On September 8, 2025, Microsoft released the Windows 11 Build 27938 preview update to Windows Insider program members in the Canary channel. This update mainly brings AI operation capabilities to the File Explorer. When users right - click on a file, they'll find the "AI Operations" option in the menu. This enables them to directly call upon AI functions without having to open the file. At present, this feature supports four image - related operations: Bing visual search, background blurring, object removal, and background removal. It leverages local AI models and the Copilot function, and is compatible with files in.jpg,.jpeg, and.png formats.

Moreover, in response to feedback from the community, Microsoft has brought back the option for a large clock displaying seconds, which was available in Windows 10. Users can enable the "Show time in notification center" toggle. To do this, navigate to "Settings" > "Time and Language" > "Date and Time". Once enabled, they can view a large clock showing seconds above the date and calendar in the notification center.

Simultaneously, a new "Privacy and Security" > "Text and Image Generation" page has been added to the Settings. This allows users to check which third - party apps are utilizing the generative AI models provided by Windows and manage app permissions.

This update also encompasses a host of optimizations and fixes. For instance, it resolves the issue where the "Reset this PC" option under "Settings" > "System" > "Recovery" was non - functional in Build 27934. It also fixes the problem that led some Insiders to encounter error checks (green screens) when attempting to enter Safe Mode.