Windows 11 26H2

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.