Microsoft has released optional cumulative update KB5044380 (builds 22621.4391 and 22631.4391) for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, which brings with it bug fixes and various improvements. Here are the list of changes.
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 Build 22635.4371 (Beta) updates Snipping Tool, Narrator, and more
Insiders in the Beta channel are getting Windows 11 Build 22635.4371, KB504498. It applies to version 23H2 and brings with it several new features and improvements. Traditionally, some of them are only coming to Insiders with the Get the latest updates as soon as they're available option enabled in Settings > Windows Update. Here are the changes.
Windows 11 Build 26120.2130 (Dev) adds Gamepad layout to Touch keyboard, improves Start
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 26120.2130 to Insiders in the Dev channel. Some of its changes first coming to Insiders with the the "Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available" option enabled in Settings > Windows Update. Here are the details.
Windows 11 Build 27729 (Canary) updates Snipping Tool, adds Copilot key settings
Microsoft has released a new preview, Windows 11 Build 27729, to Insiders using the Canary channel. It brings with it an option to extract tables from screenshots taken with the Snipping Tool, the ability to change what app the Copilot key launches, and several fixes.
Microsoft Store update introduces a refined look of product pages
Microsoft has released an update to the Microsoft Store app (version 22409 or later) for Windows 11 that brings a redesigned look and feel to the app and game pages. The changes are currently only available to Windows Insiders.
Windows 11 24H2 significantly slows down SMB data transfer speed
Users who installed Windows 11 24H2 complain that they experienced extremely slow read and write speeds over the SMB protocol. A user reported that while using specialized software to restore data from a WDMyCloud NAS, he experienced a very slow data transfer rate.
Windows 11 24H2 Administrative Templates, ADMX and XLSX
Microsoft has made available Administrative Templates in an XLSX spreadsheet format and ADMX files that align with the Group Policy options in Windows 11 version 24H2. System administrators and IT professionals can use these templates to manage both server and client versions of the "Windows 11 2024 Update" through Active Directory and other deployment services. For consumers, the XLSX Group Policy spreadsheet is an essential tool, as it reveals all the registry options associated with various policy settings.
Windows 11 Build 27723 (Canary) has issues with NVIDIA cards
The Windows Insider team has confirmed that on Windows 11 Build 27723 (Canary Channel), devices with older NVIDIA graphics cards like the GTX 970 and Quadro K620 may experience various issues, including black screens, system freezes, and errors in Device Manager.
Windows 11 Build 22635.4367 (Beta) adds a direct share option to File Explorer
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 22635.4367 (Beta) to Insiders in the Beta channel. The update comes with the KB5044373 and installs on Windows 11 23H2. It adds a new Share menu to File Explorer, where the apps are directly listed in the submenu - no extra dialog opens. Besides, there are some fixes.
Windows 11 Build 26120.2122 Updates Snipping Tool and Taskbar
Windows 11 Build 26120.2122 (KB5044374) is now available to Insiders in the Dev channel. The key changes include a new version of Snipping Tool that can extract tables from captures, improved taskbar preview thumbnails, slightly updated Task Manager, and several fixes.
