I just want to know when the new windows 25h2 KB5068861 with the new start menu will be coming out this month?

Thomas Blaszkiewicz 0 Reputation points
2025-12-05T22:04:02.1566667+00:00

I just want to know when the new windows 25h2 KB5068861 with the new start menu will be coming out this month? the current update i am is the 2025-11 Preview Update (KB5070311) (26200.7309) but i have not received the new start menu yet but i heard someone told me to install the vivetool for it but i just wanted to know if they will be releasing it soon?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-12-05T22:04:11.3+00:00
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    The Windows 11, version 25H2 update, which includes the new Start menu, has been gradually rolled out since September 30, 2025. The specific update you mentioned, KB5068861, was released on November 11, 2025, as part of the security update for Windows 11. If you are on the 2025-11 Preview Update (KB5070311), you may need to wait for the full rollout to receive the new Start menu features, as the rollout is phased and may take some time to reach all eligible devices.

    For the latest updates, ensure that you have the setting "Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available" turned on in your Windows Update settings. You can check for updates by going to Settings > Windows Update and selecting Check for updates.


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  2. Alexandr S 100.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-12-05T22:55:33.51+00:00

    Hello, Thomas Blaszkiewicz.

    You can install KB5068861 yourself by downloading it from the Update Center Catalog manually.: https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB5068861

    But before that, carefully read the section of known problems related to this update and decide what is more important to you - the new menu or the appearance of errors in the OS.: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/november-11-2025-kb5068861-os-builds-26200-7171-and-26100-7171-2e0512e4-3ad4-4da6-958c-a468a1af949e

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