Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.8165 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel. This release finally lifts the command line restriction on formatting FAT32 volumes from 32GB up to a massive 2TB limit. Network settings also fix a bug that displayed wildly unrealistic data usage numbers for users in recent builds. The Windows Security app introduces color-coded badges to help people verify their Secure Boot status and certificate health without digging through menus. Feedback Hub gets a modernized interface with improved screenshot tools and the option to submit suggestions privately or publicly now.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.8165 Finally Lets You Format Large Drives

Microsoft has released the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to Beta Channel users with specific changes for storage and security that address long-standing limitations. This update fixes a bug where data usage numbers appeared unrealistically high and refreshes the interface for reporting feedback issues. Users should check their settings to see if they receive these improvements immediately or wait for the gradual rollout phase.

Storage Limits and Performance Changes in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build

The most practical update involves the command line formatting of FAT32 volumes where the size limit has increased from 32GB to 2TB. This change solves a real problem for individuals who still rely on that outdated file system for compatibility with older consoles or media players since the old restriction was arbitrary. There is also a performance boost when navigating storage settings on large drives which prevents the interface from hanging during scans. The User Account Control prompt now appears only when accessing temporary files rather than immediately upon entering the Storage page to reduce friction.

Security Status Badges and Feedback Hub Updates in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build

The Windows Security app is getting visual badges that indicate if Secure Boot is active or failing with color coding for green, yellow, and red states. This experience helps users check their certificate status without needing third party tools but remains disabled by default on enterprise IT managed devices. A known issue causing the Network settings to show absurdly large data usage values has been corrected for most users now in this release cycle. Microsoft has also refreshed the Feedback Hub application with a unified template for submitting suggestions or problems to reduce clutter during submission. Navigation is simpler now that the My Feedback section lives directly in the sidebar and announcements have moved to the blog page instead of inside the app. Users can choose to make their input private or public which helps keep sensitive bugs out of the community view before they are fixed.

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.8165 (Beta Channel)

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.8165 (KB 5083635) to the Beta Channel.

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.8165 (Beta Channel)