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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 17h
Your September Windows catch-up is here. 📰 Device management. Security. New Windows experiences. Lifecycle reminders. See what you might have missed in this month’s Windows news you can use. Read the roundup: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
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Windows news you can use: September 2026 - Windows IT Pro Blog
See what’s new across Windows, from version 26H2 and management to security and lifecycle updates.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Your Windows settings, backed up by default. ☁️ With Windows 11, version 26H2, Windows backup settings are now on by default, making it easier to restore your settings when you move to a new or reset PC. Learn more: aka.ms/SettingsBack...
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Planning your move to Windows 11, version 26H2? Get details on: 🔹 Simplified deployment via enablement package 🔹 Servicing and the support lifecycle 🔹 Updated tools and resources Explore the IT pro’s guide: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
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An IT pro’s guide to Windows 11, version 26H2 - Windows IT Pro Blog
Explore key enhancements and resources to help you plan, validate, and deploy with confidence.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Ready to get the newest Windows 11 feature update on your device? Learn how to be among the first. ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFwA...
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How to get the Windows 11 2026 Update
YouTube video by Windows community
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We’ve got resources to help you plan, validate, and deploy Windows 11, version 26H2 with confidence: 📘 An IT pro’s guide: aka.ms/26H2-for-IT-... ✨ Features and enhancements: aka.ms/new-in-26H2 🩺 Known issues and rollout status: aka.ms/WindowsRelea...
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📅 Enterprise and Education editions of Windows 11, version 26H2 receive 36 months of servicing support. 📅 Home and Pro editions receive 24 months. The support lifecycle starts today, September 29, 2026. Managing Windows across an organization? 👇
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Windows 11, version 26H2 is available for eligible devices running versions 25H2 and 24H2, with availability expanding over time. Explore the rollout approach: aka.ms/how-to-get-2... What about support? 👇
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
✨ A smarter File Explorer 🔎 Better Windows Search ♿ More improvements to Magnifier, Narrator, and Voice access 🖥️ New ways to customize Start and the taskbar Want to dig deeper? Visit aka.ms/InsideThisUp... Ready to update? 👇
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
So, what’s included in Windows 11, version 26H2? It brings together the Windows innovations, security improvements, and enhancements delivered over the past year to version 25H2. Let’s look at some highlights 👇
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🎉 Windows 11, version 26H2, also known as the Windows 11 2026 Update, is here! Already running a recent version of Windows 11? Getting the update may be quicker and easier than you think. Here’s what you need to know. 🧵
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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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Windows Roadmap: Estimated Release Dates and Upcoming Features | Microsoft
See the Windows 11 updates roadmap for upcoming Microsoft release dates, features, and improvements. Stay ahead of the latest advancements with the Microsoft Windows 11 release schedule.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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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Understanding Windows monthly updates - Windows IT Pro Blog
Get a quick guide to the purpose of each update type, when updates are released, and how they fit into the modern Windows servicing model.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
To check for the latest update, enter Windows Update settings (Settings > Windows Update) and select Check for updates. support.microsoft.com/Windows/Depl...
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Highlights (cont.) [Windows Recovery (WinRE)] This update adds a recovery remote management plug-in for extending WinRE management capabilities for MDM providers. learn.microsoft.com/windows-hard...
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Recovery Remote Management Overview
Learn how Recovery Remote Management extends WinRE so enterprise endpoint management services can remotely recover managed Windows devices at scale.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Highlights (cont.) [Windows Recovery (WinRE)] This update enables WinRE to automatically reuse eligible Wi-Fi profiles already saved in Windows, including supported certificate-based networks. This capability is on by default, and IT admins can disable it. learn.microsoft.com/windows-hard...
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Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE)
Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE)
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Highlights (cont.) [Copilot key] This update introduces a new Windows 11 setting that lets you remap the Copilot key to function as the Right Ctrl or Context Menu key, helping preserve familiar keyboard shortcuts and accessibility workflows. support.microsoft.com/en-us/access...
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Understand updates to the Copilot key on Windows devices | Microsoft Support
Understand updates to the Copilot key on Windows devices
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Highlights (cont.) [Magnifier] This update brings a modernized visual refresh to the Magnifier taskbar.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Highlights (cont.) [Bluetooth] This update contains several enhancements to improve reliability and experience when connecting to and using Bluetooth devices.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Highlights (cont.) [Personalization] This update includes a variety of improvements to desktop background experiences.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Highlights (cont.) [Emoji] This update adds support for Emoji 17.0, including new emoji such as distorted face, fight cloud, and hairy creature. To insert them, press Windows + . to open the emoji panel. unicode.org/emoji/charts...
