The Windows 11 2026 Update, also referred to as Windows 11, version 26H2 is now available! 🎉
If you’re already running a recent version of Windows 11, getting the update may be quicker and easier than you think.
Here are the essentials.
What does version 26H2 include?
Windows 11, version 26H2 brings together all the Windows innovations, security improvements, and enhancements delivered over the past year to version 25H2. Here are a few highlights to explore:
- A smarter File Explorer: New productivity enhancements include AI actions for supported images, the ability to summarize OneDrive and SharePoint documents, quick actions for work and school accounts, and support for additional archive formats.
- Better Windows Search: Find what you need more easily with previews, better handling of typos and partial app names, clearer result types, and automatic indexing of frequently used folders.
- More accessible ways to use your PC: Magnifier adds more precise zoom and screen tint options, Narrator adds Braille Viewer and other improvements, and Voice access expands natural language commanding on supported Copilot+ PCs.
- More ways to make Windows your own: Start and the taskbar gain new customization options, including new Start menu views and sizing choices, additional taskbar positions, and a smaller taskbar option.
Want to explore more? Read Inside This Update.
How do I get the update?
Windows 11, version 26H2 is available for eligible devices running Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2. Availability will expand over time, so don’t worry if you don’t see it immediately.
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For unmanaged devices, Windows 11, version 26H2 will be available through Windows Update, beginning with those who have opted in to "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available."
Whether you are updating your own PC, or rolling out the update across an organization, see How to get the Windows 11 2026 Update for all the details.
How long will it be supported?
September 29, 2026 marks the start of 36 months of servicing support for Enterprise and Education editions of Windows 11, version 26H2. Home and Pro editions receive 24 months of support.
Need to roll out the update across your organization? Start here.
- Looking for guidance and resources to help you plan, validate, and deploy with confidence.? Read An IT pro’s guide to Windows 11, version 26H2.
- Want to explore features that will benefit your business and the people in it? Visit What’s new in Windows 11, version 26H2.
- Checking for known issues or rollout updates? Bookmark Windows release health.
