- Windows 11 build 29580 improves the Feedback Hub with better accessibility, translations, and more accurate engagement in the Feature Platforms version.
- Build 28020.1921 enhances Task Manager with NPU performance visibility and AI workload tracking on version 26H1.
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 build 29580 for version “Feature Platforms” (version 27H2) and Windows 11 build 28020.1921 for version 26H1 through the Experimental channel, delivering another incremental update with new features and fixes.
According to the official changelog, “Windows 11 Insider Preview Quality Update (29580)” introduces general improvements and an updated version of the Feedback Hub app.
As part of build 28020.1921 (Experimental experience for version 26H1), the company is rolling out an updated version of the Taskbar Manager with new NPU insights.
Windows 11 build 29580
In the Experimental experience for Feature Platforms, the company is rolling out only general improvements and a new version of the Feedback Hub app, which brings a range of refinements based directly on Insider feedback.
This version improves overall reliability while introducing design and accessibility tweaks to create a more polished experience.
Microsoft has also enhanced localization support, including the ability to view non-English community feedback in English and to automatically translate collection titles and official responses into major languages. Additionally, the file upload limit for feedback submissions has been restored to 500MB, and improvements to upvote and comment count accuracy ensure better visibility into community engagement.
Windows 11 build 28020.1921
As part of the Windows 11 build 28020.1921, Microsoft rolls out general improvements and fixes to improve the overall experience.
Also, in Task Manager, the company is introducing new improvements that give users deeper visibility into system performance and security-related activity.
For devices with an NPU, Task Manager now includes optional NPU and NPU Engine columns across the “Processes,” “Users,” and “Details” pages. The Details page also adds “NPU Dedicated Memory” and “NPU Shared Memory” columns, helping you better understand how AI workloads use system resources. If your GPU includes neural engines, these will now appear on the Performance page for a more complete view of AI processing activity.
Microsoft is also adding a new “Isolation” column in the “Processes” and “Details” pages. This makes it easier to see which apps are running inside an “AppContainer,” improving transparency around app isolation.
Once these updates are available, you can enable the new columns by right-clicking any column header in Task Manager and selecting them from the menu.
Other details
It’s important to clarify that Windows 11 26H1 is not a feature update for existing devices. The software giant has explicitly confirmed that version 26H1 is not an upgrade path for computers running Windows 11 25H2 or any earlier release.
This release is designed exclusively for new ARM64 hardware and will ship only on next-generation computers, starting with devices powered by Snapdragon X2 Plus, Elite, and Extreme processors. Systems based on Intel or AMD platforms will never receive Windows 11 26H1 through Windows Update or any other supported upgrade channel.
Preview build download
To download and install this Windows 11 build, enroll your devices in the Experimental experience 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.
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