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Windows 11 arm64 VS2026 image now available
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Why it matters
- →Developers can now leverage the latest Visual Studio 2026 in their GitHub Actions workflows.
- →The update may require changes for workflows dependent on older Visual Studio versions.
- →This reflects GitHub's ongoing efforts to keep its development tools current.
GitHub has announced the general availability of the Windows 11 arm64 image with Visual Studio 2026 for its hosted runners. Developers using GitHub Actions can now update their workflow files to run on this new image, which will become the default by September 30, 2026. This update may affect workflows that depend on Visual Studio 2022, requiring developers to make necessary adjustments. The move highlights GitHub's efforts to provide up-to-date development environments for its users.
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- 1GitHub Copilot April 2026 Update for Visual Studio
GitHub Changelog · April 30, 2026 · Related
- 2Microsoft Build 2026 Highlights AI Innovations
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- 3GitHub Releases New Runner Images for Preview
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