Windows 11 KB5132057 Preview Is Out With Long List of Changes, Inprovements, and Fixes

Microsoft is wrapping up this week with another batch of Windows 11 builds. Among them is a new Release Preview update for Windows 11 25H2 and 26H2 under KB5132057. The latest Insider Preview update bumps both versions to builds 26200.10066 and 26300.10066, respectively.

There is plenty packed into this release, including a redesigned Windows Search, a modern Run dialog, and several usability improvements. Microsoft has also fixed bugs involving TPM initialization, wireless displays, passkeys, and more.

Windows Search gets a major redesign with KB5132057 preview

One of the highlight of Windows 11 KB5132057 Insider Preview is the new Windows Search experience. Microsoft is introducing a simplified results list designed to make searching faster and easier. It also improves performance and memory efficiency.

More importantly, Search can now handle common tasks directly. Users can enable Dark Mode or Bluetooth, adjust brightness, mute their devices, and arrange open windows without opening separate Settings pages.

Microsoft is also adding richer search results. Users can preview files and see details such as modification dates, storage locations, and creators. Search can provide quick answers about weather, stocks, and general facts. It also recognizes typos and synonyms, making results more useful when search terms aren’t exact.

The redesigned experience is initially available in English.

Windows Hello, Run dialog, and Xbox Mode get improvements

Another welcome addition concerns Windows Hello facial recognition. Windows 11 can now temporarily brighten the display when users sign in through facial recognition in dark environments. The option is available under Settings, Accounts, Sign-in options, and Facial recognition.

The Run dialog is also getting a modern redesign. Users can enable it through Settings, System, and Advanced by switching on New Run dialog.

Meanwhile, Xbox Mode is receiving Quick Settings directly in its Gaming Task View navigation bar. This gives players access to the full set of taskbar Quick Settings without leaving Xbox Mode.

File Explorer, Widgets, and Settings receive useful upgrades

File Explorer is getting a notable search improvement with KB5132057 Insider Preview. Searching from This PC now uses the Windows indexer, making results faster and more consistent with searches from File Explorer Home.

Widgets are also becoming easier to discover. Windows can now notify users when an installed app adds a new widget. Selecting the notification opens the Widgets Board and highlights the newly available widget.

Microsoft is also making account benefits easier to find. Windows Settings now provides a clearer way to discover services and benefits linked to a Microsoft account.

There is a small visual change for screen capture, too. Windows 11 is replacing the yellow capture border with a red one. This should make it easier to recognize when a capture session is active.

Accessibility gets several new features

Microsoft is introducing Pointer Indicator to help users with low vision locate their mouse cursor. You can enable it under Settings, Accessibility, Mouse pointer and touch. Once enabled, press Windows + Ctrl + Shift + X to toggle it.

Magnifier is also receiving two improvements. Users can now control whether Windows + Plus starts Magnifier through its Settings page. Microsoft has also added a help menu and direct access to Feedback Hub.

Narrator now supports math reading in eight additional languages. These include Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Russian, Swedish, and Vietnamese.

Another small but useful change affects Sticky Keys, Filter Keys, and Toggle Keys. Users can now dismiss accidental activation directly from the notification prompt. Microsoft has also improved voice typing settings reliability.

Microsoft fixes TPM, passkeys, and display problems

In addition to new features, KB5132057 includes several fixes. Microsoft has addressed a problem that could cause boot failures or TPM initialization errors on Arm-based systems using the TPM 2.0 CRB interface.

The update also fixes Miracast connections that could default to lower resolutions with certain wireless display receivers. Android cross-device passkey authentication should now work without the previous “Something went wrong” error.

Other fixes include an issue involving Japanese text in RemoteApp, where an extra character could appear at the beginning. Microsoft has also fixed an incorrect warning about another person using the PC during shutdown or restart.

Sage 50 Accounting users should see another improvement. The application could previously close unexpectedly when selecting certain options. Microsoft has addressed that problem.

Web sign-in expands to hybrid joined devices

Another important change is related to Microsoft Entra web sign-in. The feature now supports hybrid joined devices alongside Microsoft Entra joined devices.

This allows users to sign in from the Windows lock screen without a password. Supported methods include FIDO2 security keys, phone passkeys, and Temporary Access Passes. After sign-in, Windows obtains a Kerberos ticket, preserving access to on-premises file shares and internal websites.

Microsoft has also added an option to control whether the Windows + Plus shortcut launches Magnifier. This shortcut remains enabled by default.

Microsoft is releasing KB5132057 through two phases. The gradual rollout brings new features and enhancements to eligible devices over time. The normal rollout includes broader fixes and improvements.

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