Release Date:
5/29/2024
Version:
OS Builds 22621.3672 and 22631.3672
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Note:Items with an asterisk (*) might not be available to all users because the feature will roll out gradually.
Highlights
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*New! This update adds a feature that stops you from accidentally closing the Windows share window. Clicking outside of the window will no longer close it. To close it, select the close button at the upper-right corner.
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*New! You can now use your mouse to drag files between breadcrumbs in the File Explorer address bar. A breadcrumb shows the path to your current file location in the address bar. For example, there are three breadcrumbs in the path This PC > Windows (C:) > Program Files.
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*New! This update adds a page to Settings > Accounts called Linked devices. On it, you can manage your PCs and Xbox consoles. This page only shows on Home and Pro editions when you sign in to Windows using your Microsoft account (MSA).
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*New! This update starts the rollout of the new account manager on the Start menu. When you use a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows, you will get a glance at your account benefits. This feature also makes it easy to manage your account settings.
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*New! You can now create quick response (QR) codes for webpage URLs and cloud files from the Windows share window. Select the share button in the Microsoft Edge toolbar and choose “Windows share options.” Then, you can share the URLs and files across your devices.
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*New! Windows will now back up many of your sound settings (this includes your sound scheme). This only occurs if you turn on Remember my preferences and select the checkboxes for Personalization and Other Windows settings.To find these, go to Settings > Accounts > Windows backup. Then, you can use the Windows Backup app to restore those settings on a new device.
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*New Starting with this update, you can sign in to your Microsoft account in the Windows Backup app. This app saves backups to your account.
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*New! You can now send email to yourself from the Windows share window. You will receive the email at the email address that is in your Microsoft account.
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*New! This update starts the rollout of a the “Add now” button to Settings > Account. When you select it, you can add a recovery email address if you have not added one for your Microsoft account yet. The button only shows if you sign in to your Microsoft account.
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This update addresses an issue that affects File Explorer. It stops responding when you swipe from a screen edge. This issue occurs after you turn off edge swiping.
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This update addresses an issue that affects handwriting panels and touch keyboards. They do not appear when you use a pen.
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This update addresses an issue that displays a hidden window. Its title bar has no content and no client area. This occurs when you share your screen using certain apps.
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This update addresses an issue that distorts parts of the screen. This occurs when you use a Chromium-based browser to play a video.
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This update addresses an issue that affects File Explorer. It takes up to two minutes to start when you pin a folder that is on a network share to Quick Access. This occurs when you upgrade from Windows 11, version 21H2 to Windows 11, version 22H2.
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This update addresses an issue that affects Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio headsets. They do not show the option to connect or disconnect.
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This update addresses a known issue that affects your account profile picture. When you try to change it, youmight get an error message. The error code is 0x80070520.
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This update addresses an issue that affects the Share button on USB controllers. It might not work with Game Bar.
Improvements
Note:To view the list of addressed issues, click or tap the OS name to expand the collapsible section.
Important:Use EKBKB5027397to update to Windows 11, version 23H2.
This non-security update includes quality improvements. Key changes include:
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This build includes all the improvements inWindows 11, version 22H2.
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No additional issues are documented for this release.
This non-security update includes quality improvements. When you install this KB:
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New! This update adds PC Manager to devices in China.
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*New! You can directly share to specific Microsoft Teams channels and group chats in the Windows share window. To do so, you must sign in using a Microsoft Entra ID.
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This update affects the Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) AmsiUtil class. It helps to detect the bypass of the AMSI scan. This update also addresses some long-term issues that expose your device to threats.
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This update addresses an issue that affects a server after you remove it from a domain. The Get-LocalGroupMember cmdlet returns an exception. This occurs if the local groups contain domain members.
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This update addresses an issue that affects printers. They do not work as you expect when you use AppContainer or use them in a restricted environment.
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This update addresses an issue that affects an IPP-over-USB printer. After you delete it, it still appears as not available in Control Panel.
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This update addresses an issue that affects TWAIN drivers. They might stop responding when you use them in a virtual environment.
