Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 build 26120.3872 (KB5055640) in the Beta Channel, with virtually the same changes as build 26200.5562 in the Dev Channel , including new features for Click to Do and Windows Search.
This preview build also includes other improvements and fixes for File Explorer, Widgets, Windows Security, the Settings app, Start menu, Task Manager, and more.
Windows 11 build 26120.3872 (Beta)
These are the new features and changes rolling out with the update KB5055640 in the Beta Channel:
Click to Do with reading coach AI
Starting with this release, Click to Do gets two new features, including “Practice in Reading Coach” and “Read with Immersive Reader.”
The “Practice in Reading Coach” option allows the system to provide feedback when reading a loud selected text.
Click to Do Reading Coach / Image: Mauro Huculak
The “Read with Immersive Reader” option displays recognized text in a clutter-free interface, allowing you to focus on reading, similar to the immersive reading experience in a web browser.
In addition, you can change the text size, spacing, font, or background theme. You can also have the text read out loud, use syllable breaks to split words, and highlight nouns, verbs, and adjectives to aid grammar learning. Furthermore, the picture dictionary option provides visual representations of unfamiliar words.
Before you can start using these features, you have to install the Microsoft Reach Coach app .
Also, these new AI features are available for ARM Copilot+ PCs, but Microsoft says that AMD and Intel Copilot+ PCs will get them soon.
Semantic Indexing for EEA
Users in the European Economic Area will now find photos in the cloud using natural language through the search box in the Taskbar as part of the Semantic Indexing feature for Windows Search.
Semantic Indexing with cloud results / Image: Mauro Huculak
In addition, pictures stored locally on the device will also show in search results, as well as exact keyword matches for cloud searches.
The new search capability is gradually rolling out for ARM Copilot+ PCs, but Microsoft says that AMD and Intel Copilot+ PCs will get it soon.
Also, the “Search permissions” settings page now includes an option to disable search for content saved in the cloud. Currently, it only works for the search box in the Taskbar, but it will eventually expand to File Explorer.
Voice Access custom dictionary
Windows 11 update KB5055642 also introduces the ability to add custom words to the dictionary for Voice Access, including words that are difficult to pronounce, to help improve dictation accuracy.
You can add new words to the dictionary after using the “Spell that,” “Correct that,” or using the “Add to Vocabulary” command. In addition, there’s a new “Add to Vocabulary” entry in the main settings menu.
Voice Access custom dictionary / Image: Mauro Huculak
You can now turn Voice Access on or off from the Accessibility flyout in Quick Settings.
If these features are not available on your AI-capable computer, you can run the vivetool /enable /id:56305056,56724497 command using the ViveTool to enable them manually.
Rename printer name UI update
On Settings > Bluetooth & Betaices > Printers & scanners , when changing the printer name , the dialog now shows up with a modern design that matches the Windows 11 style.
Printer rename new UI / Image: Mauro Huculak
If this feature isn’t available, you can turn it on manually by running the vivetool /enable /id:55677794 command with the ViveTool.
File Explorer new tab on existing window
Windows 11 build 26120.3872 also pushes an update for File Explorer that allows it to open new tabs triggered outside of the app in the window instead of opening a new instance.
You can control this feature from File Explorer > Folder Options > General > Browse Folders with the “Open each folder in the same window” option.
Windows Security with TPM details
On Windows Security > Betaice security > Security processors details , the system will be able to show the manufacturer and versions for the Pluton TPM module.
Other changes and fixes
These are the remaining changes and fixes rolling out with the update KB5055640 for Windows 11:
- PnPUtil (PnPUtil.exe): The command-line tool adds a new field that enumerates driver package catalog attributes.
- Start menu: Addressed crashes when creating folders and resolved an issue where search wouldn’t function after opening Start and typing.
- Windowing: Corrected color display issues for snap layouts at the top of the screen.
- Search on the Taskbar: Mitigated a problem causing slow loading times with a blank screen.
- Input: Fixed an issue preventing voice typing from starting via the touch keyboard with the Chinese (Simplified) narrow layout.
- Task Manager: Resolved a problem where search and filtering options were not working.
- Voice Access: Fixed a bug that could cause voice access to freeze with a “working on it” error during dictation.
Microsoft has also mitigated an issue affecting third-party screen reader functionality in certain scenarios and improved the performance of loading early boot UI screens. In addition, users in the European Economic Area can now control notifications per fee or dashboard for the Widgets experience.
Finally, this update fixes error 0x80070032 when installing Spotify. The company has also improved loading performance for the boot interface screens for BitLocker PIN, BitLocker Recovery key, and the boot menu.
