Windows 10 users can now directly upgrade to Windows 11 26H2
Users of Windows 10 who are considering an upgrade can now directly migrate to Windows 11 version 26H2. To check for compatibility, navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and initiate a search for updates. If version 26H2 doesn’t appear, the PC’s compatibility can be verified using the PC Health Check app.
For those with existing Windows 11 versions 24H2 or 25H2, Microsoft is distributing 26H2 as a small activation package, unlocking existing components. However, for users upgrading from Windows 10, a full installation of Windows 11 is required, which takes longer and involves multiple restarts.
This expanded deployment does not alter the hardware requirements for Windows 11. Devices still need a compatible processor, a TPM 2.0 chip, and must meet Microsoft’s other criteria. Systems that do not meet these requirements remain officially excluded from the upgrade, unless workarounds like Rufus or Ventoy are used.
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“Encore sur Windows 10 ? Si jamais vous changez d'avis, vous pouvez désormais passer directement à Windows 11 26H2”
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