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Windows 11 August 2026 preview updates (KB5101684, KB5101681) bring AI model uninstall, Windows Hello ESS for external sensors, touchpad gesture customization, voice typing for French/German/Spanish, Wi-Fi BSOD fix, VPN compatibility. 26H2 preview features (movable taskbar, cloud rebuild) still in testing. Windows 10 ESU extended to Oct 2027. Copilot key can be disabled in Experimental builds.

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Updated Jul 31, 2026

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