Microsoft has released cumulative update KB5083725 (Build 28020.1863) for Windows 11, version 26H1. Canary Channel users will now receive updates for Windows 11, version 26H1 (Build 28020), which is activated on the basis of Windows 11, Version 26H1 (Build 28000) using the feature enablement package KB5073122 (Feature Enablement).
Builds in the Canary Channel do not correspond to a specific Windows version. The channel is intended for previewing the latest changes in the Windows operating system at early stages of the development cycle. Experimental builds are released immediately after they are created at Microsoft with limited documentation, without thorough validation, and may be unstable. Some of the changes being tested in the Canary Channel will never be released, while others may appear in future Windows releases when they are ready.
This update includes a small set of general improvements and fixes aimed at improving system stability and overall quality of experience for Windows Insider Program participants.
- Fix for app sign-in. Fixed: resolved an issue where some applications could not sign in due to a false message about no internet connection.
Installation via Windows Update: go to Settings > Windows Update and click Check for updates. A computer restart will be required to complete the installation.
The Canary Channel is intended for previewing the latest changes at early stages of the development cycle. Experimental builds are released immediately after they are created at Microsoft with limited documentation, without thorough validation, and may be unstable. Some of the changes being tested in the Canary Channel will never be released. To leave the Canary Channel, you will need to perform a clean installation of Windows 11. Insiders cannot switch to a channel that receives builds with lower build numbers without performing a clean installation of Windows 11 due to technical requirements.
What was not included in the previous text: the build is activated on the basis of Windows 11, Version 26H1 (Build 28000) using the feature enablement package KB5073122 (Feature Enablement). Canary Channel users will now receive updates for Windows 11, version 26H1 (Build 28020). Clean install to exit the Canary Channel: to leave the Canary Channel, you will need to perform a clean installation of Windows 11.
| Feature / Change | Performance Impact | Optimization | PC Speed | Gaming Optimization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fix for app sign-in (false "no internet connection" error) | 🟢 Improved (no direct FPS/CPU change, but removes blocking error) | 🟢 High (restores normal app workflow) | 🟢 Slight improvement (avoids repeated retries/waits) | ⚪ No direct impact (unless game launcher affected) |
Find and Change Settings
| Setting | Where to find | How to change |
|---|---|---|
| Fix for app sign-in | Settings > Accounts > Access work or school | This issue is resolved automatically with the update. To ensure apps can sign in properly, verify your network connection and check that your account is still connected under Settings > Accounts > Access work or school. If an app still shows a false "no internet connection" message, restart the app or sign out and sign back in. No manual configuration is required for the fix itself. |
Official announcement on the Microsoft website.
The last 10 Windows updates:
| Update | Build | Version | Windows | Channel | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KB5121157 | 28020.2818 | 26H1 | Windows 11 | Beta | 2026-08-31 |
| KB5121158 | 28120.2824 | 26H1 | Windows 11 | Experimental | 2026-08-31 |
| KB5121794 | 26300.9278 | 26H2 | Windows 11 | Preview | 2026-08-27 |
| KB5121132 | 28120.2760 | 26H1 | Windows 11 | Experimental | 2026-08-21 |
| KB5124040 | 26220.9223 | 25H2 | Windows 11 | Beta | 2026-08-21 |
| KB5124042 | 26340.9233 | 26H2 | Windows 11 | Experimental | 2026-08-21 |
| KB5121106 | 28020.2731 | 26H1 | Windows 11 | Beta | 2026-08-17 |
| KB5121109 | 28120.2738 | 26H1 | Windows 11 | Experimental | 2026-08-17 |
| KB5124036 | 26220.9202 | 25H2 | Windows 11 | Beta | 2026-08-17 |
| KB5124038 | 26340.9212 | 26H2 | Windows 11 | Experimental | 2026-08-17 |