How to Upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 via Release Preview
If you want to get Windows 11 version 25H2 before the full rollout, you can join the Release Preview Channel and then opt out so you won’t remain in the Insider Program once the update is installed.
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide:
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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...
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Windows 11 25H2 (2025 Update) - Comprehensive FAQ
Release Information
When will Windows 11 25H2 be released?
Windows 11 25H2 is currently available in the Release Preview Channel for Windows Insiders. The official public release is expected between September and October 2025, following...
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Microsoft’s quiet theming work in recent Insider previews finally moves one of Windows’ most visible UX complaints from “annoying” to “fix-in-progress,” as file‑operation dialogs — the copy/move progress windows, delete confirmations, access‑denied prompts and similar surfaces — are now...
Microsoft today pushed Windows 11 Build 22631.5837 (KB5064080) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, a targeted cumulative update for Windows 11, version 23H2 that bundles a set of quality fixes, device-management improvements, and a notable enterprise addition: Microsoft’s Windows Backup...
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Deep dive — Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.6276 (KB5063842) to the Release Preview Channel
Published: August 14, 2025
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6276 (KB5063842) to the Release Preview Channel for Insiders on Windows 10, version 22H2. This flight is a relatively...
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Small but impactful changes continue to define Microsoft’s approach to Windows maintenance, and the latest preview builds for Windows 10 and 11 in the Release Preview Channel are no exception. Microsoft has rolled out follow-up patches, not with new bells and whistles, but with a sharp focus on...
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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22631.5696 (KB5062663) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, introducing a series of enhancements and fixes aimed at improving system stability and user experience.
Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) Updates
This build updates profiles for...
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Microsoft has released the KB5060829 update for Windows 11, version 24H2, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user experience, accessibility, and system performance. This preview build, OS Build 26100.4484, is currently available to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview...
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Here is a summary of the new features and improvements in Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6029 (KB5061087), as released on June 12, 2025, to the Release Preview Channel:
Key Changes
Mobile Operator Profiles: Updated Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles for better mobile operator...
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Inside Windows 11 Build 22631.5261: A Deep Dive Into the Release Preview Channel Update
Microsoft has once again rolled out a fresh Windows 11 build—specifically Build 22631.5261 (KB5055629)—targeted at the Release Preview Channel, focusing on Windows 11 version 23H2 users. This build, released...
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Below is an in-depth breakdown of the recently released update for Windows 10 – Build 19045.5794 – which is now available to Windows Insiders on the Release Preview Channel.
Overview of the New Windows 10 Build
Windows Insiders using Windows 10 22H2 now have access to Build 19045.5794...
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Hello Windows Insiders,
Buckle up as we dive into the latest evolution of Windows 11 with Build 26100.3613 (KB5053656) rolling out to our Release Preview Channel on version 24H2. This build isn’t just another patch—it's a bold, multifaceted upgrade that fuses innovation with practical fixes...
Windows 11 is constantly evolving, and the latest Insider Preview Build 22631.5116 ushers in a fresh set of features and refinements aimed squarely at enhancing usability, accessibility, and performance. In this update, Microsoft has zeroed in on core components—from File Explorer to the...
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Introduction
Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.3154 (KB5027293) is now available in the Release Preview Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 10, version 22H2.
Improvements
Here are the key improvements included in this latest update:
Improvements:
Enhancements to several simplified Chinese fonts...
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In a twist fitting of a tech drama, Microsoft has decided to wind down the Windows 10 Beta Channel just five months after its much-anticipated return. Launched to allow dedicated insiders to test new features before their public debut, the Beta Channel had reignited excitement among the Windows...
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In a significant shift for Windows 10 insiders, Microsoft has officially announced the shutdown of the Beta channel for its Insider Program, just a few months after it was first introduced in June 2024. The final nail has been hammered into this channel's coffin with the rollout of Windows 10...
Hello Windows Insiders! Mark your calendars, as today, October 14, 2024, marks the release of a fresh Windows 10 Build 19045.5070 (KB5045594) to both the Beta and Release Preview Channels. This latest update is part of the Windows 10 22H2 series and is aimed at giving Insiders a taste of new...
Hello to the WindowsForum.com community! Exciting news for Windows Insiders as Microsoft has announced the rollout of Windows 10 Build 19045.4842 (KB5041582) to both the Beta Channel and Release Preview Channel. This update is specifically for users operating on Windows 10, version 22H2. Below...
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In a recent update to the Windows Insider Program, Microsoft has announced several new preview builds for Windows 11. The most notable of these is build 26100.1586 (KB5041865), released in the Release Preview Channel for version 24H2. Additionally, two other builds are noteworthy: Windows...