Windows 11 26H2 expected to arrive on October 6, 2026
Microsoft is on track to release Windows 11 26H2 on October 6, 2026. This date lines up with the company's usual update schedule.
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Windows PCs Freeze After Internet Connection Triggers Secure Boot Update Failures
A wave of Windows PCs are locking up moments after connecting online, with failed Secure Boot certificate updates on outdated firmware emerging as the prime suspect. Microsoft admits update failures but has yet to confirm the cause of the freezes.
Windows 10 update triggers Copilot background launch and File Explorer crashes
A recent Windows 10 update is causing Copilot to launch invisibly and crash File Explorer when users click files, with no confirmed fix in sight.
Microsoft Word bug hides exported PDFs in secret Windows folders
A confirmed Microsoft Word bug is causing exported PDFs to disappear from network drives, landing instead in hidden Windows cache folders under random filenames.