Microsoft invites Insiders to participate in first Windows 11 Bug Bash

Participants must be part of the Windows Insider programme and be running a Preview build of Windows 11

Microsoft has announced a Windows 11 Bug Bash programme, for its Insiders to help find issues with the new operating system and provide feedback about its features.

While Microsoft is yet to announce final dates for the Windows 11 public rollout, the company has already released preview builds for Insiders to test.

Now the company has also launched its first Windows 11 Bug Bash, to extensively test the OS and identify various issues, including bugs, which can be fixed in future releases.

The first Windows 11 Bug Bash will run from 7th July through 14th July. Microsoft has created a number of 'quests' for Insiders to complete, giving them a chance to earn a special achievement badge in return for their assistance.

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To participate in the programme, you need to be part of the Windows Insider programme and be running a Preview build of Windows 11.

As the week progresses, Microsoft will post new Quests in Feedback Hub, covering different features of the upcoming operating system. Windows Insiders can try out these workflows and provide feedback to help the company see how the new OS responds to specific actions, such as enrolling a fingerprint with Windows Hello or customising the Start menu.

Some of the tasks include:

Update Settings with Quick Settings
Use an external monitor with your laptop
Customise your new Start menu
Customise and use apps from your Taskbar
Do maths and get other instant answers right from your Taskbar

After the Bug Bash is over, Insiders' achievements will appear in the Feedback Hub.

Microsoft said last month that it would make Windows 11 available on new desktops, laptops and other devices by the end of this year. The new OS will also be available as a free upgrade for certain Windows 10 devices.

Windows 11 is cosmetically very different from Windows 10, including a redesigned Start button, revamped task bar and sounds, and a variety of other features that are designed to enhance efficiency and speed. It will see only one major feature update in a year, in contrast to twice-a-year feature updates for Windows 10.