Windows 11, version 25H2 is an enablement update that builds on the features of 24H2 by enabling new, “continuous innovation” features, rather than introducing entirely new features itself. Key updates include a Braille Viewer for the Narrator, improvements to Click-to-Do (including a new “Convert to Table” feature), support for plug-in credential managers for passkeys, and enhancements to the mobile device companion experience. Microsoft is also implementing IT admin-focused features like the ability to remove pre-installed Store apps and a new Quick Machine Recovery system to reduce downtime.
For Users
Accessibility
The Narrator now includes a Braille Viewer, allowing users to see the braille equivalent of on-screen text on a refreshable braille display.
Passkeys
Users can now utilize plug-in credential managers for setting up and using passkeys, offering improved security and management.
Time & Language
Ported settings from the Control Panel to the Settings app, including configuring additional clocks and changing the NTP time server.
Mobile Experience
The mobile device companion has a new, more accessible layout to view calls, messages, photos, and more from your phone.
Click-to-Do
New AI features for Click-to-Do are included, such as a new “Convert to Table” capability for converting text to an Excel table and more flexible selection methods.
For IT Administrators
Quick Machine Recovery
This new feature in the recovery system aims to reduce downtime and simplifies the process for recovering a system, according to PCMag.
Removable Apps
IT admins can now remove certain pre-installed Microsoft Store apps via Group Policy or MDM CSP on Enterprise/EDU devices.
Feature Removals
25H2 removes older components like PowerShell 2.0 and WMIC for greater security and efficiency.
What is removed
– Clipchamp
– News
– Weather
– Xbox (although Xbox Identity provider is still here, so it should be possible to be reinstalled with no issues)
– GetHelp
– GetStarted
– Office Hub
– Solitaire
– PeopleApp- PowerAutomate
– ToDo
– Alarms
– Mail and Calendar
– Feedback Hub
– Maps
– Sound Recorder
– Your Phone
– Media Player
– QuickAssist
– Internet Explorer
– Tablet PC Math
– Edge
– OneDrive
For tiny11 core
– all of the above +
– Windows Component Store (WinSxS)
– Windows Defender (only disabled, can be enabled back if needed)
– Windows Update (Windows Update wouldn’t work anyway without WinSxS, so enabling it would only put the system in a state where it would try to update but fail spectacularily)
– WinRE
System Requirements
Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster.
RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB).
Free space on hard disk: 16 gigabytes (GB).
Graphics card: DirectX 9 graphics device or a newer version.
Additional requirements to use certain features.
To use touch you need a tablet or monitor that supports multitouch.
To access the Windows store to download and run apps, you need an active Internet connection and a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768 pixels
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