Microsoft is now automatically equipping computers with Windows 11 24H2 with the update to the Windows 11 version 25H2, known as the "2025 Update". This affects Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 24H2 that are not managed by an IT department using standard tools.
Microsoft announced the automatic update in the Windows Release Health notes.
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Microsoft announced this in the Windows Release Health notes for the 24H2 edition of Windows 11. "The machine learning-based rollout has begun for devices running Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 24H2 that are not managed by IT departments. As part of a phased distribution, these devices will auto…
Microsoft is now automatically equipping computers with Windows 11 24H2 with the update to the Windows 11 version 25H2, known as the "2025 Update". This affects Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 24H2 that are not managed by an IT department using standard tools.
Microsoft announced the automatic update in the Windows Release Health notes.
(Image: heise medien)
Microsoft announced this in the Windows Release Health notes for the 24H2 edition of Windows 11. "The machine learning-based rollout has begun for devices running Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 24H2 that are not managed by IT departments. As part of a phased distribution, these devices will automatically receive the update to Windows 11 25H2 when they are ready," Microsoft writes. No action is required; affected users can choose the restart time or postpone the update, the company further explains.
Those who wish to take advantage of these options can influence the restart time by setting the computer’s active hours. Automatic installation, on the other hand, can be delayed via "Start" – "Settings" – "Windows Update" under the "Pause updates" menu item.
General distribution for early birds
For those who have enabled the "Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available" option in Windows Update settings, distribution should also start on eligible computers. "If you have an eligible Windows 10 or Windows 11 device, you can check for the availability of the update by selecting ‘Settings’ – ‘Windows Update’ and clicking ‘Check for updates’," Microsoft explains. "If your device is ready for the update, you will see the option to download and install Windows 11 25H2."
About three weeks ago, Microsoft had already started the automatic update of Windows 11 23H2 to 25H2. However, the background there was that this Windows version had reached its service end.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical assistance and editorially reviewed before publication.