Windows 11 build 26074

10.0.26074.1.ge_release.240301-1513

Build of Windows 11 2024 Update
OS family	Windows 11 (NT 10.0)
Version number	10.0
Build number	26074
Build revision	1
Architecture	AMD64
Build lab	ge_release
Compiled on	2024-03-01
Expiration date
Timebomb	2024-09-15 (+198 days)
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Windows 11 build 26074 is a scrapped insider preview candidate build of Windows 11 2024 Update, which was originally released to Microsoft partners participating in the Ecosystem Engineering Access Program (EEAP) on 7 March 2024. It was publicly shared on 20 November 2024 along with its release notes.

New features and changes

File Explorer

A new option has been added for choosing to apply selected action (skip or replace) for all conflicts when extracting files in File Explorer.

Bugfixes

General

• Fixed an issue that was causing HDMI connected devices to not have audio.
• Fixed an underlying cdxgi.dll issue that was leading to some app and game crashes in builds 26058 and 26063.
• Fixed an underlying issue with winmmbase.dll that was leading to app crashes in builds 26058 and 26063.
• Fixed an issue related to tcpip.sys that was causing the UNEXPECTED_KERNEL_MODE_TRAP bugcheck.
• Fixed an issue that was causing the SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION and DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION bugchecks.
• Fixed an issue that was causing the 0x803C010A error when using the Windows Update troubleshooter.

File Explorer

• Fixed an underlying issue that was causing File Explorer to free and unexpected high CPU usage.
• Fixed an issue where preference for "Show extracted files when complete" when extracting files in File Explorer wasn't persisting across upgrades.
• Fixed a timing issue where when starting a search from the Home page, it might unexpectedly show no results the in the first time.
• Fixed an issue that was causing the Details view to be unexpectedly cramped when using compact mode.
• Addressed an issue where when opening File Explorer after a DWM crash, it could just show a blank area on top instead of rendering the area correctly.

Shell

• Fixed a memory leak related to showing the tooltip for the date and time in the taskbar when additional clocks are enabled.
• Fixed an issue where turning the Copilot icon off and back on would cause it to not show on the taskbar again.

Settings

• Fixed an issue that was causing the Settings app to crash when clicking the "Display Connection" section that was incorrectly showing up under Display > Graphics.
• Fixed an issue where a brightness slider might not show in System > Display.

Input

• Fixed an issue that was causing the input switcher (⊞ Win+Space) to be reverted back to Windows 8/10 design and draw in the wrong location.
• Fixed an issue where DWM could hang when writing with pen in Snipping Tool.

Task Manager

Fixed an issue that was causing the GPU under the Performance page to show as -1.

Bugs and quirks

General

• Client-side anti-cheat game services may fail to work properly due to internal structure changes within this build.
• Upgrading to this build may fail with a SYSTEM_PTE_MISUSE bugcheck and a 0xC1900101 error code.
• The sudo pwsh command may not work properly.

Shell

• Text on highlighted items in Microsoft Management Console and some of its snap-ins may have a yellow color.
• Acrylic effect on modern context menu may not render correctly.
• The mouse cursor may disappear in certain cases.

Gallery

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