Microsoft will force-update PCs to Windows 11 25H2. You can't opt out
Support for version 24H2 of Windows 11 is officially slated to end on October 13th, but it's already clear that some users will soon be prompted to make a mandatory update…
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When will 26H2 be released?
Microsoft hasn’t given a specific release date for Windows 11 26H2 yet, but has mentioned the second half of 2026. Businesses will benefit from this timing, as it’ll make it easier and less time-consuming for them to update their Windows 11 computers. For now, if you want to try Windows 11 26H2 ahead of its full release, you can do so via the Windows Insider Program. As of June 19th, Microsoft has made 26H2 available via the Experimental channel, which you can learn more about on this Windows Insider blog post. The hardware requirements for 26H2 remain unchanged: a minimum of 4GB RAM, 64GB of
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