Installation process
To download and install this Windows 11 build, enroll your Betaice in the Beta Channel through the “Windows Insider Program” settings from the “Update & Security” section. Once you enroll the computer in the program, you can download the build from the “Windows Update” settings by clicking the “Check for Updates” button, but do not turn on the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” option.
- To rename a printer on Windows 11, open Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners, choose the printer, click “Printer properties,” and confirm the new name.
- On Windows 11 24H2, open Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners, choose the printer, click “Additional printer settings,” confirm the new name, and click “OK.”
- To complete this configuration, you can also use the Print Management console, Command Prompt, and PowerShell.
- The Control Panel method is no longer available as Microsoft ported the option to the Settings app.
On Windows 11 , there are multiple ways to rename a printer. In this guide, I’ll show you five ways and the new steps starting with version 24H2.
Although you can choose your printer’s name during its setup, nowadays, printing and scanning devices install automatically with default settings, including a default name, which can sometimes be long and not humanly descriptive.
If you want to change the name to share the printer with a friendly name or make it easier to identify if you have multiple printing devices, Windows 11 includes various methods to complete this configuration from the Settings app (depending on your version of the operating system), Print Management, Command Prompt, and PowerShell.
In this guide , I will outline the different ways to assign a different name for your printer on Windows 11.
Rename your printer on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you have at least five ways to change the printer settings, including its name, and here’s how.
Ensure the printer is online before proceeding with these methods to avoid issues.
1. From Settings on version 23H2
To change the printer name on Windows 11 23H2 and older versions, use these steps:
- Open Settings .
- Click on Bluetooth & devices .
- Click the Printers & scanners page.
- Choose the printer.
- Click the Printer properties setting.
- Confirm the new printer name. Quick tip: The page also includes the printer’s IP and port as the options to perform a print test and access the device preferences, among other advanced settings.
- Click the OK button.
- Click the Apply button.
The setting to change the printer properties is no longer available through the Control Panel. If you open “Hardware and Sound” and “Devices and Printers,” you will be directed to the Settings app. However, on version 23H2, you will access the legacy properties to rename a printer.
2. From Settings on version 24H2
To rename your printer from the Settings on Windows 11 24H2 , use these steps:
- Open Settings .
- Click on Bluetooth & devices .
- Click the Printers & scanners page.
- Choose the printer.
- Click on Additional printer settings .
- Click the Rename button for the “Rename your printer” setting.
- Confirm the new printer name.
- Click the Save button.
The “Rename your printer” setting is only available on Windows 11 24H2 and higher releases. You can check the version of your operating system with these instructions.
3. From Print Management
To assign a different name for your printer through the Print Management console, use these steps:
- Open Start .
- Search for Print Management and click the top result to open the app.
- Click on All Printers from the “Custom Filters” category.
- Right-click the printer on the right and choose the Rename option.
- Confirm the new name and press Enter .
The console is only available on Windows 11 Pro , so you cannot use these instructions in the Home edition of the operating system.
If you can access Print Management from this console, you can also completely remove a print driver on Windows 11.
4. From Command Prompt
To rename a printer through Command Prompt, use these steps:
- Open Start .
- Search for Command Prompt , right-click the top result, and choose the Run as administrator option.
- Type the following command to list the installed printers and press Enter : wmic printer get location,name Quick tip: This command will also reveal the printer’s IP address and port.
- Type the following command to change the printer name on Windows 11 and press Enter : cscript %WINDIR%\System32\Printing_Admin_Scripts\en-US\prncnfg.vbs -x -p “CURRENT-NAME” -z “NEW-NAME” In the command, update “CURRENT-NAME” and “NEW-NAME” with the old and new names. The “Prncnfg.vbs” file is actually a Visual Basic script designed to configure or display printer details, and in this case, you can use it to change the print device name.
The command will update the printer globally throughout the system.
5. From PowerShell
To change the printer name with PowerShell commands, use these steps:
- Open Start .
- Search for PowerShell , right-click the top result, and choose the Run as administrator option.
- Type the following command to view the installed printers and press Enter : Get-Printer | Select-Object -Property Name, DriverName Quick note: I’m also using the “Select-Object” option to list only the information needed to identify the printer. In addition, the “Get-Printer” command can also be used to query different printer details, as shown on this Microsoft documentation page .
- Type the following command to change the printer name on Windows 11 and press Enter : Rename-Printer -Name “CURRENT-NAME” -NewName “NEW-NAME” In the command, update “CURRENT-NAME” and “NEW-NAME” with the old and new names.
If you encounter problems renaming a printer, make sure you are running Command Prompt or PowerShell as an administrator.
While these instructions are specific to Windows 11, you can use the Command Prompt and PowerShell methods on Windows 10 .
