- Microsoft released Windows 11 build 26300.7733 (KB5074178) to the Dev Channel as a quality update for version 26H2.
- The update adds a native System Monitor feature and focuses on fixes and improvements.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26300.7733 as the update KB5074178 for version 26H2 through the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This preview introduces one new feature, fixes, and some changes.
In addition, the company is also rolling out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7752 (KB5074177) in the Beta Channel with the same chances as those availble in the Dev Channel.
According to the company, the “Windows 11 Insider Preview Quality Update (26300.7733)” brings Sysmon functionality natively to the operating system, expands Voice Access to the Netherlands, and includes fixes for File Explorer and the Outlook app.
Although this article lists the changes for version 26H2, Windows 11 still shows 25H2 as the version number. However, eventually, the version number will change to 26H2.
What’s new on Windows 11 KB5074178 for version 26H2
These are the latest changes Microsoft is working on for Windows 11.
Sysmon native support
This is a significant shift in Windows 11 endpoint security. For over a decade, Sysmon (System Monitor) has been the gold standard for security professionals, but it required manual installation. However, starting with updates KB5074178 and KB5074177, Microsoft is making Sysmon a native Windows 11 component rather than a standalone Sysinternals tool.
According to the company, Sysmon lets you capture detailed system activity useful for threat detection, and its customizable configuration files allow you to filter exactly which events you want to track.
You can enable the feature from Settings > System > Optional features > More Windows features, checking the “Sysmon” item.
Once you complete the steps, from PowerShell or Command Prompt, run the Sysmon -i command.
Microsoft notes that if you have the web version of Sysmon, you’ll need to uninstall it before installing the new native version.
Other changes
As part of the fixes, this preview build updates File Explorer, adding accessibility improvements, support for custom folder names, and missing tooltips for “Add to favorites.”
Microsoft is also resolving an issue that caused apps to freeze when working with files on OneDrive or Dropbox. Also, it addresses the issue where some Outlook setups with PSTs on OneDrive can hang or reload email data.
Download Windows 11 update KB5074178
To download and install this Windows 11 build, enroll your devices in the Dev and 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.
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