Which Windows versions does OneDrive still support?

As of August 15, 2026, the OneDrive sync client requires Windows 10 22H2 or Windows 11. Windows 10 21H2 and older no longer receive feature or security updates for the sync app (IT Boltwise / Yahoo Tech, Aug 15).

Where do I set the taskbar position in the Release Preview?

Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar behaviors > Taskbar position lets you choose bottom, top, left, or right. The mini taskbar is under Taskbar size. Search and the mini taskbar only support top and bottom placements (KB5120998, IT Home / Windows Insider, Aug 14).

What is Voice Isolation in Voice access?

It is a new mode that filters out other speakers and background noise so dictation recognizes your voice better. It requires a one-time voice setup and is available in Voice access settings > Improve speech recognition in Windows 11 26H1 build 28000.2796 (Microsoft Learn, Aug 14).

Is WMIC really removed from Windows 11?

Yes. Starting August 2026, Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 no longer include WMIC on fresh installs, and the on-demand (FoD) package is no longer available. WMI itself remains supported; PowerShell’s Get-CimInstance is the recommended replacement (IT Home, Aug 14).

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-69414 (ShieldBreak) yet?

Not yet. Microsoft acknowledged the elevation of privilege in Defender’s Malware Protection Engine on August 14, 2026, and is working on a security update. No workaround is currently published; keep Defender definitions current and watch the MSRC update guide (NVD/OpenCVE, Aug 14).

OneDrive Ends Windows 10 21H2 Support: Your Options (Aug 15)