Microsoft has released cumulative update KB5083726 for Windows 11, version 25H2 for insiders on the Dev Channel – Windows 11 Insider Preview Quality Update (26300.8276). New updates for Windows 11 have appeared on the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8276 (KB5083726) has been released. Users on this channel will now receive Windows 11, version 25H2 updates, which are available via the enablement package KB5073032 (Build 26300.xxx).
- Settings. Changing location logic. Based on user feedback, Microsoft has refined the logic of location settings in Settings > Privacy & security > Location. When Location Services are turned off, options such as Default location and Allow location override are unavailable – apps and services do not receive location data. Now these settings appear inactive (grayed out) until Location Services are enabled.
- Settings. Improved navigation reliability. Improved reliability when navigating to Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
- File Explorer. Icon position update. Updated icon positions in the File Explorer search box. It now displays consistently across different PCs.
- File Explorer. Overall reliability improvement. Improved overall reliability of File Explorer.
- File Explorer. Enhanced navigation pane experience. Enhanced navigation pane experience for Voice Access users.
- Windows Hello. Improved fingerprint sign-in reliability. Improved reliability and performance of Windows Hello Fingerprint sign-in after the PC wakes from sleep.
- Input. Faster clipboard history opening. Improved the speed of opening the clipboard history.
- Fonts. Leelawadee UI family improvements. Improved the Leelawadee UI font family for Thai, Lao, Khmer, and Lontara script. Enhanced glyph sequence, positioning, and rendering.
Installation via Windows Update: go to Settings > Windows Update and click Check for updates. A computer restart is required to complete the installation.
Features and capabilities included in Dev Channel builds may never appear in the final release, as Microsoft actively tests different concepts and gathers feedback. Features may change, be removed, or be replaced and may not leave the Windows Insider Program. Some of them may appear in future versions of Windows when fully ready.
Some pre-tested features may not be fully localized in all languages. Localization will gradually improve as feature development completes.
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Also, some accessibility features may temporarily not work with pre-tested features such as Recall and Click to Do. Since Dev and Beta channels represent parallel development paths, there are cases where some features and capabilities appear first in the Beta channel.
| Feature / Change | Performance Increase or Decrease | Optimization | PC Speed | Gaming Optimization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Settings. Changing location logic | ⚪ No impact | 🟢 High (reduces unnecessary location processing when disabled) | ⚪ No impact | ⚪ No impact |
| Settings. Improved navigation reliability | ⚪ No impact | 🟡 Medium (less UI freezes in Settings) | 🟡 Low (faster navigation to Installed apps) | ⚪ No impact |
| File Explorer. Icon position update | ⚪ No impact | 🟡 Low (consistent rendering) | ⚪ No impact | ⚪ No impact |
| File Explorer. Overall reliability improvement | 🟢 Medium (fewer crashes and hangs) | 🟢 Medium | 🟡 Medium (smoother file operations) | ⚪ No impact |
| File Explorer. Enhanced navigation pane experience | ⚪ No impact | 🟡 Low (accessibility optimization) | ⚪ No impact | ⚪ No impact |
| Windows Hello. Improved fingerprint sign-in reliability | 🟢 High (faster wake-to-sign-in) | 🟢 Medium (more reliable biometric calls) | 🟡 Medium (less delay after sleep) | ⚪ No impact |
| Input. Faster clipboard history opening | 🟢 Medium (quicker UI response) | 🟢 Low (reduced input latency) | 🟡 Low (snappier clipboard access) | ⚪ No impact |
| Fonts. Leelawadee UI family improvements | ⚪ No impact | 🟡 Low (improved text rendering) | ⚪ No impact | ⚪ No impact |
Find and Change Settings
| Setting | Where to find | How to change |
|---|---|---|
| Location settings logic | Settings > Privacy & security > Location | When Location Services are turned off, options such as Default location and Allow location override are unavailable and appear grayed out. To make these options active, enable Location Services by toggling the switch to On. |
| Installed apps navigation | Settings > Apps > Installed apps | Open Settings and go to Apps, then select Installed apps to view the list. Navigation to this page has been made more reliable; no additional configuration is required. |
| File Explorer search box icon position | File Explorer > Search box | The search box icon positions have been updated automatically. Open File Explorer to see the consistent icon placement across different PCs. |
| File Explorer reliability | File Explorer | Overall reliability has been improved automatically. No manual change is needed. |
| Navigation pane for Voice Access | File Explorer > Navigation pane | Enhanced navigation pane experience is available automatically for Voice Access users. Use Voice Access commands to navigate the pane. |
| Windows Hello fingerprint sign-in | Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options > Windows Hello Fingerprint | Improved reliability and performance after waking from sleep. To change fingerprint settings, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options and manage Windows Hello Fingerprint enrollment or removal. |
| Clipboard history opening speed | Settings > System > Clipboard | Faster opening has been applied automatically. To enable or disable clipboard history, go to Settings > System > Clipboard and toggle Clipboard history on or off. |
| Leelawadee UI font family | Settings > Personalization > Fonts | Improvements to Leelawadee UI for Thai, Lao, Khmer, and Lontara script are applied automatically. To view or manage fonts, open Settings > Personalization > Fonts. |
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 |