Get ready for Windows 11 version 25H2 - Enablement Package and ISO downloads available


UPDATE 9/30:


 Windows IT Pro Blog:

How easy is it to move to Windows 11, version 25H2? As easy as a quick restart if you're on version 24H2! Today, Windows 11, version 25H2 became available to the Windows Insider community, in advance of broader availability planned for the second half of 2025. Get ready for a reset of the 36-month support lifecycle for Enterprise and Education editions and the 24-month lifecycle for Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstation editions!

As easy as restarting: The benefits of the shared servicing branch​

Over the years, you've experienced regular optimizations to the development and servicing of each version of Windows. Your installations are faster, and your experiences are more seamless. That's because combined servicing stack updates (SSUs) with latest cumulative updates (LCUs) have reduced package size by 40%.

One of the most significant improvements that make these benefits possible is the Windows shared servicing branch. This capability applies the same technology used for the monthly update process to the annual feature updates. For you, it's a familiar, fast, and reliable update experience.

This process is called "feature updates via servicing," and the updates are implemented through enablement packages (eKB). An eKB is an update package that helps update a device to the next version of Windows with a single restart that reduces downtime.

Note: Not all Windows versions share the same servicing branch. The first update that used this process was from Windows 10, version 1903 to Windows 10, version 1909. To learn more, download and read the whitepaper Windows updates and the shared servicing model.


Moving from Windows 11, version 24H2 to version 25H2​

Windows 11, version 24H2 and version 25H2 use a shared servicing branch. Here's what this means for your update experience.

New features we develop for Windows 11, version 25H2 are part of the version 24H2 branch. When the new code is complete, we include it in the monthly LCUs for Windows 11, version 24H2 in a Disabled state. Think of it as having the new feature code slowly staged on devices running version 24H2—yet another reason to stay up to date with monthly Windows updates!

The code remains disabled on the device until it receives the eKB. The eKB changes flags in the staged code from Disabled to Enabled. When you restart the device, the new features become enabled, and you're officially on Windows 11, version 25H2!

A flowchart illustrating the stages of an update from Windows 11, version 24H2 to version 25H2.

A flowchart illustrating an update from Windows 11, version 24H2 to version 25H2.

To confirm that the update took place, check your version and OS build number in Windows Settings > System > About.


Windows 11, version 24H2 and version 25H2 share the same source code, with only the additional features turned on. Therefore, there should be no impact on compatibility between the two. This doesn't mean that you shouldn't test, but you can focus your tests on the new features rather than a full complement of OS, application, or device compatibilities.

Moving from earlier versions to Windows 11, version 25H2​

Since versions earlier than Windows 11, version 24H2 do not share the same servicing branch as Windows, version 25H2, the simple update via an eKB isn't possible. The normal feature update process is the best option. Use Windows Update or Windows Autopatch.

For Windows 10 devices or for new Windows 11 devices that you're deploying, first upgrade them to Windows 11, version 24H2 to make the transition to version 25H2 as simple and quick as possible when it's available.

Stay protected and productive with Windows 11, version 25H2​

Whichever way you get to Windows 11, version 25H2, devices will benefit from a fresh support lifecycle, which begins on the date of its general availability:

Windows 11 EditionLifecycle
Windows 11 Enterprise
Windows 11 Enterprise multi-session
Windows 11 Education
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise
36 months from release date
Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Pro Education
Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
Windows 11 Home
24 months from release date

Interested in previewing the upcoming features? Enroll in the Windows Insider Program and join the Dev Channel today.

Plan more effectively with the help of additional resources:
We wish you smooth Windows updates now and in the future!


