Windows 11 build 26020
| Build of Windows 11 2024 Update | |
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| OS family | Windows 11 (NT 10.0) |
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| Version number | 10.0 |
| Build number | 26020 |
| Build revision | 1000 |
| Architecture | AMD64, ARM64 |
| Build lab | rs_prerelease |
| Compiled on | 2023-12-14 |
| Expiration date | |
| Timebomb | 2024-09-15 (+276 days) |
| SKUs | |
| Home (N, Single Language, China) SE (N) Pro (N, Single Language, China) Pro Education (N) Pro for Workstations (N) Education (N) Enterprise (Evaluation, G, GN, N, N Evaluation) IoT Enterprise (Subscription) | |
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Windows 11 build 26020 is an Insider Preview build of Windows 11 2024 Update. It was released to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel on 3 January 2024.
New features and changes[edit | edit source]
Voice access[edit | edit source]
- The voice access in French (France), French (Canada), German, Spanish (Spain) and Spanish (Mexico) have been added.
- Support of multiple displays have been implemented.
- The voice shortcut feature, initially implemented in build 23580, has been ported to this build.
Shell[edit | edit source]
- When turning on energy saver, a new energy saver icon will be shown in the system tray on the taskbar.
- The Share flyout will only show apps under "Share using" that are tied to the account users are signed into Windows with.
- The ability to share to or install WhatsApp directly from Share flyout, initially implemented in build 23601, has been ported to this build.
- The ability to share files as a link has been partially implemented into the Share flyout, although it's currently non-functional and generates placeholder link "
http://www.samplelink.com/". It is also disabled by default, but can be activated manually by enabling the45425284and45970624velocity staging keys. - Copilot will no longer rearrange or push desktop icons when launched.
Settings[edit | edit source]
- A new "Additional Printer Settings" section has been added to printer properties page under Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners, including an option to pause and resume print jobs in print queue.
- The ability to quickly rename the device for identifying sharing to and from with nearby share under System > Nearby sharing, initially implemented in build 23545, has been ported to this build.
Task Manager[edit | edit source]
The process grouping in the Processes page has been improved.
Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
- WordPad and the People app are deprecated and will not be installed by default after doing a clean install.
- Turning on nearby sharing while Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned off will automatically turn Wi-Fi and Bluetooth back on and vice versa.
Bugfixes[edit | edit source]
- Fixed an issue that was causing the Settings to to crash when navigating to System > Power & Battery in build 26016.
- Fixed an underlying issue that was causing the details pane in File Explorer to unexpectedly take keyboard focus sometimes.
- Fixed an issue where uncombined taskbar icons were cutting off the title instead of adjusting with the title length.
- Fixed an issue that was causing Steps Recorder to not launch in the last Germanium builds.
- Fixed the issue that was causing a loading delay when the Microsoft Start feed is reenabled in Widgets.
- Fixed the issue that was causing the Widgets Board to not automatically close and reopen when enabling or disabling feeds.
Bugs and quirks[edit | edit source]
General[edit | edit source]
- Some popular games may not work correctly.
- Applications may crash if Windows Protected Print Mode is enabled.
Shell[edit | edit source]
- Text on highlighted items in Microsoft Management Console and some of its snap-ins may have a yellow color.
- Mica transparency effects on windows may not render.
- Opening the print queue may show a message saying it can't find the app.
- The mouse pointer may not be shown when logging in after disconnecting a RDP session.
Settings[edit | edit source]
The Settings app may crash upon launch in certain cases. To work around this issue, run the following PowerShell command as SYSTEM:[1]
Add-AppxPackage -RegisterByFamilyName -MainPackage Windows.ImmersiveControlPanel_cw5n1h2txyewy -ForceApplicationShutdown
Widgets[edit | edit source]
- Announcements from the Microsoft Start feed may still be shown on the taskbar after the feed is hidden.
- Keyboard navigation from the settings subpage back to the top-level settings page may be broken.
- Incorrect spacing and fonts may exist in some settings pages.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
The new energy saver icon in the system tray
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Build 26010 – Settings App Crash (Workaround Included). Microsoft Community. 13 December 2023.