Overview
- KB5068861 is live for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 through Windows Update, and Microsoft has posted .msu packages for manual install on the Update Catalog.
- The Start menu moves to a single-page layout with new views, including a default Categories view, a Grid option, and the ability to stick with the alphabetical list alongside added customization controls.
- Taskbar battery indicators gain color cues for charge state and an optional percentage readout that can be enabled in Settings under System > Power & battery, with lock screen support noted in the documentation.
- Microsoft fixed a Task Manager issue that left background instances after closing, and testers report faster taskbar load after wake and resolved lock screen freezes.
- Build labeling differs by outlet and device channel, with Windows Latest citing 26200.7171 (25H2) and 26100.7171 (24H2) and Windows Central reporting 26200.7121, and some features may appear later due to phased rollout.