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 26100.xxxx 24H2 to 26200.xxxx 25H2 Enablement Package MSU Download from Microsoft:

For 64-bit Windows 11
windows11.0-kb5054156-x64_a0c1638cbcf4cf33dbe9a5bef69db374b4786974.msu (166 KB)

Download

OR

For ARM64 Windows 11
windows11.0-kb5054156-arm64_3d5c91aaeb08a87e0717f263ad4a61186746e465.msu (170 KB)

Download



 Download 64-bit Windows 11 25H2 RTM build 26200.6584 ISO links from Microsoft:

Arabic - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_ar-sa.iso
Bulgarian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_bg-bg.iso
Chinese-Simplified - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_zh-cn.iso
Chinese-Traditional - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_zh-tw.iso
Croatian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_hr-hr.iso
Czech - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_cs-cz.iso
Danish - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_da-dk.iso
Dutch-Netherlands - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_nl-nl.iso
English UK - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_en-gb.iso
English US - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_en-us.iso
Estonian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_et-ee.iso
Finnish - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_fi-fi.iso
French - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_fr-fr.iso
French-Canada - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_fr-ca.iso
German - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_de-de.iso
Greek - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_el-gr.iso
Hebrew - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_he-il.iso
Hungarian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_hu-hu.iso
Italian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_it-it.iso
Japanese - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_ja-jp.iso
Korean - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_ko-kr.iso
Lithuanian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_lt-lt.iso
Latvian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_lv-lv.iso
Norwegian-Bokmal - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_nb-no.iso
Polish - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_pl-pl.iso
Portuguese-Brazil - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_pt-br.iso
Portuguese-Portugal - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_pt-pt.iso
Romanian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_ro-ro.iso
Russian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_ru-ru.iso
Slovak - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_sk-sk.iso
Slovenian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_sl-si.iso
Serbian-Latin - https://software-static.download.pr...refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_sr-latn-rs.iso
Spanish - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_es-es.iso
Spanish-Mexico - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_es-mx.iso
Swedish - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_sv-se.iso
Thai - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_th-th.iso
Turkish - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_tr-tr.iso
Ukrainian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_uk-ua.iso



 Download Arm64 Windows 11 25H2 RTM build 26200.6584 ISO links from Microsoft:

Arabic - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_ar-sa.iso
Bulgarian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_bg-bg.iso
Chinese-Simplified - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_a64fre_zh-cn.iso
Chinese-Traditional - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_a64fre_zh-tw.iso
Croatian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_hr-hr.iso
Czech - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_cs-cz.iso
Danish - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_da-dk.iso
Dutch-Netherlands - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_nl-nl.iso
English UK - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_en-gb.iso
English US - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_en-us.iso
Estonian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_et-ee.iso
Finish - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_fi-fi.iso
French - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_fr-fr.iso
French-Canada - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_a64fre_fr-fr.iso
German - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_de-de.iso
Greek - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_el-gr.iso
Hebrew - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_he-il.iso
Hungarian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_hu-hu.iso
Italian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_it-it.iso
Japanese - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_ja-jp.iso
Korean - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_ko-kr.iso
Lithuanian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_lt-lt.iso
Latvian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_lv-lv.iso
Norwegian-Bokmal - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_nb-no.iso
Polish - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_pl-pl.iso
Portuguese-Brazil - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_pt-br.iso
Portuguese-Portugal - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_pt-pt.iso
Romanian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_ro-ro.iso
Russian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_ru-ru.iso
Slovak - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_sk-sk.iso
Slovenian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_sl-si.iso
Serbian-Latin - https://software-static.download.pr...refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_x64FRE_sr-latn-rs.iso
Spanish - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_A64FRE_es-es.iso
Spanish-Mexico - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_a64fre_es-mx.iso
Swedish - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_a64fre_sv-se.iso
Thai - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_a64fre_th-th.iso
Turkish - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_a64fre_tr-tr.iso
Ukranian - https://software-static.download.pr..._svc_refresh_CLIENT_CONSUMER_a64fre_uk-ua.iso
 
