Microsoft has officially released the first preview build of the Windows 11 25H2 update, offering early access to select users via the Windows Insider Program. This version marks the next major Windows 11 update for 2025 and is expected to roll out more broadly in the second half of the year.Eligibility The 25H2 update is currently available only to Windows Insiders enrolled in the Dev Channel. Users who want early access must join the Windows Insider Program and opt into this channel. The final version will be available to all compatible Windows 11 devices later in 2025.
How to get the Windows 11 25H2 update To install the preview version, users need to: 1. Enroll their device in the Windows Insider Program. 2. Select the Dev Channel as the update path. 3. Navigate to Settings > Windows Update and check for updates. 4. Download and install the latest build labeled as version 25H2.
Once installed, the system will reboot and apply the update using a new method that minimizes downtime.