- Microsoft begins rolling out 25H2 as an enablement package (eKB) via Windows Update.
- Security-focused update with internal improvements and no disruptive visual changes.
- 25H2 shares a base with 24H2 and restarts the support cycle (24 months Home/Pro; 36 months Enterprise/Education).
- Quick install: one reboot; also available via official ISOs and Media Creation Tool.
La Windows 11 25H2 update is now underway and begins to reach the first compatible devices through Windows Update. This is a feature update focused on stability, security, and continuity, which does not require reinstalling the entire system: Simply apply an Enablement Package to activate the internal improvements already included in the 24H2 base.
With this release, Microsoft begins a new support cycle for Windows 11, while preparing visual and experience updates that will arrive gradually in the coming months.
Phased deployment and 24/2 requirement
Microsoft is releasing 25H2 in waves and prioritizing the eligible devices running 24H2 with the "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available" option enabled. The process is seamless and arrives as a regular system update.
Both versions share the same code base and the same service branch, so They receive identical monthly patchesThe change with 25H2 is primarily to support and activate internal improvements already included in the cumulative improvements.
What really changes: a light and smooth package
The 25H2 installation comes as a Enablement Package (eKB) Small in size, applied in just a few minutes, and requires a single reboot. There's no massive download or creation of a classic system backup folder.
In terms of experience, the user will not see radical transformations: there are no disruptive changes to the interface nor in the way the equipment is used. The improvements were already pre-positioned in 24H2, and here they are "turned on" in a controlled manner.
Security reinforcements and internal adjustments
One of the axes of this delivery is the hardened security posture. Microsoft talks about Advances in vulnerability detection at both compile and runtime, in addition to promoting AI-assisted secure coding practices.
There are also changes to reduce the attack surface during installation: Legacy elements such as PowerShell 2.0 and WMIC are being removed in that contextIn Education and Enterprise environments, the ability to remove native apps through MDM or policies has been expanded, aligning the system with the Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL).
Ways to install: Windows Update, ISOs and official tools
The recommended route is Windows Update, which will automatically apply the eKB when the computer passes validations and there are no compatibility locks. If driver or software conflicts are detected, Microsoft may place a security hold until they are resolved.
For those who prefer a manual method, The enablement package for x64 and Arm64 is available, the official ISOs in several languages and the Media Creation Tool to generate an installation USBA clean install may be helpful for computers with persistent issues, although it is not a requirement for enjoying 25H2.
Support, compatibility, and what's next
With the installation of 25H2 the support cycle is restarted: Home and Pro editions receive 24 months and Enterprise and Education receive 36 months of security updates.This is a practical incentive even if you don't see any visible changes today. If you're coming from 23H2 or earlier, you may need to do a full reinstall to jump to 24H2 and, from there, enable 25H2.
As for aesthetic news, Microsoft is preparing improvements such as a simpler Start menu, but its distribution will be done gradually through monthly updates and may reach both 24H2 and 25H2 outside of the eKB.
25H2 acts as a silent switch that prioritizes stability, safety and continuity, with a fast installation, a shared base with 24H2, and a broader support horizon; visible adjustments will arrive through the usual Windows Update channels when they're ready.
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