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August 2, 2024

KB5040529: Microsoft quietly releases optional Windows 11 24H2 update for manual download

Microsoft released non-security Windows preview updates KB5040527 for Windows 11 and KB5040525 for Windows 10, along with an update for Windows 11 version 24H2 (KB5040529). The updates are rolled out in gradual and normal phases. Key features of the updates include: Gradual Rollout: - New Emoji Support: Introduction of Emoji 15.1, including new emojis like horizontal and vertical head shake, phoenix, lime, brown mushroom, and broken chain. - Start Menu Enhancements: New account manager feature and ability to drag apps from the Start menu to the taskbar. - Windows Backup Improvements: Backup of sound settings with "Remember my preferences" option. - Lock Screen Updates: Display of sports, traffic, and finance content alongside weather updates. - File Explorer Enhancements: Dragging files between breadcrumbs in the address bar. - Settings Modifications: New page for managing linked devices, "Add now" button for recovery email, Game Pass recommendation card, and visual updates for dialogs. - Windows Share Features: Prevention of accidental closure of the share window, QR code generation, emailing oneself, direct sharing to Microsoft Teams, and a new Copy button. - Task Manager Improvements: Updated DDR speed units, quicker process handle release, enhanced reliability, efficient process sorting, and better accessibility. Normal Rollout: - Widgets Update: Visual upgrade of taskbar icons for Widgets. Quality Enhancements: - Addition of PC Manager for devices in China. - Resolved issues with USB controller share button and Game Bar. - OneDrive as RemoteApp in Azure Virtual Desktop. - Enhanced packet drop collection support in Virtual Filtering Platform. - Adjustments to cache size display behavior in Windows Server vNext. - Improvements to Group Policy Preferences Item Level Targeting and Local Users and Groups. - Updates to Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist. - Resolved LSASS intermittent failures during specific logging settings. - Addressed WLAN card responsiveness issues in NetAdapterCx module. The KB5040529 update is compatible with AMD64 and Arm64 systems.

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July 26, 2024

Massive Windows 11 update ships to Insiders in its last stop before rolling out to everyone

Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 26100.1297 to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. The update includes new features, changes, and improvements such as dragging files between breadcrumbs in File Explorer and improvements to Windows backup.

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July 25, 2024

Windows 11 Release Preview Channel build 26100.1297 (KB5040529) adds a host of features

Microsoft has released a new build of Windows 11, version 24H2, for members of the Windows Insider Program in the Release Preview channel. The new build number is 26100.1297, under KB5040529.

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July 9, 2024

Windows 11 KB5040435 update released with 31 fixes, changes

The Windows 11 KB5040442 update changes the Windows 11 version 22H2 build number to 22621.3880 and the Windows 11 version 23H2 to 22631.3880.

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July 1, 2024

Microsoft puts final touches on its new ad within Windows 11, rolls it out to Canary Channel Insiders

Microsoft released two new Windows 11 Insider builds for users in the Canary and Beta Channels. The Canary Channel build includes a controversial advertisement in the Settings app and a prompt to add a recovery email for your Microsoft account.

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June 27, 2024

Windows 11 Update Introduces New Features With Emojis, Game Suggestions And Fixes; Heres How To Install

- Windows 11 Preview Update introduces Emoji 15.1 with new emojis and the ability to copy files from the Windows Share window. - The update also includes the ability to create 7-Zip and Tape Archive files using the context menu in File Explorer, and brings back the "Show desktop" button in the taskbar by default. - Microsoft is working on a fix for a bug affecting enterprise users upgrading from Windows Pro to Windows Enterprise subscription.

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June 26, 2024

Windows 11 update adds new emojis, game suggestions, 7-Zip, and more

- New features in Windows 11 update include Game Pass recommendation card, Emoji 15.1 support, "Show desktop" button back in taskbar, ability to create 7-Zip and TAR files in File Explorer, new compression wizard, ability to copy files from Windows Share window, new Account Manager in Start menu, bug fixes for Snipping Tool and safe ejection of USB devices.

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June 26, 2024

Windows 11 KB5039302 update released with 9 changes or fixes

The KB5039302 update for Windows 11 brings back the show desktop button on the taskbar by default and allows users to create 7-Zip and TAR files using the right-click menu in File Explorer.

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June 26, 2024

Windows 11 gets yet another ad as Game Pass recommendations begin rolling out on preview

Windows 11 now shows Game Pass ads in Settings App on Preview build.

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June 25, 2024

Windows 11 KB5039302 is out with new emoji, File Explorer improvements, and more

- New features in the June 2024 non-security update for Windows 11 include a Game Pass recommendation card on the Settings home page for active gamers, the show desktop button returning to the taskbar by default, the ability to create 7-Zip and Tape Archive (TAR) files using File Explorer, support for Emoji 15.1 with new emojis, the ability to copy files from the Windows Share window, and the rollout of a new account manager on the Start menu for Microsoft account users.