Dynamic Updates

Winsage
August 9, 2024
Microsoft has released a Dynamic Update for Windows 11 24H2 that improves setup binaries and files used during feature updates, specifically for Copilot+ PCs. This update includes fixes for Setup.exe binaries and SafeOS updates for the Windows Recovery Environment. Users must manually download these updates from the Windows Update Catalog, as they are not automatically distributed. Additionally, Microsoft has rolled out a series of non-security updates for Windows 10 and 11, including a C-release preview update in late July and subsequent updates for Windows 11 24H2 and Copilot+ PCs.
Winsage
August 7, 2024
Microsoft has rolled out non-security preview updates for Windows 11 (KB5040527) and Windows 10 (KB5040525). An additional update for Windows 11 version 24H2, known as the 2024 update (KB5040529), has been introduced for Copilot+ PCs. Another update, KB5001716, has been initiated for both Windows 10 and 11, which forces the installation of newer feature updates. The Safe OS Dynamic Update (KB5041979) for Windows 11 version 24H2 enhances the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). Dynamic Updates for Windows 10 include Setup Updates, Safe OS Updates, Servicing Stack Updates, the latest cumulative update, and driver updates, ensuring that Language Pack and Features on Demand content are preserved during upgrades. These dynamic updates are available for manual download from the Windows Update Catalog.
Winsage
July 31, 2024
- To enable Verbose mode, navigate to ComputerHKEYLOCALMACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesSystem in the Registry Editor, create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value named verbosestatus, and set its Value data to 1. - To modify the Taskbar alignment, go to HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerAdvanced, create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value called TaskbarAl, and set its value to 0. - To disable network throttling, navigate to ComputerHKEYLOCALMACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionMultimediaSystemProfile and set the NetworkThrottlingIndex value to ffffffff. - To reduce resource allocation to background tasks, access ComputerHKEYLOCALMACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionMultimediaSystemProfile, double-click on SystemResponsiveness, and change its value from 20 to 10. - To hasten the shutdown process, go to ComputerHKEYLOCALMACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControl and change the WaitToKillServiceTimeout value from 5000 to 2000. - To restore the Windows 10 context menu, navigate to ComputerHKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareClassesCLSID, create a new key named {86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}, create another key called InprocServer32 inside the previous key, and open the (Default) variable without changing anything. - To disable Windows Copilot, enter ComputerHKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindows, create a new key named WindowsCopilot, and create a DWORD Value called TurnOffWindowsCopilot with a value of 1.
Winsage
July 11, 2024
- Microsoft is rolling out a Weather and More feature for the Lock Screen in Windows 11 Insider Build 26252, which will show dynamic updates for finance, sports, traffic, and sports. - Fixes in this build include issues with voice typing in specific languages, colors in the Performance section of Task Manager not displaying correctly in dark mode, and problems in the Settings app such as window resizing and duplicate text in the Power & Battery section. - Insider Build 26252 is part of the Canary Channel and may have known issues and undocumented bugs. It is recommended to run these builds on a spare PC or in a virtual machine, as they are meant for developers, IT admins, and enthusiasts.
Winsage
July 10, 2024
- Microsoft is introducing Weather and more to the lock screen in the latest Windows 11 build, with dynamic updates on finance, traffic, sports, and weather. - Users can now easily pin apps from the Start menu to the taskbar by dragging and dropping items directly from the pinned section in the Start menu. - Evaluation copy expiry date information is now visible under Settings > System > About. - A new energy recommendation for turning off HDR to save energy on PCs with HDR displays is being rolled out under Settings > Power & battery > Energy recommendations. - Resolved an issue causing errors when using Voice Typing with certain languages like Chinese. - Fixed colors not displaying correctly in the Performance section in dark mode in Task Manager. - Icons in Settings > Apps > Startup are now appropriately sized for all users. - No more duplicate text in Settings > System > Power & Battery warning about a slow charger. - Windows Update page in Settings now displays correctly for all Insiders after the previous flight. - Some Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels may be stuck on previous builds, but can download the latest ISO for a clean install and opt back into flighting in the Canary or Dev Channels.
Winsage
July 3, 2024
Microsoft released Windows 11 version 24H2 earlier than expected, labeled KB5039239, to coincide with the arrival of Copilot+ PCs. The update is also compatible with x86 systems. SafeOS dynamic updates were also released to enhance Windows recovery environment and setup files. Dynamic Updates include fixes to Setup.exe binaries, SafeOS updates, servicing stack updates, cumulative update, and driver updates, available for Arm64 and AMD64 devices.
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