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Windows 11 is the newest version of Microsoft Windows, and here’s everything you need to know about it:

  • Release date: October 5, 2021
  • System requirements include 4GB of RAM, 64GB minimum storage, TPM 2.0, and UEFI with secure boot support.
  • Current version and build: Windows 11 25H2 with Build 26200.6725 (as of September 2025).
  • Upcoming update: Windows 11 26H2.

On this page, you’ll find all the latest news and exclusive content about Windows 11. Explore below to keep up with everything Windows 11!

Watch: Microsoft shows off how AI features can customize your Windows 11 entirely with...

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At Build 2026, Microsoft showed off a future where agents could customize Windows 11 in a way that truly makes it feel "personal."
Microsoft is removing web-based elements from Windows 11

Microsoft is rewriting Windows 11 shell in native code, killing the web slop slowing...

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Microsoft is finally ditching the resource-heavy web wrappers and React Native components that have slowed down Windows 11. At Build 2026, the company confirmed it is aggressively rewriting the Windows shell and first-party features entirely in native WinUI code to make the OS fast and responsive.
Windows 11 right-click menu customization

Microsoft admits Windows 11’s right-click menu is a mess, will let you customize it...

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Microsoft has confirmed that it'll let you customize the context menu to your liking, which means you'll be able to add or remove items.
Windows 11 native apps

Microsoft is killing Windows 11’s web app slop, encourages devs to build native apps...

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At the Build 2026 developer conference, Microsoft encouraged developers to build more native apps for Windows 11.
Microsoft outlines its vision for Windows 11 as a local AI development platform at Build 2026.

Microsoft pledges to make Windows 11 the OS for building AI, after years of...

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At Build 2026, Microsoft pledged to make Windows 11 the ultimate platform for building AI. Moving past intrusive chatbots, the OS is adding secure agent runtimes, local Aion models, and deep Linux container integration to unify a fragmented developer ecosystem and win back developer trust.
Microsoft optimized Windows 11 with Workload Profile Scheduling for the new NVIDIA RTX Spark

Microsoft is rebuilding Windows 11’s task scheduler for RTX Spark, and it might benefit...

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To unlock the raw power of the NVIDIA RTX Spark superchip, Microsoft is bringing deep platform-level optimizations to Windows 11 on Arm. The new Workload Profile Scheduling intelligently scales tasks across 20 CPU cores to deliver unmatched performance for local AI agents and everyday workflows.
Nvidia RTX Spark

NVIDIA reveals if RTX Spark (N1X) can run all your Windows 11 apps

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Jensen Huang says Microsoft and NVIDIA have worked closely to make sure Windows apps run properly on N1X-powered PCs.
Windows 11 update failure issue

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 update is failing on some PCs, explains if you need...

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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 update is failing at 35% on some PCs, releases a fix, and publishes a workaround.
Microsoft improves the Windows 11 Search experience by adding native local file indexing upgrades

Microsoft is killing Windows 11 Search’s biggest annoyance, lets you find files with just...

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Microsoft is rolling out critical upgrades to fix Windows 11 Search by introducing Substring support and fast two-character file indexing. The new changes prioritize local files over bloated Bing web results, making it much easier to find messy compound filenames on your local drive.
Microsoft skips Windows 12 to prepare for custom laptops running the NVIDIA N1X processor.

Microsoft confirms it’s not launching Windows 12, as it teases a big announcement

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Pavan Davuluri confirmed Windows 12 is off the table for the immediate future. Instead, Microsoft is orchestrating an alliance with NVIDIA and ARM to launch the powerful N1X processor. The custom silicon breakthrough will fundamentally change desktop computing and power local AI workflows.

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