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Windows 11, version 26H1 will arrive exclusively on ARM-based hardware in early 2026 and is not being offered as an in-place update for existing installations, Microsoft said Tuesday.

Microsoft has confirmed that only devices powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Series processors will receive 26H1. Existing PCs running Windows 11 24H2 or 25H2 will not be eligible for this release.

Microsoft has confirmed Windows 11 version 26H1 devices cannot move to 26H2 in 2026, forcing Snapdragon X2 PCs onto a separate update branch until 2027.

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 26H1 is for Snapdragon X2 laptops only — but there's no mention of Nvidia's Arm CPU.