Microsoft has released the Windows 11 Version 25H2 for existing Windows 11 and compatible Windows 10 devices running version 2004 and later. Windows 11 version 25H2 is available for download as an “optional enablement package” and can be installed via Windows Update or Windows 11 update assistant. Also, Windows 11 ISO files are available for download to install the OS from scratch. With the latest release, Microsoft adds several new features and changes to the Windows 11 update (25H2). Some of the highlighted ones include AI actions in File Explorer, a new Copilot+ PC feature called “Click to Do,” and support for Wi-Fi 7 enterprise access points. It also brings user experience improvements like an updated lock screen with customizable widgets and the “Windows Backup for Organizations” feature to streamline PC migration and more. Here is How to Download and Install Windows 11 Version 25H2 on your Device.
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How to Download Windows 11 25H2 Update
In short, you can download and install Windows 11 25H2 by heading to Settings > Windows Update, turning on Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available, and clicking Check for updates.
Also, you can use the official installation assistant to upgrade existing Windows 11 or compatible Windows 10 to Windows 11 version 25H2.
Windows 11 version 25H2 Highlights:
- It’s Free: Windows 11 2025 update 25H2 is a free update
- Version and build: Windows 11 version 25H2 (OS Build 26200.6899)
- Windows 11 25H2 size: Its ISO is around 7.2 GB. It offers a small enablement package (600 MB) for existing Windows 11 users. For Windows 10 users it downloads a complete package of around 3 to 4 GB.
- Also for Windows 10: It brings Windows 11 25H2 update, but only for Windows 10 version 2004 and later users. Make sure your device meets Windows 11 minimum system requirements.
- Get immediately: If you want to install the Windows 11 25H2 update immediately, you have three different options. Windows 11 Installation Wizard, Check for Windows 11 update or Windows 11 25H2 ISO file.
Here are different ways to download and Install the Windows 11 25H2 update right now on your computer.
Windows update
The official way to download Windows 11 version 25H2 “Windows 11 2025 Update,” is to check for the Windows update and wait for the notification “Windows 11 version 25H2 is available.”
- Press the Windows key + X and select Settings,
- Choose Windows Update from the menu on the left-hand side of the screen and hit the check for updates button,
- If Windows updates are pending there allow them to install on your device, and you need to reboot your PC to apply them.
- After your computer reboots, again go to Windows Update on settings and check if the Windows 11 version 25H2 is available
- If you find any notification, click on the download & install button next to it.
Make sure to keep your PC on and plugged in during the installation.
- This will download Windows 11 25H2 update files from the Microsoft server and install them automatically on your device.
- The download and install time may take 5 to 10 minutes, depending on your internet speed.
- If you are upgrading a Windows 10 device, it will download the full package and take longer time to download and install.
- Once done, it will prompt restart your device to apply the changes and you will present the brand new Windows 11 desktop.
For Windows 10 devices
If you have a Windows 10 computer running version 2004 and later, and meet Windows 11 minimum system requirements, then you can download or upgrade to the Windows 11 25H2 update by following the steps below.
- Press the Windows key + X and select Settings,
- Go to Windows Update & Security, then Windows Update and hit the check for updates button.
- If you see a notification “Windows 11 version 25H2 is ready – and it’s free!” then click on download and install now.
- Read the license agreement and click on Accept and Install to download the Windows 11 25H2 update on your device.
- Again, it’s a big update download, around 7 GB of files from the Microsoft server, and installing them on your device and takes more than 30 minutes to complete.
Windows 11 installation assistant
Well, if the Windows 11 version 25H2 won’t show on your device, you can force upgrade using the Windows 11 installation assistant. Also, you can use this tool to upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10 as well.
This is the best option for installing Windows 11 on the device you’re currently using
- First, visit the Windows 11 official download page here, and click on Download Now next to Windows 11 installation assistant.
- Now right-click on the installer, select run as Administrator, and click yes if UAC prompts for permission.
- Wait for the Installation assistant to check your system for Windows 11 compatibility
- When the license screen prompts, you must click on Accept and Install to proceed.
This will start downloading Windows 11 update files from the Microsoft server, automatically verify the download and install them on your device.
- Once the installation is ready, the computer will need to restart to apply the new version and changes.
- Click restart when you are ready or it will automatically restart after 30 minutes. (You have the option to restart later as well.)
The upgrade process may take 15 – 30 minutes to apply the new version. Once ready, you will present the lock screen. Log in using your user credentials and the brand new Windows 11 version 25H2 is ready for you.
Also, you can use the Windows 11 media creation tool to make it bootable USB or use Windows 11 25H2 update ISO to install it from scratch.
What’s new on the Windows 11 25H2 update?
The Windows 11 25H2 update introduces several new features and enhancements focused on improving security, network management, and overall user experience.
- AI actions in File Explorer: Right-click an image to perform actions like visual search with Bing, blur or erase backgrounds, or remove the background.
- Click to Do: An AI feature for Copilot+ PCs that adds action tags and can summarize content directly in the context menu.
- Agent in Settings: A Copilot+ PC feature that provides direct navigation links from search results to the relevant settings page.
- Windows Backup for Organizations: Helps with quick machine recovery and streamlines the transfer of files and settings to a new PC.
- Improved Copilot app: Features a new homepage with recent conversations and Microsoft Store integration for AI-powered agents.
- Wi-Fi 7 support: Adds support for Wi-Fi 7 enterprise access points for faster speeds, better reliability, and security.
- Data protection dialogues: Offers more transparency for users when applications access their data.
- Enhanced administrator protection: Provides an extra layer of security for administrators to prevent unauthorized system changes.
- Taskbar pinning improvements: IT admins can now apply taskbar pinning policies without needing to restart explorer.exe.
- Remove preinstalled apps: Admins have the ability to remove certain preinstalled Microsoft Store apps using policies.
The 25H2 update also includes improvements in system management capabilities, better battery life, new context menu actions in File Explorer, and enhanced adaptive brightness settings, making Windows 11 more efficient and user-friendly.
