Microsoft's forthcoming upgrade to the video casting feature in Windows 11 has been put on hold due to reported bugs. This feature, initially made available to Windows Insiders, the members of Microsoft's Windows Insider Program who test upcoming additions, was removed from the latest Windows 11 preview due to these issues.
Understanding Video Casting
If you have used Chromecast before, you can understand how video casting works. It makes the lives of users easier by allowing them to link their devices to the TVs. This tool is mainly for managing media content.
After Microsoft removed this feature in a Windows 11 Preview Windows 11 Preview Build 22635.2486, Windows Central was quick to spot that it's no longer available on the Windows Insider Program's Beta Channel last Oct. 19.
Users who choose to upgrade to this preview build will find that the video casting feature has been disabled temporarily while Microsoft works on resolving bugs and improving its performance.
Will Microsoft Relaunch Video Casting?
The software maker has announced its intention to re-enable the casting feature in a future Beta Channel release. However, it will first ensure that it will work properly and smoothly after dispatching the bugs.
While the video casting feature's delay is a significant development, the current update doesn't introduce many major features. Other changes include renaming the Xbox Game Bar to 'Game Bar' in the Start menu and organizing system components under a 'System' label in the Start menu. This reorganization aims to make system components more accessible and identifiable within the All apps display.
Additionally, the Game Bar can be found under Settings > System > Apps > Installed apps and will receive updates via the Microsoft Store. Techradar writes that the update also includes minor fixes addressing crashes related to language settings in the Start menu and resolving taskbar glitches that affected the search function.
Microsoft's decision to postpone the video casting feature upgrade is well-founded, as the company aims to ensure its functionality and performance match the high standards set by established competitors like Chromecast.
To compete effectively in this space, the tech giant understands the importance of offering a reliable and streamlined video casting feature. It only means that Microsoft won't rush anything just to grant users a glimpse of the feature in Windows 11.
If you're currently using Windows 11, auto-updates can happen. Apparently, this could mean that your PC will slow down temporarily.
To pause these annoying updates, Tech Times advised that users should go first to the settings. From here, tap the Windows update and explore "More options." You should see "Pause for 1 week" so you can disable the updates for the next seven days.
