Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7752 (KB5074177) till beta channelwhich includes native sysmon support And some targeted improvements. It is based on construction windows 11 version 25h2 And is now available to Insiders who are part of the beta channel.
Like previous beta channel builds, changes are divided between changes that are gradually rolled out to the system “Get the latest updates as they become available” The toggle is enabled, and improvements that apply more widely over time.
Sysmon included in Windows 11 Insider Preview Quality Update (26220.7752)
The first and most important change the Windows 11 (26220.7752) build includes Built-in SysmonWhich no longer requires a separate Sysinternals download.
sysmon A tool that logs detailed system events for use in threat detection, auditing, and forensic analysis. These events are sent to the Windows event log, making them compatible with security tools and custom workflows.
Sysmon is disabled by default and needs to be enabled manually.
How to Enable Native Sysmon Support in Windows 11?
There are two ways to turn on built-in Sysmon in Windows 11:
Using Settings
- open settings
- Go System > Optional Features
- choose More Windows Features
- check sysmon and apply changes
Using Powershell or Command Prompt
If Sysmon is already installed from Sysinternals, you must install uninstall that version first. The functionality remains the same, and Microsoft has confirmed that documentation will be added directly to Windows in a future update.
Voice Access gets Dutch support with update 26220.7752
Voice Access now supports Netherlands locale. There are no other language or functionality changes listed in build 26220.7752.
File Explorer and app reliability improvements:
This build includes a bunch of fixes that will be gradually released to users when the Updates toggle is enabled.
File Explorer Solution:
- advanced keyboard navigation And access key behavior
- When were the issues resolved? Renaming folders with custom names
- missing fixed mouse And tooltips For “Add to Favorites” option
Beyond File Explorer, Microsoft addressed a bug that caused apps to freeze when accessing files on OneDrive or Dropbox. Some Outlook configurations that use PST files stored on OneDrive may also freeze or constantly reload the data.
What should Windows 11 Insiders do?
Windows 11 Insiders who want early access to features like built-in Sysmon should make sure the “Get the latest updates” toggle is enabled. Settings > Windows Update.
Those who prefer a more stable experience can leave the toggle disabled. Features will also be released gradually once they are ready for extensive testing.
Like other beta channel builds, note that some features may change, be removed, or may never make it to a stable release.
