Windows kann jetzt bis zu zwei Gigabyte mehr von deinen aktiven Daten im Speicher behalten, statt sie an langsameren Speicher weitergeben zu müssen, sagte Navjot Virk, Corporate Vice-President of Windows Experiences.
CloudComputing-Insider reported that Microsoft released Windows 11 26H2, allowing users to reinstall the operating system without relying on a USB stick through cloud management tools.
The Intune Admin Center bundles registration pathways under Windows Registration. A newly set up device returns to Intune management automatically after a cloud rebuild, according to CloudComputing-Insider.
Microsoft ties the recovery mechanism directly to enterprise device management. IT administrators manage the complete re-imaging cycle remotely.
Microsoft optimized memory usage for personal computers with eight gigabyte RAM configurations. Windows 11 26H2 reduces the memory footprint during everyday usage compared to older system builds.
Windows Latest tested two devices and found that an older version used slightly more than five gigabytes of RAM. After updating to version 26H2, memory consumption dropped to 3.3 gigabytes, t3n reported.
A second virtual machine test showed similar performance shifts. A clean installation running the October update of version 25H2 used roughly 4.1 gigabyte RAM. The updated system maintained a consumption level between 2.8 and 3.2 gigabytes.
Widgets on systems with eight gigabyte RAM or less now load only when opened. This specific change frees up roughly two hundred megabytes of memory for other applications, t3n stated.
Declining personal computer shipments and the ongoing memory crisis forced Microsoft to prioritize software efficiency over hardware upgrades. IDC figures showed global deliveries dropped from 78.5 million units in the third quarter of 2025 to 62.7 million units in 2026, ComputerBase reported.
Microsoft plans to support Intel Advanced Performance Extensions with the upcoming Windows 11 version 27H2. The APX technology adds extra registers so processors can keep data close to the execution unit without accessing system memory as often, according to Techbook.
Bild noted that Windows 11 version 27H2 will replace the familiar Bloom desktop wallpaper with a new motif showing a folded colored leaf in clouds early next year.
Microsoft intends to replace major operating system components in version 27H2, making an early transition to a hypothetical Windows 12 less likely, Bild reported.