Windows 11 2025 Update (25H2) — What’s New (and What’s Not)
Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 11 2025 feature update (often called 25H2). Rather than introducing big new features, this release focuses on security and reliability improvements and removes some legacy components. Below is a concise breakdown.
Key points
- Security & AI-assisted protections: The update emphasizes improved build and runtime vulnerability detection with AI-assisted secure coding and other security hardening.
- No major user-facing features yet: Coverage describes this release as light on new features; Microsoft is delivering it in waves and plans more feature additions through regular updates later.
- Removal of legacy tooling: PowerShell 2.0 and WMIC are removed/deprecated, slimming the footprint but potentially breaking very old scripts used by power users and IT admins.
- Rollout: Microsoft is delivering the update in waves. Devices on 24H2 with “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” enabled typically receive the first batch.
Notes & sources
Some outlets described this as an “enablement package” — the messaging varies; Microsoft’s official communications emphasize security and lifecycle updates. For the official details and ongoing release health info, see Microsoft’s Windows 11 release information:
What you should do
If you manage devices in an enterprise: test scripts that rely on PowerShell 2.0 or WMIC before broad deployment. For home users: expect a staggered rollout — you can enable “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” in Windows Update if you want to receive it earlier.
Questions or experiences? Share below — are you upgrading now or waiting for later feature releases?