Overview
- Microsoft began the broad staged rollout of Windows 11 version 25H2 on Thursday, May 28, 2026, using a machine-learning system to assess device readiness before offering the update.
- For unmanaged Home and Pro devices the update will download automatically in the background and will install when the user restarts the PC, and users can schedule or defer that restart.
- The AI-based rollout checks drivers, hardware and installed software to reduce compatibility problems before download is offered, while enterprise-managed machines are handled by IT teams and typically excluded from the consumer push.
- Users who do not want to wait for the staged release can trigger the update manually through Windows Update or the Media Creation Tool, and some third-party stores are offering discounted Windows 11 Home and Pro license keys.
- Each Windows 11 feature release receives 24 months of support for Home and Pro, so installing 25H2 keeps systems supported and secure and may prompt more users to upgrade or buy Pro for features such as BitLocker, Remote Desktop and Hyper-V.