{"id":180388,"date":"2025-09-30T13:15:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T17:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=180388"},"modified":"2026-03-03T06:43:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T11:43:02","slug":"upgrade-windows-11-25h2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/upgrade-windows-11-25h2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to upgrade to Windows 11 25H2"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>You can upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 using Windows Update, an ISO file, Installation Assistant, or the Insider Program.<\/li>\n<li>If you&#8217;re on version 24H2, the update installs as a small enablement package. In contrast, Windows 10 devices must meet minimum requirements, including TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and supported processors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UPDATED 10\/31\/2025:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-25h2-new-features\/\">Windows 11 25H2 (2025 Update)<\/a> is available on September 30, 2025. If you plan to upgrade a device running Windows 11 24H2, 23H2, an older release, or <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-10\">Windows 10<\/a>, you will have to use Windows Update, the official ISO file, or Installation Assistant. You can also use the Windows Insider Program to upgrade a device while the feature update is still in preview.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">This release represents the fourth major update of\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows 11<\/a>. However, since it shares the same file system as version 24H2, you won&#8217;t find any significant new <span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">features or changes.<\/span> However, upgrading to the new version will change the version number to 25H2, renew support for another two years, and enable specific improvements that were previously dormant in version 24H2.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Although it isn&#8217;t a good idea to rush and install a new feature update as soon as it becomes available to avoid potential bugs and other problems during the early days, you can upgrade manually in at least four ways using the different tools and Windows Update.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11-25h2-without-usb\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to install Windows 11 25H2 without USB using ISO\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-install-without-usb-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to install Windows 11 25H2 without USB using ISO\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to install Windows 11 25H2 without USB using ISO<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/upgrade-unsupported-pc-windows-11-25h2-without-reinstall-tools\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"Upgrade unsupported (24H2) PCs to Windows 11 25H2 without reinstall or extra tools\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-ekb-upgrade-unsupported-pc-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Upgrade unsupported (24H2) PCs to Windows 11 25H2 without reinstall or extra tools\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">Upgrade unsupported (24H2) PCs to Windows 11 25H2 without reinstall or extra tools<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/upgrade-windows-10-to-windows-11-25h2\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 25H2\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-10-22h2-to-11-25h2-upgrade-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 25H2\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 25H2<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/clean-install-windows-11-25h2\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to clean install Windows 11 25H2\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-clean-install-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to clean install Windows 11 25H2\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to clean install Windows 11 25H2<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>If you have a device running version 24H2, the recommended upgrade method is Windows Update since version 25H2 will be delivered as an enablement package without the need for reinstallation. If you use any other tool, you will perform an in-place upgrade, which will reinstall the operating system.<\/p>\n<p>If you are still on <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-10\">Windows 10<\/a>, you can upgrade to Windows 11 25H2. However, you must check that the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-25h2-system-requirements\/\">hardware meets the minimum requirements<\/a>. You&#8217;ll need an Intel 8th Gen or AMD Zen 2 processor or newer, or a Qualcomm 7 and 8 Series processor. This is in addition to the requirements of TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and a minimum of 64GB of storage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I will teach you four ways to upgrade to the Windows 11 2025 Update. You can also upgrade the system using a <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/clean-install-windows-11\/\">clean installation in six ways<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#upgrade_windows11_25h2_windowsupdate\">Upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 from Windows Update<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#upgrade_windows11_25h2_iso\">Upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 from ISO file<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#upgrade_windows11_25h2_mct\">Upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 from Installation Assistant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#upgrade_windows11_25h2_insiderprogram\">Upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 from Insider Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Warning:<\/strong> If you plan to upgrade an existing system, it is also recommended to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/backup-windows-11-external-usb-drive\/\">create a backup<\/a><\/strong> before proceeding. <strong>You have been warned.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"upgrade_windows11_25h2_windowsupdate\">Upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 from Windows Update<\/h2>\n<p>To upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 manually from Windows Update, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings <\/strong>on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Check for updates&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Turn on the <strong>&#8220;Get the latest updates as soon as they&#8217;re available&#8221;<\/strong> toggle switch.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Download &amp; install&#8221;<\/strong> button to install Windows 11 25H2.