What's new in Windows 11

Welcome to Windows 11! Here are some resources to get you acquainted with the new features and changes introduced for Windows 11.

New in manufacturing

Topic	Description
Validation OS	Validation OS is a lightweight OS image based on Windows 11 configured to support early hardware and factory line bring-up. It boots to a Command Line interface to increase reliability on the factory line.
Languages overview	Languages More easily add and manage languages and Features on demand with the new Languages and Optional Features ISO. This ISO combines the previously separate Features on demand and language packs ISOs, and can be used as a FOD and Language pack repository. Only LIP languages distributed as .cabs can be used in manufacturing. 5 LIP languages are now available as .cabs.
Features on Demand	The Features on Demand ISO has been replaced with the Languages and Optional Features ISO. This ISO includes FOD packages and languages packs.
Manage inbox network drivers	Inbox PCI ethernet and WiFi drivers are now Features on Demand. You can easily remove these network driver FODs to reduce your disk footprint.
Using deployment tools with Windows 11 images	When using deployment tools to work Windows 11 images, the Name you expect to use with images might be different than you expect. This topic contains an overview of the issue as well as some workarounds.
Windows Setup Command Line Options	New /EULA command line options lets you accept the EULA when you launch setup.exe

New customization options

Topic	Description
Customize the Start menu	Windows 11 has a new way to configure the apps that are pinned to the Start menu.
Configure the Taskbar	Updated Taskbar topic to reflect changes to the Taskbar.
Desktop background and themes	Gives guidance on how to create a custom wallpaper that is optimized for the Windows 11 experience.
Unattend settings	You can now use Unattend to disable the startup sound.
Customize OOBE	Updated docs include new OOBE screen flow, information about the new quiet period, the new <ShowPhoneNumber> element for oobe.xml, and updated design guidance for creating a EULA.
Settings for better tablet experiences	Covers how to enable optimized experiences when tablets and 2-in-1 devices are in tablet posture.

New in design

Topic	Description
Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity enablement	New installations on compatible systems have memory integrity turned on by default, though device manufacturers and end users have the ultimate control of whether the feature is enabled.
Docking and multi-monitor experiences	Covers the improved experience for users who work with multiple apps at a time. Provides an overview of docking/redocking, snap groups, and guidance for docking stations.