How to get the Windows 11 2025 version 25H2 Update

wowchick · Oct 14, 2025

dont see any of the new features on it i will have to wait and see just wanted to the catagory in start which i dont have yet lol

cereberus · Oct 15, 2025

Ghot said:
I got rid of Vivetool a while back.
No one seemed to be keeping a list of tweaks, and the Vivetool GUI version seems to be in Micro-speak. :/

Who is no one in this context?

Put the commands you use in a batch file - list sorted.

NormanF · Oct 15, 2025

Updated to 6899.

HTA · Oct 15, 2025

uncyler825 said:
Microsoft is still working on some issues with the New Start Menu layout. So this feature is still dormant in the public version. But to be honest I prefer the current Start Menu layout.

If you prefer the new Start Menu layout, you can enable this feature using ViVetool or a registry key.

If the new start menu is enabled with the .reg file will it cause any problems when MS officially releases it? Thanks.

cute two · Oct 15, 2025

HTA said:
If the new start menu is enabled with the .reg file will it cause any problems when MS officially releases it? Thanks.

No should.

CarlSD · Oct 15, 2025

Well, I wasn't offered 25H2 when I did this month's Windows Updates so I've used the Enablement Package to 'force' it. Now I'm on 25H2.

I've just tried out the .reg file posted in this thread and I now also have the new Start Menu which is definitely a lot better.

One thing I have noticed is the new Start Menu has put those annoying 'System' labels back which I removed with ViVeTool a long time ago and they haven't come back again until now.

I ran ViVeTool again (vivetool /disable /id:44571814,44573982) but this doesn't work anymore. After I ran it and rebooted the PC the 'System' labels are still there. I guess MS either deliberately or unintentionally stopped that from working.

I'll wait and see if anyone comes up with a new workaround.

Ghot · Oct 15, 2025

CarlSD said:
I ran ViVeTool again (vivetool /disable /id:44571814,44573982) but this doesn't work anymore

A while back, I removed Vivetool completely, but I still don't have the "System" labels on the Start Menu.

I looked in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides ...and I don't have either of those Vivetool ID numbers anywhere in any of the Keys in Override.

uncyler825 · Oct 15, 2025

Ghot said:
A while back, I removed Vivetool completely, but I still don't have the "System" labels on the Start Menu.

I looked in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides ...and I don't have either of those Vivetool ID numbers anywhere in any of the Keys in Override.

ViVetool ID is not a real registry key. You will not find the same ID in the registry.

Ghot · Oct 15, 2025

uncyler825 said:
ViVetool ID is not a real registry key. You will not find the same ID in the registry.

Oh.. OK

I still can't find any other tweak that removes the System labels. Weird.

uncyler825 · Oct 15, 2025

If you really want a feature, you can enable it manually. I've collected all the CFR keys from version 26100.1742 ~ 26200.6899 onwards to enable these dormant features. Microsoft can telemetry changes to the \FeatureManagement\Overrides registry key, I just need to filter for the enabled keys and collect them. I use it in the public version without any problems.

You can use this registry to enable them Enablement Package of features for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2.

If you want to restore it, it is also very simple, just delete the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\14 registry.

garlin · Oct 15, 2025

uncyler825 said:
ViVetool ID is not a real registry key. You will not find the same ID in the registry.

You can translate the Feature ID to the registry Override value using an obfuscation function.

It's provided in the ViveTool source code.
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thebookisclosed/ViVe/refs/heads/master/ViVe/ObfuscationHelpers.cs

Margarita · Oct 16, 2025

uncyler825 said:
You can use this registry to enable them Enablement Package of features for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2.

Amazing work, now all the new features are enabled. Thank you.
But what is the difference between 8 and 14 ? Should I delete 8 or keep them?

uncyler825 · Oct 16, 2025

Margarita said:
Amazing work, now all the new features are enabled. Thank you.
But what is the difference between 8 and 14 ? Should I delete 8 or keep them?

To better categorize these registry keys, I use 14. you can delete 8 is OK.

CarlSD · Oct 16, 2025

Ghot said:
A while back, I removed Vivetool completely, but I still don't have the "System" labels on the Start Menu.

I looked in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides ...and I don't have either of those Vivetool ID numbers anywhere in any of the Keys in Override.

