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Windows 11 (25H2) 26200.7918 Preview
* About this Windows version *
Release date: 17/02/2026
KB5077241 (build 26200.7918) for Windows 11 drops as the March 2026 update (preview)
Windows 11’s March 2026 update lands in Release Preview with a built-in speed test, native Sysmon, camera controls, and dozens of system improvements.
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 build 26200.7918 (KB5077241) in the Release Preview Channel as the first non-security update for March 2026. The rollout is planned for March 10, 2026, and Microsoft usually starts the deployment at 1PM Eastern Time.
According to the official changelog, the 2026-01 Security Update (KB5077241) (Build 26200.7918) introduces a new network speed test integration in the Taskbar, native Pan and Tilt support for compatible cameras, built-in support for Sysmon, and the ability to set WebP images as desktop backgrounds.
Update KB5077241 also delivers recovery environment improvements, refinements to the Start menu, updates for Microsoft Entra ID integration, and multiple fixes and design updates across Storage and Windows Update settings.
In addition, this release for Windows 11 ships with an updated version of File Explorer that includes several usability and reliability enhancements, along with improvements to Nearby Sharing, Projecting, Display behavior, the Lock screen experience, and other core system components.
For more details, head to: https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/02/17/releasing-windows-11-builds-26100-7918-and-26200-7918-to-the-release-preview-channel/
* Installation *
- Windows preactivated (DLA)
- Create USB using Rufus/Ventoy
- Start installation
- Select region/keyboard
- When prompted, DO connect to the internet (allows searching for security stuff updates, and activation)
- Name your device (optional)
- At Login options, select Setup for work or school
- Next, at sign-in options select Domain join instead, then enter your name and password
- Next, uncheck all privacy suggestions
- At system boot up, go to settings and install updates (defender and security platform)
- Done
Enjoy and keep seeding :)
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