Microsoft has released an insider preview of the upcoming Windows 11 25H2 update to Insiders. The new Insider build has shipped to people who have signed up for dev releases on the Insider channel and is basically a prep for version 25H2 to roll out to all users later this year.
Windows 11 25H2 has been released as an enablement package (eKB) by Microsoft, which means that the package size for the update is smaller (by around 40%), and the installation is faster, and more seamless.
As per Microsoft (link), “One of the most significant improvements that make these benefits possible is the Windows shared servicing branch. This capability applies the same technology used for the monthly update process to the annual feature updates. For you, it’s a familiar, fast, and reliable update experience.”
The point being, that when you update from Windows 11 version 24H2 to the new version 25H2, you will not have to wait for multiple restarts. Instead, the update will be completed with a single restart to reduce downtime.
Install Windows 11 25H2
If you want to experience the new build before it is released to everyone in the second half of this year, you can do so quite easily.
You will have to join the Windows Insider program and switch to the Dev channel to receive developer updates and Insider preview builds. Once you’ve done this, you will be able to see the Windows 11 version 25H2 update in your Windows update menu.