Windows 11’s improved casting experience put on pause for Insiders

Microsoft has disabled the improved casting experience temporarily to work out some bugs.

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What you need to know

Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel have a new Windows 11 Preview Build to grab. The update is quite minor, however. Windows 11 Build 22635.2486 does not have any new features and it brings just a few small changes.

In fact, one change actually results in reduced functionality, though with good reason. Those who upgrade to Build 22635.2486 won’t have the improved casting experience that Microsoft has been testing. The improved casting experience was first introduced inBuild 22631.2129, but it has been disabled temporarily to improve bugs.

In the Start menu, system components should now show a “system” label, making them easier to identify. Xbox Game Bar will look a bit different in the Start menu as well, as it will now simply appear as “Game Bar.”

Windows 11 Build 22635.2486: Changes & Improvements

Start menu

Casting

Windows 11 Build 22635.2486: Fixes

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.