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Zac Bowden

Windows 11’s next big version is only for new devices — and Microsoft just revealed how long it’ll last

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Windows 11 version 26H1.

Microsoft has confirmed the start and end dates for its special offshoot release of Windows 11 that will only be available on next-gen Arm-based silicon from Qualcomm and NVIDIA. Version 26H1, which is expected to debut next month on the first wave of Snapdragon X2 powered PCs, features an upgraded platform designed to bring up support for ARMv9 on Windows.

Now, the company has confirmed the support lifecycle dates for this special release. Support began on February 10, 2026, and will end of March 14, 2028 for Home and Pro users. For Enterprise and Education users, 26H1 support will end of March 13, 2029, a year later.

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