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This update brings Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles up to date for certain mobile operators.
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This update addresses an issue that affects the Host Networking Service (HNS). When the service restarts, load balancer policies are not brought back in the right way.
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This update addresses an issue that affects the display of a smart card icon. It does not appear when you sign in. This occurs when there are multiple certificates on the smart card.
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This update addresses an issue that affects Enhanced Fast Reconnect. It fails. This occurs when you use it with third-party remote desktop protocol (RDP) providers.
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This update addresses an issue that affects an app that supports encrypted email. The app asks you to enter your credentials each time you open an encrypted email. This occurs even after you have entered your PIN at least once.
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This update addresses an issue that affects a folder context menu. When you choose the command that removes items, the command adds items instead. This occurs when a third-party service implements a sync feature.
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This update addresses an issue that affects the out-of-box experience (OOBE). It fails to complete. This occurs when you turn on the "Prevent the use of security questions for local accounts" policy.
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This update addresses an issue that affects Unified Write Filter (UWF) Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) API calls. Calls to shut down or restart the system throw an access denied exception.
If you installed earlier updates, only the new updates contained in this package will be downloaded and installed on your device.
Windows 11servicing stack update (KB5037959) - 22621.3662 and 22631.3662
This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stack, which is the component that installs Windows updates. Servicing stack updates (SSU) ensure that you have a robust and reliable servicing stack so that your devices can receive and install Microsoft updates.
Known issues in this update
| Applies to | Symptom | Workaround |
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| All users | After installing this update, you might face issues using the taskbar. You might notice the taskbar temporarily glitching, not responding, disappearing, and reappearing automatically. Additionally, this issue might be reflected in the Event Viewer with Application Error ‘Event ID 1000’ under Windows Logs, listing 'Explorer.EXE' as the 'Faulting application name' and 'Taskbar.View.dll' as the 'Faulting module name'. | This issue is resolved using Known Issue Rollback (KIR). Please note that it might take up to 24 hours for the resolution to propagate automatically to Home and Pro devices and non-managed business devices. If you have a Windows Home or Pro edition device or a device not managed by an organization’s IT department, you must restart your device to receive the resolution. IT administrators can resolve this issue by installing and configuring the special Group Policy listed below. The special Group Policy can be found in Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > <Group Policy name listed below>. For information on deploying and configuring these special Group Policy, please see How to use Group Policy to deploy a Known Issue Rollback. Group Policy downloads with Group Policy name:
ImportantYou will need to install and configure the Group Policy for your version of Wi7ndows to resolve this issue. You will also need to restart your device(s) to apply the group policy setting. Note that the Group Policy will temporarily disable the change causing the taskbar issue. |
How to get this update
Before installing this update
Microsoft combines the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system with the latest cumulative update (LCU).For general information about SSUs,see Servicing stack updatesandServicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.
Install this update
| Release Channel | Available | Next Step |
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| Windows Update or Microsoft Update | Yes | Go toSettings>Update & Security>Windows Update. In theOptional updates availablearea, you’ll find the link to download and install the update. |
| Windows Update for Business | No | None. These changes will be included in the next security update to this channel. |
| Microsoft Update Catalog | Yes | To get the standalone package for this update, go to theMicrosoft Update Catalogwebsite. |
| Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) | No | You can import this updateinto WSUS manually. See theMicrosoft Update Catalogfor instructions. |
If you want to remove the LCU
To remove the LCU after installing the combined SSU and LCU package, use the DISM/Remove-Package command line option with the LCU package name as the argument. You can find the package nameby using this command: DISM /online /get-packages.
Running Windows Update Standalone Installer (wusa.exe) with the /uninstall switch on the combined package will not work because the combined package contains the SSU. You cannot remove the SSU from the system after installation.
File information
For a list of the files that are provided in this update, download thefile information for cumulative update 5037853.
For a list of the files that are provided in the servicing stack update, download thefile information for the SSU (KB5037959) - versions 22621.3662 and 22631.3662.
