Update release notes for z+1 releases#12956
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Pull request overview
Updates documentation to reflect the next servicing (“z+1”) PowerShell releases, aligning release notes and installation guidance with the latest patch versions across supported platforms.
Changes:
- Bump “What’s New” release notes to 7.6.1 / 7.5.6 / 7.4.15, including new notable bullets and PR link refs.
- Update install docs (Windows/Linux/macOS/IoT/Nano) download URLs and examples to the latest patch versions.
- Refine
Import-PowerShellDataFiledocs to better describe-SkipLimitChecklimits and associated risk.
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| File | Description |
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| reference/docs-conceptual/whats-new/What-s-New-in-PowerShell-76.md | Update 7.6 release notes to 7.6.1 and adjust runtime/module notes. |
| reference/docs-conceptual/whats-new/What-s-New-in-PowerShell-75.md | Update 7.5 release notes to 7.5.6 and adjust runtime/module notes. |
| reference/docs-conceptual/whats-new/What-s-New-in-PowerShell-74.md | Update 7.4 release notes to 7.4.15 and add new engine/cmdlet bullets. |
| reference/docs-conceptual/install/install-ubuntu.md | Refresh Ubuntu .deb URLs and example commands to latest patch versions. |
| reference/docs-conceptual/install/install-rhel.md | Refresh RHEL .rpm URLs and example command to latest patch versions. |
| reference/docs-conceptual/install/install-powershell-on-windows.md | Update WinGet usage/output and stable download links to 7.6.1. |
| reference/docs-conceptual/install/install-powershell-on-windows-iot-nano.md | Update Windows IoT/Nano ZIP examples and links to 7.6.1. |
| reference/docs-conceptual/install/install-powershell-on-macos.md | Update macOS package/archive links and add Homebrew cross-reference. |
| reference/docs-conceptual/install/install-debian.md | Refresh Debian .deb URLs and example commands to 7.6.1. |
| reference/docs-conceptual/install/install-alpine.md | Refresh Alpine tarball URLs and example command to 7.6.1. |
| reference/docs-conceptual/install/community-support.md | Refresh Raspberry Pi OS binary archive links and LTS/stable labeling. |
| reference/docs-conceptual/install/alternate-install-methods.md | Refresh binary archive example filenames/URL to 7.6.1. |
| reference/docs-conceptual/install/PowerShell-Support-Lifecycle.md | Update “current Stable/LTS” version statements. |
| reference/docs-conceptual/dev-cross-plat/performance/parallel-execution.md | Minor wording update and refresh ms.date. |
| reference/7.6/Microsoft.PowerShell.Utility/Import-PowerShellDataFile.md | Update -SkipLimitCheck docs to include key/AST limits and DoS warning. |
| reference/7.5/Microsoft.PowerShell.Utility/Import-PowerShellDataFile.md | Same -SkipLimitCheck documentation update for 7.5. |
| reference/7.4/Microsoft.PowerShell.Utility/Import-PowerShellDataFile.md | Same -SkipLimitCheck documentation update for 7.4. |
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Learn Build status updates of commit 1fe46d9: ✅ Validation status: passed
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PoliCheck Scan ReportThe following report lists PoliCheck issues in PR files. Before you merge the PR, you must fix all severity-1 and severity-2 issues. The AI Review Details column lists suggestions for either removing or replacing the terms. If you find a false positive result, mention it in a PR comment and include this text: #policheck-false-positive. This feedback helps reduce false positives in future scans. ✅ No issues foundMore information about PoliCheckInformation: PoliCheck | Severity Guidance | Term |
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Learn Build status updates of commit d9bc6c2: ✅ Validation status: passed
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Update release notes for z+1 releases
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