What’s New in Windows 11 Insider Build 26200.5733 (August 2025)

(1^st August 2025) Windows 11 Insider Build 26200.5733 – Full Breakdown, Features, Fixes & Known Issues

Microsoft has released Build 26200.5733 (KB5062673) to the Dev Channel on August 1, 2025, and while it may seem like a behind-the-scenes update, it introduces a handful of useful UI tweaks, system improvements, and fixes — especially for users in corporate environments.

This release continues the rollout of Windows 11 version 25H2, with new features gradually released using Microsoft’s Control Feature Rollout (CFR) system.

New Features & Improvements

File Explorer – People Icons for Entra ID Users:
Users signed in with a work or school (Entra ID) account will now see people icons in the Activity column of File Explorer Home and Recommended files. Hovering over these icons reveals Live Persona Cards pulled from Microsoft 365, showing helpful info about collaborators.

Settings – Simplified Search Privacy:
The option to manage Bing search history has been removed from the Settings app. Instead, users are directed to the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard via a cleaner link under Privacy resources. This helps reduce clutter in the Settings UI.

Fixes Included in This Build

Start Menu Stability
An issue causing the updated Start menu to crash for some users has been addressed.

Taskbar Preview Interaction
Fixed a strange behavior where clicking and dragging on taskbar previews could cause click actions to stop responding.

Lock Screen Widgets
Widgets failing to load (or crashing) on the lock screen have been fixed — you can now add them again.

Touchpad Gestures
Multi-finger touchpad gestures (like swipe and pinch) were broken in the previous build. This issue has now been resolved.

Known Issues You Should Know

Update Rollback Error (0x80070005)
Some Insiders may see their update rollback due to this error. A temporary fix is to go to:
Settings > System > Recovery > “Fix issues using Windows Update.”

File Explorer – Dark Mode Glitches
Low disk space icons may appear washed out or incorrect (e.g., black space bars instead of red) under dark mode.

Start Menu Bugs (Alphabet Chaos)
Users with the new Start layout may see strange behavior where every letter in the alphabet shows up as a separate section — with blank icons! Switching views (e.g., from “All” to “Pinned” and back) can temporarily fix this.

Xbox Controller Bluetooth Crash
Some users are experiencing crashes (BSOD) when using Xbox controllers via Bluetooth. Microsoft has published a workaround involving Device Manager and uninstalling a specific driver.

Click to Do (Preview)
Copilot+ PC users may notice long delays the first time they try intelligent text actions. This is being worked on.

Live Captions Crash with Translation
Trying live translations on Copilot+ PCs may crash the Live Captions tool.

More in Progress

• Apps using dao360.dll may crash.
• Taskbar pins may disappear after updates.
• Accessibility tools and localization are still being improved.

How to Get These Updates (And Early Features)

If you want new features as soon as they’re live:

1. Go to Settings > Windows Update.
2. Turn on “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available”.
3. Ensure you’re in the Dev Channel.

Features are rolled out in waves, so enabling the toggle gives you a better chance at early access.

Should You Install This Build?

This build is best suited for:

• Devs who want to test early features.
• IT admins evaluating 25H2 readiness.
• Enthusiasts tracking Windows evolution.

But if you’re looking for a completely stable experience, wait for the Beta or Stable releases.

Thoughts about Build 26200.5733

Build 26200.5733 may not bring flashy features, but it’s another essential puzzle piece as Microsoft gears up for Windows 11 25H2’s public release. With smoother File Explorer experiences, privacy tweaks, and tons of under-the-hood polish, the Dev Channel is evolving faster than ever.

Official Release Notes for Build 26200.5733
Microsoft Blog – Build 26200.5733

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