- Windows 11 build 26220.9757 is rolling out to version 25H2 through the Beta channel.
- File Explorer gets a redesigned context menu with controls for commands, app extensions, and legacy menu access.
- Users can customize primary actions, including Cut, Copy, Rename, Share, and Delete, and choose whether Properties appears in the menu.
- The update also improves the Settings home page, reducing loading times in certain scenarios.
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Quality Update (26220.9757) for version 25H2 via the Beta channel in the Windows Insider Program. This update introduces a new way to customize the context menu and smaller improvements as part of the Windows K2 initiative.
According to the official notes, Windows 11 build 26220.9757 introduces a redesigned File Explorer context menu. The updated design reduces clutter, keeps commonly used actions accessible, and adds a new Settings experience that lets users customize which options appear in the menu.
Microsoft is also introducing a teaching tip to help users discover the new customization options.
The update also improves performance on the Settings home page, which should reduce loading times in certain scenarios.
What’s new on Windows 11 build 26220.9757 (Beta)
These are the new features and improvements rolling out in the Beta channel:
New customizable context menu
Microsoft is rolling out the redesigned context menu in File Explorer, and it is more than a visual cleanup. The new experience reduces clutter in the main menu while keeping commonly used actions easier to reach. It also adds a “Customize menu” option that opens a new Context menu page under Settings > Personalization, where users can control which commands appear.
The new settings include individual “File actions” (such as Send to), controls for App extensions, and an option to arrange primary actions inline so commands like Cut, Copy, Rename, Share, and Delete appear directly in the menu.
You can also keep or hide the App extensions entry point, restore “Show more options” for quicker access to the legacy menu, and choose whether “Properties” appears at the bottom.
The result of this new experience is a menu that feels less crowded and more responsive, while finally letting users choose what appears when they right-click.
Settings opens faster
Microsoft is improving the Settings home page performance on Windows 11, reducing load times in certain scenarios. The changes aim to make accessing system settings feel faster and more responsive.
Download Windows 11 update 26220.9757
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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