The August 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2

The August 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. Looking to explore upcoming features and improvements in Windows 11? Check out the Windows roadmap. It includes what’s coming to the Windows Insider Program, what’s gradually rolling out, and what’s generally available. Highlights for the Windows 11, version 24H2 update:  Recall* opens to a personalized homepage that puts your recent activity and top-used apps and websites front and center, making it easy to pick up where you left off. After turning on snapshot collection, the homepage highlights key productivity features like Recent Snapshots, which show the latest snapshots to help you quickly resume tasks, and Top Apps and Websites, which display the three apps and websites you’ve used most in the past 24 hours. When you launch Click to Do* for the first time, you'll see a quick, interactive tutorial. It shows how to complete tasks faster by demonstrating actions on both text and images—such as summarizing large blocks of text or removing image backgrounds. When an app requests access to location, camera, microphone, or other device capabilities, Windows shows a redesigned system dialog box. To emphasize the privacy prompt, the screen dims slightly, and the prompt appears at the center of the screen. When you use Search from the Windows taskbar, a new grid view will help you more quickly and accurately identify the desired image within your search. More widget options and support for lock screen widget personalization (previously referred to as “Weather and more”) are rolling out.  * Experiences for Copilot+ PCs only For instructions on how to install this update, see the KB for your operating system listed below:  Windows 11, version 24H2: KB5064081