Windows 11 Dev Channel Build 26200.5742: Mobile Start Menu & Settings Migration

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5742 (KB5064075) to the Dev Channel, introducing a series of enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality.

Redesigned Mobile Device Companion in Start Menu​

The Start menu now features an updated mobile device companion layout, allowing users to access recent activities such as messages, calls, photos, and app updates directly from the Start interface. This redesign enhances the integration between Windows 11 and mobile devices, streamlining user interactions.

Migration of Time and Language Settings to Settings App​

In an effort to consolidate system configurations, several time and language settings have been moved from the Control Panel to the Settings app:

• Additional Clocks: Users can add extra clocks via Settings > Time & language > Date & time.
• Time Server Configuration: The time server can now be changed under Settings > Time & language > Date & time > Additional settings.
• Date and Time Formatting: Formatting options, including AM/PM symbols, have been relocated to Settings > Time & language > Date & time.
• Number and Currency Format: These settings are now accessible under Settings > Time & language > Language & region > Region.
• Unicode UTF-8 Support: A toggle for enabling Unicode UTF-8 for worldwide language support is available under Settings > Time & language > Language & region > Language.
• Language and Region Settings Copy: Users can copy current language and region settings to the welcome screen, system account, and new user accounts via Settings > Time & language > Language & region > Additional settings.

Migration of Keyboard Settings to Settings App​

Keyboard settings have also been transitioned from the Control Panel to the Settings app:

• Character Repeat Delay/Rate: Adjustable under Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard.
• Cursor Blink Rate: Configurable via Settings > Accessibility > Text cursor.

Updated System Dialogs​

System dialogs, such as those appearing when an application fails to open, have been updated to align with Windows 11's visual aesthetics, providing a more cohesive user interface.

File Explorer Enhancements​

Several improvements have been made to File Explorer:

• Icon Mirroring: Resolved issues with icon mirroring in right-to-left languages.
• Tooltip Persistence: Fixed tooltips that remained visible unexpectedly.
• Tab Duplication Flash: Addressed black flashes occurring when duplicating tabs in maximized windows.
• Desktop Icon Scaling: Improved support to prevent overlapping icons and text.
• Narrator Announcements: Enhanced Narrator support for actions in File Explorer.
• Performance: Optimized performance for launching cloud files and loading context menus.

Start Menu Fixes​

The following issues in the Start menu have been addressed:

• Alphabetical Categories: Fixed the generation of blank alphabetical categories.
• Visual Studio Categorization: Corrected the categorization of Visual Studio.

Task Manager Improvements​

Task Manager has received several updates:

• Reliability: Resolved freezing issues in the performance section.
• Accessibility: Improved contrast for column headers and adjusted field sizes.

Input Method Editor (IME) Fixes​

Issues with the IME have been addressed:

• Chinese IME: Fixed character drop issues after copying text.
• Touch Keyboard: Restored functionality for Changjie, Bopomoji, and Japanese IMEs.

Settings App Stability​

A crash occurring when adding a security key under Settings > Account > Sign-in options has been resolved.

Other Fixes​

Additional fixes include:

• Application Crashes: Resolved crashes related to dao360.dll.
• Bug Checks: Fixed SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION errors affecting some users.

Known Issues​

Users may encounter the following issues:

• Update Rollback: Some users may experience rollbacks with error 0x80070005 during updates.
• Visual Studio on Arm64: Crashes may occur when running scenarios dependent on Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF).
• Click to Do: Text and image actions may not function correctly, and the application may crash.
• Start Menu Layout: The layout may temporarily display fewer columns of pinned apps.
• Taskbar Icons: Pinned apps may be unpinned after updating.
• File Explorer Dark Mode: Drive space colors may appear incorrect.
• Live Captions: Crashes may occur during live translation on Copilot+ PCs.
• Xbox Controllers: Using Xbox controllers via Bluetooth may cause system crashes.

This build reflects Microsoft's ongoing commitment to refining Windows 11 by integrating user feedback and enhancing system functionality.

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Source: Microsoft - Windows Insiders Blog Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5742 (Dev Channel)