Microsoft has rolled out an Out of Box Experience (OOBE) update for the latest iteration of Windows 11, version 24H2, this month. The update, identified as KB5048779, follows the company’s customary practice of providing a general changelog without delving into the specifics of the enhancements it introduces. Alongside this, a Setup file update has also been made available under KB5047134.
Details of the Update
According to Microsoft, the KB5048779 update is designed to enhance the OOBE for Windows 11, version 24H2, and is applicable solely to the OOBE process. Users will find that this update is accessible only when OOBE updates are installed.
Summary
This update improves the Windows 11, version 24H2 out-of-box experience (OOBE). This update applies only to the Windows 11 OOBE process and is available only when OOBE updates are installed.
While the changelog remains vague, insights from the KB5046740 November preview (C-release) update provide a glimpse into potential features. Microsoft notes that the “Tailored Experiences” segment has been rebranded as “Personalized offers” within the OOBE, now accessible on the Recommendations and offers page. Users can navigate to Settings > Privacy & security to disable the setting that transmits device data aimed at enhancing Windows.
These OOBE updates are designed to install automatically during the setup process, provided the user maintains an active internet connection.
Understanding OOBE Updates
In a detailed document regarding OOBE, Microsoft elaborates on the functionalities these updates provide. The company emphasizes that the time required for downloading and installing the update may vary based on the user’s hardware and internet speed. Key points include:
- Critical driver updates and essential Windows zero-day patch (ZDP) updates will begin downloading automatically during OOBE once the user connects to a network. Users cannot opt-out of these critical updates, as they are vital for the device’s proper functioning.
- Windows will notify users when the device is checking for and applying updates.
- If a newer version of Windows is available compared to the version that originally shipped with the device, users may receive the latest Windows Updates towards the end of the OOBE process. These updates will be downloaded and installed during OOBE.
For further details, users can refer to the support article for KB5048779 available on Microsoft’s official website.
