KB5095093: Windows 11 Preview Update - OS Builds 26200.8737 and 26100.8737 (June 23, 2026)

Summary

This optional preview cumulative update for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 - tracked as KB5095093 - delivers production-quality improvements across Bluetooth, File Explorer, networking, accessibility, and more. Released June 23, 2026, it targets OS Builds 26200.8737 and 26100.8737. It is a non-security preview update. Source: Microsoft Support.

Highlights

• Point-in-time restore for Windows - A new flexible recovery feature lets you roll back your PC, including apps, settings, and personal files, to a recent automatic restore point to reduce downtime and simplify troubleshooting.
• Windows Update calendar pause - A new calendar experience in Windows Update Settings lets you pause updates by choosing an end date, for up to 35 days, with the option to extend the pause by selecting a different end date.
• Quieter Widgets experience - Widgets no longer open on hover, notifications and taskbar badges are minimized by default, and several performance and customization improvements are included.
• Accessibility improvements - A new screen tint feature applies a full-screen color overlay to reduce eye strain, and Magnifier gains direct zoom percentage entry and increment controls.
• Voice access and voice typing in French, German, and Spanish - Available on Copilot+ PCs, with real-time grammar, punctuation, and recognition corrections even with background noise.
• IPP-first printer installations - New printer setups default to Internet Printing Protocol when supported, simplifying setup and improving reliability.
• Bluetooth microphone mute sync - Windows now keeps microphone mute state in sync between the audio mixer and the Hands-Free Profile for a more consistent experience with Bluetooth headsets.

Improvements and fixes

• File Explorer - Quick-action commands now appear on hover for work and school (Entra ID) accounts; launch speed is improved; the OneDrive shortcut no longer breaks in administrative mode; the address bar now handles double backslashes and quoted paths; the suggestion dropdown closes reliably after selection; duplicate OneDrive files no longer appear in Favorites; renaming issues with repeated text selection and case-only name changes not reflecting immediately have been resolved.
• Bluetooth and audio - Improved compatibility with AirPods pairing speed and Beats Studio Pro microphone reliability; reduced bug checks related to certain PC manufacturer drivers (error code 0x9F); improved voice-call reliability on Classic Audio devices using HFP; faster LE Audio start when a microphone is in use; reduced reconnection time after hibernation; and improved LE Audio streaming reliability after connection loss and restoration.
• Bluetooth and Phone Link - Outgoing call audio stays on the paired phone during ringing and transfers to the PC only when the call is answered from the PC; incoming call audio no longer rings on the PC when Do Not Disturb is enabled.
• Networking - Confidential Virtual Machines now use SR-IOV hardware acceleration by default; a nested Hyper-V network provisioning configuration issue has been corrected; Wi-Fi power-related blue screen errors are reduced; cellular (WWAN) connectivity including IPv6 VPN support is improved; third-party VPN and SR-IOV server hardware compatibility is improved; network adapter settings and bindings are now preserved across OS upgrades; and shared network resource connections including unauthenticated null-session connections via NetUseAdd are more reliable.
• Secure Boot - Quality updates now include additional high-confidence device targeting data to expand coverage of devices eligible to automatically receive new Secure Boot certificates, while maintaining a phased rollout.
• Authentication - Netlogon secure channel connections between domain controllers are improved, enabling successful connections from member servers to domain controllers set up before 2025.
• Emoji Panel - The emoji panel now uses GIPHY for GIF content following deprecation of Google's Tenor API; devices must install the latest Windows update by June 30, 2026, to continue using GIFs.
• Recycle Bin - Fixed an issue where the permanent-delete confirmation dialog could display an internal Recycle Bin file name instead of the original file name; this issue could occur after installing the June 2026 security update (KB5094126).
• Taskbar - Notification badge counts and visuals now update correctly across apps; reliability of opening the Start menu from the left edge of the taskbar when icons are left-aligned is improved.
• Display and graphics - Improved rendering reliability while scrolling in apps spanning multiple monitors; improved reliability and persistence of color profile application.
• Location services - Settings that do not apply when location services are off (such as Default location and Allow location override) are now greyed out to reduce confusion.
• General performance - Improved shutdown time for Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) when turning off the PC.
• General reliability - Improved explorer.exe stability on login and lock screens with third-party credential providers; reduced blank gray taskbar icon placeholders; improved File Explorer Home navigation during OneDrive sync; improved reliability when switching desktops, launching apps with shell extensions, and using acrylic blur effects in Start, Settings, and the lock screen.
• Apps - Resolved unexpected UAC elevation prompts in some installers and applications introduced after installing KB5089549.
• Remote Desktop - Refreshed dialog design when enabling Remote Desktop in Settings > System > Remote Desktop.
• Graphics Kernel - Improved memory-management policy that allows PCs with more than 32 GB of installed memory to run larger local AI models.
• WSL - Improved usage of Windows Subsystem for Linux in mirrored networking mode with VPNs.
• Search - Improved reliability when applying Search-related group policies.
• Input - Customizable right-click zone size for touchpads added in Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad; English character recognition improved when using Japanese handwriting.
• Audio - Improved reliability of the inbox HD Audio driver.
• AI components - AI components updated to version 1.2605.856.0.

Known issues

Microsoft lists no known issues for this update at the time of writing.

How to get this update

This update is delivered through a two-phase rollout: a gradual rollout that delivers the update in phases so features reach devices over time, and a normal rollout that is the broad release to all eligible devices.

• Windows Update - Go to Settings > Windows Update and check for updates. Because this is a preview update, select "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available" or check for optional updates to receive it proactively.
• Microsoft Update Catalog - Search for KB5095093 to download the package manually.
• WSUS and Windows Update for Business - The update can be deployed through standard servicing channels once available in those pipelines.
• Prerequisite - If your device has not yet installed earlier updates, it will download and install only the new updates contained in this package.

Frequently asked questions

Is KB5095093 a security update?

No. KB5095093 is a non-security preview cumulative update. It contains quality improvements and new features but does not include the security patches that ship in the monthly Patch Tuesday release. Organizations that manage update rings should treat this as an optional preview update rather than a required security deployment.

What happens if Windows 11 version 24H2 Home or Pro reaches end of updates in October 2026?

According to Microsoft, Windows 11 version 24H2 Home and Pro editions reach end of updates on October 13, 2026. After that date, those editions will no longer receive fixes for known issues, time zone updates, technical support, or monthly security and preview updates. Enterprise and Education editions remain supported until October 12, 2027. Microsoft recommends upgrading to the latest version of Windows 11.

What is the Secure Boot certificate expiration notice about?

Secure Boot certificates used by most Windows devices are set to expire starting in June 2026. Microsoft has been updating these certificates on consumer and non-managed business devices over recent months. Devices that have not yet received the newer certificates will continue to start and operate normally, and standard Windows updates will continue to install. Updated certificates will continue to be delivered through Windows Update in the coming months.

How does the new Windows Update calendar pause feature work?

A calendar experience added to Settings > Windows Update lets administrators and users pause updates by selecting a specific end date rather than a fixed duration, for up to 35 days. You can extend the pause by choosing a different end date and re-pause updates as needed. This gives more flexible control over update timing compared to previous pause options.