Microsoft has released cumulative update KB5083824 (Build 28020.1803) for Windows 11, version 26H1. This update is available for Insiders on the Canary Channel and represents a build belonging to the br_release development branch. Users on this channel will now receive updates for Windows 11, version 26H1 (Build 28020), which is activated on top of Windows 11, version 26H1 (Build 28000) using the Feature Enablement package KB5073122.
- General changes. This update includes a small set of improvements and fixes aimed at improving the overall stability and quality of the system for Windows Insider participants.
- Pen settings. Minor changes have been made to the digital pen settings page, including adjustments to the stylus tail button options.
- Option like the Copilot key. Added a new option allowing you to assign the pen button to launch the same application that opens when pressing the Copilot key.
- Sending feedback about the pen. You can send feedback through the Feedback Hub (Win + F) under Devices and drivers > Bluetooth — keyboards, mice, and pens.
- Reliability of continuous dictation. Improved reliability of the fluid dictation setting in voice input (Win + H).
- Developer Mode dialog. The Developer Mode dialog has been updated to match the modern visual style of Windows 11.
- Fix for sfc /scannow. Removed an unnecessary error message that could unexpectedly appear when running the sfc /scannow command.
Canary Channel users should note that builds released to this channel represent the latest platform changes at early stages of development and are not tied to any specific Windows release. Features and functionalities included in these builds may never ship in the final version, as Microsoft tries different concepts and gathers feedback. Features may change, be removed, or be replaced, and some may never become available outside the Windows Insider program. Many features in the Canary Channel are rolled out using Control Feature Rollout technology. They first become available to a small group of Insiders, and then their availability expands as feedback is received and analyzed.
Installation via Windows Update: go to Settings > Windows Update and click Check for updates. A computer restart is required to complete installation. To update Windows 11 Build 28000 (Canary) to Build 28020.1803, you can also download update KB5083824 and install it manually using the links above.
| Feature / Change | Performance Impact | Optimization Level | PC Speed Impact | Gaming Optimization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General system stability and quality improvements | 🟢 +2–5% (fewer crashes, better resource handling) | 🟢 Moderate system-wide optimization | 🟢 Slightly faster in daily use | 🟡 Minimal (indirect stability benefit) |
| Pen settings — stylus tail button options | ⚪ No measurable impact | ⚪ None | ⚪ No change | ⚪ No impact |
| Option to assign pen button to Copilot key action | ⚪ No measurable impact | 🟡 Minor workflow optimization | ⚪ No change | ⚪ No impact |
| Pen feedback via Feedback Hub | ⚪ No impact | 🟡 Minor (faster diagnostics) | ⚪ No change | ⚪ No impact |
| Reliability of continuous dictation (Win + H) | 🟢 +1–3% (smoother voice input) | 🟢 Improved input reliability | 🟡 Negligible speed change | ⚪ No impact |
| Developer Mode dialog updated to modern style | ⚪ No impact | ⚪ Cosmetic only | ⚪ No change | ⚪ No impact |
| Fix for sfc /scannow unnecessary error message | 🟢 +1–2% (cleaner system checks) | 🟢 Reduced false errors | ⚪ No change | ⚪ No impact |
Find and Change Settings
| Setting | Where to find | How to change |
|---|---|---|
| Pen settings | Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Pen & Windows Ink | Open Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Pen & Windows Ink. Adjust the stylus tail button options, including the new option to assign the pen button to launch the same application that opens when pressing the Copilot key. |
| Copilot key option for pen button | Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Pen & Windows Ink | Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Pen & Windows Ink. Under the pen button options, select the option to launch the same application that opens when pressing the Copilot key. |
| Developer Mode dialog | Settings > System > For developers | Open Settings > System > For developers. Enable or disable Developer Mode. The dialog now matches the modern Windows 11 visual style. |
| Sending feedback about the pen | Feedback Hub (Win + F) > Devices and drivers > Bluetooth — keyboards, mice, and pens | Press Win + F to open Feedback Hub. Navigate to Devices and drivers > Bluetooth — keyboards, mice, and pens, then submit your feedback about the pen. |
| Continuous dictation reliability | Voice input (Win + H) > Settings | Press Win + H to open voice input. Open Settings and enable or disable the fluid dictation setting. Reliability improvements are applied automatically. |
| sfc /scannow error message | Command Prompt / Terminal | Run sfc /scannow in an elevated Command Prompt or Terminal. The unnecessary error message has been removed automatically; no user action is required. |
Official announcement on the Microsoft website.
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