Windows 11's September update has arrived — here are the 3 key features that make this a must-install upgrade

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September 9, 2026, 2:33 PM

• •Windows 11’s September 2026 update lets users move the taskbar from the bottom to the top or sides of the screen.
• •The Start menu now includes a manual size setting so users can choose a smaller or standard layout instead of leaving it on automatic.
• •Windows Search gains options to disable web results and Microsoft Store suggestions to reduce clutter.
• •File Explorer Home loads faster, and switching between virtual desktops is quicker.
• •Microsoft also says the update improves reliability in Task Manager and Display settings and refreshes progress indicator visuals across the OS.

Microsoft’s September 2026 update for Windows 11 introduces three headline interface changes: taskbar repositioning, manual Start menu sizing, and the ability to disable web results in search. The update also adds a smaller taskbar option, faster File Explorer Home loading, quicker virtual desktop switching, and several reliability and design tweaks. Some features are rolling out gradually, so users may not receive every change immediately after installing the update. The article argues these additions cover many of the interface improvements users had been waiting for ahead of the smaller 26H2 release.

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