Windows 11 25H2 Dev Build Unveils Deeper 1Password Integration for Seamless Passkey Management
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 update (Build KB5060838) for participants of the Windows Insider Program in the Dev Channel. This update introduces both publicly available enhancements and features that are being gradually rolled out to users who have enabled a dedicated toggle within the update settings panel.
A standout addition is the integration of third-party passkey managers. In collaboration with 1Password, Microsoft now enables passwordless website logins through passkeys. Users must install the beta version of 1Password, activate the plugin support in the advanced passkey settings, and authenticate via Windows Hello. Once configured, users can utilize saved passkeys or add new ones—seamlessly operating through Windows Hello, including biometric verification or PIN codes. This integration is also open to third-party developers, who can leverage a dedicated API to enable passkey support in their own applications.
The update also introduces a new version label — 25H2 — indicating that the next major Windows 11 release is scheduled for the second half of 2025. From now on, this cadence of annual updates will become the norm.
Additionally, modifications have been made to browser settings. Within European regions, when selecting a new default browser, it will now automatically be pinned to the taskbar and Start menu—unless the user deselects the respective checkboxes. A new button has also been added in this section to designate the default browser for PDF files.
This build addresses several bugs related to File Explorer, including crashes on launch, issues with displaying favorites, and the loss of view configurations. Duplicate entries and animation glitches in the Start menu folder expansion have been resolved. A critical error causing the ctfmon.exe service to crash—hindering text input—has also been fixed, along with a memory leak associated with lock screen slideshows.
A peculiar issue affecting Dev Channel participants—where the startup sound from Windows Vista would play—has been corrected. The appropriate Windows 11 chime is now restored.
However, several known issues persist. Some users report encountering error code 0x80070005 during the update process. Microsoft recommends utilizing the System Recovery tool within the settings to address this. On touchscreen devices, the new Start menu elements may still behave erratically. Additionally, Xbox controllers connected via Bluetooth are known to trigger a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in certain cases. To resolve this, affected users must manually uninstall a specific driver using Device Manager.
Lastly, Microsoft reminds users that certain features are only available when the relevant toggle in the update settings is enabled. These features may be modified, removed, or excluded from final release versions.
