Windows 11 KB5036985 beta adds a new Microsoft account manager to Start menu | Laptop News

Windows 11 KB5036985 was released recently to testers in the beta channel with a few changes to the Start menu, Taskbar, and Widgets. With Windows 11 KB5036985 (Build 22635.3500), Microsoft is trying to squeeze more information into the Profile icon in the update, including links to the Microsoft 365 page.

In our tests, we spotted that clicking the Profile icon showcases more information about the currently logged-in user. Using a Microsoft Account on your PC will show the email address and the OneDrive storage statistics. Clicking on any of these options will redirect you to the Account page in the Settings app.

We also noticed the Microsoft 365 promotional option between the other two options, which is the Redmond giant’s obnoxious way of informing users about its products. If you have an active Microsoft 356 subscription, you can check its status from the Profile section. Still, displaying the field for other users is something that Microsoft can remove.

If you use a Microsoft account and haven’t added a recovery email for it, the Settings app will remind you to do so. An “Add now” button will appear in the Account section of the Settings app. It will redirect you to the Microsoft Account website, where you can add the recovery email.

Interestingly, Windows Latest also spotted the “Add now” button inside the Profile icon section of the Start menu in Windows 11 Build 22635.3500. You will also notice an Xbox Game Pass ad in the Home section of the Settings app.

Microsoft explained in its latest post that the ad will appear on Windows 11 Pro and Home editions for users who play games frequently and are logged in with a Microsoft account. Thankfully, the ad will only appear in the Settings app for now.

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