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I don't think 26200.6584 is RTM. RTM should has ESD files. And 6584 is RP.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    26200.8037
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i5-11400F
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Geforce GT-1030
    Keyboard
    Logitech K400
    Mouse
    Logitech M720
    Internet Speed
    600 Mb
    Browser
    Edge
I don't think 26200.6584 is RTM. RTM should has ESD files. And 6584 is RP.
'6584 is the September patch-Tuesday, so '6584 is not an RP.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 24H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5900X
    Motherboard
    ASRock B550 PG Velocita (UEFI-BIOS 3.90)
    Memory
    64 GB G.Skill RipJaws V F4-3200C16D-64GVK
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASRock Steel Legend Arc B580 12 GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Alienware AW3423DWF OLED ultrawide
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB NVMe SSD
    PSU
    eVGA Supernova 750 G3
    Case
    Corsair 275R
    Internet Speed
    VTel FTTH 1 Gb down and 1 Gb up
  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5800X3D
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix B550-F Gaming (UEFI-BIOS version 3607)
    Memory
    32 GB (2x16 GB G.Skill TridentZ Neo)
    Graphics card(s)
    Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6750 XT
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Pro 512 GB NVMe SSD
    PSU
    Corsair RM850x
    Case
    Fractal Focus G
26200.6718 is a preview update released only on the RP channel. Releasing ISO does not mean that Microsoft will stop maintaining the Windows system. Security updates will still be released every month.

Please remember that you need to join the Release Preview Channel of the Windows Insider Program to receive this(26200.6718) update.

Release Preview release in Release Preview Channel > Optional non-security preview release > Monthly security update release
Blimey, I know all that!

My question is simple - how can the so called 25H2 RTM iso be 26200.6584 if RP is 26200.6718.

The RTM iso build has never been lower than the latest RP build. At RTM release, the build numbers are conicident (so a user can leave Insider RP without a clean install).

The only logical conclusion is that RTM build cannot be 26200.6584. Of course MS being logical is rare LOL.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro + Win11 Canary VM.
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Zenbook 14
    CPU
    I9 13th gen i9-13900H 2.60 GHZ
    Motherboard
    Yep, Laptop has one.
    Memory
    16 GB soldered
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel Iris XE
    Sound Card
    Realtek built in
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop OLED screen
    Screen Resolution
    2880x1800 touchscreen
    Hard Drives
    1 TB NVME SSD (only weakness is only one slot)
    PSU
    Internal + 65W thunderbolt USB4 charger
    Case
    Yep, got one
    Cooling
    Stella Artois (UK pint cans - 568 ml) - extra cost.
    Keyboard
    Built in UK keybd
    Mouse
    Bluetooth , wireless dongled, wired
    Internet Speed
    900 mbs (ethernet), wifi 6 typical 350-450 mb/s both up and down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    TPM 2.0, 2xUSB4 thunderbolt, 1xUsb3 (usb a), 1xUsb-c, hdmi out, 3.5 mm audio out/in combo, ASUS backlit trackpad (inc. switchable number pad)

    Macrium Reflect Home V8
    Office 365 Family (6 users each 1TB onedrive space)
    Hyper-V (a vm runs almost as fast as my older laptop)
RTM should has ESD files.
This is not accurate.

If you download RTM iso direct, it will have install.wim.

If you create RTM iso using Media Creation Tool, it will have install.esd.

If you create an RTM usb installation flash drive ditectly from Media Creation Tool, it will have install.swm files.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro + Win11 Canary VM.
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Zenbook 14
    CPU
    I9 13th gen i9-13900H 2.60 GHZ
    Motherboard
    Yep, Laptop has one.
    Memory
    16 GB soldered
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel Iris XE
    Sound Card
    Realtek built in
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop OLED screen
    Screen Resolution
    2880x1800 touchscreen
    Hard Drives
    1 TB NVME SSD (only weakness is only one slot)
    PSU
    Internal + 65W thunderbolt USB4 charger
    Case
    Yep, got one
    Cooling
    Stella Artois (UK pint cans - 568 ml) - extra cost.
    Keyboard
    Built in UK keybd
    Mouse
    Bluetooth , wireless dongled, wired
    Internet Speed
    900 mbs (ethernet), wifi 6 typical 350-450 mb/s both up and down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    TPM 2.0, 2xUSB4 thunderbolt, 1xUsb3 (usb a), 1xUsb-c, hdmi out, 3.5 mm audio out/in combo, ASUS backlit trackpad (inc. switchable number pad)

