Windows 11 26H2

Windows 11 26H2 vs 25H2: How they compare, and what’s different

Published on June 23, 2026

Windows 11 26H2 isn't a traditional feature update. Here's why it's nearly identical to version 25H2 and what actually changes.

Published on June 23, 2026

Windows 11 26H2 doesn't raise the hardware bar, meaning most devices already running 24H2 or 25H2 are ready for the next feature update.

Published on June 22, 2026

Windows 11 26H2 isn't officially available yet, but you can already install the next feature update using preview builds and bootable media.

Published on June 22, 2026

Want to test Windows 11 26H2 early? Here's how to build an ISO from Microsoft's preview files and create a USB installer.

Published on February 13, 2026

Windows 11 26H1 is here, but unless you have next-gen Snapdragon hardware, you won’t see it.

Published on February 12, 2026

Windows 11 26H1 and 26H2 are not what they seem. One is hardware-exclusive, the other is your real feature update.

Published on February 2, 2026

Windows 11 26H2 is shaping up to be a fast install update with meaningful changes arriving gradually, not all at once.

Published on January 7, 2026

Windows 11 26H1 is shaping up as a silicon-driven release tied to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 launch, not a feature update for existing PCs.

Published on October 28, 2025

Microsoft rumored to prepare Windows 11 26H1 for Snapdragon X2 Elite PCs only, and it could arrive early next year.