[DISCUSSION] Windows 11 Build 26x00 (PC) [24/25H2 Retail- GE-release]

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  1. Leif Targo

    Leif Targo MDL Member

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    #4041 Leif Targo, Aug 16, 2025
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    Quick Test:

    initial situation: Windows 11 Pro 24H2 retail build 26100.4770 (July 2025)
    1) installed KB5054156 (enable 25H2).
    result : Windows 11 Pro 25H2 retail (no dev/insider-) build 26200.4770 (July 2025)

    next: searching for Windows Update: nothing found.

    1) try to manual install CU-Update 2025-08
    windows11.0-kb5063878.4946-x64.msu cant be installed, because only for 24H2 retail/VL/OEM
    Windows11.0-KB5064075.5742-x64.msu cant be installed, because only for 25H2 dev (not for retail)

    2) deinstalled KB5054156 (enable 25H2)
    result: Windows 11 Pro 24H2 retail build 26100.4770 again
    windows11.0-kb5063878.4946-x64.msu installed, because for 24H2 retail

    result: Windows 11 Pro 24H2 retail build 26100.4946 (August 2025)

    3) installed KB5054156 (enable 25H2)
    result: Windows 11 Pro 25H2 retail build 26200.4946 (August 2025) (no dev/insider build)

    conclusion: no automatic Windows updates in August/September 2025 for 25H2 retail Edition available
     
  2. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    Did you expect anything else with the 25H2 EP being a dev channel cab and the dev channel enrollment is still needed to get the next dev channel updates offered and the manual installation was tested not working already.
     
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  3. Leif Targo

    Leif Targo MDL Member

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    No, just a test this weekend because its to hot outside. :rolleyes:
    I can definitely wait until October, especially since the 25H2 enable update doesn't bring any improvements. ;)
     
  4. Rzzzy

    Rzzzy MDL Novice

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    yes your right thanks oh well see if my system can remain perfect, I like 25/h2 seems many bugs were fix including the one in MS apps help about clicking their license agreement pops right up no need the use the ALT key anymore
     
  5. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    How many times do you need to see a license agreement from an app?
     
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  6. Rzzzy

    Rzzzy MDL Novice

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    none at least it is fixed:)
     
  7. JuliusB

    JuliusB MDL Member

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    #4047 JuliusB, Aug 18, 2025
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    windows 11 26100.4946

    Before launching Notepad.exe

    Try icon State
    Capture.JPG

    Notepad.exe launched:

    status of the System Tray (Icon Language is displayed)
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    my keyboard setting;
    Capture2.JPG



    Someone has already had this problem
     

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  8. shot²

    shot² MDL Junior Member

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    Yep, exact same situation here. Fresh Win 11 26100.4946 (English en-us) with French (Azerty legacy) keyboard (only), and the damn Language icon (English/French + English/US) appears upon launching Notepad. I have also experienced it showing up on another occasion (not running notepad), but can't tell exactly what triggered it. So... not sure whether it's entirely Notepad's fault, or if there's something strange at the OS level too.
     
  9. JuliusB

    JuliusB MDL Member

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    I recovered notepad.exe before the last maj and there I do not have this error
     
  10. boe323

    boe323 MDL Expert

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    #4050 boe323, Aug 18, 2025
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    What ever the unwanted keyboards language is, install the language and addons then remove them
     
  11. JuliusB

    JuliusB MDL Member

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    #4051 JuliusB, Aug 18, 2025
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    I restored my system with a backup made August 12

    I'm not 100% sure, but I think it's Dynamic Theme Installer.exe (from store) causing this problem for me.

    for the moment without launching this program it works
     
  12. SM03

    SM03 MDL Expert

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    experiencing the same here,
    when Notepad launches, the KB layout appears in the taskbar and remains persistent till log-off/reboot.

    WINVER: 26100.4946
    notepad: v11.2506.35.0
     
  13. pp03

    pp03 MDL Addicted

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    no kb layout on notepad v11.2506.35.0 and 26100.5061 ltsc eval
     
  14. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    #4054 Enthousiast, Aug 19, 2025
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  15. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    I am bbq'ing in the backyard, will continue in 5-10minutes...
     
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  16. peter0010

    peter0010 MDL Novice

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    #4056 peter0010, Aug 19, 2025
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    Random Enthousiast appreciation post. Love the stuff you do for the community ♥️
    Ofc every other person that is helping on here as well. Don't feel less appreciated.

    It's just I'm more of a lurker and no matter what thread I am on or what day I check mdl, I always see you popping up on pretty much every site for more than a decade I think. Simply amazing.
     
  17. tuihocit

    tuihocit MDL Novice

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    The link is no longer available, says Access Denied. #4054
     
  18. raptorddd

    raptorddd MDL Addicted

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    are this features removed by default in system/optional features.?? on latest New Win 11 24H2 MVS ISOs (August 2025 updated) 26100.4946
    because using the media creation tool iso there is a list of optional features.
    but on New Win 11 24H2 MVS ISOs (August 2025 updated) 26100.4946 there is no features there.?? Screenshot 2025-08-19 224624.png
     
  19. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    #4060 Enthousiast, Aug 20, 2025
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