Microsoft splits its Windows 11 beta in two, with new features switched off for some

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As mentioned, only one group of Windows 11 Beta testers will get new features automatically in this and future builds thanks to an "enablement package". "A group of Insiders in the Beta Channel will receive Build 22621.xxx updates that will have new features turned off by default." The split Beta groups allow Microsoft to see whether a feature is stable enough to deploy more widely or too buggy to release at all. SEE: Six ways to stay productive when working remote Theres another potentially annoying change for some Beta testers. "We realize this isnt ideal, and we are learning how to best adjust our rollouts going forward to minimize disruption in previewing experiences," Microsoft says.

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