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-180394\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-24h2-upgrade-25h2-windowsupdate.webp?resize=827%2C577&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows Update upgrade to version 25H2 option\" width=\"827\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-24h2-upgrade-25h2-windowsupdate.webp?w=967&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 967w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-24h2-upgrade-25h2-windowsupdate.webp?resize=300%2C209&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-24h2-upgrade-25h2-windowsupdate.webp?resize=822%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 822w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-24h2-upgrade-25h2-windowsupdate.webp?resize=150%2C105&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the setup will upgrade the system to version 25H2.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nKuOUKFuFTw?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n            allowfullscreen\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n        ><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"upgrade_windows11_25h2_iso\">Upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 from ISO file<\/h2>\n<p>To upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 from Windows 11 24H2, 23H2, or Windows 10 22H2 with an ISO file, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/software-download\/windows11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open the <strong>Microsoft Support<\/strong> website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Windows 11<\/strong> option under the &#8220;Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <b>Confirm <\/b>button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-180399\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-iso-download.webp?resize=827%2C494&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 25H2 ISO download\" width=\"827\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-iso-download.webp?w=957&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 957w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-iso-download.webp?resize=300%2C179&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-iso-download.webp?resize=150%2C90&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the installation language.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Confirm<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download<\/strong> button to save the Windows 11 25H2 ISO file.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the ISO file and select the <strong>Mount<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-180400\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-iso-mount-explorer.webp?resize=827%2C425&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mount Windows 11 25H2 ISO file in File Explorer\" width=\"827\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-iso-mount-explorer.webp?w=973&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 973w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-iso-mount-explorer.webp?resize=300%2C154&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-iso-mount-explorer.webp?resize=150%2C77&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on the mounted drive from the left navigation pane.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>Setup<\/strong> file to begin the Windows 11 25H2 upgrade process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Click the <strong>&#8220;Change how Windows Setup downloads updates&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Not right now&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134431\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disable-updates-windows-11-install.jpg?resize=702%2C555&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disable updates during installation\" width=\"702\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disable-updates-windows-11-install.jpg?w=702&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 702w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disable-updates-windows-11-install.jpg?resize=300%2C237&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disable-updates-windows-11-install.jpg?resize=150%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button to agree to the terms.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134429\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-setup-change-keep-settings.jpg?resize=702%2C555&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Media Creation Tool settings\" width=\"702\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-setup-change-keep-settings.jpg?w=702&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 702w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-setup-change-keep-settings.jpg?resize=300%2C237&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-setup-change-keep-settings.jpg?resize=150%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button to upgrade to version 25H2 while keeping your files and apps.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">If you want to start fresh with a clean installation of Windows 11 25H2, click the\u00a0<strong>&#8220;Change what to keep&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0option, select the\u00a0<strong>&#8220;Nothing&#8221;\u00a0<\/strong>option, click the\u00a0<strong>&#8220;Next&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0button, and then click the\u00a0<strong>&#8220;Install&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the Windows 11 2025 Update upgrade will start preserving your settings, apps, and files.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"upgrade_windows11_25h2_mct\">Upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 from Installation Assistant<\/h2>\n<p>The Installation Assistant makes it easier to force the upgrade of version 23H2 on devices running an older version of Windows 11 or Windows 10.<\/p>\n<p>To upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 with the Installation Assistant tool (in October 2025, not before), follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/software-download\/windows11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open the <strong>Microsoft Support<\/strong> website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download Now<\/strong> button under the &#8220;Windows 11 Installation Assistant&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>Windows11InstallationAssistant.exe<\/strong>\u00a0file to launch the tool.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136287\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-update-assistant-install.jpg?resize=827%2C578&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Update Assistant\" width=\"827\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-update-assistant-install.jpg?w=962&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 962w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-update-assistant-install.jpg?resize=300%2C210&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-update-assistant-install.jpg?resize=822%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 822w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-update-assistant-install.jpg?resize=150%2C105&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Accept and install&#8221;<\/strong> button to begin the upgrade to Windows 11 25H2.