- Windows 11 build 26220.8690 introduces fixes and improvements in the Beta channel.
- This release doesn’t introduce any new features for the operating system.
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Quality Update (26220.8690 ) for version 25H2 via the Beta experience in the Windows Insider Program. This flight introduces new features, significant changes to existing features, and various fixes as part of the Windows K2 initiative.
According to the official notes, Windows 11 build 26220.8690 ships with a handful of reliability improvements. The update fixes an issue that could trigger HYPERVISOR_ERROR (0x20001) and KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED (0x1E) bug checks on some devices after installing recent flights.
Also, the company notes that affected systems could experience crashes during restarts, virtual machine workloads, or while running certain games.
In addition, the company improved the reliability of the Start menu so newly installed or removed apps appear correctly without requiring users to sign out or restart the system. Build 26220.8690 also includes a fix to improve the reliability of the “Startup” settings app.
Download Windows 11 update 26220.8690
To download and install these Windows 11 builds, enroll your Devices in the Beta channel through the “Windows Insider Program” settings from the “Update & Security” section. Once you enroll the computer in the program, you can download the build from the “Windows Update” settings by turning on the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” option and clicking the “Check for Updates” button.
Alternatively, you can also download the ISO files from the Windows Insider Preview Downloads page. Specific preview builds are available for a limited time only.
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