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Microsoft finalizes Windows 11 version 26H2 for general availability: Next version of Windows 11 enters final preview phase before rollout begins
Windows Central • • technology
Key Points:
- Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 11 version 26H2 to testers in the Windows Insider Release Preview Channel, marking the final testing phase before general availability.
- Version 26H2 is a minor update based on the same platform as versions 25H2 and 24H2, focusing on resetting the support lifecycle rather than introducing major OS changes.
- This update offers 24 months of support for consumers and 36 months for commercial users, with no compatibility or stability concerns since it shares the same core and features as 25H2.
- The update will be delivered through an enablement package, allowing for a quick and reliable installation via a single restart.
- General availability for version 26H2 is expected in the coming weeks, likely around late September to October, following final bug checks in the Release Preview Channel.
