Last Updated on 08/04/2023 by てんしょく飯
An internal Microsoft tool was accidentally released to the public. The tool is used by engineers to try out features under development in “Windows 11. While no new information has been leaked as a result of this, users with in-depth knowledge can more easily take a peek inside the company’s operating system.
The application is called “StagingTool,” a command-line tool designed for some testers and the company’s developers and engineers.
It provides access to hidden Windows options and features that are not available to the public.
The leak occurred at a “Bug Bash” event the company holds to identify bugs with the help of users before major updates (the next update is scheduled for September). A link to StagingTool was inadvertently posted on a post in the event’s feedback hub and was made available to all testers, not just a few.
The company quickly removed the post, but of course the information spread through the Internet.
For years, Windows users have been using a similar application called “ViVeTool” to access hidden options. However, the company’s official tools allow easier access.
Microsoft is aware that there is access through these third parties. And although it does not seem to like it, it has not taken steps to prevent this. Therefore, it is still unclear how the company will deal with the StagingTool leak.
To use StagingTool, users must download it from the company’s internal website. The tool can then be run by adding certain keywords after “StagingTool.exe”. Once the tool is activated, the user can use commands to enable/disable functions, run specific variants of functions, and examine detailed information about the functions.
Of course, this is all too complicated for the average user, but users familiar with this sort of thing will be able to navigate the feature more easily. It should also provide an impetus for Microsoft to more tightly control the testing space.
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