The October 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 23H2

The October 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 23H2. The non-security preview update will be available soon for Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 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 23H2 update

• This update addresses an issue where the touch keyboard does not enter characters into text fields after the device wakes from sleep.
• This update addresses an issue where external virtual switches lose their physical network interface card (NIC) bindings and convert to internal switches when the host restarts, resulting in network connectivity loss.
• This update addresses an issue that affects disk communication and causes connectivity errors during Azure Stack Hub or Azure Local cluster upgrades.

For instructions on how to install this update, see the KB for your operating system listed below:

• Windows 11, version 23H2: KB5067112

IMPORTANT Because of minimal operations during the Western holidays and the upcoming new year, there will be no December 2025 non-security preview update. There will be a monthly security update for December 2025. Normal monthly servicing for both security and non-security preview updates will resume in January 2026.