Microsoft Introduces the Windows 11 2025 Update: Version 25H2
Today, Microsoft has officially unveiled the much-anticipated “Windows 11 2025 Update, ”also known as Windows 11, version 25H2. This marks the annual major feature update for the operating system, following the previous version, 24H2.
Key Enhancements and Features
The Windows 11 25H2 update brings a host of new features and enhancements compared to its predecessor, 24H2. However, it is important to note that this update does not represent a complete overhaul of the operating system. For a detailed account of the changes, users can refer to the knowledge base article KB5065789 (Build 26200.6725/26100.6725).
The transition from version 24H2 to 25H2 adheres to a familiar pattern witnessed in the upgrade from 22H2 to 23H2. In this case, Microsoft utilizes an “Enablement Package, ”which allows the two versions to share a unified core operating system and an identical set of system files.
Understanding the Enablement Package
In a recent support article, Microsoft elaborated on the mechanics of this process:
“Windows 11, versions 24H2 and 25H2 share a common core operating system with an identical set of system files. Therefore, the new features in Windows 11, version 25H2 are included in the latest monthly quality update for Windows 11, version 24H2 but are in an inactive and dormant state. These new features will remain dormant until they are turned on through the ‘enablement package, ’ a small, quick-to-install ‘master switch’ that activates the Windows 11, version 25H2 features.”
Microsoft emphasizes that upgrading to Windows 11 25H2 is a streamlined process, requiring only a single restart after the enablement package is installed. Users benefit from the fact that the core system files remain unchanged, with only the previously dormant new features being activated.
Effortless Installation Process
Acquiring the necessary enablement package for Windows 11 25H2 (KB5054156) is straightforward and necessitates minimal effort from the user. It will automatically download through the Windows Update channel for home computers and via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) for enterprise environments.
For administrative purposes, the update will be categorized as “Windows 11, version 25H2″in general, and it should appear under the “Upgrades”section on WSUS. However, users should be aware that the enablement package is not available for manual download from the Update Catalog website.
Prerequisites for the Update
To ensure eligibility for receiving the enablement package through Windows Update or WSUS, users must have the August 2025 C-release (KB5064081) installed on their devices. For additional guidance, the relevant support article can be accessed here on Microsoft’s official website.
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