Microsoft confirms supported Windows 10 PCs can now directly update to Windows 11 26H2

Microsoft confirmed that supported Windows 10 PCs can now update directly to Windows 11 26H2. Additionally, the company introduced Cloud Rebuild in the KB5127936 optional preview update for Windows 11 25H2 and 26H2. This recovery feature allows users to wipe and reinstall the OS using a fresh image and drivers from Windows Update, functioning even when the system fails to boot via the Windows Recovery Environment or through the Settings System Recovery menu.