Microsoft has released the October 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, introducing various features and security enhancements.
Key Features in File Explorer and Security
The update brings AI-powered actions to File Explorer, allowing users to perform tasks like Bing Visual Search, Blur Background, Erase Objects, and more directly from the context menu of image files. Additionally, a new Administrator Protection feature enhances security by creating a temporary system-managed account for handling elevation requests from untrusted applications.
- File Explorer introduces AI actions, including Bing Visual Search and Blur Background.
- Administrator Protection provides an additional security layer for unsupported apps.
- Windows Share allows pinning favorite apps for quicker access.
Settings and Accessibility Enhancements
Significant changes in Settings include the relocation of legacy Control Panel features, which are now integrated into the main Settings menu. This includes options related to language and time settings. A redesigned Advanced Settings page groups developer-related configurations more logically. Accessibility features also get a boost with a new Braille viewer for users relying on Narrator.
- Control Panel options now appear in the Settings menu for easier access.
- An advanced page in Settings offers improved organization for developers.
- A Braille viewer in Narrator supports better accessibility for vision-impaired users.
Integration and Compatibility Updates
The update also supports third-party passkey providers, starting with a partnership with 1Password, allowing users to create and manage passkeys seamlessly. Improvements in the Click to Do menu enable users to access features more efficiently with newly popular tags and concise summaries.
- Third-party passkeys are supported, with integration beginning with 1Password.
- The Click to Do menu surfaces features more readily with enhanced tags.
