Microsoft shares full list of new features in Windows 11 25H2 (2025 Update)

Earlier today, Microsoft explained how users can easily upgrade from Windows 11 24H2 to 25H2 using the enablement package KB5054156. As the company calls it, the "Windows 11 2025 Update" or Windows 11 version 25H2 began rolling out today. It is based on the September 2025 non-security preview (C-release) update for Windows 11 24H2 under KB5065789 (Build 26100.6725/26200.6725) so you can go to that linked article to read through the full, long list of changes.

Aside from that, Microsoft has now also shared a separate list of features that are new in Windows 11 version 25H2 for home PCs.

The biggest highlight among the wave of new capabilities, of course, includes enhancements related to the Copilot+ AI PCs with features like Recall, Click to Do, and enhanced Windows Search. Speaking of Copilot features, Microsoft has also mentioned new customizable keyboard shortcuts and more.

The company feels these improvements will matter a lot because they reshape how users interact with their Windows devices. The features are available across Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon, AMD, and Intel processors.

There are UI (user interface) and UX (user experience) updates and refinements as well across some of the core Windows elements like the Taskbar. For example, the Taskbar now supports improved icon resizing, richer previews, and a clock option with seconds, while admins gain new pin policies. Users will also notice improved indicators, live status updates during file indexing operations, and more.

The rest of the changes as highlighted by Microsoft are given below:

• Widgets now support multiple dashboards, lock screen customization, and a redesigned Discover feed with Copilot-curated stories. Users can personalize widgets and access summaries, videos, and images from trusted sources.
• File Explorer adds curated views for Microsoft 365 content, context menu dividers, and new sharing options with Android devices. Users can snooze backup reminders, restore previous tabs, and access Live Persona Cards when signed in with Entra ID. Sharing and editing images is now easier via the Windows Share window.
• Snap in Windows gets usability improvements with inline tips and keyboard shortcut guidance when users interact with the Snap Bar or Snap menu.
• Windows Settings' redesigned homepage includes top cards for system info, FAQs, and enterprise-specific views. Users can now manage AI model usage by third-party apps and access improved activation and printer rename dialogs.
• PC Migration app begins rolling out with a new pairing page in the Windows Backup app, allowing users to transfer files and settings between PCs. Full support during setup will arrive in future updates.
• Windows Resiliency Initiative adds quick machine recovery via WinRE, enabling automatic fixes for boot issues. A redesigned restart screen improves readability.
• Windows Hello introduces a modernized interface for passkey authentication across sign-in flows, Recall, and the Microsoft Store. Users can easily switch between authentication methods and enjoy a cleaner, more intuitive experience.
• Windows Share allows image editing before sharing, previews for web content, and compression level selection. Users can drag and drop files into suggested apps and customize the right-click menu for faster sharing.

You can read through them on this page here on Microsoft's official website.

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Posted Thursday 2 October 2025 at 4:49 am AEST (my time).

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