[DISCUSSION] Windows 11 Build 26x00 (PC) [24/25H2 Retail- GE-release]

Discussion in 'Windows 11' started by Enthousiast, Apr 3, 2024.

  1. abbodi1406

    abbodi1406 MDL KB0000001

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    So it's removed :)

    PS 2.0 files were not updated since Win7 RTM
    Code:
    dir /b "C:\Windows\assembly\GAC_MSIL\Microsoft.PowerShell*"
     
  2. 12 lb Turkey

    12 lb Turkey MDL Member

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    Maybe not exactly in OOBE. Right after the first logon, I had the Optional Features panel open, and Windows flashed "removing WMIC" for a second.
     
  3. 12 lb Turkey

    12 lb Turkey MDL Member

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    They didn't remove the PowerShell-V2-Client servicing files. You can re-enable the feature:
    Code:
    for %F in ("%SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell-V2-Client-Package~*.mum") do (DISM /Online /NoRestart /Add-Package:"%F")
    
     
  4. Hubstratter2069EN

    Hubstratter2069EN MDL Member

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    Microsoft is testing a Dreamscene-like feature in W11.
    On build 26220.6690... shown on X by PhantomOcean3...

    Of course its hidden by default. I guess its one of those experiments which will most likely never ship to consumers or insiders...
     
  5. egyptian hak

    egyptian hak MDL Senior Member

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    i have windows 11 24H2 IOT LTSC and installed enablement package
    it is now 25H2

    we can convert LTSC to any version of windows 11
    but can't convert any other version to LTSC and IOT LTSC
    so when i convert my iot ltsc now to other version for example education it will accept the new features of 25H2 ?
    upload_2025-9-20_21-4-28.png
     
  6. peter0010

    peter0010 MDL Novice

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    But.. it literally defeats the purpose of LTSC, doesn't it? Like idk why anyone would wanna do that.
     
  7. Aty

    Aty MDL Member

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    Because it's there :naughty:
     
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  8. P40L0

    P40L0 MDL Senior Member

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    Because many use IoT mainly for gaming so it's good to keep up with features/builds with these EPs without the need to do a full upgrade or switch to "Bloated Editions".
     
  9. Carlos Detweiller

    Carlos Detweiller Emperor of Ice-Cream
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    Well, here's the catch: 25H2 does not bring new features. And I doubt that they will apply to LTSC when they appear. Product Policy overrides EP.
     
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  10. P40L0

    P40L0 MDL Senior Member

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    Actually I manually updated to 25H2 on a production PC with IoT 2024 and I did see a revised Lock Screen and Windows Hello with new animations and I think the new and more efficient CPU scheduler was also unlocked.

    All the rest seems virtually the same...like on Pro/Home editions anyway, but at least if in the future some apps/games will require the 26200 build to work, the updated IoT will also cover that after manualy installing the EP. Retail CUs seems also unaffected after manually installing the EP and they continue to be received like the rest of Windows Update. Also no violations using sfc /scannow

    It will be curious to see if the (actually) public 25H2 EP will be offered directly via WU for IoT as well or not.
     
  11. Free_Being

    Free_Being MDL Novice

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    Hi,

    I hope it's not already written by someone else ; but good news for "bypassnro.cmd" script : it's still there into 25H2 ISO.
     
  12. shhnedo

    shhnedo MDL Expert

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    Still perfectly fine via unattend.xml or even manual shift+f10 cmd input. ;)
     
  13. cuteee

    cuteee MDL Guru

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    #4555 cuteee, Sep 21, 2025 at 14:05
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    So 25H2 will have ESD file ?
     
  14. Rzzzy

    Rzzzy MDL Junior Member

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    in time not fully released Microsoft OS - soon to be Win11_25H2_English_x64.iso or 26200.6584.250915-XXXX.ge_release_svc_refresh.esd.
    Then again MS needs to open the gates, AKA as FEATURES for 25H2!
     
  15. maxama123

    maxama123 MDL Addicted

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    I don't think there are any new features.
    Wish we had more customised interface and taskbar to really make it unique to the end user, seems pretty limited without 3rd party tools.
     
  16. Hubstratter2069EN

    Hubstratter2069EN MDL Member

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    Official Consumer ISOs for W11 v25H2 are available to download directly from Microsoft.
     
  17. EPRob

    EPRob MDL Expert

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    Links

    Or are you refering to the RTW versions?
     
  18. nosirrahx

    nosirrahx MDL Expert

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    Most of my issue with Windows 11 (and the general trajectory of Windows since XP) is the ratio of things I will never click to things I actually use. The vast majority of the OS is just in the way of what I actually need. At least it would be if I didn't remove the bloat before it gets the chance to install.

    Other than less consumed RAM out of the box, there probably aren't any real performance increases from removing stuff but that's not why I modify. I would literally pay extra for a version of 11 that installed with a huge opt in screen for all non-critical components. Clicking a few boxes and then 'NEXT' would be an amazing experience.