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Hypervisor and KMODE Blue Screens No More: Windows 11 Beta Build 26220.8690 Arrives with Key Fixes
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Windows 11 Beta Build Lets You Pause Updates Indefinitely by Extending Periods Repeatedly
Windows 11 Insiders in the Beta Channel can now repeatedly extend update pauses, breaking free from the 35-day limit that previously forced users to install updates before pausing again. The change...
Windows 11 Insider Program Redesign Makes Channel Switching Easier as New Builds Land
Microsoft dropped two new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds into the Beta and Dev Channels this week, each carrying a distinct purpose. Beta build 26220.8271 tightens reliability and performance,...
Windows Insider Program Simplifies Channels, Adds Predictable Beta Updates and Easy Exit Option
Microsoft has announced significant changes to the Windows Insider Program that will fundamentally reshape how testers interact with upcoming Windows features. The company is streamlining its...
Microsoft Restructures Windows Insider Program: Experimental Channel Replaces Dev, Beta Gets Controlled Rollouts
Microsoft has announced the most significant restructuring of the Windows Insider Program since its inception, replacing the traditional Dev Channel with an Experimental Channel while introducing...
Beta Channel gets Windows 11 build 26220.8148 with Protected Print Mode and Xbox gaming tweaks
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.8148 (KB 5083825) to Beta Channel participants, marking a shift toward targeted, incremental updates rather than feature-packed releases....
Windows 11 Insider Build 26220.8079: Beta Channel's New Role as Staged Delivery System
Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.8079 to the Beta Channel this week, marking another incremental step in what has become a fundamental shift in how Microsoft tests Windows...
Windows 11 Build 26220 Beta adds CFR feature switches and revamps Device Info UI
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7872 (KB5077231) to the Beta Channel, marking a significant step in the evolution of the operating system's user experience. This build,...
Windows 11 Beta Build 26220.7859: Stability Improvements and Microsoft 365 Integration Test
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7859 to Beta Channel participants, marking another incremental update in the ongoing development of Windows 11. This service-focused...
Windows 11 Dev Channel Syncs with Beta: Build 26220.7653 Signals Testing Shift
Microsoft has quietly delivered an unusual update to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel this week, pushing build 26220.7653 (KB5074157) that is identical to the package released to the Beta Channel...
Windows 11 Insider Build 26220.7535: Copilot Accessibility, Admin Controls & WNS XDR
Microsoft has launched its first Windows 11 Insider Preview of 2026 with Build 26220.7535 (KB5072046), delivering a focused update that significantly enhances accessibility, administrative control,...
Insider Build 26120.6972 fixes File Explorer dark mode, adds mobile settings, and squashes bugs.
Windows Insiders on the Beta Channel are receiving a significant checkpoint cumulative update with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.6972 (KB5067106), marking another step forward in Microsoft's...