How to enable new features for Windows 11 October 2026 Update (KB5124010)
Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 features gradually, but ViveTool can help you access some of them sooner.
Windows 11, officially released on October 5, 2021, represents a significant evolution from its predecessor, Windows 10. It introduces a refreshed user interface with rounded corners, updated fonts, and a consistent design across elements such as the Start menu, Taskbar, Notifications, Settings, and File Explorer.
Aside from the initial 21H2 version, the operating system has undergone several major updates:
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While these are the standard requirements, you can still upgrade a computer with unsupported hardware to Windows 11. However, the device must meet some basic hardware criteria, including a 64-bit processor with at least two cores and the POPCNT instruction, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and TPM 1.2.
Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 features gradually, but ViveTool can help you access some of them sooner.
Microsoft is improving Windows 11 26H2 with more Memory Integrity protection, faster search, better context menu controls, and several fixes.
Windows 11 26H1 builds add gamepad support to Bluetooth settings and pinned apps to Windows Share, while one build has an EAC issue.
Microsoft adds new emoji to Windows 11 while fixing Arm64 upgrades, networking, Remote Desktop, and other issues.
Microsoft is making Windows 11's cross-device Resume feature less restrictive while cleaning up a few smaller issues.
Microsoft is making it easier to finish setting up Windows 11, but its new Assisted Setup experience still feels incomplete.
Microsoft is giving Sound settings a much-needed cleanup with new controls, better device management, and useful audio details.
Microsoft packs Windows 11 with useful File Explorer, touchpad, Bluetooth, Copilot key, and recovery improvements ahead of the next ...
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