Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4161 Brings Copilot+ Drafting, Custom Lock Screen Widgets, and Enhanced PC Migration Features

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4161 (Beta Channel) introduces exciting Copilot+ PC features like “Draft with Copilot in Word,” customizable lock screen widgets, and multiple widget dashboards. It also enhances app recommendations, PC migration, and fixes key bugs for a smoother experience. Unique :

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4161: What’s New?

Microsoft just dropped the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4161 for Beta Channel users. This update is packed with fresh features, improvements, and fixes aimed at enhancing your PC experience. If you’re running Windows 11 version 24H2 and are part of the Beta Channel, this one’s for you.

Introducing Copilot+ PC Experiences

One of the standout additions is the new Microsoft 365 text action in Click to Do. Ever had a brilliant idea but struggled to start writing? Now, with the “Draft with Copilot in Word” action, you can highlight text and instantly generate a draft in Word. Just press Win + Click on recognized text and let Copilot handle the rest. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription and is rolling out gradually.

“No more blank pages. No more writer’s block. Just momentum.”

Major Updates to Widgets and Lock Screen

Widgets are getting a serious upgrade. You can now create multiple dashboards, switching easily between your favorite widgets and a personalized feed. Plus, lock screen widgets are becoming customizable worldwide, letting you add, remove, or rearrange widgets like Weather, Sports, and Traffic. Customize them via Settings > Personalization > Lock screen.

Smart Improvements and Fixes

Microsoft is also testing app recommendations from the Microsoft Store in the “Open with…” dialog, making it easier to find the right app to open your files. Additionally, a new PC-to-PC migration experience is beginning its rollout, promising smoother file and settings transfers during setup in the near future.

“You’ll start to see the landing and the pairing page in the Windows Backup app, giving you a first look at what’s coming.”

Bug Fixes You’ll Appreciate

Start menu profile picture now reliably opens Account Manager.
Task Manager’s CPU Utility column and graphs fixed for accuracy.
Narrator’s Describe Image feature restored.
Voice Access now supports more flexible language on Copilot+ PCs.

Known Issues and What to Watch For

Some hiccups remain. For example, resetting your PC might show the wrong build number, and Xbox controller Bluetooth users may face crashes. Also, virtualization-based security now requires the “Windows Hypervisor Platform” component for apps like VMware to run.

Final Thoughts

This build shows Microsoft’s commitment to refining Windows 11 with AI-powered tools and user customization. If you’re an Insider, toggling on the latest updates will get you these features sooner. Stay tuned for more enhancements as Microsoft rolls out updates gradually based on your feedback.

“Draft with Copilot in Word” lets users quickly turn text snippets into full drafts using a Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription.

Lock screen widgets can now be personalized globally, allowing users to add, remove, and rearrange widgets like Weather and Sports.

Multiple widget dashboards are introduced with a new navigation bar for easier switching between widgets and news feeds.

A new PC-to-PC migration experience is rolling out, enabling file and settings transfer during PC setup in future updates.

Fixes include improved Start menu profile access, accurate CPU utility readings in Task Manager, and better Narrator image descriptions.

From the Windows Blog