Windows 11 August 2026 Patch Tuesday adds AI controls, ESS sign-in, and quality-of-life refinements
Microsoft’s August 2026 Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 brings a broad polish pass: Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security now supports external fingerprint sensors; an option to uninstall the AI-generated Image/AI model from Copilot+ PCs; plus a slate of improvements across File Explorer, Windows Search, Widgets, and Windows Update. Other updates include new touchpad gestures, better Voice Typing/Voice Access with noise isolation, a redesigned Account Control flyout, and power/battery tweaks. The update also returns the ability to set Energy Saver battery percentage and delivers more accurate update progress. These changes apply to Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 (identical) via Controlled Feature Rollout.
