- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.9739 is rolling out to the Beta channel for version 25H2.
- Magnifier now supports independent zoom levels for each extended display and viewport locking to keep a magnified view in place.
- Xbox mode gets a refreshed Gaming Task View with quicker access to Exit to Desktop and Power Options.
- Other changes include a wider availability of the Device Info Card, clearer File Explorer search results, improved Family Safety messaging, and better shutdown reliability.
Microsoft is now rolling out the Windows 11 Insider Preview Quality Update (26220.9739) for version 25H2 via the Beta channel in the Windows Insider Program. This update introduces several accessibility improvements and smaller operating system updates as part of the Windows K2 initiative.
According to the official notes, Windows 11 build 26220.9739 introduces independent zoom levels for each monitor in Magnifier, along with a new option to lock a magnified view in place while working across multiple displays.
The update refreshes Gaming Task View with quicker access to desktop and power options, expands the Settings Home Device Info Card to more markets, and improves File Explorer search results, Family Safety messaging, and shutdown reliability. It also restores the expected modern design for certain system dialogs.
What’s new on Windows 11 build 26220.9739 (Beta)
These are the new features and improvements rolling out in the Beta channel:
XBOX mode new Task View experience
Microsoft is introducing a refreshed Gaming Task View experience in XBOX mode, featuring a new navigation bar that provides quicker access to Exit to Desktop and Power Options while gaming.
Magnifier adds independent zoom levels for each display
Windows 11 makes Magnifier more useful for multi-monitor setups by letting each display keep its own zoom level and magnified view. Previously, zooming in stretched a single view across all connected monitors, making screen boundaries harder to follow. Now, you can set one display to 300 percent magnification while keeping another at 150 percent, depending on what you’re reading or working on.
To use this feature, set your monitors to “Extend” in Settings > System > Display, not Duplicate. You can adjust magnification by moving your pointer to the desired screen and pressing the “Windows key + Plus (+)” shortcut or the “Windows key + Minus (-)” shortcut, holding “Ctrl + Alt” while scrolling the mouse wheel, changing the percentages under Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier, or dragging the Magnifier toolbar to the screen you want to adjust.
Per-display zoom is enabled by default, but you can turn it off from the Magnifier toolbar or Accessibility settings to return to the classic behavior.
Magnifier also introduces viewport locking, which keeps a screen’s magnified view in place while you move your pointer to another display. For example, you can lock a paragraph on one monitor while writing an email on another without losing sight of the reference text. The locked screen remains live and interactive, allowing you to click and copy content.
To lock or unlock a display, move your pointer to that screen and press the “Ctrl + Windows key + K” keyboard shortcut. A message indicates when the view is locked. Use the “Windows key + Esc” shortcut to release all locks, or change the locking shortcut to “Ctrl + Alt + P” under Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier.
Settings Home expands the Device Info Card to more markets
Microsoft is also expanding the Device Info Card on the Settings Home page to additional markets worldwide. Available to Insiders signed in with a Microsoft account, the card provides a quick overview of your computer’s key specifications and usage, including storage information.
You can also use it to jump directly to Settings > System > About for more detailed device information.
Microsoft previously tested the feature with Insiders in the United States and on the Settings Home page of managed devices signed in with Microsoft Entra ID.
Other fixes
This preview also ships with additional fixes and smaller improvements:
- File Explorer: Search results now display key file details, including the name, location, and date, in a consistent layout, making it easier to scan results and find the file you need.
- Family Safety: Windows 11 improves messaging when age-based parental controls block applications, making these restrictions clearer to users.
- Shutdown: Microsoft has improved shutdown reliability to reduce the chances of the system hanging during shutdown in certain cases.
- System dialogs: Certain system messages, including low-battery and permission prompts, should once again display the expected modern design.
Download Windows 11 update 26220.9739
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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