Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7872 (Beta) refines Settings device cards, adds copy/paste support, fixes context menu icons for .exe/.bat/.cmd files, improves taskbar hover animations, and uses controlled feature rollouts with a toggle for early updates and phased deployment.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7872 (KB5077231) is released to the Beta Channel. This update refines Device info, context menu icons, taskbar animations, and rollout controls.
Main feature/change and impact
The Device info Card on Settings Home was simplified and standardized for clearer scanning. Key hardware details are now prominent in Settings > System > About. Graphics and storage details are consolidated with copy/paste support for easier diagnostics. The context menu “Open” verb now shows the default app icon for .exe, .bat, and .cmd files. These changes reduce support time and improve device transparency.Practical implications
IT teams gain a consistent device view for user support and documentation. Users can copy system specifics for troubleshooting or inventory tasks. Controlled Feature Rollout limits exposure while Microsoft monitors feedback. Turning on the toggle in Settings > Windows Update lets Insiders receive features earlier. Some features may change or be removed before general release.“We are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7872 (KB5077231) to the Beta Channel.”This release emphasizes clarity and iterative rollout for Windows 11 version 25H2. Teams should test the Settings and context menu updates, and report localization or behavior issues via Feedback Hub.
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