Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5733 rolls out exciting updates to the Dev Channel, including enhanced File Explorer features for work accounts, bug fixes for Start menu and taskbar, and improvements to touchpad gestures. Known issues are being actively addressed to improve stability.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5733: What’s New?
Microsoft just dropped Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5733 for the Dev Channel. This update brings fresh features, fixes, and tweaks aimed at improving your Windows experience. Insiders who flip the toggle for the latest updates will see some changes rolling out gradually, while others are available to everyone in the Dev Channel.
File Explorer Gets Smarter for Work and School Accounts
If you use a work or school Entra ID account, File Explorer now shows people icons under the “Activity” column on Home and “Recommended.” Hovering over these icons reveals the Live Persona Card from Microsoft 365, making collaboration easier and more visual.
Settings Cleanup and Privacy Improvements
The “Manage or clear your Bing search history” option has been removed from Settings. Instead, you can manage your Bing search data directly through the Privacy dashboard. This streamlines privacy controls and keeps things tidy.
Major Fixes You Should Know
Start Menu and Taskbar Stability
The updated Start menu crashing issue has been fixed, along with a taskbar bug where clicking previews stopped working after sliding the mouse. These fixes ensure smoother navigation and fewer interruptions.
Lock Screen and Input Improvements
Widgets on the lock screen now display reliably after fixing an underlying crash. Plus, multi-finger touchpad gestures are back in action, enhancing your input experience.
Known Issues and Workarounds
Some Insiders might face a rollback error (0x80070005) during update installation. Microsoft suggests using Settings > System > Recovery > Fix issues using Windows update to resolve this.
Also, a quirky Start menu bug shows alphabet categories with blank icons in the “All” section. Switching views temporarily fixes this glitch.
Controller and Accessibility Heads-Up
Xbox controllers connected via Bluetooth might cause PC crashes. To fix, uninstall the XboxGameControllerDriver.inf via Device Manager. Meanwhile, live captions and Click to Do features have some hiccups on Copilot+ PCs.
“Many features in the Dev Channel are rolled out using Control Feature Rollout technology, starting with a subset of Insiders.” – Windows Insider Blog
“Features may change over time, be removed, or replaced and never get released beyond Windows Insiders.” – Amanda Langowski & Brandon LeBlanc
Why This Matters for Windows Insiders
The Dev Channel is where Microsoft experiments with new ideas. Some features might never leave this channel, but your feedback shapes the future of Windows 1 Turning on the toggle for latest updates means you get early access to cutting-edge features, but also potential bugs.
Stay tuned for more updates and keep sharing your insights via the Feedback Hub!
From the Windows Blog
