Windows 11 26H2 has a new Assisted Setup experience, but I have some questions
Microsoft is making it easier to finish setting up Windows 11, but its new Assisted Setup experience still feels incomplete.
Stay current with the Windows 11 version 26H2 (2026 Update). This release will be available in the second half of 2026 and delivered via a lightweight enablement package for devices already running versions 15H1 and 24H2, enabling a fast installation experience.
Windows 11 version 26H2 is built on the same core platform as version 25H2, ensuring seamless app compatibility while resetting the support lifecycle.
Key details
- OS: Windows 11
- Update name: 2026 Update
- Version: 26H2
- Build: 26300.xxxx
- Official release date: TBD
- Start support date: TBD
- End support date: TBD
Hardware requirements
- Processor: 1GHz or faster CPU or SoC with two or more cores with SSE4.2 and POPCNT instructions.
- RAM: 4GB.
- Hard drive: 64GB or larger.
- System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable.
- TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.
- Graphics: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.
- Display resolution: High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per color channel.
- Networking: Microsoft account and internet.
This section will contain all version 26H2-related articles, including news, tutorials, editorials, and reviews.
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