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Windows 11 25H2 Rolls Out as Small Enablement Update Focused on Security

Delivered via a tiny enablement package, the release activates preinstalled components on eligible PCs.

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Overview

  • Microsoft has released Windows 11 version 25H2 (Build 26200.6584) via ISO, the Media Creation Tool, and Windows Update in a phased rollout, with enterprise distribution through WSUS starting October 14.
  • The update shares the 24H2 codebase, installs quickly with minimal download, and resets servicing to two years for Home/Pro and three years for Enterprise/Education from September 30, 2025.
  • Feature changes center on security hardening and selective AI additions, including File Explorer AI actions, expanded Click‑to‑Do selection modes, and a settings agent limited to Copilot+ PCs.
  • Legacy tools Windows PowerShell 2.0 and WMIC are removed, the Snipping Tool gains window video capture, and Wi‑Fi 7 support is enabled for enterprise environments.
  • Known issues include failures playing DRM‑protected content in some Blu‑ray/DVD apps and an MSU update edge case, with safeguard holds pausing upgrades on affected devices and fixes tracked in Microsoft’s release‑health hub.