NV AccessFeb 23

NVDA 2026.1 Beta 4 is available for testing for anyone interested in trying out the next version of NVDA before it is released!

Changes:

- Fixed a rate issue in eSpeak NG
- Fixed changing MathCAT settings
- “Use NVDA during sign-in” is no-longer checked by default in a fresh install
- Warning is given when creating a portable copy if it will downgrade an existing portable copy.
- Updates to translations.

Full details & download: https://www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2026-1beta4/

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NV Access | NVDA 2026.1beta4 available for testing

Show threadBrandon TysonFeb 23
@NVAccess Thanks for posting this. I was just curious why start NVDA at the sign in screen is unchecked by default now? I have actually started doing this myself, but I just thought it was interesting that this happened so soon after I started experimenting with this.
Show threadmaysoncaboFeb 23
@BTyson @NVAccess not that I am complaining but I'd like to know this as well. I started not using NVDA at sign in as well.
Show threadNV AccessFeb 24
@maysoncabo @BTyson Did you see the reply to the same question I posted before I saw your query? Basically we're being overly-cautious and ensuring that people ARE opting in for having NVDA run at startup etc. It won't change your existing install, and even on a new install, the option is presented as you are installing so you can ensure you have it setup how you want.
Show threadmaysoncaboFeb 24
@NVAccess @BTyson Hello when will the natural voices be worked on for us to try?
Show threadNV AccessFeb 24
@maysoncabo @BTyson We are waiting on Microsoft to make them avaialble to third party developers :)
Show threadmaysoncabo
@NVAccess @BTyson ok that's good.
Feb 24 at 7:26amWeb