Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 26120.3964 (KB5058496) for PCs enrolled in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is a significant update that introduces a new AI agent for the Settings app, rolls out text actions for Click to Do for AMD and Intel Copilot+ PCs, updates the About settings page with a new dedicated FAQs section, pushes various fixes, and other improvements.
Windows 11 build 26120.3964 new features and changes
These are the new improvements rolling out for Windows 11 devices enrolled in the Beta Channel.
New AI agent for the Settings app
Starting with the update KB5058496, the Settings app is officially getting a new AI agent that helps you find and change settings more quickly.
As part of this integration, the search box gets relocated to the top of the Settings app, and using on-device AI, you can now use natural language to describe the problem or setting you want, and the feature will find and change the settings on your behalf with your permission.
However, at least initially, it only works for some queries. Sometimes, when you describe an issue, you won’t get any results.
If you want to test the feature, you can ask questions like “How do I control my PC by voice?” or “My mouse pointer is too small.”
The feature is exclusive for Copilot+ PCs, but initially, it’s available for the Snapdragon processor with support for AMD and Intel AI processors in the future.
Enable the AI agent in Settings
If you have a compatible device but cannot find the feature, you can enable the AI assistant in the Settings app with the ViveTool running the vivetool /enable /id:53427769,57244651 command and restarting the computer.
New FAQs section for About page
In addition, Microsoft is also updating the About page for the Settings app with a new dedicated FAQs section that provides about system configuration, performance, or compatibility information.
New Click to Do text actions for AMD and Intel
If you have a Copilot+ PC with an AMD or Intel processor running build 26120.3964, the Click to Do feature now includes the Summarize, Create a bulleted list, and Rewrite options. These options are already available for the Snapdragon-based devices.
Microsoft also notes that the French and Spanish languages will initially only get the Summarize, Create a bulleted list, and Refine actions. The Rewrite option will become available in a future update.
New Dynamic Lighting eject option
If your computer includes devices compatible with Dynamic Lighting, you will now be able to safely remove them using the “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” Taskbar icon.
New file transfer to new PC experience
As part of the Windows Backup application, Microsoft is working on a new feature that will allow you to transfer your files, apps, credentials, and settings over the network to a new computer.
The feature is still a work in progress, and it’s not available for everyone at this moment. However, it’s been discovered that when launching the Windows Backup app, you’ll have the option to create a backup of your computer or transfer the files to a new device.
If you select the option to transfer the files, you will receive a passcode that you have to enter on the new device to establish the connection and make the transfer. Of course, both devices will have to be on the same network.
Other fixes and changes
In addition to the new features and improvements, Windows 11 build 26120.3964 also ships various fixes, including:
- Start menu: Addressed crashes to improve reliability.
- File Explorer: Resolved issues leading to hangs, missing information in tooltips, and crashes.
- Voice Access: Fixed crashes occurring when using the Spanish language pack.
- Taskbar: Corrected issues with keyboard focus getting stuck and media controls flickering in preview windows.
- Spotlight: Fixed an issue where the “learn more about this picture” flyout could get stuck above other windows.
- Live Captions: Resolved crashes experienced in the previous build.
- Other: Improved colors in MMC and fixed an underlying issue causing some apps to hang when printing.
Preview build download
To download and install this Windows 11 build, enroll your device 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.
According to the company, Windows 11 build 22635.5305 was the last update available for version 23H2, and moving forward, the Beta Channel will get updates in the version 24H2 development.
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