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Highlights for Windows 11, version 24H2 & 25H2 [File Explorer] This update adjusts how the preview pane handles files downloaded from the web. For HTML files, a new Preview anyway button lets you acknowledge the warning and preview the file.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Windows 11 release notes • Windows 11, version 26H1 – KB5124006 (OS Build 28000.3086) - support.microsoft.com/help/5124006 • Windows 11, versions 24H2 & 25H2 - KB5124010 (OS Builds 26200.9550 and 26100.9550) - support.microsoft.com/help/5124010
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The September 2026 Windows non-security preview updates are now available for Windows 11.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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 (🧵8/8)
msft.it
Understanding Windows monthly updates - Windows IT Pro Blog
Get a quick guide to the purpose of each update type, when updates are released, and how they fit into the modern Windows servicing model.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
IMPORTANT: Secure Boot certificates used by most Windows devices started to expire on June 2026. To avoid disruption, we recommend reviewing the guidance and taking action to update certificates in advance. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows... (🧵7/8)
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Watch our short monthly release notes video for a summary of this month’s Windows 11 update. aka.ms/Windows11/Re... (🧵6/8)
aka.ms
Windows 11 release notes - September 2026
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This security update includes improvements that were a part of KB5120998 (released August 27, 2026) bsky.app/profile/wind... (🧵5/8)
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Highlights for Windows 11, version 25H2 (cont.): ➡️ This update expands high confidence device targeting data, increasing coverage of devices eligible to automatically receive new Secure Boot certificates. (🧵4/8)
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Highlights for Windows 11, version 25H2: ➡️ The update includes security fixes that are documented in the Security Update Guide. msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/ (🧵3/8)
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Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Windows 11 release notes: • Version 26H1 (KB5124012): support.microsoft.com/help/5124012 • Version 24H2 & 25H2 (KB5124008): support.microsoft.com/help/5124008 • Version 23H2 (KB5122880): support.microsoft.com/help/5122880 (🧵2/8)
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September 8, 2026-KB5124012 (OS Build 28000.2954) | Microsoft Support
September 8, 2026-KB5124012 (OS Build 28000.2954)
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The September 2026 Windows security updates are now available for Windows 11. (🧵1/8)
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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/windows/busi... (🧵13/13)
microsoft.com
Windows Roadmap: Estimated Release Dates and Upcoming Features | Microsoft
See the Windows 11 updates roadmap for upcoming Microsoft release dates, features, and improvements. Stay ahead of the latest advancements with the Microsoft Windows 11 release schedule.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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 (🧵12/13)
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
To check for the latest update, enter Windows Update settings (Settings > Windows Update) and select Check for updates. support.microsoft.com/Windows/Depl... (🧵11/13)
support.microsoft.com
Get Windows updates as soon as they're available for your device | Microsoft Support
Learn how you can get the latest available features and enhancements if you have Windows 11, version 22H2 or later.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Highlights (cont.): [File Explorer] Launching File Explorer Home is now faster and more responsive. (🧵10/13)
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Highlights (cont.): [General design] This update introduces updated progress indicators across Windows, providing a more consistent and modern experience during startup, sign-in, restart, shutdown, and update installation (🧵9/13)
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Highlights (cont.): [Windows Search] A new setting in Settings > Privacy & Security > Search lets you choose whether web and Microsoft Store suggestions appear alongside local results. (🧵8/13)
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Highlights (cont.): [Windows Search] Search does a better job showing where a result comes from—app, setting, file, web result, or Store suggestion—so it’s easier to tell what you’re looking at and where you will go before you click. (🧵7/13)
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Highlights (cont.): [Windows Search] Search home has been simplified to reduce visual clutter and make it easier to get back to recent searches quickly. (🧵6/13)
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Highlights (cont.): [Start menu] The Start menu settings page is now redesigned with section-level toggles to independently show or hide Pinned, Recommended, and All. (🧵5/13)
New start menu customization options.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Highlights (cont.): [Start menu] You can choose between a small or large Start menu, in addition to "Automatic (default)" that's available today. To customize this, go to Settings > Personalize > Start > Start menu size. (🧵4/13)
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Highlights (cont.): [Taskbar] A smaller taskbar option is now available to help maximize screen space on smaller devices. To change your taskbar size, go to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar behaviors > Taskbar size (🧵3/13)
Side-by-side comparison of the standard and smaller taskbar heights on the same device and resolution, showing the additional screen space gained.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Highlights for Windows 11, version 24H2 & 25H2 [Taskbar] You can now choose whether the taskbar appears at the bottom, top, left, or right side of your screen. To change the position of the taskbar, go to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar behaviors > Taskbar position. (🧵2/13)
Taskbar in the left-aligned position.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The August 2026 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 25H2 & 24H2. support.microsoft.com/help/5120998 (🧵1/13)
A blue box that says Windows 11 August 2026 non-security updates
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
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 (🧵9/9)
msft.it
Understanding Windows monthly updates - Windows IT Pro Blog
Get a quick guide to the purpose of each update type, when updates are released, and how they fit into the modern Windows servicing model.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
IMPORTANT: Secure Boot certificates used by most Windows devices are started to expire on June 2026. To avoid disruption, we recommend reviewing the guidance and taking action to update certificates in advance. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows... (🧵8/9)
techcommunity.microsoft.com
Secure Boot playbook for certificates expiring in 2026
Explore tools and step-by-step guidance to help you proactively update your Secure Boot certificates.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Watch our short monthly release notes video for a summary of this month’s Windows 11 update. aka.ms/Windows11/Re... (🧵7/9)
aka.ms
Windows 11 release notes - August 2026
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
This security update includes improvements that were a part of KB5101684 (released July 28, 2026) bsky.app/profile/wind... (🧵6/9)
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Highlights for Windows 11, version 25H2 (cont.): ➡️ This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stack, which is the component that installs Windows updates. (🧵5/9)
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Windows Update @windowsupdate.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Highlights for Windows 11, version 25H2 (cont.): ➡️ This update expands high confidence device targeting data, increasing coverage of devices eligible to automatically receive new Secure Boot certificates. (🧵4/9)
msrc.microsoft.com
Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center
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