How To Explore the New Windows 11 Build 26200.5661: Updated Flyouts, Settings Features, and Fixes

If you’re like me, updating Windows can sometimes be a mixed bag—new features, maybe some bugs, and occasionally, stuff just stops working the way it used to. This latest build, 26200.5661, actually tries to deliver on some decent improvements, especially if you’re into customization and productivity betterments. But of course, nothing’s perfect, and some issues pop up, especially if you’re fiddling with settings or using certain hardware or language setups. So, here’s a rundown covering not just what’s new, but some common little hiccups and how to get around them.

How to Fix Common Post-Update Bugs in Windows 11 Build 26200.5661

First thing, if stuff just feels wonky after the update—like the taskbar crashing, search not working properly, or some features not sticking—some of these tips might help. Usually, minor bugs are fixed with some patience or quick tweaks, but on some setups, you might need to dig a bit deeper, especially if the update throws errors or performance drops. Here are some methods that might help smooth things out.

Fix 1: Reset the Windows Search Service

This is a common culprit for search-related issues and emoji panel bugs. Sometimes, after an update, the Windows Search service gets hiccups. Restarting it can bring back a lot of missing functionality. You can do this via PowerShell or Command Prompt:

• Open PowerShell as administrator (Win + X, then select Windows PowerShell (Admin))
• Type or copy-paste: Get-Service WSearch | Restart-Service
• Press Enter. Wait for it to restart. Sometimes, it helps to reboot afterward.

This tends to fix the search and emoji panel glitches. It’s kind of weird, but on one machine it worked instantly, on another, I had to restart twice. Windows has to make this harder than necessary sometimes.

Fix 2: Clear and Reset Taskbar cache

If your taskbar is crashing or not loading icons correctly, it might be related to cached data getting corrupted. Clearing the icon cache sometimes does the trick. Here’s what to do:

• Close all Explorer windows (since you’re about to mess with system files). You can do this through Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) — find Windows Explorer, right-click, and choose Restart.
• Open File Explorer and navigate to: %localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
• Delete the files named iconcache*.db.
• Reboot the PC. When Windows starts fresh, the icon cache rebuilds.

This occasionally resolves weird icon display issues or taskbar crashes. Not sure why, but it’s a quick win—just don’t do it if you’re in the middle of something important, as Explorer restarts close all open File Explorer windows.

Fix 3: Enable or disable specific Windows features via Settings

If some features like the new AI-based File Explorer actions or the latest slider customizations aren’t working, toggling related settings can fix them. For example, go to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar and look for options related to AI or recent updates. Also, check the new toggle for start menu pins if you’re an admin trying to preconfigure setups. Sometimes a simple toggle off and on helps Windows register the change.

Method 2: Use the Group Policy Editor for advanced tweaks

If you’re on a Windows Pro or Enterprise, adjusting policies in gpedit.msc can help lock down or tweak features more granularly. For example, to enable start menu pin persistence or fix localization bugs (especially with language packs like Italian), it’s worth exploring the policies under Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates. Apply or tweak settings that might be causing crashes or bugs. To open gpedit, just hit Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and hit Enter.

In summary

• Trying to restart services like Windows Search can fix search and emoji glitches.
• Clearing icon cache fixes weird taskbar icon issues.
• Check settings or group policies if specific features aren’t working or crashing.
• Sometimes, just a reboot or a quick restart of Explorer clears out a lot of bugs.

Wrap-up

This build is decent, and most problems are fixable with a few tweaks. Some bugs might be specific to certain configurations or language settings, so don’t get too frustrated if you hit a wall—sometimes, waiting for a cumulative update or doing a clean install is the only way out. The key is poking around, toggling settings, or running a few commands. Fingers crossed this helps someone avoid hours of frustration or reinstallation.