The reason? For security purposes. The "intelligent rollout" of the mandatory update is being conducted via machine learning.

The forced update is part of a larger Windows update plan, designed to phase out the older 24H2 version before it reaches end ...

Microsoft has begun forcing all unmanaged Windows 11 Home and Pro PCs to update to version 25H2, with no permanent opt-out ...

The series of destructive Windows 11 updates continues. The January 2026 security update for Windows 11, titled KB5074109, was meant to include routine fixes for networking and power issues, a new ...

Microsoft is updating users to Windows 11 version 25H2, a new Xbox Games Showcase on the horizon, long-requested features for ...

While the Windows world focuses on failed updates and a new automated upgrade that has just gone live for all users, Microsoft has also just issued a new Windows 11 update it describes as “critical.” ...

Microsoft's latest December 2025 updates are a mixed bag for Windows users. On one hand, the company has confirmed that the AppX Deployment Service (Appxsvc) will now default to an "Automatic" startup ...

After skipping the previous week, Microsoft is back with a new Dev and Beta build for Windows 11 25H2 insiders. It is a big update that brings a ton of improvements and fixes. Last week was a rather ...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5077181 and KB5075941 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. Today's updates are mandatory ...