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On October 1, 2025, the WordPad package has been updated. It now comes with the installer version 2.0 that adds the following extra actions:
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Microsoft has released Windows 11 version 25H2, also known as the 2025 Update. The update uses a phased rollout strategy. This means it becomes available first to devices running Windows 11 version 24H2 that have enabled the “Get the latest updates as soon as they're available” setting in Windows Update. Microsoft employs a machine learning model during deployment to assess device compatibility. If the system detects a potential issue, it withholds the update until the problem resolves.
Microsoft has officially released the Windows 11 2025 Update, version 25H2. This year’s annual operating system update deploys as a small enablement package (eKB). Such packages activate features already added to the OS with prior cumulative updates, minimizing installation time and system disruption.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26220.6760 (KB5065793) to Insiders in the Dev channel. It shares the changes with the Beta release, and similarly includes the Internet speed test, improved voice access, and fixes.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 (version 24H2) Build 26120.6760 (KB5065793) to Insiders in the Beta channel. It adds an internet speed test accessible from the taskbar or system tray, supporting Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and cellular connections. The Get Started app now includes a Microsoft 365 Copilot page for corporate devices with active subscriptions, offering guidance and feature access. File Explorer received StorageProvider API support for cloud integration, while Emoji 16.0 support remains temporarily disabled. Voice access gained a configurable delay setting before executing commands.
Microsoft has released a new update to the Photos app for Windows 11, now rolling out across all Insider channels. The Photos app version 2025.11090.25001.0 can automatically organize photos into categories using a dedicated AI model.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 27954, to Insiders in the Canary channel. It introduces minor enhancements and fixes aimed at refining the overall operating system experience. A notable fix addresses an issue that previously blocked access to network resources using the legacy SMBv1 protocol via NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT).
Microsoft has lifted a compatibility safeguard that previously blocked devices with integrated cameras from installing Windows 11 version 24H2. The hold addressed a bug that caused application freezes when using face or object detection features through the integrated camera.The problem affected multiple camera-dependent functions, including the Windows Camera app, Windows Hello facial recognition sign-in, and other applications relying on integrated camera hardware. Microsoft first acknowledged the issue in October 2024, noting that affected devices might encounter disruptions in these scenarios after upgrading to the 24H2 release.
Microsoft has confirmed a known issue affecting Windows 11 version 24H2 systems that install the August 29, 2025 non-security preview update (KB5064081) or subsequent releases. The problem prevents certain applications from playing Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected video content or handling live TV display and recording functions.
Microsoft has rolled out a new non-security preview optional update for Windows 11. It is available via KB5065790 and applies to version 23H2. After installing, you will have Build 22621.5984 in the OS version tag. This release comes with some quality improvements and also introduces select new features. Here are the details.
