Windows 11’s 2026 update arrives this fall with major Start, Taskbar, and Search upgrades
Microsoft is preparing the Windows 11 26H2 update for this fall, introducing highly requested interface and system performance upgrades.
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Windows 11 Version 26H2 is arriving this fall with significant changes to the user interface. Key updates include the restoration of a movable taskbar, the addition of search controls, and new section toggles for the Start menu.
Coverage from gHacks, TweakTown, Windows Latest, and Neowin emphasizes various system optimizations. These include faster deletion of large files within File Explorer, improvements to downloads and installs, and the ability to resize the touchpad right-click zone.
Further developments regarding File Explorer improvements remain in progress according to TweakTown, while the broader 26H2 feature set awaits its fall release.
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Quick answers
What are the primary interface changes in Version 26H2?
The update restores the movable taskbar and introduces Start menu section toggles and search controls.
Which system performance improvements are mentioned?
Microsoft is increasing the speed of deleting large files in File Explorer and improving the process for downloads and installs.
What new hardware customization is available?
Users can now resize the touchpad right-click zone.
Coverage (4)
- Windows 11 now lets you resize the touchpad right-click zone, something even macOS can't do Windows Latest · 1d ago
- Microsoft's still working on Windows 11 File Explorer improvements, and it's now making deleting large files speedier TweakTown · 1d ago
- Windows 11 Version 26H2 Restores Movable Taskbar and Adds Start Menu Section Toggles and Search Controls gHacks · 1d ago
- Microsoft finally making much needed improvement to Windows 11 downloads and installs Neowin · 1d ago broke it first
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