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Build 26300.7877

Build 26300.7877: Windows Insider Experimental Channel, February 2026. Freeform rotation in Paint and clearer device details

In short

Adds freeform rotation in Paint and updates device information in Settings. It also improves taskbar and Nearby Sharing reliability and fixes a File Explorer issue.

Does it affect you? Applies to: Windows Insider devices in the Dev Channel. The consumer Device info card update is currently rolling out to Insiders in the United States.

Build
26300.7877

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

Improvements 7 changes

Context Menu

Gradual rollout

For: Insiders in the Dev Channel with the latest-updates toggle on

  • The Open command for .exe, .bat, and .cmd files uses the icon of the file’s default app.1

Device Cards

Gradual rollout

For: Insiders in the United States using the consumer experience

  • The consumer Device info card simplifies device specifications and makes the path from the Settings Home card to the About page more consistent. It is currently rolling out to Insiders in the United States.2
    A version intended for enterprise users on IT-managed devices continues to be available.

Settings > System > About

Gradual rollout 2 items

For: Insiders in the Dev Channel with the latest-updates toggle on

  • Key hardware details appear prominently at the top of the page, making device information easier to see at a glance.3
  • Graphics and storage details appear together in the Device information section, with support for copying and pasting the information.4

Taskbar

Gradual rollout

For: Insiders in the Dev Channel with the latest-updates toggle on

  • Animations improve when you move the pointer over app groups on the taskbar.5

System tray

Gradual rollout

For: Insiders in the Dev Channel with the latest-updates toggle on

  • App icons appear more reliably in the system tray when the taskbar is set to autohide.5

Nearby Sharing

Gradual rollout

For: Insiders in the Dev Channel with the latest-updates toggle on

  • Sending larger files is more reliable.6

Fix 1 change

File Explorer

Gradual rollout

For: Insiders in the Dev Channel with the latest-updates toggle on

  • Open File Explorer windows and tabs no longer might unexpectedly jump to Desktop or Home.7

New feature 1 change

Paint

For: Insiders receiving the Paint app update

  • You can rotate shapes, text, and selections to any angle.8
    Use the rotate handle above an active object, or choose Custom rotate from the Rotate menu and enter an angle.

Removal 1 change

Settings > System > About

Gradual rollout

For: Insiders in the Dev Channel with the latest-updates toggle on

  • Device-related frequently asked questions are not currently shown while Microsoft continues to work on contextual help across Settings.9

Technical details

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Data sheet

Released
2026-02-20
Type
Windows Insider build
VersionBuildChannel
26H2 26300.7877 Experimental Channel

Security

No vulnerabilities are listed for this update.

Sources

Updated
Cited passages from Microsoft's official notes (9)
  1. 1. When right clicking on a .exe, .bat, or .cmd file, the context menu’s “Open” verb will now match the icon associated with the file’s default app. blogs.windows.com
  2. 2. This update simplifies key device specifications and improves consistency across the end to end flow from the Home Card to the Settings > System > About page, making information easier to scan and understand. blogs.windows.com
  3. 3. In Settings > System > About, based on early customer feedback, key device hardware details are once again prominently displayed at the top of the page, making it easy to understand your device at a glance. blogs.windows.com
  4. 4. The Device information section now brings together additional system details such as graphics and storage information in a single location, with easy copy/paste support to simplify sharing or support scenarios. blogs.windows.com
  5. 5. We have improved the animations for mousing over app groups on the taskbar. Improved reliability of showing app icons in the system tray when the taskbar was set to autohide. blogs.windows.com
  6. 6. Improved the reliability of sending larger files using nearby sharing. blogs.windows.com
  7. 7. Addressed an issue where all File Explorer open windows and tabs might unexpectedly jump to Desktop or Home. blogs.windows.com
  8. 8. You can now rotate shapes, text, and any active selection to any angle. blogs.windows.com
  9. 9. Device related frequently asked questions are not currently surfaced as we continue iterating the best way to deliver contextual help across Settings. blogs.windows.com
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