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Microsoft has pushed the Windows 11 annual feature update — version 25H2 (Build 26200.5074) — into the Release Preview Channel, making the near‑final enablement package available to Insiders, IT pilots, and commercial customers for validation ahead of a broader rollout later in the second half...

Microsoft has pushed Windows 11, version 25H2 (Build 26200.5074) into the Release Preview channel, delivering this year's annual feature update as a lightweight enablement package (eKB) that activates features already staged on devices running 24H2 — and in the process, Microsoft is quietly...

Microsoft has pushed what it calls Windows 11, version 25H2, into the Release Preview ring — a near‑final, enablement‑package style update that is now available to Insiders and commercial customers for final validation ahead of a broader rollout later this year. The Release Preview post...

Windows 11’s next annual feature update, version 25H2, has moved into the Release Preview channel and is now available to Insiders and IT pilots as a lightweight enablement package — a signal that the bulk of the update’s code is already on most up‑to‑date PCs and that the public rollout is...

Windows 11’s next annual feature update is now on the cusp of broad testing — but this year Microsoft shipped something that tidies and trims more than it innovates. Background / Overview Microsoft has moved Windows 11 version 25H2 into the Release Preview channel, signalling that the update is...

Windows 11’s next annual feature update is now moving from staged preview into its final validation ring: Microsoft has made Windows 11, version 25H2 available to Release Preview Insiders and commercial customers for targeted testing, delivered as an enablement package on top of the 24H2...

Releasing Windows 11, version 25H2 to the Release Preview Channel — what you need to know (for Insiders, IT pros, and forum readers) Today (August 29, 2025) the Windows Insider team made this year’s annual feature update — Windows 11, version 25H2 (Build 26200.5074) — available in the Release...

Microsoft is preparing a substantial set of Windows 11 feature updates that start arriving in staged preview channels now and should reach general users in the weeks ahead, bringing a mix of practical quality‑of‑life fixes, broader UI polish and an expanded set of AI-driven tools—some of which...

Microsoft appears to be closing one of Windows’ longest-running cosmetic grievances: preview builds released in August 2025 show legacy file‑operation dialogs and several system prompts finally obeying the system Dark theme, reducing the jarring white “flash” that has plagued Dark Mode since the...

Windows 11’s latest 25H2 preview builds polish many of the small, everyday interactions that shape how people work on Windows — from tidier context menus and smoother taskbar animations to Start menu reorganizations and File Explorer refinements — all delivered as part of an incremental...

Microsoft has formally put a deadline on one of the most common holdouts: Windows 11, version 23H2 (Home and Pro) will stop receiving security and quality updates on November 11, 2025, forcing holdouts to move to a supported build or accept the increased risk of running an unsupported OS...

Microsoft has issued a firm deadline: Windows 11, version 23H2 (Home and Pro) will stop receiving updates on November 11, 2025, which means security patches and quality fixes end on that date — leaving holdouts with an increasingly risky system and, for most consumers, no practical option but to...

Microsoft's forthcoming Windows 11 25H2 update, slated for release in late 2025, marks a strategic shift towards enhancing system security and stability. This iteration is characterized by its focus on under-the-hood improvements rather than introducing a plethora of new features, aligning with...

Microsoft’s decision to pause the much-anticipated Windows 12 release and instead refocus its efforts on Windows 11 version 25H2 marks a subtle but impactful shift in the evolution of the Windows operating system. With the most recent confirmation from the company, the standalone branding of...

As anticipation grows for Microsoft’s next big leap in operating system innovation, the Windows 11 25H2 update stands poised as a defining moment in the ongoing evolution of Windows experiences. For tech enthusiasts, IT professionals, and everyday users alike, this update promises far more than...

In an age where operating system updates often arrive amidst both leaks and speculation, Microsoft’s quiet confirmation of Windows 11 version 25H2 has nevertheless made waves through the tech community. For weeks, hints and tell-tale signs had seeped through various Dev Channel previews, but it...

Microsoft’s announcement of Windows 11 25H2 marks a significant pivot in how the company handles major OS updates, and for millions of users and IT administrators, this change could redefine the Windows upgrade experience. For years, Windows feature updates have provoked equal parts anticipation...

Hopeful anticipation for the debut of Windows 12 this year can finally be put to rest. After weeks of speculation and mounting rumors, Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 25H2—not a new, next-generation operating system—will be the feature update landing for desktop users in the months...

The landscape of Windows operating system updates is on the verge of a major transformation with Microsoft’s confirmed release of Windows 11 Version 25H2. The company is publicly set to introduce not just a collection of new features but a fundamentally revamped update mechanism, one poised to...

The latest milestone in the evolution of Microsoft’s operating system is now upon us, as the Windows 11 25H2 update edges ever closer to a full public release. Microsoft is deploying this significant feature update to Windows Insiders, an early-access community where enthusiasts and IT...