    Macrium Reflect Home V8
    Office 365 Family (6 users each 1TB onedrive space)
    Hyper-V (a vm runs almost as fast as my older laptop)
Blimey, I know all that!

My question is simple - how can the so called 25H2 RTM iso be 26200.6584 if RP is 26200.6718.

The RTM iso build has never been lower than the latest RP build. At RTM release, the build numbers are conicident (so a user can leave Insider RP without a clean install).

The only logical conclusion is that RTM build cannot be 26200.6584. Of course MS being logical is rare LOL.

24H2 releases RTM ISO. An update newer than 24H2 ISO version has been released in RP channel. Is the RP channel closed? No. It is still there.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11, version 25H2 (26200)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    ASRock B650M PG Riptide
    Memory
    DDR5-6000 (CL36) 64.0 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
    PSU
    1200W
    Case
    Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D12L
Microsoft provides Windows 11 24H2 build 26100.1742 as retail to all users. 26100.1742 is lower than the current security update OS build. So you think it's not RTM?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11, version 25H2 (26200)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    ASRock B650M PG Riptide
    Memory
    DDR5-6000 (CL36) 64.0 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
    PSU
    1200W
    Case
    Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D12L
so it better wait for final 25h2 cos iam not sure if this emb package is final version...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 11 24H2 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    asus
    CPU
    i5 7400
    Motherboard
    asus
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    1650 ti OC 4gb gddr6
    Sound Card
    realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    hp22
    Screen Resolution
    1920
    Hard Drives
    ssd
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    500mb/s
    Browser
    chrome
    Antivirus
    eset
I have a question, I have 24h2 with the latest cumulative update from sept 9th, if I install this enablement will I be able to get the final release of 25h2 if this emb package is not the latest version?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Intel I9
I have a question, I have 24h2 with the latest cumulative update from sept 9th, if I install this enablement will I be able to get the final release of 25h2 if this emb package is not the latest version?

Hello, :alien:

Yes, the linked enablement package at the bottom of the first post will switch you from 26100.xxxx 24H2 to 26200.xxxx 25H2.
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Amazon Basics Wired Full Keyboard MD005
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 4
    Internet Speed
    2 Gbps Download and 100 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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    Windows 11 Pro
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
Hello, :alien:

Yes, the linked enablement package at the bottom of the first post will switch you from 26100.xxxx 24H2 to 26200.xxxx 25H2.
Thanks! I hope I am ok!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Intel I9
ESD is better ?
ESD is smaller but cannot be serviced. In other words, you cannot do things like inject Windows updates, etc.

If all you are doing is using it install / repair (normal user stuff), then ESD is every bit as good as WIM.
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acemagic
    CPU
    Intel i7-14650HX
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    No GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Varies as machine will often be moved to locations with different monitors
    Screen Resolution
    Varies
    Hard Drives
    1 x 1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    120W Power Brick
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 Max RGB Magnetic Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1 Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • Operating System
    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
    CPU
    Intel i7-1255U
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC3306-CG codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.3-inch IPS Display
    Screen Resolution
    WQXGA (2560 x 1600)
    Hard Drives
    2 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 Power / Charging
    Keyboard
    Backlit, spill resistant keyboard
    Mouse
    Buttonless Glass Precision Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    WiFi 6e / Bluetooth 5.1 / Facial Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / ToF (Time of Flight) Human Presence Sensor
Everything seems ok. I noticed after this short update I got also a cumulative update for net.framework 25h2
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Intel I9
@Brink

