Windows 11 Insider Beta Preview Build 26220.8491 has been released, featuring a new Voice Isolation mode that filters out background noise for improved audio clarity. The update also addresses a critical explorer.exe issue that caused endless taskbar blinking and resolves random audio muting problems on certain hardware. Additionally, the build removes a duplicate Energy Saver toggle, enhancing the user interface's functionality. For users facing issues with the Reset this PC feature, it is recommended to use the cloud download option to avoid complications with the local recovery partition

Windows 11 Insider Beta Preview Build 26220.8491 released

Windows 11 Build 26220.8491 finally introduces a Voice Isolation mode that trains a local voice profile to filter out background chatter and typing noise. The update also patches a nasty explorer.exe loop that used to make the taskbar blink endlessly after bad driver updates. Users will appreciate the removal of the duplicate Energy Saver toggle and the fix for random audio muting on certain hardware. When the system recovery tool inevitably hangs, the build quietly points users toward the cloud download option instead of fighting a broken local partition.

Windows 11 Insider Beta Preview Build 26220.8491 released @ NT Compatible