Build 26340.9482 for Windows 11 26H2 delivers faster search and more menu control – Experimental
Microsoft is improving Windows 11 26H2 with more Memory Integrity protection, faster search, better context menu controls, and several fixes.
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 Experience, Beta, and Release Preview channels, Microsoft tests new features, 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.
Builds 28120.3002 and 28020.2991 for Windows 11 26H1 out with new changes – Beta, Experimental
Windows 11 26H1 builds add gamepad support to Bluetooth settings and pinned apps to Windows Share, while one build has an EAC issue.
Build 29667 for Windows 11 outs with changes and fixes – Feature Platforms
Microsoft adds new emoji to Windows 11 while fixing Arm64 upgrades, networking, Remote Desktop, and other issues.
Build 26220.9472 for Windows 11 25H2 gets cross-device resume changes – Beta
Microsoft is making Windows 11's cross-device Resume feature less restrictive while cleaning up a few smaller issues.
Build 29661 for Windows 11 enables IAKerb by default and fixes annoying mouse issues – Feature Platforms
Windows 11 build 29661 brings a notable Kerberos authentication change alongside fixes for mouse, pointer, and Windows Update problems.
Builds 28120.2912 and 28020.2904 for Windows 11 26H1 out with new features – Beta, Experimental
Windows 11 26H1 gets a pair of maintenance-focused builds that fix annoying input issues while the company tracks an EAC launch error.
Build 26220.9343 for Windows 11 25H2 gets new recovery feature and visual changes – Beta
Windows 11 build 26220.9343 brings a redesigned AutoPlay experience, improved recovery tools, File Explorer fixes, and several smaller ...
Build 26340.9354 for Windows 11 26H2 adds new Assisted Setup feature – Experimental
Microsoft packs build 26340.9354 with major accessibility upgrades, better audio controls, improved File Explorer search, and new setup ...
Builds 28120.2824 and 28020.2818 for Windows 11 26H1 out with new features – Beta and Experimental
Microsoft is polishing version 26H1 with better wallpaper handling, automatic Wi-Fi recovery support, a refreshed Magnifier, and other ...
Build 26340.9233 for Windows 11 26H2 updates AutoPlay dialog and privacy for Win32 apps – Experimental
Microsoft is testing new version 26H2 improvements that make app permissions more flexible, AutoPlay more modern, and File Explorer ...