Optional preview KB5127936 (October 28, 2026) documents a gradual-rollout New! for an improved adaptive hibernate policy: more instant-on resumes from Modern Standby while helping preserve battery when charge is low, with less hibernation above 80% and hibernating sooner below 10%. Builds 26300.9818 / 26200.9818 for Wi
Optional preview KB5127936 (October 28, 2026) documents a gradual-rollout New! for a modernized AutoPlay dialog when you connect a phone, camera, or removable drive: dark mode, better text scaling and display settings, and AutoPlay notifications in Notification Center. Builds 26300.9818 / 26200.9818 for Windows 11 26H2
Optional preview KB5127936 (October 28, 2026) documents that policy-based in-box app removal now supports multi-session environments for Windows 11 Enterprise and Education (normal rollout). Learn overview (last updated 2026-05-01 on the fetched page) covers how the existing opt-in MDM/GP policy works on 24H2+ managed
As of October 13, 2026, Windows 11 version 24H2 Home and Pro no longer get monthly updates. Version 23H2 Enterprise and Education reach end of updates on November 10, 2026. Official Microsoft dates and how to move to 25H2 or 26H2.
On November 3, 2026 Microsoft described memory and responsiveness work for 8 GB Windows 11 PCs. Official path: Windows 11 version 26H2, build 26300.9818 or later, plus updated Edge, Microsoft 365, and Teams — with Microsoft’s own lab/telemetry caveats.
Preview KB5127936 (October 28, 2026) introduces Cloud rebuild (Rebuild PC): a full Windows 11 reinstall from Windows Update without USB media. Prerequisites, Remove vs sanitize, OneDrive notes, and documented limits — from Microsoft only.