Microsoft is committed to improving the quality of Windows 11. The company has been listening to user feedback and analyzing it over several months. As a result, they are introducing changes in response.
Initial Changes:
* More taskbar customization options
* Integration of AI where it’s most meaningful
* Reducing disruption from Windows Updates
* Faster and more dependable File Explorer
* More control over widgets and feed experiences
Broader Plan:
Microsoft plans to raise the bar on Windows 11 quality this year, focusing on performance, reliability, and well-crafted experiences.
Performance:
* Improving system performance, app responsiveness, and file explorer
* Reducing resource usage and interaction latency
Reliability:
* Strengthening the Windows Insider Program
* Increasing OS, driver, and app reliability
* Improving the Windows Update experience
* Enhancing Windows Hello biometric authentication
Craft:
* Raising the bar on usability, polish, coherence, and refinement
* Investing in personalization, less noise, and more control across the OS
* Introducing AI where it’s most meaningful, leading with transparency, choice, and control
Source: https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/03/20/our-commitment-to-windows-quality