Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5710 (KB5062676) to the Dev Channel, introducing several enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience and system performance.
Source: Microsoft - Windows Insiders Blog Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5710 (Dev Channel)
New Features and Improvements
Describe Image Action in Click to Do
A notable addition in this build is the "describe image" action within the Click to Do feature, now available for AMD and Intel®-powered Copilot+ PCs. This functionality provides detailed descriptions of images, charts, and graphs, enhancing accessibility and offering quick overviews of visual content. The descriptions are generated locally on the device, ensuring user data remains secure.Enhanced Start Menu Experience
The Start menu has been updated to display pinned apps at the top, recommended apps and files in the middle, and installed apps grouped by a new category UI at the bottom. This scrollable design aims to streamline app access and improve navigation efficiency.Improved Hardware Indicator Settings
Users can now reposition hardware indicators for brightness, volume, airplane mode, and virtual desktops to different screen locations, including top left and top center positions. This customization is accessible via Settings > System > Notifications.Voice Access Enhancements
Voice access has been expanded to support Japanese, allowing users to navigate, dictate, and interact with Windows using voice commands in this language. This feature is still under development and may have some issues.Fixes and Performance Improvements
This build addresses several issues to enhance system stability and user experience:- General Fixes: Resolved an issue causing input to not work for some Insiders, including when typing into Search and with the Chinese pinyin IME candidate window.
- Taskbar: Fixed an issue where taskbar icons might appear small even though the setting to show smaller taskbar buttons was configured as “never.”
- File Explorer: Addressed a memory leak impacting performance and reliability over time when navigating through folders.
- Settings: Fixed an issue where the items under Settings > Windows Update > Update History > Uninstall updates might appear sorted randomly rather than by date.
Known Issues
Users should be aware of the following known issues in this build:- General: After performing a PC reset under Settings > System > Recovery, the build version may incorrectly display as Build 26100 instead of Build 26200. This will not prevent future updates.
- Start Menu: Using touch to navigate the new Start menu may not work reliably, and drag-and-drop capabilities are limited from “All” to “Pinned.”
- Xbox Controllers: Some Insiders may experience a bugcheck when using their Xbox Controller via Bluetooth. A workaround involves uninstalling the relevant driver via Device Manager.
Conclusion
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5710 brings significant enhancements, particularly in accessibility and user interface customization. While it addresses several critical issues, users should remain aware of existing known issues and provide feedback to assist in the ongoing development process.Source: Microsoft - Windows Insiders Blog Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5710 (Dev Channel)