Actually, this is where I got the original instructions for removing the 'System' labels:

KB5032190 Windows 11 Cumulative Update Build 22621.2715 (22H2) and 22631.2715 (23H2)

UPDATE 12/04: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/kb5032288-windows-11-cumulative-update-preview-build-22621-2792-22h2-and-22631-2792-23h2.20381/ Microsoft Support November 14, 2023 - KB5032190 (OS Builds 22621.2715 and 22631.2715) NEW 11/16/23 IMPORTANT Because of minimal operations during the...

www.elevenforum.com

And they haven't reappeared in the 2 years since then. I was expecting them to reappear with the monthly updates but they didn't. Until now with the activation of the new Start Menu.

Might have to just learn to ignore it or live with it I guess?

Margarita · Oct 16, 2025

uncyler825 said:
To better categorize these registry keys, I use 14. you can delete 8 is OK.

When I use the Print Screen button to take a screenshot, this window appeared. This happened after using the registry file. What is Screen Snapping? This is the first time I've seen it.
"This image was taken taken using a mobile phone"

Also, when activating the new Administrator Protection feature, it keeps requesting a restart even after restarting several times..

Edwin · Oct 16, 2025

Margarita said:
What is Screen Snipping?

aka Win/Shift/S

Margarita · Oct 16, 2025

Edwin said:
View attachment 149225 aka Win/Shift/S

Thank you.

uncyler825 · Oct 17, 2025

I wrote a Gradual Rollout list. Some features are enabled by default in the latest security updates. However, there are still some features that Microsoft does not seem to plan to rollout in the public version immediately. I really like the new features of the snipping tool. Fast text extractor and annotation is very useful features.

Code:

⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Taskbar] New! Show jump list when hovering on inactive taskbar apps.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [File Explorer] New! New Open Files in a New Tab in the same Window.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [File Explorer] New! Improvements to the dark mode experience in File Explorer starting with key actions like copy, move, and delete dialogs.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Desktop] New! You can now move the hardware indicators for brightness, volume, airplane mode, and virtual desktops to different positions on your screen. To change their position, go to Settings > System > Notifications, and then pick from the options in the Position of the onscreen pop-up in the dropdown list.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Snap] New! We are introducing an improvement to Snap in Windows 11 aimed at driving contextual learning and discovery of the feature. Inline messaging will now appear when you accidentally invoke the Snap Bar when dragging an app to the top middle of your desktop or Snap Flyout when hovering over the Minimize or Maximize button of an app. This messaging is designed to provide guidance on snapping app windows and educating users on the keyboard shortcuts for quickly snapping app windows in the future. We are trying several variants of this experience out.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Administrator Protection Preview] New! Administrator protection aims to protect free floating admin rights for administrator users allowing them to still perform all admin functions with just-in-time admin privileges. This feature is off by default and needs to be enabled via OMA-URI in Intune or via group policy.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Drag Tray] New! Drag Tray is a flyout that appears at the top edge of the screen with different options for sharing a file.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Drag Tray] New! Drag Tray now supports multi-file sharing, intelligently surfaces more relevant apps, and enables seamless file movement to a chosen folder.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Windows Share] New! You can find apps installed on your PC or apps available in the Microsoft Store directly within the Windows share window using “Find Apps” under the “Share using” section.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Start menu] New! Introducing the new Start menu for Windows 11. Updated Start menu shows pinned apps on the top, recommended apps and files in the middle, and installed apps which are grouped by a new category UI on the bottom.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Snipping Tool] New! Snipping tool capture toolbar with the cursor hovering over the new【Text Extractor】tool. We are adding text extractor in the Snipping Tool capture bar – designed to minimize the number of steps it takes to copy text to your clipboard without having to take a screenshot of your screen.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Snipping Tool] New! The Win + Shift + T shortcut activates the Snipping Tool's text extractor in Windows 11, which allows you to select and copy text directly from the screen without taking a full screenshot.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Snipping Tool] New! Snipping Tool's screen capture and perfect screenshot capturing a specific area of the screen. We're introducing two new features to Snipping Tool - perfect screenshot and color picker.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Snipping Tool] New! Snipping Tool playback app window toolbar with the cursor hovering over the new【Export GIF】tool. We are adding GIF export for screen recordings – designed to boost your productivity and turn quick captures into shareable moments.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Snipping Tool] New! Snipping Tool Capture Toolbar with the cursor hovering over the new Quick markup tool. We're introducing Quick markup – a faster way to annotate your screenshots and streamline your workflow!
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Windows] Improvements and features rolled out gradually in the security cumulative updates from KB5043080 (26100.1742) to KB5066835 (26100.6899).


Some features may not be listed. because there are some gradually rolling out features that default by enabled in the latest update.

