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Update preview changelog for v7.7.0-rc.1 - #28180

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This pull request updates the preview changelog for the upcoming 7.7.0-rc.1 release. It summarizes a wide range of changes, including general cmdlet updates and fixes, code cleanup, test improvements, and build/packaging enhancements. The changelog also acknowledges community contributions.

The most important changes are:

General Cmdlet Updates and Fixes:

  • Multiple bug fixes and improvements to cmdlets, including fixes for Clear-Host, Get-ChildItem, Resolve-Path, and Get-Command, enhanced protections in Constrained Language Mode, and removal of the Update Notification feature.

Build and Packaging Improvements:

  • Upgrades to .NET SDK 11.0.100-rc.2.26504.105, Microsoft.PowerShell.PSResourceGet to 1.3.0-rc1, and other dependency bumps. Adds native Azure Linux 4 RPM packaging and various CI/build process improvements.

Code Cleanup:

  • Removes redundant code, improves exception handling, and acknowledges contributions from community members.

Tests:

  • Fixes a test related to the PATH environment variable for MSIX-installed PowerShell.

Documentation:

  • Adds a new changelog section

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🟢 Approval recommended

The changelog is complete and consistent aside from one non-blocking invisible-character cleanup.

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What changed in this PR

Updates preview release notes for PowerShell 7.7.0-preview.6.

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  • Documents cmdlet fixes, cleanup, and tests.
  • Records build, packaging, and dependency updates.
  • Adds the preview.6 comparison link.
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CHANGELOG/​preview.md Adds release notes for 7.7.0-preview.6.

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Justin Chung (jshigetomi) changed the base branch from release/v7.7.0-preview.6 to release/v7.7.0-rc.1 October 26, 2026 20:46
@jshigetomi Justin Chung (jshigetomi) changed the title Update preview changelog for v7.7.0-preview.6 Update preview changelog for v7.7.0-rc.1 Oct 26, 2026
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Justin Chung (jshigetomi) merged commit 040f971 into release/v7.7.0-rc.1 Oct 28, 2026
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