Windows 11 Beta Preview Build 26220.8575 introduces significant fixes, including the removal of the hard limit on update pauses, allowing testers to delay feature installations indefinitely. The update resolves audio issues caused by previous builds that left speakers and headphones silent, as well as errors in the Installed Apps menu that caused it to hang or display empty categories. Additionally, it addresses freezes in search and Notepad by fixing race conditions in the background indexing service, ensuring a more responsive user experience during heavy tasks. Users are encouraged to download the update through Settings and monitor the feedback hub for any new issues
Windows 11 Beta Preview Build 26220.8575 Fixes Audio Glitches, App Menu Errors, and System Freezes
Windows 11 Beta Preview Build 26220.8575 removes the hard limit on update pauses so testers can delay feature installations indefinitely. The flight patches a recent driver conflict that left speakers and headphones completely silent after previous previews. Microsoft also corrected a database query that previously caused the Installed Apps menu to hang or display empty categories. Finally, the build resolves background indexing race conditions that previously froze search results and Notepad during heavy system tasks.
