Looking to explore upcoming features and improvements in Windows 11? Check out the Windows roadmap. It includes what’s coming to the Windows Insider Program, what’s gradually rolling out, and what’s generally available. www.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
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Resources:
• Learn about the different types of monthly updates: msft.it/6017eRKoX
• Find resources, tools, and news about known issues and safeguards: msft.it/6016eRKon
• Have an issue? File feedback to our engineers: msft.it/6018eRKok
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To get the latest updates as soon as they are available for your device, select Start > Settings > Windows Update and toggle on ‘Get the latest updates as soon as they're available’. support.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
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To check for the latest update, enter Windows Update settings (Settings > Windows Update) and select Check for updates.
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Highlights for Windows 11, versions 25H2 & 24H2:
• The first sign-in restore experience is now part of Windows Backup for Organizations, bringing this restore capability to more device types.
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Highlights for Windows 11, versions 25H2 & 24H2:
• A built‑in network speed test is now available from the taskbar. You can open it from the Wi‑Fi or Cellular Quick Settings, or by right-clicking the network icon in the system tray.
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Highlights for Windows 11, versions 25H2 & 24H2:
• The Emoji 16.0 release introduces a small thoughtfully curated set of new emojis, one from each major category. Each emoji carries timeless symbolism and practical versatility. These new emojis now appear in the emoji panel.
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Blue banner with the text “Windows 11, versions 25H2 & 24H2 February 2026 non-security preview update”
The February 2026 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 25H2 & 24H2.
support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/...
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Resources:
• Learn about the different types of monthly updates: msft.it/6017eRKoX
• Find resources, tools, and news about known issues and safeguards: msft.it/6016eRKon
• Have an issue? File feedback to our engineers: msft.it/6018eRKok
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IMPORTANT: Secure Boot certificates used by most Windows devices are set to expire starting in June 2026. To avoid disruption, we recommend reviewing the guidance to update certificates in advance. Learn more by visiting the Secure Boot playbook.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
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Reminders:
Short on time? Watch our short monthly release notes video for a summary of this month’s Windows 11 update. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q89A...
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Please refer to the Microsoft Security Update Guide for information on security vulnerabilities: msft.it/6019eSFN1
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Highlights for Windows 11, version 25H2:
- This update addresses an issue that prevented some devices from connecting to certain WPA3‑Personal Wi‑Fi networks.
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Highlights for Windows 11, version 25H2:
- This update addresses an issue that determines device eligibility for the full-screen gaming experience.
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Highlights for Windows 11, version 25H2:
- This security update includes improvements that were a part of update KB5074109 (released January 13, 2026), KB5077744 (released January 17, 2026), and KB5078127 (released January 24, 2026).
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Windows 11 release notes:
• Version 26H1 (KB5077179): support.microsoft.com/help/5077179
• Version 24H2 & 25H2 (KB5077181): support.microsoft.com/help/5077181
• Version 23H2 (KB5075941): support.microsoft.com/help/5075941
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Blue banner with the text “Windows 11 February 2026 Security Updates”
The February 2026 Windows security updates are now available for Windows 11.
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Looking to explore upcoming features and improvements in Windows 11? Check out the Windows roadmap. It includes what’s coming to the Windows Insider Program, what’s gradually rolling out, and what’s generally available. www.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
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Resources:
• Learn about the different types of monthly updates: msft.it/6017eRKoX
• Find resources, tools, and news about known issues and safeguards: msft.it/6016eRKon
• Have an issue? File feedback to our engineers: msft.it/6018eRKok
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Highlights for Windows 11, versions 25H2 & 24H2:
• Smart App Control (SAC) can be turned on or off without any clean install requirement. When turned on, SAC helps block untrusted or potentially harmful apps.
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Highlights for Windows 11, versions 25H2 & 24H2:
• Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) now supports peripheral fingerprint sensors. This update extends this more secure sign in option beyond devices with built in fingerprint sensors.
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Highlights for Windows 11, versions 25H2 & 24H2:
• This update improves MIDI on Windows with enhanced support for MIDI 1.0 and MIDI 2.0, including full WinMM and WinRT MIDI 1.0 support with built-in translation, shared MIDI ports across apps, and custom port names.
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Highlights for Windows 11, versions 25H2 & 24H2:
• This update expands the functionality of Cross‑Device Resume. You can continue activities from your Android phone on your PC based on the apps including Spotify, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, or continuing a browsing session.
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Highlights for Windows 11, versions 25H2 & 24H2:
• The Settings Agent now supports more languages, with expanded support for German, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Hindi, Italian, and Chinese (Simplified).
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A blue box that says "Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 January 2026 non-security preview update".
The January 2026 Windows non-security preview updates are now available for Windows 11, versions 25H2 & 24H2.
support.microsoft.com/help/5074105
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Resources:
• Learn about the different types of monthly updates: msft.it/6017eRKoX
• Find resources, tools, and news about known issues and safeguards: msft.it/6016eRKon
• Have an issue? File feedback to our engineers: msft.it/6018eRKok
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IMPORTANT: Secure Boot certificates used by most Windows devices are set to expire starting in June 2026. To avoid disruption, we recommend reviewing the guidance and taking action to update certificates.
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
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Reminders:
Short on time? Watch our short monthly release notes video for a summary of this month’s Windows 11 update. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzPZ...
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Please refer to the Microsoft Security Update Guide for information on security vulnerabilities: msft.it/6019eSFN1
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Highlights for Windows 11, version 24H2 & 25H2 (cont.):
• This update addresses an issue where you might experience RemoteApp connection failures in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
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