KB5074176 (build 28020.1546) for Windows 11 26H1 fixes annoying apps problems (Canary)
Another Canary build lands with fixes only, leaving Insiders questioning Microsoft’s direction.
The Windows Insider Program gives enthusiasts, developers, and IT professionals early access to upcoming Windows features before they reach the general public. Through preview builds released across the Canary, Dev, Beta, and Release Preview channels, Microsoft tests new experiences, system changes, and under-the-hood improvements in real-world scenarios.
The program is currently available for Windows 11 since Windows 10 is no longer a supported operating system.
This section brings together all coverage related to the Windows Insider Program, including hands-on impressions, build breakdowns, new and removed features, known issues, and what each update means for Windows 11 and future versions of the operating system.
Build 26300.7733 (KB5074178) for Windows 11 26H2 adds native Sysmon feature (Dev, Beta)
Microsoft pushes a quality update to Windows 11 26H2 with Sysmon, fixes, and improvements.
KB5074168 (build 28020.1495) for Windows 11 26H1 improves wallpapers and fixes bugs (Canary)
Windows 11 gets another small update in the Canary Channel with a subtle but welcome wallpaper improvements, plus fixes.
Build 26220.7670 (KB5074169) for Windows 11 fixes annoying bugs (Beta)
Microsoft is now rolling out a new preview build in the Beta Channel to Insiders with bug fixes, performance improvements, and known ...
Build 26300.7674 (KB5074170) for Windows 11 focuses on bug fixes, not features (Dev)
Microsoft ships a quiet Windows 11 Dev Channel update focused on fixes, stability, and prep work for what comes after version 26H2.
Build 26220.7653 (KB5074157) for Windows 11 brings new dark mode tweaks (Dev, Beta)
Microsoft polishes dark mode, expands wallpaper support, and delivers important fixes as version 25H2 development continues in the Dev ...
KB5073097 (build 28020.1371) for Windows 11 26H1 fixes Start and File Explorer bugs (Canary)
A small Canary Channel update that fixes real annoyances in Start, File Explorer, and system input.
Build 26220.7535 (KB5072046) for Windows 11 brings new features (Dev, Beta)
The first preview of Windows 11 for 2026 brings Copilot-powered accessibility, admin controls for Copilot, Resume improvements, and a ...
Build 26220.7523 (KB5072043) for Windows 11 replaces Search with Copilot and brings Taskbar Agents (Dev, Beta)
The last preview of Windows 11 for 2025 brings Ask Copilot, AI agents, Voice Typing, Discover widget, and major improvements to core ...
KB5073095 (build 28020.1362) for Windows 11 26H1 arrives with a slew of new features (Canary)
Windows 11 Canary build 28020.1362 delivers Xbox Full Screen Experience, AI-powered Settings, dark mode updates, and recovery improvements.