Build 28120.2242: Windows Insider Experimental Channel, June 2026. Administrator Protection toggle in Settings

The Experimental Channel is gradually getting a Settings toggle to enable Administrator Protection. A restart is required.

Does it affect you? Applies to: Devices enrolled in the Windows Insider Program in the Experimental (26H1) Channel.

This is a test build for people in the Windows Insider Program. Features in it can change, be removed, or never reach regular Windows releases.

What changes

Gradual rollout

For: Insiders in the Experimental (26H1) Channel

Gradual rollout

For: Insiders in the Experimental (26H1) Channel

A Settings toggle lets you enable Administrator Protection. A restart is required.²
The toggle is under Settings > Privacy & security > Windows Security > Account protection.

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Version	Build	Channel
—	28120.2242	Experimental Channel

No vulnerabilities are listed for this update.

Updated Oct 26, 2026

Cited passages from Microsoft's official notes (2)

1. This update includes a small number of minor bug fixes and improvements. learn.microsoft.com
2. we are also now rolling out the ability to enable Administrator Protection in Settings under Privacy & security > Windows Security > Account protection by switching the toggle on. A restart will be required. learn.microsoft.com

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