Windows 11’s February 2026 Insider update is live, and it brings a fresh round of new features and changes for testers.

The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds for the Dev and Beta channels introduce independent volume controls and more features.

Windows 11 Canary Build 28020.1673 (KB5077240) adds a built-in taskbar network speed test, expanded File Explorer dark mode, ...

Two new builds are rolling out in the Dev and Beta Channels with improved context menus, reworked PC spec cards, and more.

The newest Windows 11 preview builds for Dev and Beta Channels are here with enhanced shared audio, improved batch file security, and more.

Windows 11 Insider Beta Build 26220.7859 (KB5077223) for 25H2 adds a Microsoft 365 upgrade option in Settings, plus taskbar and File Explorer fixes.

If you have a PC enrolled in the Windows Insider Program, you may have a new Windows 11 pre-release update to install.

Currently, those hardy fools, sorry, few in the Canary channel are on the Windows 11 version 26H1 2800 series of builds. But with this spit, you can install an optional update (in Settings > Windows ...

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New Windows Insider Preview versions bring native Sysmon support closer to release. There are also minor improvements.

Windows 11 Insider Beta Build 26220.7859 (KB5077223) for 25H2 adds a Microsoft 365 upgrade option in Settings, plus taskbar and File Explorer fixes.