Microsoft is broadly rolling out Windows 11 version 25H2 to eligible PCs, accelerating distribution with a machine-learning approach. The release brings expanded Copilot+ AI features (gated to 40+ TOPS NPUs), File Explorer AI, Task Manager fixes, Wi‑Fi 7 enhancements, and UI refinements, with a phased deployment to ensure a smooth update experience.
Microsoft has opened the gates for Windows 11 version 25H2, making the feature update available to all eligible PCs via Settings > Windows Update. The push aligns with Microsoft’s broader effort to move users forward as Windows 10 support winds down, and users can manually check for availability on supported devices.
The rollout is accelerating through a machine-learning based approach, automatically downloading 25H2 on most unmanaged, eligible PCs. Microsoft has tied the “Get the latest updates” toggle to the offer, and is upgrading out-of-support devices on 23H2 to 25H2 in this phase, while retaining a measured, staged deployment for reliability.
Beyond quality and security improvements, 25H2 adds and refines AI capabilities. Copilot+ features expand but remain gated to PCs with sufficiently powerful NPUs (40+ TOPS). All users see broader AI integration, including File Explorer enhancements, alongside Task Manager fixes (proper RAM speed reporting in MT/s and lighter resource use) and UI tweaks such as easier taskbar button sizing.
Microsoft’s support notes emphasize that 25H2 continues Windows 11’s “continuous innovation,” rolling out when data shows a device is ready. Admins and power users should expect cumulative enhancements detailed across monthly updates, delivered in a phased and measured manner to minimize disruption.
Major takeaways
Broad availability: 25H2 now offered to all eligible PCs via Windows Update, with manual install options.
ML-driven rollout: Automatic downloads for most unmanaged, eligible devices; tied to “Get the latest updates” toggle.
AI upgrades: Copilot+ features for 40+ TOPS NPUs, plus AI in File Explorer for wider hardware bases.
Performance & polish: Task Manager accuracy (MT/s), reduced overhead, UI refinements for taskbar sizing.
Phased reliability: Deployment remains staged and data‑driven to ensure smooth updates across the fleet.
Notable updates
Enterprise networking: Improved Wi‑Fi 7 support noted for business users on capable hardware.
Windows Search & UI: General polish and fixes to streamline daily workflows and consistency.
Upgrade guidance: Eligible devices can initiate via Settings; Microsoft highlights readiness checks and cadence.
Conclusion
Windows 11 25H2 represents Microsoft’s steady pivot to an “agentic” OS, pairing careful, ML-guided rollout with practical AI features and everyday refinements. The result is a broadly accessible update that meaningfully improves performance and usability, while unlocking advanced on‑device AI on Copilot+ hardware.
Sources: TechRepublic; HotHardwareHotHardware; Windows Latest
