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Microsoft Releases Windows 11 25H2 Under KB5065789 with Latest Build 26200.6725

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Microsoft has released Windows 11 25H2 under KB5065789, with the latest available build being 26200.6725, which is also the newest build for Windows 11 24H2. The company has provided a comprehensive list of major features in the new yearly feature update and has explained the ease of upgrading from 24H2 to 25H2 using the KB5054156 process. In addition, Microsoft has released new accompanying dynamic updates, which bring improvements to the Windows Recovery in the form of Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) updates and Setup binaries updates.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new Windows 11 25H2 is released under KB5065789, with the latest build being 26200.6725, which is also the newest build for Windows 11 24H2.
  • The company has provided a comprehensive list of major features in the new yearly feature update, including ease of upgrading from 24H2 to 25H2 using the KB5054156 process.
  • Dynamic updates have been released, bringing improvements to Windows Recovery in the form of Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) updates and Setup binaries updates.
  • Dynamic Update packages include fixes to Setup.exe binaries, SafeOS updates for Windows Recovery Environment, and more.
  • These updates are meant to be applied to existing Windows images prior to their deployment, and help preserve Language Pack (LP) and Features on Demand (FODs) content during the upgrade process.
  • Examples of FODs include VBScript, which is currently an FOD on Windows 11 24H2.
  • Setup and recovery updates were released for version 24H2 and previous versions did not receive them, but also apply to Windows Server 2025.

Statistics:

  • Build number released: 26200.6725
  • Most recent build for 24H2: 26100.6725
  • Release date of KB5065789: September 29, 2025 (exact date mentioned in the source material)
  • Number of new accompanying dynamic updates: Not specified
  • Number of features improved in Windows Recovery: Not specified
  • Number of FODs preserved during the upgrade process: Not specified
  • Examples of FODs: VBScript (currently an FOD on 24H2)

Sources:

  • Microsoft, KB5065789
  • Microsoft, KB5066683: Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025: September 29, 2025
  • Microsoft, KB5066687: Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025: September 29, 2025
  • Microsoft Update Catalog website: KB5066683, KB5066687

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