like myself are hoping to see: 1. A Revitalized Start Menu & Screen Fresh, Resizable Layout: A clearly divided Start Menu with dedicated zones: Account Area (top-left), Shortcut Area (far left for common folders), List Area (pinned, most-used, and suggested apps), and a Pinned Tiles Area (right side, four-column layout). It should be resizable by dragging its edges. Full-Screen Start Screen Option: A return of the full-screen Start that combines the easy-to-browse list from Windows 7 with the dynamic Windows 8.1-style Live Tiles, supporting both horizontal and vertical arrangements. Enhanced Tile Flexibility: Tiles in five sizes (small, medium, long, wide, large, tall) with smooth resizing animations. New customization options should include colorful, gradient, light, dark, transparent, and semi-transparent tones. Migration Friendly: When upgrading from Windows 7, 8.1, 10, or 11, all pinned apps and websites should automatically migrate. Copilot Integration: A dedicated, prominent Copilot Tile to highlight the AI assistant's role, perhaps with a new rainbow effect for visual flair. 2. A More Functional Taskbar & Search Comprehensive Taskbar: Featuring the Cortana icon, mobile devices, Start, Search, Task View, Chat, applications, and the system tray. Prominent Search Box: The search box should be more prominent, changing from a circle to a rectangular shape, serving as a stronger entry point. Flexible Search Menu: The search interface should be highly adjustable and consistent with the new Start menu's style. 3. Personalized User Experience Lock Screen Customization: Options for left or center-aligned date and time. New photo effects that highlight the main subject, allowing it to overlay the time. Windows Hello: Facial recognition that works while wearing a mask. Enhanced Widgets: Desktop Pinning: Widgets should be pinnable anywhere on the desktop, not just in a sidebar. Full-Screen Widgets Board: A full-screen mode with a widget panel on the left and news/feeds on the right, supporting up to six columns. New Widgets: Introduction of a 'Calendar', 'People', 'Microsoft Edge', 'Cortana Suggestions', and a dedicated 'Microsoft Store' widget. 4. Peak Productivity & Multitasking Task View & Virtual Desktops: A return to the mature Windows 10 experience, allowing windows to be dragged directly to other desktops in Task View. Timeline Returns: The Timeline feature should come back, including cross-device history. Classic Alt+Tab: The Windows 10 Alt+Tab window switcher experience should be restored. Supercharged Snap Assist: Enhanced Snap Layouts supporting up to 8 segments for large screens, with specific, intelligent layouts for ultrawide (21:9, 32:9) monitors. 5. Application & Ecosystem Evolution App Updates: New versions of Mail, Calendar, and People. The new Outlook app should fully support popular third-party email services like QQ, 163, and 126. A New Cortana: Multilingual support with the return of consumer skills (music control, smart home, third-party skills). It could be offered in two visual forms and power the 'Cortana Suggestions' widget. Screenshot Tool Upgrade: Should support full-screen recording. Media Player: The return of an appearance selector and support for live tiles. Microsoft Store Revamp: UWP Return: High-quality UWP and classic Metro apps should return to the store, with PWAs transitioning to UWP. Gaming Expansion: Addition of dedicated PlayStation and Nintendo Switch apps, including a Nintendo game section. 6. Visual & Nostalgic Enhancements Refined Aesthetics: Improved window transparency with a new glass effect, rounded rectangle system avatars, and a new top bar (weather, system tray, time). Dynamic wallpaper effects would be a welcome addition. Keep the Win11 Sound: The Windows 11 startup sound is great and should be retained. The "Bold Strategy" â Legacy Feature Return: To satisfy power users and nostalgia, consider the large-scale return of beloved features like MSN apps, Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets, Windows Media Center, Groove Music, HomeGroup, a significantly enhanced Tablet Mode, and Windows Ink Workspace. 7. Hardware, Compatibility & Core System Broad Controller Support: Native compatibility with DualShock 4/5, Joy-Con, and others. Android Subsystem (WSA) Return: WSA should return with a focus on fixing previous pain points, especially full-screen landscape app support. Separated Notification Center: The Notification Center and Calendar quick actions should be separated for a cleaner interface. "Next-Gen PC" Promise: Windows 12 should deliver on larger storage, longer battery life, more power, and enhanced security/stability. Enhanced Backup & Transfer: Windows Backup should expand to more regions and add support for backing up personal files and apps to external drives, including migration from old PCs or to new hard drives. 8. Core Versioning & Hardware Requirements A Fresh Start: Version 26H1, with an internal OS version reset to 12.0.0.0. Tiered Editions: Windows 12e (for education, 2GB RAM), Windows 12 (mainstream, 4GB RAM, removing strict TPM restrictions), and Windows 12 Ultra (flagship, 8GB RAM, unlocking all AI and performance features). Extensive Free Upgrade Path: A critical strategy, offering free upgrades from Windows 11 (including SE), Windows 10 (including S), Windows 8/8.1 (including RT), and Windows 7. Doubled Support Lifecycle: Home/Pro/Workstation: 24 months â 48 months. Enterprise/Education/IoT: 36 months â 72 months. In summary, we envision a Windows 12 that isn't afraid to learn from its rich history while pushing forward with modern innovation. It should be a system that respects user choice, empowers productivity, and welcomes everyone from legacy users to those with the latest hardware. If you like this vision and want to support it, you can upvote it here: https://aka.ms/AAylqhw Thank you for considering this feedback. Sincerely, A Passionate Windows UserWhy Windows Should Adopt ReFS as a Bootable Filesystem
ReFS could become a bootable filesystem â it only needs a few missing layers. No need to copy NTFS, just implement what the Windows boot process requires. Key missing pieces: Systemâlevel journaling (not only metadata) Full hardlink + extended attribute support EFS, ACLs, USN Journal for security + Windows Update Bootâcritical atomicity for safe system file updates Bootloaderâcompatible APIs (BCD, BitLocker preâboot, WinRE, Secure Boot) Goals: Use NTFS as a reference map, add the missing capabilities to ReFS, and optimize them using ReFS features (copyâonâwrite, integrity streams, block cloning). Result: A modern, resilient filesystem that can finally boot Windows - without losing its benefits.Native Vulkan in Windows System Manifest
