[DISCUSSION] Windows 11 26H1 Build 28000 (PC) [x64/arm64 Retail - br_release]

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    Both have the same version.
     
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    When I was trying out 28000 in January I had issues with system freezing occasionally, had to use power button every time to force shutdown.
    Decided to test it again few days ago and haven't had any issues so far.
    Running a constructed Enteprise G version.
     
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    Nothing would exist without a purpose.
     
  9. Carlos Detweiller

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    I said "special" purpose. Like in "dedicated". Of course, they have to internally continue all architectures in branches. Why they released it, no idea, maybe for collecting the Telemetry.
    But it has *nothing* new for x64, and it will not supersede 25H2. 28000 will also not be able to upgrade to 26H2, as that will be based on the 26100 kernel.
     
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    Maybe Bromine will upgrade directly to Krypton next year.
     
  11. Carlos Detweiller

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    Yep, but only then, when branches will be unified again.
     
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    I take it this is a service production it's rather large don't you think.
     
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    LCU contains all appx packages too, this has been so for quite a while now.
     
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    That would explain why :)
     
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    How to open New Incoming connection?

    After installing 2026-03 Security Update KB5079466 (28000.1719), in Win32 Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network Connections (ncpa.cpl), the classic Menu bar can't be invoked. There's nothing occurred while pressing Alt key on keyboard, and also Menu Bar option in Organize - Layout disappeared. The problem is that several options in classic menus such as File - New Incoming connection and Advanced - Operator-Assisted Dialing, Bridge Connections, Remote Access Preferences, Advanced Settings, have not been moved to Settings app yet. Now these menu options can't be accessed.

    It seems the classic menus in Win32 Control Panel all disappeared and can't be accessed anymore. Features in menu options that have not been moved to Settings app are unable to use. Classic menus in File Explorer and Control Panel all disappeared, including "Always show menus" option in Folder Options.

    so now how to open New Incoming connection?
     
  19. Hubstratter2069EN

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    Have to thank Microsoft for making a x86 variant of 26H1.
    The OS is server-grade stable.
     
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    x86?