User reports low RAM use on Windows 11 26H2 after a Rufus install

According to Neowin, a user found that Windows 11 26H2 ran with surprisingly low memory after being installed through Rufus using one of its new features. Separately, Windows Central says the 2026 Update is rolling out now and can be installed through Windows Update, the Installation Assistant, an ISO file, or USB media.

• The low RAM claim comes from a single user, as relayed by Neowin.
• Windows Central lists four ways to install: Windows Update, Installation Assistant, ISO, USB.

Covered by 2 publishers within 18 hours of the first report.

• Windows Central: Windows 11 26H2: how to install without waiting for Microsoft

Reporting2

WC Windows Central Windows 11 26H2: how to install without waiting for Microsoft · Mauro Huculak 9:31 AM

NW Neowin You can soon install "tiny" Windows 11 26H2 ISOs too on almost all unsupported PCs · Sayan Sen 3:48 AM

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