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04.02.2026

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Windows

Catch up on important changes and evolving standards that will help strengthen the security of the Windows ecosystem across client, cloud, and server with Windows news you can use for January 2026. Learn about new tools to help with Secure Boot certificate updates and a new command-line tool for Windows app developers. Explore features and enhancements that will start gradually rolling out in February, which include improvements to Cross-Device Resume, Narrator, Voice Access, MIDI support, and the Settings home page. When will this happen:Some improvements summarized in this monthly recap are already available, while others are rolling out gradually. What you need to do to prepare:Read January’s recap, which includes links to resources to help you start benefiting from the latest improvements. Additional information:To keep up with new capabilities and features as they are announced, fol

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03.02.2026

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Windows

If you’re looking for prescriptive guidance help you confidently configure, manage, and support Windows across your organization, mark your calendars for Microsoft Technical Takeoff 2026. Taking place on the first four Mondays in March, this free event offers technical deep dives, AMAs, and feedback sessions—all supported by live Q&A with the teams behind the features.Sessions will cover the latest Windows 11 security features, Windows 365 business‑continuity improvements, Secure Boot certificate updates, Windows Autopatch reporting, and onboarding experiences that help users get productive faster. You’ll also see deep dives on NTLM removal, hotpatch updates, resiliency, and other real‑world scenarios designed to help you deploy, secure, troubleshoot, and optimize Windows at scale.When will this happen:Sessions will take place from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific Time on March 2, 9, 16, and

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03.02.2026

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29.06.2026

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Microsoft Teams

[Introduction]Microsoft is retiring Teams Live Events and the Microsoft Graph APIs used to create them on June 30, 2026. Existing events scheduled before that date will continue to function through February 28, 2027. We encourage customers to migrate to Teams town halls, which offer an enhanced, end-to-end experience for large-scale events. This retirement supports Microsoft’s investment in Teams town halls, which provide an improved experience for digital and hybrid events and include comparable Graph APIs for programmatic creation, management, and integration.[When this will happen]Teams Live Events and associated Microsoft Graph APIs will retire on June 30, 2026.Existing Teams Live Events will continue to function through February 28, 2027.Customers will no longer be able to schedule Teams Live Events past June 30, 2026, beginning February 3, 2026.Customers scheduling through Dynamics

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02.02.2026

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Exchange Online

A Data Privacy message regarding your organization is available within Message Center. The contents of this message can be accessed within Message Center by a Global Administrator or someone designated as a Message Center Privacy Reader.Please sign in to Admin Center to view the details of this message in the M365 Message center.

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02.02.2026

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Windows

If you’re an IT admin using Windows Autopatch, a new report is now available to monitor the status of Secure Boot across your organization. As the 2011 Secure Boot certificates start expiring in June 2026, this report helps you start by identifying devices that have Secure Boot enabled. Out of those, see which devices are fully up to date and which ones still need updated certificates. When will this happen: The Secure Boot status report is now available in Windows Autopatch. The 2011 Secure Boot certificates (or CAs) start expiring in June 2026. How this will affect your organization: The Secure Boot status report in Windows Autopatch is designed to help you understand the Secure Boot posture of your fleet. It can help you identify devices that may require attention—before issues occur. What you need to do to prepare: If you don’t yet use Windows Autopatch, consider how it can help you

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29.01.2026

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Windows

The January 2026 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained.Looking to explore upcoming features and improvements in Windows 11? Check out the Windows roadmap. It includes what’s coming to the Windows Insider Program, what’s gradually rolling out, and what’s generally available.Highlights for the Windows 11, version 25H2 update: The Settings Agent now supports more languages, with expanded support for German, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Hindi, Italian, and Chinese (Simplified).*This update expands the functionality of Cross‑Device Resume. You can continue activities from your Android phone