KB5043145, the most recent optional update for Windows 11 to date, causes multiple issues for many users. The most serious one is a blue screen of death that makes the PC unbootable. Microsoft has confirmed the bug and is working on a solution.
Category: Windows 11
Microsoft details much improved Windows Recall security, finally allows removing it
Microsoft has announced a portion of improvements made to the Recall in Windows 11. It now includes advanced encryption and Windows Hello authentication. Its data is now secured in a VBS Enclave, making it inaccessible to third-party apps and users. Additionally, snapshots will automatically exclude sensitive information such as passwords and credit card details. Microsoft makes emphasis on that Recall does not upload any data to the cloud and can be easily uninstalled if you choose not to use it.
Windows 11 22H2 / 23H2 receive the KB5043145 Preview update
Microsoft has released optional cumulative update KB5043145 (builds 22621.4249 and 22631.4249) for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, respectively. It comes with it bug fixes and various improvements.
Windows 11 now allows changing what the Copilot key does
For devices that come with a hardware Copilot key on the keyboard, Microsoft adds a much needed option: Windows 11 now allows you to reassign the Copilot key. As you may remember, it resides to the right of the Space bar, and replaces the "menu" key. However, here's a catch - you can make it launch only Store apps. It doesn't allow assigning a custom action, or perform the menu key's function.
Windows 11 Task Manager can now show the SSD type, SATA or NVMe
Microsoft continues to improve the Task Manager despite it already received a major overhaul in Windows 11. The Performance tab of the app can now display the connection interface type for the SSD drives installed in your device. The drive type label adds NVMe/SATA and not just simply tells HDD or SSD. The feature is a work in progress that is hidden by default in the Beta Build 22635.4225. But you can force enable it manually.
Windows 11 versions 24H2, 23H2 and 22H2 receive updates in the Release Preview channel
Microsoft today released updates for Insiders running all supported Windows 11 versions on the Release Preview channel. All the updates includes some new features, and fixes. Some of the new features are a gradual rollout. Here are the details.
Windows 11 Build 22635.4225 (Beta) allows changing what the Copilot key does
Microsoft has rolled out a new preview build of Windows 11 (version 23H2), labeled 22635.4225 (KB5043186), for participants in the Windows Insider program's Beta channel. A significant change in this update is the ability to change what the hardware Copilot key does, e.g. to make it open a different Store app. It also adds Phone Link to the right-click menu in File Explorer, and includes several fixes.
Windows 11 Build 26120.1843 (Dev) adds a prominent Sign out option to Start
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26120.1843 (KB5043185) to Insiders in the Dev channel. This build is released as a checkpoint cumulative update. Some of its features are becoming gradually in waves, so you may want to adjust your Windows Update settings.
Microsoft May Have Accidentally Revealed Windows 11 24H2 Release Date
Microsoft has detailed changes to Microsoft Copilot that will soon be available to customers on the techcommunity forum. The message states that the changes are aligned with the annual feature update for Windows 11 and will begin rolling out to customers on October 8, 2024.
Windows 11 gets Countdown and Timer widgets via a Clock app update
Microsoft has released a new Clock app version for Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary & Dev channels. Build 11.2408.9.0 of the app brings with it two new widgets, Countdown and Timer.