Windows 11 Insider Beta Preview Build 26220.9757

Release date: 23 October 2026

Changes and improvements

Introducing the new, redesigned context menu in File Explorer

We're rolling out an updated context menu experience in File Explorer, designed to feel faster, cleaner, and easier to tailor to the way you work. The new design reduces top-level clutter, keeps commonly used actions easy to access, and adds a new Settings experience that gives you more control over what appears in the menu. As we continue refining this experience with Insider feedback, our goal is to make right-click feel more responsive, predictable, and personal.
We've also added a new teaching tip you might see as a first-time experience to help you learn about the customization options.

Screenshot of new context menu.

Feedback: Share your thoughts in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Files, Folders, and Online Storage > File Explorer.

We're making performance improvements to the Settings home page which should result in reduced loading times in certain scenarios.

Updates are based on Windows 11, version 25H2 via an enablement package (Build 26220.9757).
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