You can see my version to the left.
Will that enablement package keep me in the non-insider group?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Home ♦♦♦26200.8457 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
    Motherboard
    Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 5302)
    Memory
    G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U3011 30"
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
    WD 4TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    WD 8TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    DRW-24B1ST CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Cooler Master ATCS 840 Tower
    Cooling
    CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
    Keyboard
    Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-100
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox (latest)
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender Total Security
    Other Info
    Speakers: Klipsch Pro Media 2.1
  • Operating System
    Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® (not in use)
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
    Memory
    TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
    Screen Resolution
    up to 2048 x 1536
    Hard Drives
    WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
    Seagate 80GB 7200rpm SATA
    Lite-On LTR-52246S CD/RW
    Lite-On LH-18A1P CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
    Cooling
    ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-BT96a
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox 3.x ??
    Antivirus
    Symantec (Norton)
    Other Info
    Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 15 years?
@Brink

You can see my version to the left.
Will that enablement package keep me in the non-insider group?

It will. It'll only toggle to 25H2.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Amazon Basics Wired Full Keyboard MD005
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 4
    Internet Speed
    2 Gbps Download and 100 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows11 Pro 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Alienware Aurora R16
    CPU
    Intel Core i9 14900F (24 -Core, 68 MB Total Cache)
    Motherboard
    Dell Alienware
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4080 Super w/581.95
    Sound Card
    Realtec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Corsair XENEON 32QHD165
    Screen Resolution
    2560 X 1440
    Hard Drives
    1-2TB Samsung 990 Pro PCIe NVMe M2 SSD
    1-4TB Samsung 990 Pro PCIe NVMe M2 SSD
    PSU
    1000 Watt Platinum Dell
    Case
    Alienware
    Cooling
    Liquid Closed Loop
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech MK270 Wireless
    Internet Speed
    100Gb's Down-20 Up
    Browser
    Firefox 151.0.2
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Very Quiet And Fast
    CyberPower UPS CP1500PFCLCD
  • Operating System
    PClinuxOS Mate (2025.7)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Intel
    CPU
    13th Gen Inter(R) Core(TM) i3-1315U
    Motherboard
    Intel
    Memory
    64 GB DDR4 @3200 MHz.
    Graphics card(s)
    Internal
    Sound Card
    None
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 2419HGCF
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 2TB, PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280
    PSU
    Chicony 30 Watt
    Case
    Small
    Keyboard
    Dell
    Mouse
    Razor
    Internet Speed
    1GB
    Browser
    Slimjet
Let's simplify this: The same basic thing happened with 24H2. RTM (or the build posted on the MCT page) was 26100.1742 but by the time the officially declared it the released version several newer builds were already released (preview releases).

In my case, all my machines are already running 26200.6718, but it still may well be that 6584 is the final official release.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acemagic
    CPU
    Intel i7-14650HX
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    No GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Varies as machine will often be moved to locations with different monitors
    Screen Resolution
    Varies
    Hard Drives
    1 x 1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    120W Power Brick
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 Max RGB Magnetic Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1 Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • Operating System
    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
    CPU
    Intel i7-1255U
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC3306-CG codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.3-inch IPS Display
    Screen Resolution
    WQXGA (2560 x 1600)
    Hard Drives
    2 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 Power / Charging
    Keyboard
    Backlit, spill resistant keyboard
    Mouse
    Buttonless Glass Precision Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    WiFi 6e / Bluetooth 5.1 / Facial Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / ToF (Time of Flight) Human Presence Sensor
Let's simplify this: The same basic thing happened with 24H2. RTM (or the build posted on the MCT page) was 26100.1742 but by the time the officially declared it the released version several newer builds were already released (preview releases).