Enablement Package of features for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2

cute two · Oct 17, 2025

uncyler825 said:

I wrote a Gradual Rollout list. Some features are enabled by default in the latest security updates. However, there are still some features that Microsoft does not seem to plan to rollout in the public version immediately. I really like the new features of the snipping tool. Fast text extractor and annotation is very useful features.

Code:

⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Taskbar] New! Show jump list when hovering on inactive taskbar apps.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [File Explorer] New! New Open Files in a New Tab in the same Window.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [File Explorer] New! Improvements to the dark mode experience in File Explorer starting with key actions like copy, move, and delete dialogs.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Desktop] New! You can now move the hardware indicators for brightness, volume, airplane mode, and virtual desktops to different positions on your screen. To change their position, go to Settings > System > Notifications, and then pick from the options in the Position of the onscreen pop-up in the dropdown list.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Snap] New! We are introducing an improvement to Snap in Windows 11 aimed at driving contextual learning and discovery of the feature. Inline messaging will now appear when you accidentally invoke the Snap Bar when dragging an app to the top middle of your desktop or Snap Flyout when hovering over the Minimize or Maximize button of an app. This messaging is designed to provide guidance on snapping app windows and educating users on the keyboard shortcuts for quickly snapping app windows in the future. We are trying several variants of this experience out.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Administrator Protection Preview] New! Administrator protection aims to protect free floating admin rights for administrator users allowing them to still perform all admin functions with just-in-time admin privileges. This feature is off by default and needs to be enabled via OMA-URI in Intune or via group policy.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Drag Tray] New! Drag Tray is a flyout that appears at the top edge of the screen with different options for sharing a file.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Drag Tray] New! Drag Tray now supports multi-file sharing, intelligently surfaces more relevant apps, and enables seamless file movement to a chosen folder.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Windows Share] New! You can find apps installed on your PC or apps available in the Microsoft Store directly within the Windows share window using “Find Apps” under the “Share using” section.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Start menu] New! Introducing the new Start menu for Windows 11. Updated Start menu shows pinned apps on the top, recommended apps and files in the middle, and installed apps which are grouped by a new category UI on the bottom.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Snipping Tool] New! Snipping tool capture toolbar with the cursor hovering over the new【Text Extractor】tool. We are adding text extractor in the Snipping Tool capture bar – designed to minimize the number of steps it takes to copy text to your clipboard without having to take a screenshot of your screen.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Snipping Tool] New! The Win + Shift + T shortcut activates the Snipping Tool's text extractor in Windows 11, which allows you to select and copy text directly from the screen without taking a full screenshot.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Snipping Tool] New! Snipping Tool's screen capture and perfect screenshot capturing a specific area of the screen. We're introducing two new features to Snipping Tool - perfect screenshot and color picker.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Snipping Tool] New! Snipping Tool playback app window toolbar with the cursor hovering over the new【Export GIF】tool. We are adding GIF export for screen recordings – designed to boost your productivity and turn quick captures into shareable moments.
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Snipping Tool] New! Snipping Tool Capture Toolbar with the cursor hovering over the new Quick markup tool. We're introducing Quick markup – a faster way to annotate your screenshots and streamline your workflow!
⌈Gradual Rollout⌋👌 [Windows] Improvements and features rolled out gradually in the security cumulative updates from KB5043080 (26100.1742) to KB5066835 (26100.6899).


Some features may not be listed. because there are some gradually rolling out features that default by enabled in the latest update.

Enablement Package of features for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2

[Taskbar] New! Show jump list when hovering on inactive taskbar apps. not working for me in 26200.6899.
[File Explorer] New! Improvements to the dark mode experience in File Explorer starting with key actions like copy, move, and delete dialogs. not working.
[Snap] New! We are introducing an improvement to Snap in Windows 11 aimed at driving contextual learning and discovery of the feature. not working.
Administrator Protection Preview is canceled in 26100/200.6725.
[Drag Tray] New! Drag Tray is a flyout that appears at the top edge of the screen with different options for sharing a file. not working.

uncyler825 · Oct 17, 2025

cute two said:
[Taskbar] New! Show jump list when hovering on inactive taskbar apps. not working for me in 26200.6899.
[File Explorer] New! Improvements to the dark mode experience in File Explorer starting with key actions like copy, move, and delete dialogs. not working.
[Snap] New! We are introducing an improvement to Snap in Windows 11 aimed at driving contextual learning and discovery of the feature. not working.

It work on 2 PC and VMs in 26200.6899. If it doesn't work for you please check the software installed on your system.

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