Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26040 Released | Know About Uwinpc: Your Source For Latest Windows Updates

Hello UWinPC users, today Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26040 on Canary Channel.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26040

Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26040 to Windows Insiders, introducing it to useful productivity enhancements and reliability improvements. Next, let us take a look at the notable changes, what changes have been made, and what problems have been fixed, in simple words.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26040 Released Know About

Tablet-optimized taskbar

A new tablet-friendly taskbar automatically collapses into a compact flyout on the 2-in-1 device when you detach the keyboard or fold it into tablet mode. It saves space on small tablet screens, showing unlabeled icons with a clean layout.

Redesigned File Explorer

File Explorer’s interface has been refreshed with rounded corners, updated icons, and a modern command bar powered by WinUI 3. The navigation pane also follows the Windows 11 design with new folder icons.

Relevant suggested actions

In File Explorer, right-clicking on files brings up suggestions for opening, viewing, or processing them with common shortcuts and default apps. These context menu suggestions change dynamically based on file type and usage patterns.

Advanced Voice Access

Voice Access, which lets you control Windows hands-free through voice commands, gets new commands and reliability improvements. Voice Access automatically ducks audio from other apps when you speak, improving the experience.

Windows Spotlight desktop wallpaper

Windows Spotlight’s daily rotating lock screen spotlight images can now also be set as the desktop wallpaper, with new backgrounds periodically added. This feature is extendable to both contexts.

Advanced Narrator Braille

Narrator’s braille functionality has seen upgrades around text entry visibility, navigation, and translation to promote accessibility for visually impaired users who rely on braille displays.

Clipboard History Sync

Clipboard content now syncs across Windows 11 devices signed in with the same Microsoft account. Text, images, and files copied on one device will paste seamlessly to the other device.

Build 26040 Fixes & Improvements

Addressed Taskbar intermittent flashing issue.
Fixed File Explorer crashes when using the Taskbar.
Mitigated app termination and data loss issues.
Optimized Start menu launch performance.
Patched visual defects in Windows Sandbox.
Improved Live Captions reliability.
Overall faster resumes from sleep.

Removed WordPad App

The WordPad app is removed from fresh Windows 11 installs, reducing its footprint as it overlaps with Microsoft Word.

Windows 11 build 26040 from Microsoft primarily brings useful new capabilities like a tablet-focused taskbar and suggested actions to increase productivity, along with a visual refresh of File Explorer and useful additions like desktop Windows Spotlight. It promises a customized experience. How can we make Windows 11 fast and smooth in our previous post? As has been mentioned, some of these methods can also be used.

Key improvements in Windows 11 improve stability and brightness while voice and Braille upgrades strengthen accessibility. With tight integration into tools like clipboard sync, the update expands the connected devices to the Windows 11 ecosystem. So how about this update to [Windows 11 Canary build 26040]. If you have any questions related to this, you can leave your question in the comment box.