Windows 11 build 26020

Windows 11 build 26020 is an Insider Preview build of Windows 11 2024 Update. It was released to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel on 3 January 2024.
== New features and changes ==
=== Voice access ===
* The voice access in French (France), French (Canada), German, Spanish (Spain) and Spanish (Mexico) have been added.
* Support of multiple displays have been implemented.
* The voice shortcut feature, initially implemented in build 23580, has been ported to this build.
=== Shell ===
* When turning on energy saver, a new energy saver icon will be shown in the system tray on the taskbar.
* The Share flyout will only show apps under "Share using" that are tied to the account users are signed into Windows with.
* The ability to share to or install WhatsApp directly from Share flyout, initially implemented in build 23601, has been ported to this build.
* The ability to share files as a link has been partially implemented into the Share flyout, although it's currently non-functional and generates placeholder link "http://www.samplelink.com/". It is also disabled by default, but can be activated manually by enabling the 45425284 and 45970624 velocity staging keys.
* Copilot will no longer rearrange or push desktop icons when launched.
=== Settings ===
* A new "Additional Printer Settings" section has been added to printer properties page under Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners, including an option to pause and resume print jobs in print queue.
* The ability to quickly rename the device for identifying sharing to and from with nearby share under System > Nearby sharing, initially implemented in build 23545, has been ported to this build.
=== Task Manager ===
The process grouping in the Processes page has been improved.
=== Miscellaneous ===
* WordPad and the People app are deprecated and will not be installed by default after doing a clean install.
* Turning on nearby sharing while Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned off will automatically turn Wi-Fi and Bluetooth back on and vice versa.
=== Bugfixes ===
* Fixed an issue that was causing the Settings to crash when navigating to System > Power & Battery in build 26016.
* Fixed an underlying issue that was causing the details pane in File Explorer to unexpectedly take keyboard focus sometimes.
* Fixed an issue where uncombined taskbar icons were cutting off the title instead of adjusting with the title length.
* Fixed an issue that was causing Steps Recorder to not launch in the last Germanium builds.
* Fixed the issue that was causing a loading delay when the Microsoft Start feed is reenabled in Widgets.
* Fixed the issue that was causing the Widgets Board to not automatically close and reopen when enabling or disabling feeds.
== Bugs and quirks ==
=== General ===
* Some popular games may not work correctly.
* Applications may crash if Windows Protected Print Mode is enabled.
=== Shell ===
* Text on highlighted items in Microsoft Management Console and some of its snap-ins may have a yellow color.
* Mica transparency effects on windows may not render.
* Opening the print queue may show a message saying it can't find the app.
* The mouse pointer may not be shown when logging in after disconnecting a RDP session.
=== Settings ===
The Settings app may crash upon launch in certain cases. To work around this issue, run the following PowerShell command as SYSTEM:Build 26010 – Settings App Crash (Workaround Included). Microsoft Community. 13 December 2023.
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Add-AppxPackage -RegisterByFamilyName -MainPackage Windows.ImmersiveControlPanel_cw5n1h2txyewy -ForceApplicationShutdown
=== Widgets ===
* Announcements from the Microsoft Start feed may still be shown on the taskbar after the feed is hidden.
* Keyboard navigation from the settings subpage back to the top-level settings page may be broken.
* Incorrect spacing and fonts may exist in some settings pages.
== Gallery ==
File:Win11-boot-10x-anim.png|Boot screen
File:Windows11-10.0.26020.1000-Systray.png|The new energy saver icon in the system tray
== References ==
== External links ==
* Official announcement
Category:Germanium builds
Category:Windows 11 2024 Update builds
Category:Windows 11 builds