On October 14, 2025, version 25H2 will become available to commercial organizations through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). This confirmation was made through a post on Microsoft’s Admin portal, which detailed the current and upcoming distribution channels. The message stated: “For commercial organizations, Windows 11, version 25H2 is available today [Sept, 30] through Windows Autopatch and the Microsoft 365 admin center. It is also available for download from the Microsoft Software Download Service and Visual Studio Subscriptions. On October 14, 2025, it will be available via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).”

The WSUS availability date is a pretty important benchmark for the general public rollout. Microsoft has consistently released major Windows 11 updates for both consumers and WSUS on the same day. This was the case for Windows 11 21H2, 22H2, 23H2, and 24H2, where the General Availability and WSUS release were perfectly synchronized. This is why many probably thought that 25H2 would be coming at the same time as WSUS.

The separation of the 25H2 general availability date (being September 30) from the WSUS date (being October 14) is the likely reason the regular user rollout has been so slow. The WSUS release is usually the unofficial, yet reliable, signal that the gradual rollout for home users will hit soon. You would be smart to check that this update came to you at the same time that is comes to commercial organizations on October 14.

Despite the ramp-up in availability, the installation process is straightforward and notably swift for the majority of users. It is important to remember that Windows 11 25H2 will continue to be deployed as an optional update. It will not automatically download or install itself, even after it appears in the Windows Update section. You have to explicitly find the update and click the “Download & Install” button to start the process.

While the rollout itself is the important news, it’s not really about any radical new features but about stability for Windows. The most notable changes that we see are the full support for enterprise Wi-Fi 7 access points, which builds upon the foundational support added in 24H2, and a new Group Policy option that lets IT administrators remove select pre-installed Microsoft Store applications.

From a feature standpoint, the additions in Windows 11 25H2 aren’t very significant, but you should know about the stability improvements that are coming with the minor bug fixes. The most essential benefit of the update is the version lifecycle reset. Installing 25H2 starts a brand-new support clock, guaranteeing an extended period of security and cumulative updates.

The support for Windows 11 24H2 is scheduled to end on October 13, 2026. However, by upgrading to version 25H2, you extend your support window until October 12, 2027.