Windows 11 Build 26100.4202 (KB5058499) Released as June 2025 Update Preview

Unveiling the Windows 11 June 2025 Update: What’s New in Version 24H2 and 23H2

The eagerly awaited June 2025 Update for Windows 11 is here, marking its entry into the testing stage with the release of previews across versions 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2. This update not only enhances user experience but also brings significant new features and improvements. Below, we delve into the exciting updates and what users can expect to see in this latest version of Microsoft’s operating system.

UPDATE (5/29/2025): The June 2025 update is being rolled out for Windows 11 as a preview in the Stable Channel, available for optional install as build 26100.4202 (KB5058499). Additionally, build 22631.5413 (KB5058502) is available for version 23H2, both offering exciting enhancements to the Copilot app, taskbar functionalities, and more.

Windows 11 24H2 build 26100.4202 (KB5058499): Exciting New Features

The upcoming Patch Tuesday Update introduces various features and enhancements in Windows 11 24H2:

1. Enhanced Copilot App Features

With this update, launching the Copilot app has become easier than ever. Users can now utilize the “Windows key + C” keyboard shortcut to summon Copilot quickly. Moreover, this shortcut can be customized to suit your preferences via Settings > Personalization > Text input.

Customize Copilot key on keyboard setting

2. Click to Do Expanded Actions

This update presents new text actions in the Click to Do feature, allowing users on AMD and Intel Copilot+ devices to easily summarize, create bulleted lists, or rewrite selected text. The “Ask Copilot” feature dramatically enhances usability: simply highlight the desired text or image and send it to Copilot for further assistance.

Click to Do Ask Copilot option — Highlight text with the new “Ask Copilot” feature for instant support./ Image: Microsoft

3. Cross-device Resume Feature

Transform your workflow with the fresh “Cross-device resume” functionality. This innovative feature allows users to continue working on files saved in OneDrive across different devices, including iOS and Android smartphones. After unlocking your PC, notifications will prompt you to pick up where you left off.

Continue working with Cross-device resume feature

4. Power Management Enhancements

Network administrators now have the ability to manage Energy Saver settings via Microsoft Intune or Group Policy, allowing precise control over power consumption for devices across the organization.

Enable Energy Saver to Always Be On — Network administrators can manage Energy Saver settings./ Image: Mauro Huculak

5. Graphics Management Improvements

The June update includes new HDR management options in the Settings section, such as independently enabling Dolby Vision and allowing HDR streaming even with HDR turned off. This can significantly enhance visual experiences across compatible devices.

Check out new options under System > Display > HDR settings:

Disable HDR while on battery.
Activate Dolby Vision mode.
Enable HDR video streaming with HDR off.

New HDR options — Explore updated HDR options in Windows 11./ Image: Microsoft

6. Improved Accessibility Features

Windows Narrator gains the ability to generate AI image descriptions, promoting greater accessibility for users with low vision. This enhancement makes it easier to interpret visual content found online.

7. Semantic Indexing for Enhanced Search

Semantic Indexing integration allows you to locate settings and files more intuitively through Windows Search, making document retrieval increasingly efficient.

Semantic Indexing with cloud results — Experience efficient searching with Semantic Indexing./ Image: Mauro Huculak

8. Updated Settings App

The Settings app also receives a major overhaul, offering answers to common queries regarding system setup and performance, streamlining user experience under Settings > System > About.

About page with FAQs — Navigate system FAQs easily within the new Settings app./ Image: Mauro Huculak

Windows 11 23H2 build 22631.5413 (KB5058502): New Features and Fixes

This update, also set for the upcoming Patch Tuesday, includes enhancements across several areas:

Copilot Updates

Users can still employ the “Windows key + C” shortcut, along with customizable options for how this key functions, facilitating smoother access to the Copilot application.

Taskbar Policy Enhancements

New policies for network administrators allow for greater control over which applications users can unpin from the Taskbar, preserving essential tools in the workspace.

Windows Share Interface Improvements

The updated Windows Share interface allows for direct edits, such as cropping and filtering images without needing to switch apps, enhancing the power of share functionalities.

Windows Share edit UI — Edit images seamlessly with updated Windows Share features./ Image: Mauro Huculak

Lock Screen Widget Customization

European users can now select which widgets appear on their Lock Screen. Simply navigate to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen for adjustments.

Miscellaneous Fixes and Improvements

Taskbar Search: Enhancements to web search provider support for European users.
Voice Access: Issues relating to freezing during dictation have been resolved.
Stability Updates: Multiple fixes to address blue screen errors.
General System Fixes: Improvements in various functionalities, including settings and memory usage management.

How to Access the June 2025 Update

To download and install this quality update for Windows 11, follow these steps:

Open the Windows Update settings.
Enable “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available”.
Click “Check for Updates” to start the download.

Patience is key, as the rollout may take some time before all users see the latest features due to Microsoft’s gradual approach to updates.

Update (5/29/2025): The content has been updated with new information pertaining to the June 2025 Update, ensuring accuracy and relevance.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What new features can I find in the Windows 11 June 2025 Update?

The update introduces several new features including enhancements to the Copilot app, new power management options, improved graphics settings, a cross-device resume feature, and expanded search functionalities via Semantic Indexing.

2. How can I install the June 2025 Update?

To install the June 2025 Update, go to your Windows Update settings, enable the option to get the latest updates immediately, and click on Check for Updates. Remember that the features will roll out gradually and may not be available instantly.

3. Are all features available right after the update?

No, Microsoft typically rolls out new features gradually, so not all features will be available immediately after the update. The availability may depend on factors such as geographical location and device configuration.

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