What Changes Did Windows 11 Version 26h2 Get?, Vs Other Older Windows 11 Versions?

maroner pierre 80 Reputation points
2026-10-29T04:29:54.34+00:00

While using the installed Windows 11 version 26h2 noticed some changes were made and what other changes were made?.I went into the settings and tried to pin About to start and that's where it ended?.I can only pin to start from the start menu options only?.How can i get clear protection history pinned to start?,and or an other ones from the settings,as none are getting allowed to pin to start?,even the removal of suggestions on the start can not be removed either?.Tried all options with no luck.I have gone to an older Windows 11 version because everything is fully functional.Microsoft feedback sadly didn't have any luck with,after not getting any replies back that has ever come through?.Can an old installed Windows 11 version be safely used in 2026?.

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Jeronimo Fuerte 48,700 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-10-29T05:07:00.69+00:00

This version introduces several changes compared with previous releases, including additional Start menu customization, File Explorer improvements, security enhancements, and updated system management features. Many of these changes were also introduced through monthly updates to earlier Windows 11 versions, so not every difference is exclusive to 26H2. Regarding your difficulty pinning Settings pages, Windows does not provide a direct Pin to Start option for every individual Settings page. However, Microsoft supports opening specific Settings pages through dedicated shortcuts. For example, you can right-click your desktop, select New > Shortcut, enter ms-settings:about as the location, and name it About Windows. This provides direct access to the About page without navigating through Settings. For Microsoft Defender, you can pin the Windows Security application to Start and access Protection history from there. Windows Security does not provide a standard option to pin the Clear Protection History action directly to Start, and protection history entries are normally retained for two weeks before being removed automatically. Could you please confirm which older Windows 11 version you returned to, and whether your main concern is the inability to pin specific settings or the changes to the Start menu layout?

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