Enable New Features in Windows 11 December 2025 Update (KB5072033) Guide

The Windows 11 December 2025 Update (KB5072033) is set to roll out on December 9, 2025, for versions 25H2 and 24H2, introducing new features and fixes.
To manually access these new features, you may install the update and issue the command vivetool /enable /id:57048237 in an elevated Command Prompt.
This update was previously identified as KB5070311, with KB5072033 now serving as the official reference number for the December 2025 Security Update.

UPDATED 12/9/2025: The Windows 11 December 2025 Security Update for versions 25H2 and 24H2 is now releasing, and users can manually enable most changes. This guide will walk you through the process.

The latest cumulative update for Windows 11, “2025-12 Security Update (KB5072033) (26200.7462), ” is currently available as an optional installation through the Stable Channel. Due to Microsoft’s phased rollout approach, not all users will receive the update instantly. For those eager to access new features ahead of the standard rollout, the ViveTool command-line utility can be utilized. For detailed instructions, refer to @PhantomOfEarth.

This guide outlines the necessary steps to activate many of the enhancements included in the December 2025 Security Update for Windows 11.

How to Enable New December 2025 Features on Windows 11

To unlock the new features of the Windows 11 update (KB5072033), please follow these instructions:

Visit the GitHub repository.
Download the ViveTool-vx.x.x.zip file to access new features for December 2025.
Double-click the downloaded zip folder to open it in File Explorer.
Select the Extract all option from the menu.
Click on the Extract button to start the extraction.
Copy the path to the newly created folder containing ViveTool.
Open the Start menu.
Search for Command Prompt, right-click it, and select Run as administrator.
Input the following command to navigate to the ViveTool folder, and press Enter:

cd c:\folder\path\ViveTool-v0.x.x

Remember to replace the path with your actual folder path.
Now, run the following command to enable most new features, and hit Enter:

vivetool /enable /id:57048237
Restart your computer. If all features are not visible after reboot, proceed with the optional steps below.
(Optional) To enable new Widgets updates, run:

vivetool /enable /id:59162732, 55994763
(Optional) To activate the new Taskbar autohide animation, execute:

vivetool /enable /id:41356296
(Optional) For the Cloud File Search feature in Explorer, enter:

vivetool /enable /id:45690266
(Optional) To enable the revamped About page, type:

vivetool /enable /id:59265307
(Optional) For the new Taskbar sharing capability, use:

vivetool /enable /id:57882334
(Optional) To unveil the new Device Info card in the Settings app, run:

vivetool /enable /id:53343270
Finally, restart your computer to implement all changes.

After completing these steps, you should have successfully unlocked the most prominent features from build 26200.7309 for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2.

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If you wish to enable all features with a single command, use:

vivetool /enable /id:57048237, 41356296, 45690266, 59265307, 57882334, 53343270

To undo changes, follow the same steps as above, but in step 10, enter this command:

vivetool /disable /id:57048237

You can also execute vivetool /fullreset to revert any modifications made using this utility.

If you used all commands listed, you can run:

vivetool /disable /id:57048237, 41356296, 45690266, 59265307, 57882334, 53343270

How to Install the Windows 11 December 2025 Security Update

If you wish to enable these features before they are available in the Stable Channel, you’ll need to join the Release Preview Channel. Alternatives include simply waiting until the update is distributed directly through the Stable Channel, which typically happens at the start of each month alongside the scheduled Patch Tuesday updates.

To install the Windows 11 build 26200.7462 (KB5072033), follow these steps:

Open Settings.
Navigate to Windows Update.
(Optional) Enable the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” toggle switch.
Click the “Check for updates” button.
(Optional) Select the “Download and install” option to apply a preview update for Windows 11.
Finally, click the Restart now button.

After completing these steps, if an update is available, it will automatically download and install on your Windows 11 device.

FAQs about the Windows 11 December 2025 Update

If you have further inquiries regarding the December 2025 update for Windows 11, these frequently asked questions will provide clarification on new features and enabling processes.

What ViveTool command should I use to activate the December 2025 features for Windows 11?

To unlock the new features via ViveTool, execute the command vivetool /enable /id:57048237.

Will executing the ViveTool command enable all features?

Not necessarily; some features may still be restricted based on regional availability, and not all will be accessible immediately after using the commands.

Why is it necessary to use the ViveTool command for accessing new features?

While not required, many users prefer early access to enhancements. Microsoft often releases features in stages to address any issues quickly, thereby controlling potential widespread bugs.

What features come with the December 2025 update for Windows 11?

This update introduces a variety of new features and enhancements, including options to disable the Drag Tray, improvements in File Explorer’s dark mode, enhanced Windows Hello security for external sensors, new mobile device settings in the app interface, a refreshed Widgets experience, and upgrades to the Quick Machine Recovery process.

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