MC1162857 – M365 Change Digest

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Windows 11, version 25H2 is now generally available with new features, Wi-Fi 7 support, and app removal policies; targeted deployment and validation are recommended.

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Windows 11, version 25H2 has reached general availability. This update includes the features released to version 24H2 as part of continuous innovation over the past year. You'll also continue to see new features released to Windows via monthly updates.

We recommend that you begin a targeted deployment to validate that your apps, devices, and infrastructure work as expected with the new release. For details on the overall rollout approach for this release, read How to get the Windows 11 2025 Update. To see how the update will be offered to end users, watch this video.

When will this happen:

For commercial organizations, Windows 11, version 25H2 is available today through Windows Autopatch and the Microsoft 365 admin center. It is also available for download from the Microsoft Software Download Service and Visual Studio Subscriptions. On October 14, 2025, it will be available via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

How this will affect your organization:

You can prepare for and deploy Windows 11, version 25H2 using the same processes, policies, and management solutions you used for the original release of Windows 11 or Windows 10.

Some features and enhancements initially released disabled by default in version 24H2 will be on by default in version 25H2. This version also includes Wi-Fi 7 for enterprise connectivity, which is designed to enhance security and connectivity. You now have the ability to remove select preinstalled Microsoft Store apps using policies on Windows 11 Enterprise and Windows 11 Education, version 25H2.

For more information, and for a list of the latest tools and resources to support your rollout, see An IT pro's guide to Windows 11, version 25H2.

Today, September 30, 2025, marks the start of 36 months of support for Enterprise and Education editions of Windows 11, version 25H2.

What you need to do to prepare:

If you are updating devices already running Windows 11, version 24H2, you can use an enablement package (eKB) for a fast, easy installation of Windows 11, version 25H2. You can also use Windows Autopatch (Microsoft Intune) or your preferred endpoint management solution. Endpoints managed by Windows Autopatch will automatically receive the Windows 11, version 25H2 feature update according to the deployment rings and groups you’ve configured, following your defined rollout cadence.

Additional information:

Visit the Windows 11 release information page for a list of currently supported Windows versions by servicing option. There you’ll find release dates, build numbers, end of service dates, and release history.
Consult Windows release health in the Microsoft 365 admin center for information on Windows 11, version 25H2 known issues and resolutions. Dedicated pages for these known and resolved issues are already available.
Join Windows Office Hours every third Thursday on the Windows Tech Community for help with your deployment, tips, and best practices. This monthly chat-based Q&A is supported by the Windows, Intune, and Windows 365 product teams. You can post your questions in advance or at any time during the hour.

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