Process for the Windows 11 25H2 update
Process for the Windows 11 25H2 update
Background
“25H2” is a major update that updates a wide range of Windows 11 components. New features are added and existing ones are improved. According to current estimates, and depending on the computer, this update takes between one and two hours.
Anyone interested can view the Microsoft documentation here: “23H2 → 24H2” and “24H2 → 25H2”. Please note that we are upgrading directly from Windows 11 version “23H2” to “25H2”, skipping version “24H2”.
Laptop
- Connect the computer to the mains power supply to prevent the battery from running flat.
- In the office:
- Connect your computer via a network cable, if possible
- When working from home:
- Connect the computer via a network cable, if possible
- Enable VPN (in all cases!)
- Search for the ‘Windows Update’ update in the Software Kiosk and ‘assign’ it.
- After a few minutes, you’ll see another prompt asking you to start the update straight away. In principle, you can ignore this; the update will start automatically two hours after you’ve applied it.
- The laptop will restart several times during the update (with a notification).
Update in the Software Kiosk:
Assign update:
Job is assigned but has not yet started:
After a few minutes, Baramundi / the Software Kiosk asks for approval (it will start automatically after 2 hours):
Job is running:
The computer restarts several times and displays this or a similar message in the meantime:
Once the installation is complete, the correct “Build = 26200” should be displayed:
Desktop computer
- Working from home:
- Enable VPN (always!)
- In the office: Business as usual – switch on your computer and log in.
- Search for the ‘Windows Update’ update in the Software Kiosk and ‘assign’ it.
- After a few minutes, you’ll see another prompt asking you to start the update straight away. In principle, you can ignore this; the update will start automatically two hours after it has been assigned.
- The computer will restart several times during installation.
- During the installation of the update, the user will be prompted to log out. They should then refrain from logging back in for approximately 30 minutes.
- The laptop will restart several times during the update.
- You must not log in to the computer again until the usual blue login screen is visible.
Update via the Software Kiosk:
Assign update:
Job is assigned but has not yet started:
After a few minutes, Baramundi / the Software Kiosk will prompt you to approve the update (it will start automatically after 2 hours):
Job is running:
Interim status (after logging out) – please do not log in!
You can only log in again when this screen appears:
Once the installation is complete, the correct “Build = 26200” should be displayed: