How to enable new features for Windows 11 August 2025 Update (KB5062660)

• To enable new features in the Windows 11 August 2025 Update (build 26100.4770, KB5062660), use the ViVeTool command-line tool.
• After extracting the tool, run the command vivetool /enable /id:57048216 in Command Prompt as an administrator. This unlocks features Microsoft is rolling out gradually in version 24H2.

The Windows 11 August 2025 Security Update for version 24H2 is rolling out on August 12, 2025, and you can manually enable the new features and improvements. In this guide, I’ll show you how to complete this task.

Currently, Microsoft plans to release the August 2025 Security Update as build 26100.4770 (KB5062660) with some new features and security fixes. However, since the software giant rolls out new changes gradually, even after a Patch Tuesday update becomes available, you may not have immediate access to the latest changes after updating your device. 

If something is missing after installing this update, you can try using the ViveTool (via @PhantomOfEarth) to enable all the new features manually on your computer.

In this guide, I’ll outline the steps to enable the improvements introduced with the August 2025 Security Update for Windows 11.

Enable new August 2025 features on Windows 11

To enable all the new features and changes for the Windows 11 update KB5062660, follow these steps:

1. Open the GitHub website.

2. Download the ViveTool-vx.x.x.zip file to enable all the new features for August 2025.

3. Double-click the zip folder to open it with File Explorer.

4. Click the Extract all button.

   

5. Click the Extract button.

6. Copy the path to the folder.

7. Open Start.

8. Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.

9. Type the following command to navigate to the ViveTool folder and press Enter:

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

   In the command, remember to change the path to the folder with your path.

10. Type the following command to enable all the new features and press Enter:

    vivetool /enable /id:57048216

11. Restart the computer.

Once you complete the steps, the command should enable the biggest features and changes introduced with build 26100.4770 for Windows 11 24H2.

If you want to undo the changes, you can follow the same instructions outlined above, but in step 10, run the vivetool /disable /id:57048216 command. You can also run the vivetool /fullreset command to reset any customization you may have enabled using this tool.

Install Windows 11 August 2025 Security Update

If the Windows 11 build 26100.4770 (KB5062660) is not installed on your computer, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings.

2. Click on Windows Update.

3. (Optional) Check the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” toggle switch.

4. Click the “Check for updates” button.

   

5. (Optional) Click the “Download and install” option to apply a preview of an upcoming update of Windows 11.

6. Click the Restart now button.

Once you complete the steps, if an update is available, it will download and install automatically on Windows 11.

FAQs about the Windows 11 August 2025 Update

If you still have questions about the August 2025 update for Windows 11, the following FAQs will help clarify what’s new and how to enable the latest features.

Will I enable all of the features by running the ViveTool command?

No, because some features may not be available to everyone (even after running the ViveTool commands), and others are limited to specific regions.

Why do I need to run the ViveTool command to enable the new features?

Microsoft rolls out new features gradually even after they’re officially available. The idea is that if something breaks, the company can quickly stop the problem from spreading to more devices.

Do you need to run the ViveTool command to enable the new features?

No, if you’re not in a rush, you should wait until the new improvements are activated on your computer automatically.

What features and changes are available with the August 2025 update for Windows 11?

As part of this Patch Tuesday Update, Microsoft is rolling out several features and improvements, including:

• Recall: Recall AI expands into the European Economic Area with options to export snapshot data and reset Recall, giving users control over usage and privacy.
• Click to Do: New AI actions in context menus such as Reading Coach, Immersive Reader, and Draft with Copilot, plus integration for Teams messaging and meeting scheduling.
• Settings app AI agent: Search bar moved to the center and now supports natural‑language commands.
• Gamepad-optimized keyboard for PIN sign-in: Improved controller navigation and word suggestion support; now lets users sign in via gamepad PIN entry on the lock screen.
• Quick Machine Recovery: New recovery feature (QMR) automatically detects boot failures and downloads patches during WinRE.
• Black Screen of Death: The Blue Screen of Death has been redesigned into a Black Screen of Death with faster display.
• Snap Layouts: Inline tips added to Snap layouts.
• Search settings: Search and permissions consolidated into a modern single settings page under Settings > Privacy & Security > Search.

In addition, this update resolves a bunch of bugs and introduces several changes.