New Update Windows 11 June 2026 Preview Update (KB5095093)

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Microsoft today has released its newest preview update (C-release) for the month of June 2026 under KB5095093, builds 26200.8737 (for Windows 11 25H2) and 26100.8737 (on Windows 11 24H2). The update brings new features across various elements of the OS including the Windows update, the Recovery, Widgets, File Explorer, and more.

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This is a “C-release” preview cumulative update, meaning it’s typically an optional, non-security preview that Microsoft uses to roll out fixes/features ahead of the next full Patch Tuesday release.

What this usually means in practice

• It’s optional (unless Microsoft later reclassifies parts of it), and is mainly meant for testing new fixes/features.
• It can be useful if you specifically need one of the fixes/features it contains.
• It can also carry a higher risk of regressions compared to the normal Patch Tuesday cumulative update, simply because it’s a preview.

Security-focused recommendation

• If this is a main/production PC and you don’t urgently need a listed change, it’s generally safer to wait for the next Patch Tuesday cumulative update so you get the finalized rollup (including security updates).
• If you do install it, make sure you have a current backup (at least a restore point + important data backup) before applying it.

If you install and something breaks

• Use Windows Update history to uninstall the latest quality update (KB number) if needed.
• If the system becomes unstable, boot into Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) and use Startup Repair / System Restore as appropriate.

Note on 24H2 vs 25H2
Build 26100.x is associated with Windows 11 24H2, while 26200.x is associated with the 25H2 branch; availability can depend on your device, update settings, and whether you’re on a specific Microsoft update path (for example, staged rollouts).

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