Ready for new Windows Insider preview builds today? Beta: aka.ms/WIP-Beta-11-... Experimental: aka.ms/WIP-Experime... Beta (26H1): aka.ms/WIP-Beta26H1... Experimental (26H1): aka.ms/WIP-Experime... Experimental (future platforms): aka.ms/WIP-Experime...

Lost, damaged, or unavailable PC? With Windows 365 Reserve, user-initiated provisioning gives users access to a temporary Cloud PC when they need it, without waiting for their physical PC to be back in action. Learn how to keep work moving: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...

We’re evolving how Windows finds, fixes, validates, and responds to vulnerabilities. For organizations, timely deployment is a critical part of that equation. Explore a new standard for vulnerability management in the AI era: blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...

A new standard for vulnerability management in the AI era

Windows is evolving vulnerability management as advances in AI make it possible to discover and analyze security vulnerabilities faster and at greater scale. AI is accelerating vulnerability discover...

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Your October Windows checklist is here. ✅ Explore new admin capabilities, review new security hardening, and plan for upcoming Windows 11 and Windows Server lifecycle milestones. Windows news you can use: aka.ms/WindowsNewsY...

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Catch up on October Windows updates, with new features, security hardening, and actions for IT admins.

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Need a fresh start for your Windows 11 PC? With Cloud rebuild, you can download and reinstall Windows and the drivers your PC needs directly from Windows Update, even if Windows can’t start. No USB drive or installation media needed. Learn more: support.microsoft.com/windows/expe...

Not every vulnerability presents the same risk; not every server has the same exposure or business impact. Learn how to build a risk-based Windows Server update process that matches speed to the urgency of the vulnerability and the risk of the workload: www.microsoft.com/en-us/window...

Building a risk-based patching response for Windows Server | Microsoft Windows Server Blog

Learn how Azure Update Manager and other tools can help teams evolve into a risk-driven system that can move at different speeds

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New Windows 11 Insider Preview builds are available: Beta: aka.ms/WIP-Beta-10-... Experimental: aka.ms/WIP-Experime... Beta (26H1): aka.ms/WIP-Beta26H1... Experimental (26H1): aka.ms/WIP-Experime... Experimental (Future Platforms): aka.ms/WIP-Experime...

Preview new Windows 11 features and validate upcoming fixes with the October 2026 non-security preview updates, available now. Read the release notes for full details: Version 26H2, 25H2 (KB5127936) - support.microsoft.com/help/5127936 Version 26H1 (KB5127653) - support.microsoft.com/help/5127653

Check out the latest episode of Ctrl + Manage and learn how to connect the latest security capabilities to practical changes you can implement today. Get tips to help you better establish, preserve, and extend trust across your managed Windows environment. ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yIm...

Ctrl + Manage: Trusted foundations

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New Windows Insider builds are available today across all channels. Beta: aka.ms/WIP-Beta-10-... Exp: aka.ms/WIP-Experime... Beta 26H1: aka.ms/WIP-Beta26H1... Exp 26H1: aka.ms/WIP-Experime... Exp Future Platforms: aka.ms/WIP-Experime...

Reminder: On January 12, 2027, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 will reach end of updates. To help keep devices protected and supported, we recommend updating to the latest Long-Term Servicing Channel release, Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024. Learn more: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Windows...

Plan for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 end of support - Windows IT Pro Blog

Learn how to ensure your devices receive the latest security updates after January 12, 2027.

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We’re continuing to strengthen security in Windows. New ReFS hardening changes help organizations identify unsupported configurations on removable media and reduce potential exposure. Learn how to prepare before enforcement: support.microsoft.com/servicing/os...

Find the Windows information you need, when you need it. Whether you’re planning ahead or looking for answers in the moment, the Windows release information toolbox can help point you in the right direction. 🔎Explore the toolbox: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...

Your Windows release information toolbox - Windows IT Pro Blog

Learn how to find the right information at the right time, whether you're checking what's new, investigating an issue, or planning an update.

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A new way to find, edit, and enjoy your photos is coming to Windows 11. Explore the new Gallery, native Editor, redesigned Viewer, natural-language search, Relight, and more: blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...

