Windows 11 Preview Build 25276 lets you create live kernel memory dumps from the Task

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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Preview Build 25276 for users in the Developer Channel. The update adds a couple of interesting options including a new network troubleshooter, and a way to generate live kernel memory dumps from the Task Manager.


 
What's new in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25276

Live kernel memory dumps in Task Manager

The Task Manager already supports Memory Dumps, Live Kernel Dumps (LKDs), will help gather information to troubleshoot specific issues. It's more of a tool for developers for debugging issues, you can try it by switching to the Details tab in Task Manager. Select the System process, right-click on it and click on Create Live Kernel Memory Dump File". You may choose between Full live kernel or Kernel stack memory dumps, to capture them.

Windows 11 will save the dumps in the following folder: %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Windows\TaskManager\LiveKernelDumps
The Task Manager's settings page has some options that you can edit for creating the live kernel memory dumps. LKDs in Task Manager are rolling out to users on an A/B basis.



Previews of Apple Music, TV and Devices

Microsoft has confirmed that the preview of the Apple Music, TV and Devices apps are now available on the Microsoft Store, and this is available exclusively in the U.S. I wrote about the apps yesterday, including a workaround to download them in other Countries.

New Network Troubleshooter experience

The Network Troubleshooter in Windows 11 is being replaced with the Get Help app experience. Microsoft's announcement states that the app is capable od diagnosing the 30 most common connectivity issues. The new experience is available in the Get Help app version 10.2208.2551.0 or higher.



Note: Despite Microsoft's statement, the old Network Troubleshooter (Control Panel applet), is still accessible from the Start Menu's search tool.
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