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Windows 11 26H1: Why It's A Nothing-Burger for Enterprises
Directions on Microsoft
Microsoft is shipping two separate Windows 11 releases in 2026: 26H1 for new Snapdragon-based hardware only, and 26H2 for everything else. Since 26H1 runs on a different platform core, it cannot upgrade to 26H2 and is irrelevant to most business deployments. Microsoft advises enterprises to continue deploying current versions without disruption.
The real enterprise release is 26H2, expected in October. Meanwhile, Microsoft is addressing long-standing reliability concerns and rolling out security improvements including updated Secure Boot certificates ahead of a June 2026 expiration.
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