How to Upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 Using the Release Preview Channel

Windows 11’s annual major update is arriving soon; the 25H2 version (Build 26200.5074) has been pushed to the Release Preview channel as the closest pre‑release build.

25H2 will be delivered as an enablement package (eKB), meaning it shares the same service branch with 24H2 and receives the same new features and improvements. The update removes some components such as PowerShell 2.0 and the WMIC command‑line tool. Enterprise administrators can use Group Policy or an MDM provider to remove specific pre‑installed Microsoft Store apps on Enterprise or Education editions.

Users who have joined the RP channel can manually check for updates via Settings > Windows Update and install the 25H2 build, provided their device meets the Windows 11 hardware requirements.

The enablement package works by unlocking features that are already present in the 24H2 build; a small KB‑size patch activates them.

The author’s system was Windows 11 24H2, build 26100.5074. After downloading the appropriate patch (x64 for most PCs, ARM64 for a few), they double‑clicked the installer, followed the prompts, and rebooted.

After restarting, the version displayed as 25H2 (26200.5074).

As of 1 September 2025, Windows 11 holds a 49.02% global market share, with Windows 10 at 45.65% and older versions sharing the remainder.

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