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Microsoft Unveils Windows 11 25H2: Minor Updates, Major Rebranding

10/19/2025

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Microsoft Corporation released Windows 11 25H2 on September 30, largely a rebranding of the previous 24H2 with few features.
The update acts as an enablement package and activates existing features without significant downtime.
Rollout will be gradual and may appear automatically if the Get the latest updates option is enabled.
The update removes PowerShell 2.0, adds minor interface tweaks for gaming handhelds, and extends support by one year.

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Story summary

Microsoft Corporation released Windows 11 25H2 on September 30, largely a rebranding of the previous 24H2 with few features.
The update acts as an enablement package and activates existing features without significant downtime.
Rollout will be gradual and may appear automatically if the Get the latest updates option is enabled.
The update removes PowerShell 2.0, adds minor interface tweaks for gaming handhelds, and extends support by one year.