According to news on October 1st, Microsoft officially released the Windows 11 2025 Update (version 25H2). This update is based on the September 2025 non-security preview update and includes a large number of feature enhancements and user experience optimizations.

Microsoft also shared a separate list of new features in Windows 11 25H2 for home PCs.

Among the new features, the biggest highlight is undoubtedly the enhancements related to Copilot+ AI PCs, such as Recall, Click to Do, and enhanced Windows Search. Speaking of Copilot features, Microsoft also mentioned new customizable keyboard shortcuts.

Microsoft considers these improvements significant because they reshape how users interact with Windows devices. These features are available on Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon, AMD, and Intel processors.

Core Windows elements, such as the taskbar, have also seen updates and improvements to the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX).

For example, the taskbar now supports improved icon resizing, richer previews, and a clock with seconds. Users will also notice improved indicators and real-time status updates during file indexing operations.

Other improvements highlighted by Microsoft are as follows:

1. Widgets has been enhanced with support for multiple dashboards, lock screen customization, and a redesigned News Feed. Users can customize widgets and access summaries, videos, and images from trusted sources.
2. File Explorer now features a curated view for Microsoft 365 content, context menu separators, and new sharing options with Android devices. Users can snooze backup reminders, restore previous tabs, and access real-time people cards when signed in with Entra ID. Furthermore, the Windows Share window makes it easier to share and edit images.
3. Windows 11 25H2 also features improvements to the window layout (Snap) feature, adding inline tips and keyboard shortcut guidance to help users use the Snap Bar or Snap menu more efficiently.
4. The Windows Settings homepage has been redesigned with top-level cards for system information, FAQs, and enterprise-specific views. Users can now manage AI model usage for third-party apps and access improved activation and printer rename dialogs.
5. The PC Migration app is now rolling out, with a new pairing page in the Windows Backup app, allowing users to transfer files and settings between PCs. Full support will be available in a future update.
6. The Windows Resiliency program enables fast machine recovery with WinRE, automatically fixes startup issues, and improves readability with a redesigned restart screen.
7. Windows Hello introduces a modern interface with support for passwordless authentication during the sign-in process, Recall, and the Microsoft Store. Users can easily switch between different authentication methods for a more streamlined and intuitive experience.
8. Windows Sharing allows editing of images before sharing, provides previews of web content, and allows users to select a compression level. Users can also drag and drop files into suggested applications and customize right-click menus for faster sharing.