In my case, all my machines are already running 26200.6718, but it still may well be that 6584 is the final official release.
It is according to the first post.🤷‍♂️
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows11 Pro 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Alienware Aurora R16
    CPU
    Intel Core i9 14900F (24 -Core, 68 MB Total Cache)
    Motherboard
    Dell Alienware
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4080 Super w/581.95
    Sound Card
    Realtec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Corsair XENEON 32QHD165
    Screen Resolution
    2560 X 1440
    Hard Drives
    1-2TB Samsung 990 Pro PCIe NVMe M2 SSD
    1-4TB Samsung 990 Pro PCIe NVMe M2 SSD
    PSU
    1000 Watt Platinum Dell
    Case
    Alienware
    Cooling
    Liquid Closed Loop
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech MK270 Wireless
    Internet Speed
    100Gb's Down-20 Up
    Browser
    Firefox 151.0.2
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Very Quiet And Fast
    CyberPower UPS CP1500PFCLCD
  • Operating System
    PClinuxOS Mate (2025.7)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Intel
    CPU
    13th Gen Inter(R) Core(TM) i3-1315U
    Motherboard
    Intel
    Memory
    64 GB DDR4 @3200 MHz.
    Graphics card(s)
    Internal
    Sound Card
    None
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 2419HGCF
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 2TB, PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280
    PSU
    Chicony 30 Watt
    Case
    Small
    Keyboard
    Dell
    Mouse
    Razor
    Internet Speed
    1GB
    Browser
    Slimjet
Wondering now that 25H2 is almost out... What comes next?
W11 26H2 or... W12?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 v25H2 / Windows vNext Enterprise
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built Tower
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-11400
    Motherboard
    MSI B560M-A PRO
    Memory
    32GB DDR4 3200MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB GDDR6 / Intel UHD Graphics 730
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek ALC897
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 22MP58VQ-P 21.5" IPS LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1x 500GB Kingston Fury Renegade PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    Corsair CS850M 850W 80 Plus Gold
    Case
    Sharkoon M25-W Mid-Tower Case
    Cooling
    2x 240mm fans on the front, 1x 240mm fan on the back
    Keyboard
    Skiller Mechanical RGB Keyboard
    Mouse
    HP RGB Optical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    500Mbps Fiber
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
Wondering now that 25H2 is almost out... What comes next?
W11 26H2 or... W12?

Any response to that right now would be speculation, although I would suspect we are not done with Win 11 as yet.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acemagic
    CPU
    Intel i7-14650HX
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    No GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Varies as machine will often be moved to locations with different monitors
    Screen Resolution
    Varies
    Hard Drives
    1 x 1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    120W Power Brick
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 Max RGB Magnetic Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1 Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • Operating System
    Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
    CPU
    Intel i7-1255U
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC3306-CG codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.3-inch IPS Display
    Screen Resolution
    WQXGA (2560 x 1600)
    Hard Drives
    2 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 Power / Charging
    Keyboard
    Backlit, spill resistant keyboard
    Mouse
    Buttonless Glass Precision Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    WiFi 6e / Bluetooth 5.1 / Facial Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / ToF (Time of Flight) Human Presence Sensor
I have installed 25H2 (26200.6584) tonight and looked at Windows Update and there was an cumulative update for 25H2. I install it and saw then it had been completed, it was not in "Pending restart". Strange I have never seeing it before. Is this normal?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ExpertCenter PN53
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 6800H
    Motherboard
    ASUS PN53
    Memory
    Kingston Fury Impact DDR5 32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon 680M (AMD Rembrandt - Internal GPU)
    Sound Card
    SoundBlaster Play! 3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U3223QE
    Screen Resolution
    4K (3840x2160)
    Hard Drives
    Samsung NVMe SSD 990 Pro 1 TB
    Samsung NVMe SSD 980 Pro 1 TB
    PSU
    External power supply 150W
    Case
    Mini PC
    Cooling
    Build-in fan (speed 1600 RPM Quiet mode)
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX Keys Mini (graphite)
    Mouse
    Logitech M705
    Internet Speed
    1000/1000 Mbit
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

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