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How can I upgrade to Windows 11 26H1 on my PC?
I heard Windows 11 26H1 is coming out and I saw a few users already have Windows 11 26H1 installed on their computer. When I checked the update section on my Windows 11 PC (currently running Windows ...
Using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant is an excellent and official method to upgrade to Windows 26H1, especially when Windows Update hasn't offered it to you yet. It's an official tool provided by Microsoft that performs an in-place upgrade on your current PC. Its primary job is to bypass the phased rollout of Windows Update and directly download and install the latest public release of Windows 11 (which, once available, will be 26H1).
- Go to the official Microsoft Windows 11 Software Download Page.
- Under the "Windows 11" section, find and click "Download Now" under the Windows 11 Installation Assistant.
- Run the downloaded file. It will check your device for compatibility and then guide you through the upgrade process to the latest version (which should be 26H1).
For your goal of upgrading to Windows 26H1 moving from Windows 11 25H2 to , the Windows 11 Installation Assistant is the most reliable and recommended method if the update isn't appearing in Windows Update. It is designed specifically for this purpose and provides a smooth, official upgrade path.