Microsoft Ships Windows 11 July 14 Update With 200GB Restore Tool and Indefinite Pause Controls
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Updated · Windows Central · Jun 26
Microsoft Ships Windows 11 July 14 Update With 200GB Restore Tool and Indefinite Pause Controls
3 articles · Updated · Windows Central · Jun 26
Summary
July 14 is the start date for Microsoft’s Windows 11 July 2026 security update, which adds Point-in-time Restore, Screen tint, quieter Widgets defaults and a broad set of fixes for versions 25H2 and 24H2.
Point-in-time Restore is the headline addition: it automatically creates restore points covering files, apps and settings, is enabled by default on Home and Pro PCs, and requires at least 200GB of storage.
Windows Update also gains effectively open-ended delay controls—users can pause updates for 35 days at a time, then manually re-pause again instead of facing a hard cutoff.
Accessibility and day-to-day usability changes include exact-percentage Magnifier controls, Screen tint color overlays, faster File Explorer, and a new default printer setup using IPP through Windows Ready Print.
Microsoft says the release will roll out gradually through Controlled Feature Rollout, with additional reliability work spanning Bluetooth, Phone Link, Wi-Fi, VPNs, virtual machines and touchpad settings.