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Windows 11 Insider Build Brings Modernised Run Dialog and Quieter Widgets

New Windows 11 Insider builds introduce a modernised Run dialog, a refreshed Feedback Hub, and quieter default widget behaviour to cut down on desktop distractions.

May 2, 2026
By PC Hardware Finder
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<p>The latest Windows 11 Insider builds for May 2026 bring a collection of refinements that clean up some long-standing rough edges in the operating system. The most visible change is a modernised Run dialog, which receives a visual refresh that better fits the Fluent Design language used throughout Windows 11.</p><p>The Feedback Hub has also been refreshed with an updated layout that makes it easier to submit reports and browse community feedback. For those who use the Hub to follow Windows development, the improved navigation is a welcome change.</p><p>Perhaps the most appreciated update for everyday users is quieter default behaviour for Widgets. The Widgets panel has been a source of frustration for users who find it distracting or intrusive, and Microsoft is now dialling back how aggressively it surfaces on the desktop by default. These builds are available to Windows Insiders now ahead of a wider stable channel release.</p>

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