Windows 11 26H2 ARM64 (Build 26300.9457)

Windows 11 version 26H2 in the Volume Licensing (VL) edition for ARM64 marks a strategic step in Microsoft’s expansion onto power-efficient silicon platforms. In this annual update, Microsoft has optimized the operating system to run natively on modern ARM chips, such as the Qualcomm Snapdragon X series.

What’s new? Start Menu now comes in Small and Large sizes. You can also move the taskbar to the top, left, or right. Admins can also finally run RSAT on ARM devices.

Windows 11 26H2 uses the capabilities of Microsoft’s Pluton security processor and the integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) to defend against firmware attacks and low-level exploits.

But I think, there is not enough useful changes for me to upgrade to 26H2.

If your laptop uses a Snapdragon X CPU, download Windows 11 26H2 ARM ISO free through this article. The file is 7.7 GB. If you plan to install it, first prepare a bootable USB with Ventoy – USB Bootable Creator or Rufus: Portable USB Bootable Creator. 👍

New Features and Download

• The Start menu comes in Small and Large sizes.
• The taskbar can move to the top, left, or right, and can also be made smaller.
• RSAT finally runs on ARM64 devices.
• Multi-App Camera lets multiple apps use the webcam at once.
• Search shows result previews and tolerates typos.
• Task Manager shows NPU usage.
• The 26H2 update needs just one restart.
• For ARM64 processors only.

User Interface Preview

Which Laptops Is This Windows 11 ARM Version For?

This ISO is for Windows devices with ARM64 processors, such as Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon X and Snapdragon-based Surface devices. Apple Silicon Macs are ARM64 too, but you can only try Windows through a virtual machine, not install it directly.

NOTES: Make sure the laptop has TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, at least 4 GB RAM, and at least 64 GB of storage.

Installation Guide

1. Download W1126H2NOVARM.rar (7.7 GB) using the link below.
2. Extract it with WinRAR or 7-Zip.
   (Password: www.yasir252.com)
3. Open the extracted Windows 11 26H2 VL ARM64 folder and find the ISO file.
4. Move the ISO to a UEFI bootable USB created with Ventoy or Rufus.
5. Plug the USB into your laptop, turn it on, and choose to boot from USB.
6. Choose the Pro VL edition during setup, not an N edition.
7. Follow the setup wizard to finish! 👍

IMPORTANT: ARM laptops that originally came with Windows 11 26H1 (build 28000) cannot upgrade to 26H2 directly. Check with the manufacturer first to confirm whether the upgrade is supported.