How to enable modern Mouse indicator feature on Windows 11
Windows 11 26H2 is testing a redesigned Mouse indicator with a modern animation and a new way to keep it visible.
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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