Meet the new Photos app on Windows 11

Photos hold some of our most meaningful memories: the people we love, the milestones we celebrate, and the everyday moments we want to remember. They connect us to our past and help us share our stories.

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AI is changing the threat landscape, but the fundamentals of security still matter. Tune in October 26 to dig into what’s changing, what isn’t, and what IT pros should watch next. 🗓️Save the date: techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/window...

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Explore how you can better establish, preserve, and extend trust across your Windows environment

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Quick machine recovery is now supported on Windows Server 2025. Help recover servers from critical boot failures using targeted remediations from Windows Update. 👉 learn.microsoft.com/troubleshoot...

New Windows Insider builds are available today: Beta: aka.ms/WIP-Beta-10-... Experimental: aka.ms/WIP-Experime... Beta (26H1): aka.ms/WIP-Beta26H1... Experimental (26H1): aka.ms/WIP-Experime... Release Preview (25H2/26H2): aka.ms/ReleasePrevi... Release Preview (26H1): aka.ms/ReleasePrevi...

Still using slmgr.vbs to automate Windows activation? Now’s a good time to plan your move to PowerShell. Review your existing activation workflows and get ready to modernize your automation. Learn more: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...

Keep Windows activation automation working with PowerShell - Windows IT Pro Blog

Learn how to prepare for VBScript deprecation by automating endpoint activation with a new PowerShell module.

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Take more control of your Windows update rollout. Explore granular Windows Autopatch controls for: ✅ Automatic or manual approvals ✅ .NET Framework updates ✅ Quality updates ✅ Quick machine recovery See how it all works: learn.microsoft.com/windows/depl...

Starting at 2:00 a.m. November 1, 2026, the official time in Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia will not fall back by an hour. Instead: - Manitoba will remain permanently in UTC-5. - Alberta will remain permanently in UTC-6. - British Columbia will remain permanently in UTC-7.

Prefer to watch instead of read? Get up to speed on the October 2026 Windows 11 security update with our latest release notes video. ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P4q...

Windows 11 release notes - October 2026

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Security updates for October 2026 are now available. Details are here: msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/

The October 2026 Windows security updates are now available for Windows 11. Release notes: Version 26H2, 25H2, 25H2 (KB5127648) - support.microsoft.com/help/5127648 Version 26H1 (KB5127646) - support.microsoft.com/help/5127646 Version 23H2 (KB5126653) - support.microsoft.com/help/5126653

What does the retirement of NTLM mean for Windows? Whether you manage your organization’s Windows environment or just like to understand what’s happening under the hood, this FAQ breaks down the change and what to know: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...

Retiring NTLM: Frequently asked questions - Windows IT Pro Blog

Get answers on timelines, Kerberos upgrades, compatibility, auditing, and next steps.

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A smoother start for Windows 11 work devices. Windows Autopilot device association lets organizations identify devices before enrollment, so IT can target device-specific policies and configure the setup experience before users sign in. Learn more: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/intunec...

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By: Maggie Dakeva, Senior Product Manager - Microsoft Intune We’ve heard organizations want Windows deployment to be simple for employees and predictable for...

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Have questions? Join us October 15 for Windows Office Hours, where IT pros can connect with experts, ask questions, and get practical guidance for managing Windows. 🗓️Save the date and post your questions in advance or in real time: aka.ms/JoinOfficeHo...

Preparing to rollout Windows 11, version 26H2 in your organization? New and updated tools are ready to help. 🛠️ techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...

Reminder: Windows 11, version 24H2 Home and Pro, and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016, reach end of updates on October 13, 2026. Find out how stay supported and receive protections from the latest security threats: learn.microsoft.com/windows/rele...

Your September Windows catch-up is here. 📰 Device management. Security. New Windows experiences. Lifecycle reminders. See what you might have missed in this month’s Windows news you can use. Read the roundup: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...

Windows news you can use: September 2026 - Windows IT Pro Blog

See what’s new across Windows, from version 26H2 and management to security and lifecycle updates.

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Your Windows settings, backed up by default. ☁️ With Windows 11, version 26H2, Windows backup settings are now on by default, making it easier to restore your settings when you move to a new or reset PC. Learn more: aka.ms/SettingsBack...