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Author: jwmsft

hub/advanced-settings/developer-mode.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
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 ms.assetid: 54973C62-9669-4988-934E-9273FB0425FD
-title: Enable Developer Mode
+title: Settings for developers
 description: Activate Developer Mode on your PC to develop apps.
 keywords: Developer mode, Visual Studio, enable device
 ms.date: 11/12/2025

hub/advanced-settings/fe-version-control.md

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-title: File Explorer Version Control Integration (PREVIEW)
-description: Learn how to use File Explorer + version control integration inside Windows Advanced settings.
+title: File Explorer Version Control Integration
+description: Learn how to use File Explorer and version control integration inside Windows Advanced settings.
 ms.reviewer: cinnamon
 ms.topic: article
-ms.date: 04/11/2025
+ms.date: 01/22/2026
 ---
 
-# File Explorer version control integration (PREVIEW)
+# File Explorer version control integration
 
 **File Explorer version control integration** provides version control information directly in File Explorer. This includes information such as the branch name, last commit author, last commit message, and more.
 
@@ -15,12 +15,54 @@ ms.date: 04/11/2025
 
 ![File Explorer version control integration](../images/fe-source.png)
 
-## Prerequisites
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Organizational policies can disable or hide Advanced settings controls. If a toggle is unavailable, contact your administrator. See related guidance in [Group Policy](../dev-drive/group-policy.md).
 
-File Explorer version control integration is available in the [Windows Beta channel](https://aka.ms/BetaLatest). See [Get started with the Windows Insider Program](/windows-insider/get-started) for more information about joining the program and selecting a channel. After you've joined the Beta channel, you can ([check for Windows updates](ms-settings:windowsupdate)).
+## Enable version control indicators
+
+1. Open Settings and go to **System > Advanced**.
+2. Under **File Explorer + version control**, select **Add folders** and choose the repositories you want File Explorer to recognize.
+3. Return to File Explorer and open one of the selected folders to see repository details.
+
+> [!TIP]
+> If indicators do not appear immediately, close and reopen File Explorer.
 
 ## How to identify repositories
 
 Windows has to know which folders are source code repositories so File Explorer can display the version control information. You can select your repository folders in Windows Advanced Settings > File Explorer settings under the File Explorer + version control header.
 
 ![File Explorer version control Settings](../images/fe-source-settings.png)
+
+## What appears in File Explorer
+
+When you open a selected repository folder in File Explorer, version control details are surfaced in the Explorer UI, including:
+
+- Branch name
+- Last commit author
+- Last commit message
+- Commit timestamp
+
+## Limitations
+
+- Git repositories are supported; other systems may require future extensions.
+- Very large repositories or folders with extensive generated content can delay indicators.
+- Nested repositories and submodules may not display details consistently.
+- Network shares, symlinked paths, or WSL-mounted locations may not surface metadata.
+- Case-sensitive filesystems and uncommon file attributes can affect detection.
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> To improve performance, consider excluding large generated folders (for example, `node_modules`, build outputs) when selecting repositories.
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+- Indicators not showing: Confirm the folder contains a `.git` directory and is selected under **File Explorer + version control** in Advanced settings; restart File Explorer.
+- Toggles disabled: Device may be managed by policy. See [Group Policy](../dev-drive/group-policy.md) and contact your administrator.
+- Slow or inconsistent updates: Reduce very large folders from selection or move the repository to a local disk path.
+- Conflicts with alternative SSH services: If using Developer Mode SSH features, ensure ports and services do not interfere with repository access.
+
+## Extensibility and feedback
+
+The Windows Advanced Settings system component is open source and designed to support additional version control providers.
+
+- Learn more or request features on [GitHub](https://github.com/microsoft/windowsAdvancedSettings).
+- For broader context on Advanced settings, see the [Advanced Windows Settings](index.md) landing page.

hub/advanced-settings/index.md

@@ -1,18 +1,42 @@
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-title: Advanced Windows Settings (PREVIEW)
+title: Advanced Windows Settings
 description: Learn about the settings provided in the Advanced page of Windows settings.
 ms.reviewer: cinnamon
 ms.topic: article
-ms.date: 04/10/2025
+ms.date: 01/22/2026
 ---
 
-# Advanced Windows Settings (PREVIEW)
+# Advanced Windows Settings
 
 **Advanced Windows settings** is a redesign of the original **For Developers** page in Windows settings with additional settings to help you be more productive.
 
-## Prerequisites
+## What's included
+
+- **Developer Mode**: Unlock tools and features for building, deploying, and testing apps on Windows. See [Settings for developers](developer-mode.md).
+- **Sudo for Windows**: Run elevated commands from an unelevated console session. Available on Windows 11, version 24H2 and later. See [Sudo for Windows](sudo/index.md).
+- **File Explorer version control integration (PREVIEW)**: View branch, commit, and author details directly in File Explorer. See [File Explorer version control integration](fe-version-control.md).
+
+## Find Advanced settings
+
+- Open Settings and navigate to **System > Advanced**.
+
+## Availability notes
+
+- In Windows 11, version 25H2 and later, the former **For developers** settings are now surfaced under the **Advanced** page.
+- Sudo for Windows is available in Windows 11, version 24H2 and later. See [Sudo for Windows](sudo/index.md).
+- File Explorer version control integration is currently available via the Windows Insider Beta Channel. See [File Explorer version control integration (PREVIEW)](fe-version-control.md) for enrollment and setup details.
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+- **Options missing or disabled**: Devices managed by an organization may apply policies that disable Advanced settings toggles. See related [Group Policy guidance](../dev-drive/group-policy.md).
+- **Administrator required**: Enabling Developer Mode requires local administrator privileges.
+- **Feature not found**: Ensure your device is updated to a supported Windows version. Preview features may require joining a Windows Insider channel.
+
+## Feedback and contributions
+
+- The Windows Advanced Settings system component is open source. Share feedback or feature requests by opening an issue on [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/microsoft/windowsAdvancedSettings/issues).
+
 
-Advanced settings is available in the [Windows Beta channel](https://aka.ms/BetaLatest). See [Get started with the Windows Insider Program](/windows-insider/get-started) for more information about joining the program and selecting a channel. After you've joined the Beta channel, you can ([check for Windows updates](ms-settings:windowsupdate)).
 
 ## FAQ
 

hub/apps/whats-new/whats-new-for-developers.md

@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Previous highlights:
 - **Microsoft Store**: The latest news from the [Microsoft Store](/windows/apps/publish/whats-new-individual-developer) including waived fees and updated analytics.
 - **AppWindow.SetIcon API**: refined guidance for setting window and taskbar icons (branding improvement) ([API ref](/windows/windows-app-sdk/api/winrt/microsoft.ui.windowing.appwindow.seticon)).
 - **Win32 app isolation overview**: updated security guidance for packaging decisions ([overview](/windows/win32/secauthz/app-isolation-overview)).
-- **Ignite**: Explore sessions, workshops, and resources for Windows developers at [Microsoft Ignite](/windows/apps/whats-new/windows-at-ignite) (November 18–21, 2025)
+
 
 ### Documentation