Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27818 has been released to the Canary Channel, including general improvements and fixes for Insider PCs.
Changes in the Windows Security app will now display more details for Pluton TPM chips under Device security.
Suggested actions for phone numbers and future dates in Windows 11 are deprecated and disabled.
Various fixes were implemented, including resolving a d3d9.dll crash, improving File Explorer performance, and fixing taskbar issues.
Fixes were made for app crashes, taskbar app window previews, File Explorer Home loading, typing issues, Settings launch failures, and more.
Graphics improvements were made to address sluggish videos, display crashes, and game launching issues.
Known issues include Windows Hello pin and biometrics errors, taskbar icons not resizing correctly, and more.
Reminder for Windows Insiders: Canary Channel builds showcase early platform changes and features which may not necessarily be released in future Windows versions.
Control Feature Rollout technology is used to gradually roll out features to Insiders for feedback before wider distribution.
Insiders in the Canary Channel may require a clean install to switch channels due to technical setup requirements.
The desktop watermark in pre-release builds is normal, and Flight Hub provides insights into Insider channel builds.