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Windows 11 26H2 confirmed, 26H1 devices will not get this update
Windows 11 version 26H2 is now available for Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel. The update is expected to roll out broadly in the second half of 2026. It will utilize a small enablement package for faster installation on compatible devices.
What changed
Microsoft officially confirmed the 26H2 version and its rollout strategy for x86-64 PCs.
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Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 26H2 Update
confidence 90%Windows 11 version 26H2 is now available for Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel. The update is expected to roll out broadly in the second half of 2026. It will utilize a small enablement package for faster installation on compatible devices.
What's confirmed:
- Windows 11 version 26H2 is available to Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel.
- The 26H2 update will install via a tiny enablement package for PCs running 24H2 and 25H2.
- Microsoft has advised IT administrators to prepare for the version 26H2 upgrade.
- The update is expected to roll out broadly in the second half of 2026.
Still unconfirmed:
- Devices running 26H1 will not receive the 26H2 update.
- Windows 11 updates will require only one reboot instead of several.
- The 26H2 update focuses on fixing everyday annoyances rather than flashy features.