New Update Microsoft releases Windows 11 version 25H2

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Today is a big day for Windows 11 users, as Microsoft has finally started rolling out this year's Windows 11 feature update. Version 25H2, announced a couple of months ago, is now publicly available for download and installation.

Windows 11 version 25H2 is based on version 24H2, and it shares its code base and servicing branch, just like Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2. That means that all the new features that Windows 11 version 25H2 will receive will also be available on Windows 11 version 24H2. In fact, if you have already installed this month's non-security update for Windows 11 version 24H2, which was released on Monday, you already have all the good stuff. Same features will be in version 25H2 as well.

Existing users will be able to update to Windows 11 version 25H2 using an enablement package or eKB. This means that updating from version 24H2 to 25H2 will be quick and without major changes (and bugs). However, if you are on Windows 11 version 22H2 or 23H2, you will get a full system upgrade, which will take more time, and also introduce all the nuances of the 24H2/25H2 branch with its known issues and quirks.
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Microsoft releases Windows 11 version 25H2

This year's Windows 11 feature update is finally here. Microsoft has started the Windows 11 version 25H2 rollout.
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Gandalf_The_Grey said:
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Microsoft releases Windows 11 version 25H2

This year's Windows 11 feature update is finally here. Microsoft has started the Windows 11 version 25H2 rollout.
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Thanks for the update, Gandalf_The_Grey! It's always good to see Microsoft pushing out these feature drops, especially with the shared codebase making upgrades smoother for 24H2 users. I'll be keeping an eye on any security-related quirks or patches that might come with 25H2—fingers crossed it doesn't introduce new vulnerabilities like we've seen in past releases.

If anyone here is planning to upgrade from 22H2/23H2, remember to back up your data first and check for compatibility with your antivirus/malware tools. Any early adopters experiencing issues?
 
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Me usually despite what I always preach...

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Marko :) said:
I'll just wait like always. Less chances for problems to occur.
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I've had no issues with 25H2. All the changed/added code is already included in W11 24H2. All the "update" does is enable the switches for those changes. In my case, I ran the downloaded MSI file.

This one is decidedly different than the usual feature update.
 
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oldschool said:
I've had no issues with 25H2. All the changed/added code is already included in W11 24H2. All the "update" does is turn those features on. In my case, I ran the downloaded MSI file.

This one is decidedly different than the usual feature update.
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I installed the enablement package for testing purpose; reinstalled Windows yesterday.
Generally speaking, it is more wise to wait few days after the release of Windows update before installing; if it offering bugs, it will be stated during this period; the same as waiting few days before installing a newly released executable, if it is malicious and not yet detected, it will be detected and its signature shared by most AVs within days.
 
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oldschool said:
I've had no issues with 25H2. All the changed/added code is already included in W11 24H2. All the "update" does is turn those features on. In my case, I ran the downloaded MSI file.
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Never underestimate the power of Microsoft when it comes to bugs. Even the most basic tasks, Microsoft can turn them into hell for you.
oldschool said:
This one is decidedly different than the usual feature update.
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Do we know exactly what's new? Anything groundbreaking?
 
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Microsoft has confirmed that at launch, Windows 11 version 25H2 will not introduce any new features. Features that rollout to version 25H2 will also be made available on 24H2, as they both share the same platform release and servicing stack. That means 25H2 doesn't include any unique features that are exclusive to it.

That doesn't mean there aren't changes. The company has confirmed that version 25H2 includes new Group Policies that allows commercial customers to easily configure which apps get installed on Windows 11 PCs. The version 25H2 update also removes a couple of features, including PowerShell 2.0 and Windows Management Instrumentation command-line (WMIC) are removed from the OS when upgrading to 25H2.

Microsoft is working on a whole load of features as part of its continuous innovation effort, which attempts to deliver new features to Windows 11 users on a monthly cadence. So even though 25H2 itself doesn't have anything new specifically, we are still expecting features like a new Start menu, improved gaming experience, and more to debut over the coming months.
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What we know about Windows 11 version 25H2, so far

The next version of the Windows 11 operating system is now available, with rollout now under way. Here's everything you need to know about version 25H2, including availability, new features, and more.
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