- Windows 11 build 26220.9492 is rolling out to the Beta Channel.
- Live Captions adds an Include Screen Reader audio setting, off by default.
- Hyper-V fixes Plan9 folder-sharing problems between Windows hosts and Linux virtual machines.
- File History fixes the “No usable drives found” backup error.
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Quality Update (26220.9492) for version 25H2 via the Beta channel in the Windows Insider Program. This update introduces new features and improvements as part of the Windows K2 initiative.
According to the official notes, Windows 11 build 26220.9492 is rolling out to the Beta Channel with a new Live Captions option to include screen reader audio, plus fixes for Hyper-V Linux VM folder sharing and File History backups.
What’s new on Windows 11 update 26220.9492 (Beta)
These are the new features and improvements rolling out in the Beta channel:
Live Captions changes
Live Captions is getting a useful new Include Screen Reader audio setting. It’s off by default, so captions will continue focusing on microphone and system audio instead of transcribing audio from screen readers such as Narrator, JAWS, and NVDA. Turn it on when you want screen reader audio included in the captions.
Hyper-V improvements
Hyper-V gets a fix for a frustrating Plan9 folder-sharing problem. Some applications using HCS-managed virtual machines could not properly share folders from the Windows host with Linux virtual machines. Shared folders either failed to appear or could not be accessed from the guest environment.
File History fixes
File History gets a fix for an issue that could unexpectedly stop backups from working. Some users were seeing the “No usable drives found” error when trying to back up their files, even though the feature should have been available.
Download Windows 11 update 26220.9492
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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