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the setup will continue with the upgrade to the latest operating system release, in this case, Windows 11 25H2.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"upgrade_windows11_25h2_insiderprogram\">Upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 from Insider Program<\/h2>\n<p>Since the new version of the operating system is already available, you no longer have to use the Windows Insider Program. However, I&#8217;ll keep these instructions below for reference.<\/p>\n<p>To upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 early from version 24H2, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Windows Insider Program <\/strong>page.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-180397\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-insider-program-settings.webp?resize=827%2C540&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows Insider Program\" width=\"827\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-insider-program-settings.webp?w=987&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 987w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-insider-program-settings.webp?resize=300%2C196&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-insider-program-settings.webp?resize=880%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 880w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-insider-program-settings.webp?resize=150%2C98&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Get started<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-180398\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-join-insider-program-option.webp?resize=827%2C540&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Insider start enroll\" width=\"827\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-join-insider-program-option.webp?w=987&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 987w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-join-insider-program-option.webp?resize=300%2C196&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-join-insider-program-option.webp?resize=880%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 880w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-join-insider-program-option.webp?resize=150%2C98&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Link an account&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-180395\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-insider-program-link-account-msa.webp?resize=827%2C540&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Microsoft account enroll Insider program\" width=\"827\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-insider-program-link-account-msa.webp?w=987&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 987w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-insider-program-link-account-msa.webp?resize=300%2C196&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-insider-program-link-account-msa.webp?resize=880%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 880w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-insider-program-link-account-msa.webp?resize=150%2C98&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Sign in with a Microsoft account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Release Preview&#8221;<\/strong> option under the &#8220;Pick your Insider settings&#8221; 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Once the device has been updated, the option to upgrade to version 25H2 will be available in the &#8220;Windows Update&#8221; settings.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Download &amp; install&#8221;<\/strong> button for the <strong>&#8220;Windows 11, version 25H2 is available&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-180394\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-24h2-upgrade-25h2-windowsupdate.webp?resize=827%2C577&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows Update upgrade to version 25H2 option\" width=\"827\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-24h2-upgrade-25h2-windowsupdate.webp?w=967&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 967w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-24h2-upgrade-25h2-windowsupdate.webp?resize=300%2C209&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-24h2-upgrade-25h2-windowsupdate.webp?resize=822%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 822w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-24h2-upgrade-25h2-windowsupdate.webp?resize=150%2C105&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Windows Insider Program <\/strong>page.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-180397\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-insider-program-settings.webp?resize=827%2C540&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows Insider Program\" width=\"827\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-insider-program-settings.webp?w=987&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 987w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-insider-program-settings.webp?resize=300%2C196&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-insider-program-settings.webp?resize=880%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 880w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-insider-program-settings.webp?resize=150%2C98&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Stop getting preview builds&#8221; <\/strong>setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Turn on the <strong>&#8220;Unenroll this device when the next version of Windows releases&#8221;<\/strong> toggle switch.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-180460\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-unenroll-insider.webp?resize=827%2C545&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 25H2 unenroll from Insider program\" width=\"827\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-unenroll-insider.webp?w=1028&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1028w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-unenroll-insider.webp?resize=300%2C198&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-unenroll-insider.webp?resize=870%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 870w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/windows-11-25h2-unenroll-insider.webp?resize=150%2C99&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, Windows Update will download and upgrade the device to Windows 11 25H2, and to prevent upgrading to the next version, the device will automatically unenroll from the Windows Insider Program once the feature update is officially released.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sayGYGJthRM?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; 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