Microsoft Intune Settings Catalog Windows 11 25H2 Update

The Microsoft Intune Settings Catalog Windows 11 25H2 update introduces 36 new settings as part of Microsoft’s day-zero support for the latest version of Windows 11.

This ensures IT administrators can configure and manage devices running Windows 11 version 25H2 as soon as it becomes available, whether in test, pilot, or production environments.

The Settings Catalog in Microsoft Intune remains the central place for managing configuration options across Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Android devices.

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Before the Settings Catalog, admins relied on templates or manual registry paths that often lagged behind Windows feature updates. With each Windows release, new policies are now added almost immediately, removing the gap between feature availability and management readiness.

For schools, businesses, and public-sector environments running managed Windows 11 endpoints, this means you can adopt new features faster while maintaining compliance and security baselines.

What’s New in Windows 11 25H2 for Intune

With version 25H2, Microsoft has introduced AI-driven features, energy efficiency improvements, and interface refinements.
To support these, Intune has added a range of settings grouped across several categories, including Windows AI, Start Menu, Privacy, Power, and Backup and Restore.

The full list includes 36 new policies. Below are some of the more practical additions for administrators to review.

Windows AI

Setting	Description
AllowRecallEnablement	Enables Windows Recall, allowing users to access past activity snapshots (Windows Copilot+ PCs).
SetCopilotHardwareKey	Assigns or remaps a hardware key to launch Microsoft Copilot.
SetMaximumStorageSpaceForRecallSnapshots	Controls how much disk space Recall can use for snapshots.
DisableGenerativeFill	Disables AI-powered Generative Fill in supported applications.
DisableCocreator	Turns off the Cocreator feature within Paint.
SetDenyUriListForRecall / SetDenyAppListForRecall	Blocks specified apps or URIs from being captured by Recall.

These AI-related options show Microsoft’s focus on giving administrators tighter control over new productivity and privacy features as they reach enterprise devices.

Privacy and User Experience

Setting	Description
LetAppsAccessSystemAIModels	Controls whether apps can access local system AI models.
TurnOffAbbreviatedDateTimeFormat	Disables abbreviated date/time format in user interfaces.
HideCategoryView	Removes category view from Start or user settings.

These options support environments where predictable interfaces and privacy compliance are key, particularly useful for education and public-sector tenants.

Power and Performance

Setting	Description
EnableEnergySaver	Enables the Windows Energy Saver feature, helping reduce power consumption.

Though simple, this policy is beneficial for large device fleets where energy optimisation can reduce costs and environmental impact.

Windows Backup and Restore

Setting	Description
EnableWindowsBackup	Turns on Windows Backup integration, allowing system backups through Microsoft Accounts.
EnableWindowsRestore	Enables Windows Restore for user recovery.

These make it easier for users to recover files and system states, ideal for education and hybrid work scenarios.

How to Access Intune Settings Catalog Windows 11 25H2

Open the Settings Catalog

• Go to https://intune.microsoft.com.
• Select Devices from the left menu.
• Choose Configuration profiles > + Create profile.
• Under Platform, select Windows 10 and later.
• Under Profile type, choose Settings catalog.

Search for the New Settings

• On the Configuration settings page, click + Add settings.
• In the search box, type one of the new setting names such as:
• AllowRecallEnablement
• EnableEnergySaver
• EnableWindowsRestore
• You can also search Windows 11 25H2 or Windows AI to see related options.

Review or Configure a Setting

• Expand a result, tick the box beside the policy, and click Next.
• Configure your preferred value (e.g., Enabled or Disabled).

Assign the Profile

• Continue through the wizard to Assignments, targeting a test group (such as a pilot group of Windows 11 25H2 devices).

Monitor Deployment

• Once saved, open the profile from Devices > Configuration profiles > Your policy name.
• Select View report to confirm successful deployment.

How These Updates Help IT Teams

Immediate Support for the Latest Windows Build

Microsoft’s approach ensures Intune can manage devices running Windows 11 25H2 from day one.
This prevents compatibility gaps that could otherwise delay deployments or testing phases.

Better Control Over AI Features

With new controls for Recall, Copilot, and Cocreator, IT admins can define exactly how (and if) users interact with AI tools.
This is essential for maintaining data protection and user privacy, especially where content capture could expose sensitive material.

Streamlined User Experience

Settings for Start menu layout, backup, and privacy allow organisations to provide a standardised desktop experience.
This helps reduce confusion and support tickets, particularly in managed environments like schools and public-sector institutions.

Compliance and Energy Efficiency

Policies such as EnableEnergySaver not only support sustainability goals but can also be enforced through compliance policies

Microsoft continues to close the gap between new Windows releases and management readiness by delivering day-zero Intune Settings Catalog support for Windows 11 25H2.

With added control over AI, power management, privacy, and user experience, this update helps IT teams deploy, test, and secure modern devices faster than ever.

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