As we begin the transition to the new Windows Insider Program, all new build release notes will be labeled under the new channel names, even though Insiders in the Dev Channel may not yet find themselves having transitioned to Experimental. See the Windows Insider Blog for more details.
Build 26220.8283 is a Windows 11 Insider Preview build that is being released to devices in the Beta Channel via Windows Update. It is available as part of the normal Insider servicing flow: eligible Beta Channel devices will see it offered under Settings → Windows Update when Microsoft rolls it out.
Updates are based on Windows 11, version 25H2 via an enablement package (Build 26220.8283). Many features are rolled out using Controlled Feature Rollout technology, starting with a subset of Insiders and ramping up over time as we monitor feedback to see how they land before pushing them out to everyone in this channel. The desktop watermark shown at the lower right corner of the desktop is ...
Flighting is the process of running Windows Insider Preview Builds on your device. When you run these early versions of Windows and give us feedback, you can help us shape the future of Windows. Once you've registered for the program, you can run Insider Preview builds on as many devices as you want, each in the channel of your choice.
Join the Windows Insider Program With the Windows Insider Program, you’ll get all the latest Windows 11 builds as soon as they’re available. Join the Windows Insider Program to be one of the first to experience the new ideas and concepts we’re building. In return, we want to know what you think. You’ll get an easy-to-use Feedback Hub app to send us your feedback, which will help guide ...