Microsoft has introduced the optional KB5058481 preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2, featuring seven notable changes. Among these is the restoration of seconds to the time display in the calendar flyout, a much-anticipated return for users who had previously lost this functionality.
This update is part of Microsoft’s routine “optional non-security preview updates,” typically rolled out at the end of each month. It provides Windows administrators with the opportunity to test forthcoming fixes and features ahead of the upcoming June Patch Tuesday.
Unlike the mandatory updates released on Patch Tuesdays, this preview update does not address security vulnerabilities, making it entirely optional for users.
To install this update, users can navigate to Settings, select Windows Update, and manually initiate a ‘Check for Updates’. If the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” feature is not enabled, users will be prompted to confirm their desire to install the update by clicking the ‘Download and install’ link.
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Upon successful installation, Windows 10 22H2 will be updated to build 19045.5917. Additionally, users have the option to manually download and install the KB5058481 preview update directly from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
What’s new in Windows 10 KB5058481
This update introduces several enhancements, primarily focused on the calendar flyout that appears when users click on the time and date in the Windows taskbar. The highlight is undoubtedly the reintroduction of seconds to the time display, a feature that many users found beneficial for various tasks.
The complete list of changes included in the KB5058481 update is as follows:
- Restoration of seconds in the calendar flyout time display.
- Additional enhancements aimed at improving user experience.
Microsoft has noted a known issue related to the NOTO fonts, which may appear blurry or unclear when displayed at 96 DPI. This issue particularly affects CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) text in Chromium-based browsers like Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. As a temporary solution, Microsoft recommends adjusting the display scaling to 125% or 150% to enhance text clarity.
