Build 26220.6772 (KB5065797) for Windows 11 25H2 improves File Explorer dark mode (Dev)

Windows 11 KB5065797 (builds 26220.6772 and 26120.6772) adds support for external Windows Hello fingerprint sensors, improves File Explorer dark mode visuals, and blocks internet and local account creation during setup.

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 26220.6772 (KB5065797) for version 25H2 in the Dev Channel. This update improves the File Explorer dark mode system. Click to Do gets a new object selection experience, Windows Hello now supports external fingerprint sensors, and you can now set the profile folder name during the initial setup.

At the same time, the company is rolling out Windows 11 build 26120.6772 for version 24H2 in the Beta Channel with the same KB5065797 update number as version 25H2.

Also, the update KB5065797 for Windows 11 includes several fixes for the Taskbar, File Explorer, Windows Studio Effects, Settings, and other areas.

What’s new on Windows 11 KB5065797 for versions 25H2 and 24H2

These are the latest changes that Microsoft has been working on for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2.

Windows Hello with external fingerprint sensors support

Until now, the Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) experience has only supported built-in biometric sensors. However, starting with builds 26220.6772 and 26120.6772, you can now connect and configure any supported Windows Hello ESS fingerprint reader from the “Sign-in options” settings page.

Enhanced Sign in security option / Image: Mauro Huculak

Click to Do new selection experience and unit conversion

As part of this release for versions 25H2 and 24H2, Click to Do is receiving an update that introduces a new experience for selecting objects on a snapshot.

Click to Do new hover selection preview / Image: Microsoft

While in a snapshot, you can now hover over the object to preview the selectable areas, and then you can right-click the selection to access the AI actions.

Also, when hovering over or selecting a number along with the unit, Click to Do will be able to provide unit conversions for length, area, volume, weight, temperature, and speed.

This last feature is not yet available for Copilot+ PCs for users in the European region.

Windows Setup removes local account bypass

Starting with this release, Microsoft is updating the Out-of-box Experience (OOBE) to block popular workarounds that allowed users to bypass the creation of a local account, meaning that beginning with this update, users need an internet connection and a Microsoft account to complete the setup.

Also, the experience receives an update that allows you to specify a custom folder name for the user account.

If you want to specify the account’s folder name during the initial setup, you have to use the “Shift + F10” keyboard shortcut on the Microsoft account sign-in page. Then, you need to use the cd oobe command followed by the SetDefaultUserFolder.cmd YourFolderName command.

You can continue with the setup, and if the name is valid, you’ll see it reflected inside the “Users” folder.

File Explorer new dark mode improvements

In this release, the company continues its work to improve the dark mode system in File Explorer, and in this update, you’ll find more elements using the dark color scheme, including default and expanded states for copy, move, and delete dialogs, progress bars and chart views, dialogs for confirming states (such as skip, override, and file selection), and multiple confirmation and erro dialogs.

File Explorer new dark mode elements / Image: Mauro Huculak

Other fixes and changes

In addition to the new features and improvements, Windows 11 builds 26220.6772 and 26120.6772 ship various fixes, including:

Taskbar: Fixed multiple glitches with auto-hide behavior, including system tray peeking and failure to hide when the desktop was clear. Also, the company addressed a focus bug where clicking app thumbnails didn’t bring windows to the foreground.
File Explorer: Corrected scaling responsiveness in Encrypted File System (EFS) dialogs to ensure proper display with increased text size.
Windows Studio Effects: Addressed a camera preview failure affecting certain external webcams when enabling the Studio Effects.
Settings: Fixed inaccurate link speed reporting for specific network adapters.
Other: Resolved TPM-related startup issues for Hyper-V virtual machines on ARM64 devices and fixed playback problems with protected content in apps using Enhanced Video Renderer with HDCP enforcement. Additionally, this update resolved a core issue that caused newly rolled out features to disappear unexpectedly.

Microsoft also notes known issues with these updates, including:

Click to Do: Swipe visuals may appear on the incorrect display when launching Click to Do through a right-edge gesture on your primary screen; the issue is currently under investigation.
Lock Screen: The touch keyboard might not launch on the login screen—use the on-screen keyboard from the accessibility menu as a workaround.
Taskbar: The preview animations have been temporarily disabled due to interference with window sharing.
Windows Search: Some searches may display incorrect text instead of the expected results or images.
Xbox Controllers: Bluetooth-connected Xbox Controllers may trigger a Blue Screen of Death.

Download Windows 11 update KB5065797

To download and install this Windows 11 build, enroll your devices in the Dev Channel (for version 24H2, enroll 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.