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EmilyCow
Oct 30, 2025Iron Contributor
Question about Windows 11 24H2 to 25H2 update
Hi everyone, I'm not very good with all the computer stuff, so I was hoping someone could help me out. I'm currently running Windows 11 version 24H2 on my laptop, and I keep hearing about the next b...
JamieDimon
Oct 30, 2025Iron Contributor
Using an Enablement Package. It is often abbreviated as eKB, which is a small, quick-to-install update file used by Microsoft to transition a Windows operating system from one version to the next, specifically when the two versions share the same core code base. It is essentially a "master switch" that flips a feature update on instantly.
This is the simplest method for updating Windows 11 24H2 to 25H2 an unsupported PC, provided it is already running Windows 11 version 24H2. Since Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 share a common code base, the enablement package acts as a small "master switch" to instantly activate the new version's features.
Step to upgrade Windows 11 24H2 to 25H2:
- You need to manually download the Microsoft Update file for the enablement package, which is typically labeled KB5054156.
- Locate the downloaded .msu file (the enablement package).
- Double-click the file to launch the installer. It will be a quick process.
- The installer will prompt you to restart your computer.
- Click Restart now. The actual update process is extremely fast because the required files were already downloaded with previous cumulative updates.