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technology1 day ago•138 min saved

Windows 11 26H2 nears general release after final Preview phase

Microsoft has begun testing Windows 11 version 26H2 in the Release Preview Channel, signaling an imminent general rollout. The update is not a major OS upgrade, shares core components with 25H2, and uses an enablement package to install with a single restart. It resets the support clock to 24 months for consumers and 36 months for commercial users, with feature parity to 25H2 and potential new features arriving alongside, with general availability expected in the coming weeks (typically late September to October).

via Windows Central|

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technology1 month ago•122 min saved

Windows 11 26H2 arrives as a faster, non-reinstall upgrade with longer support

Windows 11's 2026 Update (26H2) will be delivered as an Enablement Package that upgrades 25H2 to 26H2 without a full OS reinstall, using the same platform and features as 25H2. Upgrading from 25H2 is quick, often just a restart, while devices on older releases may require a full feature update. If you’re on Windows 10, you’ll receive a full upgrade to 26H2. The update extends support lifecycles (roughly 24 months for Home/Pro, 36 months for Enterprise/Education), with hardware requirements unchanged, and rollout will be gradual via Controlled Feature Rollouts. Plan to upgrade before 25H2’s end of life to stay supported, but there’s no rush since the features are largely the same across versions.

via Windows Central|

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technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Windows 11 26H2 Coming Soon: Tiny Enablement Upgrade for 24H2/25H2

Microsoft says Windows 11 version 26H2 will be the next feature update. Devices on 24H2 or 25H2 can upgrade via a tiny enablement package (~174 KB) that activates existing features after a restart, while 23H2 and older require a full 6.5 GB upgrade. The three releases share the same servicing branch, allowing unified security updates and testing; hardware requirements are not expected to change, and 26H2 is anticipated later this year after Insiders in the Dev Channel test it.

via BleepingComputer|

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technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Windows 11 26H2: A shift to tiny, continuous updates

Microsoft continues its shift to small, enablement-package updates for Windows 11 26H2, which toggles existing features rather than delivering new ones; upgrades on devices already on 24H2/25H2 are quick and largely invisible, while new features arrive through monthly patches and the annual update mainly extends support timelines. 26H2 extends support to 2028–2029, with 26H1 targeting newer silicon but not offering user-facing changes for most, signaling a broader move toward continual, lower-disruption updates—though the path beyond 2026 is not confirmed.

via TechSpot|

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technology2 months ago•7 min saved

Fall 2026 brings a lean Windows 11 26H2 via enablement update

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 26H2 will ship in fall 2026 as a lightweight enablement package for devices already on 24H2/25H2, delivering the same feature set with a very small install (often under 500KB) and a single reboot, with no new hardware requirements. It’s supported through October 2028 for Home/Pro/Pro EDU/Pro for Workstations and through October 2029 for Enterprise/Education/IoT Enterprise. Major changes will continue to arrive via monthly cumulative updates rather than yearly feature releases; 26H1 remains a separate silicon-based release with no exclusive features, and details on 27H2 aren’t confirmed yet.

via Windows Latest|

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technology6 months ago•6 min saved

Windows 11 26H2: Copilot search, Explorer overhaul, and more feature unlocks

Windows 11 26H2 will roll out in late September to early October 2026 as a lightweight enablement package that unlocks features added since 25H2. Highlights include Ask Copilot taskbar search, deeper Copilot integration in File Explorer with a dockable side panel, a WinUI-based Run window, an Outlook-linked agenda in the notification center, Sysinternals System Monitor for security, expanded camera controls and Emoji 16.0, a gaming-mode with an Xbox-style full-screen interface, and agentic AI features. The update extends support to 24 months for consumers and 36 months for businesses and does not require a full OS reinstall.

via PCWorld|

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technology10 months ago•2 min saved

Windows 11 25H2 Update: Minor Changes and Known Issues

Windows 11's 25H2 update, released as an enablement package, introduces new features like an improved Start menu and enhanced phone integration, while also focusing on security enhancements and a continuous innovation model that delivers updates throughout the year. The update begins rolling out today, with some known bugs preventing immediate upgrade.

via pcworld.com|

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