Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722 (Beta Channel) introduces AI-powered Copilot+ enhancements, a refreshed setup experience, improved taskbar and search features, and key fixes for performance and usability. New tutorials and multi-monitor Notification Center support boost productivity.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722: What’s New?
Microsoft just dropped the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722 for Beta Channel users. This update focuses on enhancing AI-powered features, improving UI, and fixing pesky bugs. If you’re rocking a Copilot+ PC powered by AMD or Intel®, get ready for smarter settings management and smoother task handling.
Introducing the AI-Powered Settings Agent
One of the standout features is the new AI agent in Settings. It helps you find and tweak PC settings by simply describing your issue. For example, you can say, “my mouse pointer is too small,” and the agent will guide you through solutions or even automate fixes with your permission.
“An agent uses AI on your PC to understand your intent and automate tasks on your behalf.”
This feature currently supports English as the primary display language and aims to reduce the frustration of digging through menus.
Major UI and Usability Updates
Microsoft revamped the Second Chance Out of Box Experience (SCOOBE) screen to be more intuitive. Now, choosing recommended settings is quicker without navigating multiple setup screens.
For Copilot+ PCs, the “Click to Do” feature gets a new interactive tutorial. It teaches you how to quickly summarize text or remove image backgrounds, boosting productivity right from the start.
Additionally, the taskbar and system tray see improvements. Enterprise pins now appear faster after IT admin policies apply, cutting down wait times from explorer restarts to just hours.
Search and Notification Center Enhancements
The Windows Search box on the taskbar introduces a new grid view for image results, helping you spot the right image faster. Meanwhile, Notification Center now works on secondary monitors, showing your calendar and a bigger clock with seconds.
Task Manager and Bug Fixes
Task Manager’s CPU utilization metrics return with standard calculations, aligning with industry norms. A new optional “CPU Utility” column shows previous values for backward compatibility.
“Task Manager will now use the standard metrics to display CPU workload consistently across all pages.”
Several bugs have been squashed, including issues with Task View icon visibility, lock screen widget readability, and touch navigation in the new Start menu.
Known Issues and Workarounds
Some Insiders might face update rollbacks or Xbox controller Bluetooth crashes. Microsoft is actively working on fixes but offers workarounds like uninstalling specific drivers via Device Manager.
Why It Matters
This build highlights Microsoft’s push toward AI-driven PC management and smoother user experiences. If you’re a Windows Insider, toggling on these updates means faster access to smarter tools and fewer annoyances.
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