KB5083725


Microsoft has released cumulative update KB5083725 (Build 28020.1863) for Windows 11, version 26H1. Canary Channel users will now receive updates for Windows 11, version 26H1 (Build 28020), which is activated on the basis of Windows 11, Version 26H1 (Build 28000) using the feature enablement package KB5073122 (Feature Enablement).

Builds in the Canary Channel do not correspond to a specific Windows version. The channel is intended for previewing the latest changes in the Windows operating system at early stages of the development cycle. Experimental builds are released immediately after they are created at Microsoft with limited documentation, without thorough validation, and may be unstable. Some of the changes being tested in the Canary Channel will never be released, while others may appear in future Windows releases when they are ready.

This update includes a small set of general improvements and fixes aimed at improving system stability and overall quality of experience for Windows Insider Program participants.

Installation via Windows Update: go to Settings > Windows Update and click Check for updates. A computer restart will be required to complete the installation.

The Canary Channel is intended for previewing the latest changes at early stages of the development cycle. Experimental builds are released immediately after they are created at Microsoft with limited documentation, without thorough validation, and may be unstable. Some of the changes being tested in the Canary Channel will never be released. To leave the Canary Channel, you will need to perform a clean installation of Windows 11. Insiders cannot switch to a channel that receives builds with lower build numbers without performing a clean installation of Windows 11 due to technical requirements.

What was not included in the previous text: the build is activated on the basis of Windows 11, Version 26H1 (Build 28000) using the feature enablement package KB5073122 (Feature Enablement). Canary Channel users will now receive updates for Windows 11, version 26H1 (Build 28020). Clean install to exit the Canary Channel: to leave the Canary Channel, you will need to perform a clean installation of Windows 11.

Official announcement on the Microsoft website.

The last 10 Windows updates:

Update Build Version Windows Channel Date
KB5083631 26200.8313 25H2/24H2 Windows 11 Preview 2026-04-17
KB5083725 28020.1863 26H1 Windows 11 Canary 2026-04-17
KB5083726 26300.8276 25H2 Windows 11 Dev 2026-04-17
KB5083728 26220.8271 25H2 Windows 11 Beta 2026-04-17
KB5082052 22631.6936 23H2 Windows 11 Stable 2026-04-14
KB5083768 28000.1836 26H1 Windows 11 Stable 2026-04-14
KB5082200 19045.7184 22H2 (ESU) Windows 10 Stable 2026-04-14
KB5083769 26200.8246 25H2 Windows 11 Stable 2026-04-14
KB5083633 28020.1812 26H1 Windows 11 Canary 2026-04-10
KB5083632 26300.8170 25H2 Windows 11 Dev 2026-04-10