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Blog elhacker.NET: Windows 11 2026 now available for Windows 10

Translated title. Original: Blog elhacker.NET: Windows 11 2026 ya disponible para Windows 10

Microsoft has completed the rollout of Windows 11 2026 (26H2), with free upgrades from Windows 10 for eligible devices and ESU support extending to 2027. The article discusses reasons to stay on Windows 10, potential hardware barriers, and alternative OS options.

Windows 12 will come later; Microsoft is already preparing Windows 11 27H2

Translated title. Original: Windows 12 attendra, Microsoft prépare déjà Windows 11 27H2

Microsoft is rumored to release a major Windows 11 update (27H2) that could be a true upgrade rather than a standard annual patch, with broader testing planned before any release. The fate of Windows 12 remains uncertain, with no official date and debate over whether Microsoft should continue improving Windows 11 or move to a new OS.

Windows 11 26H2 is here: the new features arriving on your PC and how to install the update | ITM Solucions

Translated title. Original: Windows 11 26H2 ya está aquí: las novedades que llegan a tu PC y cómo instalar la actualización | ITM Solucions

Windows 11 26H2 adds features via an enablement package rather than a full OS overhaul; improvements span Start menu, taskbar, File Explorer, search, accessibility, and AI integrations, with rollout and feature availability varying by device and policy.

Expiration date of Windows Production CA 2011 and bootloader update program | Microsoft Support

Translated title. Original: Windows Production CA 2011 の有効期限とブートローダーの更新プログラム | Microsoft Support

Microsoft warns that the 2011 Windows Production PCA certificate is expiring, prompting a migration to a new certificate authority for Windows boot and runtime signatures. The update affects bootloaders, core OS components, and security catalogs, and requires organizational policy changes, media updates, and careful testing to ensure a smooth transition; most consumer apps are unaffected.

Windows 11 Is Finally Becoming the OS It Should Have Been From the Start

Windows 11 is getting a significant refresh with redesigned Search and Photos, faster performance, and deeper Windows integration, as Microsoft outlines plans in a long post. The update aims to improve usability, memory usage, and cross-device features, while addressing past criticisms of RAM and intrusive prompts.

Windows 12 apparently has to wait: Microsoft plans a major overhaul of Windows 11 for 2027

Translated title. Original: Windows 12 muss offenbar warten: Microsoft plant großen Umbau von Windows 11 für 2027

Microsoft reportedly plans a major Windows 11 overhaul in 2027 instead of a new Windows 12, with Windows 11 27H2 featuring substantial core changes, unified development paths, earlier Insider testing, and performance and UI updates. Details on features, hardware requirements, and release timing remain undecided.

Rather than Windows 12, Microsoft would be working on Windows 11 27H2, a truly major update - Les Numériques

Translated title. Original: Plutôt que Windows 12, Microsoft travaillerait sur Windows 11 27H2, une mise à jour vraiment majeure - Les Numériques

Microsoft is positioning Windows 11 27H2 as a major, full-system update aimed at performance gains, potentially replacing significant components. Windows 12 remains unlikely before 2027, withInsider testing possibly starting earlier than usual; hardware requirements may also change.

Windows 12 may not be dead: Microsoft is reportedly preparing a huge surprise for 2027

Translated title. Original: Windows 12 n’est peut-être pas mort : Microsoft préparerait une énorme surprise pour 2027

Rumeurs suggèrent qu Microsoft préparerait en 2027 une mise à jour majeure pour Windows 11, potentiellement une refonte complète et le nom Windows 12. Le média The Verge est cité; des spéculations évoquent un remplacement total du système et un nouveau visuel, tout en maintenant l’actuel Windows 11 dans une éventuelle transition.

Microsoft plans a major Windows 11 27H2 update instead of Windows 12

A report says Microsoft plans a major Windows 11 update for the second half of 2027 instead of Windows 12. The available text does not confirm its features, timing or hardware requirements.

The majority can now update their operating system to the latest Windows version for free - PCWPlus.hu

Translated title. Original: A többség most ingyen frissítheti operációs rendszerét a legújabb Windows verzióra - PCWPlus.hu

The article reports that Windows 10 and 11 users can upgrade to Windows 11 26H2 for free, with Microsoft updating its support page to assist. It notes extended Windows 10 support to 2027, a smooth upgrade path for many devices, and potential benefits for corporate users, while acknowledging ongoing adjustments to Windows 11.