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

Discussion in 'Windows 11' started by Enthousiast, Apr 3, 2024.

  1. tistou77

    tistou77 MDL Guru

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    New Run menu is available with the last retail preview (with Vivetool, eg) or still Insider ?
     
  2. Mooniversal

    Mooniversal MDL Junior Member

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    #5962 Mooniversal, Jun 1, 2026 at 09:28
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    1. 26x00.8524 removed the old start menu from 24h2 and replaced it with the new 25h2 one. The new start menu is enabled by default for everyone and CANNOT be disabled with ViveTool.
    2. The update is available for everyone using the Home, Pro, Enterprise sku but does not install automatically unless you manually press "Check for updates".
    3. The update is not available for LTSC cause LTSC does not get Preview Updates.
    4. The update does NOT require you to be in the Insider Program. It's a RETAIL BUILD.
    5. The update can be manually installed on LTSC by downloading the update from Microsoft Update Catalog.
    6. The next patch Tuesday (9 June) will be installed for everyone including LTSC and will remove the old start menu.

    Edit: I just realized you're talking about the Run not the Start Menu, in that case I believe / am 99% certain it's still insider preview / ViveTool ID / A/B testing feature. Definitely not available for everyone, and especially not LTSC users.
     
  3. AndyMutz

    AndyMutz MDL Senior Member

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    preview updates do get offered on LTSC..
    LTSC_prev.png

    -andy-
     
  4. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    2021 LTSC does not get Preview updates.
     
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  5. ciscokid

    ciscokid MDL Senior Member

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    I have the new menu on IoT Enterprise LTSC 26100.8524, I ran Windows Update to get to that build and it changed the start menu.
     
  6. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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  7. EaglePC

    EaglePC MDL Expert

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    yep, looks like June 9th update were forced on the new start menu and even Windhawk is getting buggy now
     
  8. ILikeTechnology

    ILikeTechnology MDL Novice

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    You mean the start menu with the categorical sorting, sort of like folders? I got that. Did not know why that appeared since I updated, but I don't really see why it is so disruptive. :confused:
     
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  9. sizen

    sizen MDL Member

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    While opinions may vary, I believe the new Start Menu's "List," "Category," and "Grid" options only make it harder to read and offer absolutely no benefit to the user.
     
  10. EaglePC

    EaglePC MDL Expert

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    after reading some sources we will have an option to use old W11 start menu in personalization start settings soon
     
  11. boe323

    boe323 MDL Expert

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    no. its just a smaller version of the same menu and it looks ass when its smaller
     
  12. BaffledSoftware

    BaffledSoftware MDL Member

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    Turn it off via vivetool