By Laurent Giret
Publication Date: 2026-09-29 17:34:00
Windows 11 version 26H2, the new annual update for the OS, is starting to roll out to all Windows 11 users today. This release shares the same underlying codebase as the versions 25H2 and 24H2 of the OS, and it will be delivered via an enablement package.
Microsoft already made Windows 11 version 26H2 available to Insiders on the Release Preview ring last month. To get the update as soon as it’s available on their PC, non-Insiders will need to go to Settings > Windows Update and turn on Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available. For IT pros, the update is available via Windows Autopatch, the Microsoft 365 admin center, and other common tools for managing Windows updates.
“As always, we take a measured and data-driven approach to broad availability and will be releasing version 26H2 using a controlled feature rollout. During rollout, we might place safeguard holds on devices where we detect a known compatibility issue that could impact the update…
