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Microsoft begins rolling out the October 2026 security update on October 13, with support for Wi‑Fi connectivity inside the recovery environment, improvements to File Explorer, the ability to open apps maximized, and Copilot key customization. The update arrives for versions 26H2, 25H2, and 24H2, with these being the last quality updates for version 24H2 before the end of its support.