Insider KB5082257 Windows 11 Insider Dev build 26300.7966 (25H2) - March 11

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[UPDATE 3/11/26]: We are rolling out standalone Update Build 26300.7966 (KB5082257). This update does not include anything new and is designed to test our servicing pipeline for builds in the Dev Channel. A restart will be required; device build version will not change post update.

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.7965 (KB5079385) to the Dev Channel.

Changes in Dev Channel builds and updates are documented in two buckets: new features, and improvements (including notable fixes) that are being gradually rolled out for Insiders who have turned on the toggle to get the latest updates as they are available (via Settings > Windows Update*) and then new features, and improvements (including notable fixes) rolling out to everyone in the Dev Channel. For more information, see the Reminders section at the bottom of this blog.

New features gradually being rolled out with toggle on*​

[Administrator Protection]​

Administrator protection is being re-enabled and aims to protect free floating admin rights for administrator users, allowing them to still perform all admin functions with just-in-time admin privileges. This feature is OFF by default and can be enabled via OMA-URI in Intune or via group policy.

Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out with toggle on*​

[Sharing]​

Based on feedback we’re making some refinements to drag tray, using a smaller peek view to reduce accidental invocation and make it easier to dismiss when interacting near the top of the screen.

[File Explorer]​

• You can now use voice typing (Windows key plus H) when renaming files in File Explorer.
  
  
  

  Rename File in Windows 11

  This tutorial will show you different ways to rename a file to what you want in Window 11. A file name can't contain any of the following characters: \ / : * ? " < > | If you rename more than one file at the same time, the name of each file will be the same and numbered in order like: new file...

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• Removed white flash when launching new File Explorer windows or tabs when File Explorer was set to open to This PC. Also removed white flashes when resizing elements of File Explorer.
• Improved reliability of unblocking files downloaded from the internet in order to preview them in File Explorer.
  
  
  

  Unblock File Downloaded from Internet in Windows 11

  This tutorial will show you different ways on how to unblock files downloaded from the Internet depending on how they were blocked in Windows 11. When you download files from the Internet, Windows 11 shows you a security warning every time you try to open it by default. Some file types are...

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Reminders for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel​

• Updates are based on Windows 11, version 25H2 via an enablement package (Build 26300.7965).
• 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 normal for Windows Insider pre-release builds.
• For Windows Insiders who want to be the first to get features gradually rolled out to you, you can turn ON the toggle to get the latest updates as they are available via Settings > Windows Update*. Over time, we will increase the rollouts of features to everyone with the toggle turned on. Should you keep this toggle off, new features will gradually be rolled out to your PC over time once they are ready.
• Features and experiences included in these builds may never get released as we try out different concepts and get feedback. Features may change over time, be removed, or replaced and never get released beyond Windows Insiders. Some of these features and experiences could show up in future Windows releases when they’re ready.
• Some features in active development we preview with Windows Insiders may not be fully localized and localization will happen over time as features are finalized. As you see issues with localization in your language, please report those issues to us via Feedback Hub.
• Check out Flight Hub for a complete look at what build is in which Insider channel.

Thanks,
Windows Insider Program Team





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