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The Microsoft Photos app comes pre-installed on Windows 11. (From the Start menu, type Photos, and select the app.) If the app is missing, you can download it from the Microsoft Store or from this page: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9w…
We’re continuing to strengthen security in Windows. New ReFS hardening changes help organizations identify unsupported configurations on removable media and reduce potential exposure.
Learn how to prepare before enforcement: support.microsoft.com/servic…
Find the Windows information you need, when you need it. Whether you’re planning ahead or looking for answers in the moment, the Windows release information toolbox can help point you in the right direction.
🔎Explore the toolbox: techcommunity.microsoft.com/…
A new way to find, edit, and enjoy your photos is coming to Windows 11.
Explore the new Gallery, native Editor, redesigned Viewer, natural-language search, Relight, and more: blogs.windows.com/windowsexp…
AI is changing the threat landscape, but the fundamentals of security still matter. Tune in October 26 to dig into what’s changing, what isn’t, and what IT pros should watch next.
🗓️Save the date: techcommunity.microsoft.com/…
ALT What is a trusted foundation? Explore it in depth on the next episode of Ctrl + Manage, your shortcut to what's new in Windows management
Quick machine recovery is now supported on Windows Server 2025. With the October 2026 security update, IT admins can enable quick machine recovery to help recover servers from critical boot failures using targeted remediations from Windows Update.
👉learn.microsoft.com/troubles…
For guidance on changing your time zone in Outlook (new, classic, and on the web), see support.microsoft.com/outloo…
Windows Update retweeted
New builds today!
Beta: aka.ms/WIP-Beta-10-16-2026
Experimental: aka.ms/WIP-Experimental-10-1…
Beta (26H1): aka.ms/WIP-Beta26H1-10-16-20…
Experimental (26H1): aka.ms/WIP-Experimental26H1-…
Release Preview (25H2/26H2): aka.ms/ReleasePreview25H2-26…
Release Preview (26H1): aka.ms/ReleasePreview26H1-10…
Still using slmgr.vbs to automate Windows activation? Now’s a good time to plan your move to PowerShell. Review your existing activation workflows and get ready to modernize your automation. Learn more: techcommunity.microsoft.com/…
Take more control of your Windows update rollout. Explore granular Windows Autopatch controls for:
✅Automatic or manual approvals
✅.NET Framework updates
✅Quality updates
✅Quick machine recovery
See how it all works: learn.microsoft.com/windows/…
ALT A screenshot of the Microsoft Learn documentation on creating and managing quality update policies in Windows Autopatch is displayed on a Windows laptop
These updates were released as part of the October 2026 monthly security updates for supported versions of Windows on October 13, 2026.
Prefer to watch instead of read? Get up to speed on the October 2026 Windows 11 security update with our latest release notes video. ▶️ youtube.com/watch?v=0P4qG6q7…
Windows Update retweeted
Security updates for October 2026 are now available. Details are here: msrc.microsoft.com/update-gu…
As security update packages address more CVEs, prioritization can become more complex. In a new blog, we explore risk cohorts, an approach to grouping CVEs around shared deployment, exposure, and trust-boundary questions to help customers make vulnerability analysis more manageable.
Learn more: microsoft.com/en-us/msrc/blo…
Looking for details? We’ve brought together release notes, videos, and helpful resources so you can quickly get up to speed on what’s new this month.
Windows security continues to evolve, and NTLM is on the path to retirement. What does that mean, what’s replacing it, and what should organizations know? Get answers to frequently asked questions: techcommunity.microsoft.com/…
A smoother start for Windows 11 work devices. Windows Autopilot can associate a device with an organization before enrollment, helping IT tailor policies and parts of the out-of-box experience before the user signs in. Learn more: techcommunity.microsoft.com/…
Have questions? Join us October 15 for Windows Office Hours, where IT pros can connect with experts, ask questions, and get practical guidance for managing Windows.
🗓️Save the date and post your questions in advance or in real time: aka.ms/JoinOfficeHours
ALT Join Windows office hours every third Thursday for help with Windows, Intune, and Windows 365.
Preparing to rollout Windows 11, version 26H2 in your organization? New and updated tools are ready to help. 🛠️ techcommunity.microsoft.com/…
ALT Download the latest baseline to further strengthen enterprise security and align with current platform capabilities and industry standards.
ALT Get the latest XML-based policy definitions for which registry-based policy settings appear in Group Policy tools
ALT Quickly identify and understand the Group Policy settings available for Windows 11, version 26H2
ALT The Microsoft Intune settings catalog has been updated for Windows 11, version 26H2
Reminder: Windows 11, version 24H2 Home and Pro, and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016, reach end of updates on October 13, 2026.
Find out how stay supported and receive protections from the latest security threats: learn.microsoft.com/windows/…
ALT Read on for an important reminder
Your September Windows catch-up is here. 📰
Device management. Security. New Windows experiences. Lifecycle reminders.
See what you might have missed in this month’s Windows news you can use. Read the roundup: techcommunity.microsoft.com/…
