Windows 11 version 25H2 will be officially available in Fall 2025 and marks the next major feature update for Microsoft’s current operating system. The new features are already available for Insiders and can be tested in the current Windows 11 25H2 Insider Preview. Despite being categorized as an “enablement update”, the scope of the changes is considerable. The basic architecture remains identical to version 24H2, which means there are no new hardware requirements.

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For all systems that are already running on 24H2, the upgrade requires minimal effort. A small enablement package activates the new functions without the need for a complete reinstall

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