**Insider Updates** 

[Windows 11 build 29648.1000 as an optional preview](https://winaero.com/optional-windows-11-insider-preview-build-29648-1000-experimental-future-platforms-released/) for Insiders in the Experimental channel. This update brings minor visual changes to the Windows Security app for better consistency across Windows, and corporate devices with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint will now show that status in Virus & threat protection. Microsoft also removed the WMIC uninstaller as part of the broader deprecation of Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line. The Drag Tray feature has been removed after Insider feedback, though Microsoft says it will explore a new version later. The build also fixes a Magnifier launch issue and an unexpected UI shift problem in some apps. However, known issues remain: some users may see a blinking mouse cursor, and others may be blocked from updating by error code 0x80070005.

 [Windows 11 version 26H1, Build 28120.2738](https://winaero.com/windows-11-build-28120-2738-experimental-26h1-is-out-to-insiders/), to Insiders in the Experimental channel. This update removes the WMIC uninstaller as part of Microsoft’s ongoing deprecation of Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line. It also removes the Drag Tray feature after Insider feedback, while Microsoft continues exploring future improvements. On the fixes side, the build addresses a crash in Settings when opening System > Notifications, and it resolves an issue that prevented Magnifier from launching correctly for some users. Microsoft also notes a known compatibility issue with PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, which may stop the game from launching after installation. The company says this security measure is meant to prevent stability problems while it works with the game’s developers on a fix. More details are expected later.

 [Windows 11 preview build 28020.2731](https://winaero.com/windows-11-build-28020-2731-beta-26h1-is-now-available/), version 26H1, the Beta (26H1) channel. This update includes several changes and fixes. Microsoft has removed the Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC) uninstaller, continuing the broader deprecation of WMIC in Windows. The company also removed the Drag Tray feature, a bar at the top of the screen used to quickly send files to apps, after feedback from Insiders; Microsoft says it is still exploring improvements and may offer a new version later. In addition, the build fixes a Settings crash that happened when users opened System > Notifications. It also resolves an issue where Magnifier failed to launch properly for some Insiders in the previous build. Overall, this release focuses on removing outdated features, refining user feedback-driven design, and improving system stability and accessibility across Windows 11 Beta.

 [Windows 11 Build 26220.9202](https://winaero.com/windows-11-build-26220-9202-beta-is-now-available-to-insiders/), Beta channel. The update focuses on usability and stability improvements across several areas. File Explorer now loads the Home page faster, responds better, supports touch scrolling in Featured, and fixes a thumbnail display bug. Microsoft also continues removing WMIC, eliminating its uninstaller as part of the tool’s deprecation. Search received a slightly taller field, while the Drag Tray feature has been removed for now as Microsoft reworks it. Settings no longer crashes on the Date & Time page, the taskbar system tray is more stable on non-touch PCs, Japanese IME input is more reliable, and an Arm64 crash involving xtajit64.dll has been fixed, improving app compatibility.

 [Windows 11 build 26340.9212](https://winaero.com/windows-11-build-26340-9212-released-to-insiders-on-the-experimental-channel/), the Experimental channel. The update tests a redesigned File Explorer context menu, adds photo gallery backup to OneDrive, supports Emoji 17.0, and refreshes the Get Started app and Magnifier toolbar. Microsoft also removed the Drag Tray feature for now, while improving input reliability, Start menu rollout behavior, and the modern Run dialog. Personalization gains better background handling, slideshow support across multiple desktops, and improved wallpaper previews. WinRE now can reuse saved Wi‑Fi profiles, making recovery-network connections easier during resets or cloud rebuilds. The build also fixes issues with image thumbnails, Settings crashes, and an Arm64 app crash.