Windows 10: Windows 11 25H2 is coming soon, now available for Insiders

Microsoft has confirmed the existence of Windows 11 25H2. In fact, the next feature update is already being tested in the Windows Insider Preview Program.

The Redmond company has announced various improvements over the past few months for insider channels, including a redesigned homepage for Recall, options to change where on-screen indicators appear, a GIF creator in Snipping Tool, a scrollable Start Menu, redesigned Search Settings, idle power management, Markdown format for Notepad, etc. It is possible that some of these features could ship with Windows 11 25H2. Windows 11 is replacing Blue Screen of Death with a new Black Screen of Death, Windows Security is also getting a major update and will prevent antivirus software from running on a kernel-level. These features are expected to roll out this summer.

Microsoft says that Windows 11 25H2 installs really fast, it's as quick as a restart. That's because servicing stack updates (SSUs) and latest cumulative updates have been combined, which has apparently reduced the package size by 40%. They share the servicing branch, which essentially means annual feature updates take the same amount of time to install as monthly updates.



And because they share the branch, Microsoft is adding new features for 25H2 by including them in Windows 11 24H2, in a Disabled state. So when you update to the final build, the code flags are enabled, the device is restarted, the new features are enabled, and you are on a shiny new build number. Okay, that sounds impressive on paper, but reliability is what matters. On the other hand, Microsoft also recently claimed that Windows 11 is 2.3 times faster than Windows 10, so believe what you will. Those on older versions before Windows 11 24H2 will face longer installation times, since the code base is different.

Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Pro versions will be supported for 24 months for release date, while Enterprise and Education versions will be supported for 36 months.

Dev Channel users can get a first taste of Windows 11 25H2 by installing Build 26200.5670 (KB5060838). It doesn't come with any major changes per se, though it does add support for 1Password integration for Passkeys.

Microsoft hasn't announced the Windows 11 25H2 release date, it only mentions that the feature update will be launched in the 2nd half of 2025.

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Windows 10 RTM/Build 10240 now available for Insiders

Insiders in the fast and slow rings are now being distributed the latest Windows 10 RTM (build 10240).

http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwi...-for-windows-insiders-in-fast-and-slow-rings/

But for those wanting to expedite the upgrade, and/or download the latest build in iso form, it can be downloaded for free from the following link.

http://getintopc.com/softwares/oper...-pro-build-10240-iso-32-64-bit-free-download/

Don't forget to check out the activation steps found here:

Spoiler slmgr /ipk W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX
slmgr /skms kms.xspace.in
slmgr /ato

Windows 10 Enterprise - NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43B8YKP-D69TJ
Windows 10 Home - TX9XD-98N7V-6WMQ6-BX7FG-H8Q99
Windows 10 Professional - W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX

use the key you need for the build and run those lines in cmd to activate

activation
I suggest running those commands as administrator. Just in case.

Enjoy!