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oem validation
About this tag
The OEM validation tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about how original equipment manufacturers verify and certify hardware and software configurations for Windows 11 releases. Recent threads focus on Microsoft's handling of Windows 11 25H2, including the delayed ISO images and enablement package rollout in the Release Preview channel. Topics include the impact of OEM validation on update availability, certification processes for new builds, and how OEMs ensure compatibility before broad deployment. The tag is relevant for users tracking pre-release Windows versions and understanding the role of OEMs in the update pipeline.
Microsoft quietly pulled back the promised ISO images for Windows 11, version 25H2 this week, updating its Release Preview announcement to say the ISOs are “delayed and coming soon” even as the update itself lands in the Release Preview channel as an enablement-package style release. Background...