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Get ready for Windows 11, version 26H2

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Jason_Leznek
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Jun 19, 2026
The next annual update for Windows 11 is coming soon and is already available to Windows Insiders! Windows 11, version 26H2 continues our focus on delivering a predictable, low-disruption update expe...
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16C
Copper Contributor
Jun 22, 2026

Are you kidding me? I just update to 26h1 YESTERDAY

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    bestbattle
    Copper Contributor
    Jul 15, 2026

    26h1 is an ARM64 branch. this upgrade will most likely not target you

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    ER2025
    Brass Contributor
    Jul 01, 2026

    Windows 11, version 26H1 will not be able to update to version 26H2. Instead, they’ll have a path to update to a future Windows release. https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/06/19/announcing-new-builds-for-19-june-2026-26h2-for-experimental/

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    Squall_Leonhart
    Tin Contributor
    Jun 23, 2026

    Stay on it, 26h2 is built on the backported bugridden mess of build 26100