Vulkanâs been in Windows for ages as a loader and runtime, but the OS still doesn't use it as a native backend. It's wild because so many studios start with Vulkan now and only port to DirectX later, which just adds a ton of extra work for no reason. If Windows actually supported Vulkan natively, weâd get rid of those translation layers that cause CPU overhead and shaky frame times. In CPU-bound games, weâre talking 20â30% more performance just by cutting out the middleman. Plus, it would mean consistent performance across NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel. I really think Vulkan should be a priority in Windows, not just an add-on. What do you guys think? Is it worth pushing Microsoft on this, or are they too locked into DX12?" Community Call to Action If you believe Windows deserves a modern, efficient graphics backend â If youâve ever seen performance lost to translation layers â If you want Vulkan to be treated as a first-class citizen inside Windows â Then speak up. Share your thoughts. Test, compare, and challenge the status quo. This isnât just about games. Itâs about the future of UI, recovery, and system performance. Letâs show Microsoft that the community is ready for native Vulkan. No translation. No compromise.When the Shell Says 12
In Canary builds, people keep debating whether this is â27H2â or something else. But once you look in the right place inside the system, the question changes. Why is the shell signed as version 12.\*đ€ And what does that mean for the Windows architecture?đ€ Canary isnât a product branch. And not everything inside it belongs to Windows 11.A Vision for the Start Menu/Screen in Windows 12
Hi Windows Community, After exploring various Start menu designs across Windows versions (from 7 to 11), Iâve put together a concept for what Windows 12âs Start Menu/Screen could look like. The goal is to blend productivity, flexibility, and visual personalization while respecting the strengths of past designs. Hereâs my wishlist: 1. Streamlined Layout Four dedicated zones: Top-left: User account (quick switch/lock). Far-left: Shortcuts to folders (Documents, Downloads, etc.). Left-center: App list (with âMost usedâ and âRecommendedâ sections). Right: A resizable, four-column tile area (drag edges to adjust width). 2. Full-Screen Start Screen Returns Combine Windows 7âs vertical app list (easy scanning) with Windows 8.1-style live tiles (dynamic updates). Tiles can be arranged horizontally or verticallyâyour choice. 3. Tile Flexibility Six sizes: Small (1x1), Medium (2x2), Long (4x1), Wide (4x2), Large (4x4), Tall (4x6). Smooth animations when resizing tiles. 4. Deep Personalization Tile color options: Solid, gradients, light/dark, transparent (default), semi-transparent, and even rainbow effects. Match your mood or desktop theme effortlessly. 5. Seamless Upgrades When moving from Windows 7/8.1/10/11, your pinned apps, websites, and layout should automatically migrateâno rebuilding from scratch. 6. Rainbow Glow A subtle rainbow shimmer option for tiles (because why not add a bit of fun?). Why This Matters A Start menu should be both a launchpad and a reflection of your workflow. By combining the clarity of Windows 7, the visual energy of Windows 8.1, and the adaptability of Windows 10/11, Windows 12 could finally deliver a "best of all worlds" experience. What do you think? Would you add or change anything? Letâs discuss! Welcome to the 'Feedback Hub' upvote the individual customization requests that interest you: https://aka.ms/AA105dd9
Windows Update fails with âSomething went wrong â Undoing changesâ unless installed via ISO
Hi everyone, I'm facing a strange issue with Windows Update on my laptop and I wanted to know if anyone else experienced something similar. Problem: When I install updates through Windows Update, the update downloads normally and during restart it goes up to 100%, but then I get the message: Something went wrong. Undoing changes. After that, Windows rolls back the update. Observation: Interestingly, updates that start directly from the âYou're thereâ stage sometimes install correctly. Policy change I made: Previously Windows would automatically download and install updates and frequently ask for restarts. Because of that behavior, I changed the policy to manual download and install so updates would not start installing automatically. Thermal precaution I tried: Since my laptop has a faulty CPU fan, I also limited the maximum CPU state to 99% in Power Options to prevent aggressive turbo boosting and reduce potential thermal throttling during the update process. Another important observation: If I install the same update using a Windows ISO (in-place upgrade / repair install), the update installs successfully and does not fail at 100%. Possible hardware issue: My laptop currently has: A broken battery A faulty CPU fan So I'm wondering if the update process might be failing due to power or thermal issues during the installation phase. System info: OS: Windows 11 Pro Insider Preview Channel: Release Preview Current build: 26200.7840 Update that fails: KB5077241 (Build 26200.7922) Questions: Can hardware issues like a damaged battery or faulty CPU fan cause Windows Update installation failures? Why would updates succeed when installing from an ISO but fail through Windows Update? Which logs should I check to identify the exact cause? (CBS.log, WindowsUpdate.log, etc.) Any suggestions, troubleshooting steps, or similar experiences would be appreciated. Thanks!
probleme windows insider canary
Bonjour à tous. J'ai installé Windows Insider Canary et j'ai dû réinstaller Windows 11 64 bits Famille. Mes mises à jour Canary se sont réinstallées. Mais, je n'arrive pas à réinstaller Windows, installer Windows Canary pour les nouvelles mises à jour. Comment puis-je désinstaller les anciennes mises à jour de Windows Insider ou comment réinstaller Windows Update Insider Canary pour avoir les derniÚres mises à jour ? Merci d'avance pour vos réponses.
