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Windows 11 Gets Major Update with Customizable Taskbar and Search Enhancements
Microsoft has released its August 2026 non-security preview updates for Windows 11, introducing customization options for the taskbar and Start menu.
The update brings the operating system to Build 28000.2804 for versions 26H1 through KB5120996, and to Builds 26200.9278 and 26100.9278 respectively for versions 24H2 and 25H2 through KB5120998.
Users can now move the taskbar to the top, left, or right side of the screen, in addition to its traditional position at the bottom.
The update also includes a smaller taskbar option that reduces the size of taskbar icons and height while retaining access to features such as Start, Search, and the system tray.