Windows 11 · 26H2 · Experimental
Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26340.9616)
- Experimental
- Feature update
- amd64
- arm64
Windows 11 26H2: Current annual release; availability depends on device eligibility and rollout
Microsoft release information · Verified Oct 8, 2026
AI summary
Windows 11 Insider Preview build 26340.9616 is a 26H2 Experimental release. It begins rolling out a faster, streamlined Windows Search with inline actions and adds a Battery Status widget for the PC and connected devices. (blogs.windows.com)
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In the news
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