Windows 11 26H2 update has known issues. You might want to wait
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Even core OS updates are shipping with known breakage—here, USB audio—so “evergreen” endpoints remain a hidden operational risk. If you run Windows fleets, tighten your update rings and treat feature releases like any other change-managed deployment, not an automatic push.
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