Patch Tuesday Updates for Windows 11 and 10, June 11, 2024

Microsoft today released a set of updates for all supported Windows versions. They fix memory leaks, improve hibernation and bitlocker reliability, and more. On the new feature side, you will be able to drag-n-drop files to File Explorer's address bar in Windows 11.

Cumulative updates for Windows 11

Released updates

• Windows 11 version 23H2 -  KB5039212 (OS Build 22631.3737). Microsoft Update Catalog.
• Windows 11 version 22H2 -  KB5037771 (OS Build 22621.3737). Microsoft Update Catalog .
• Windows 11 version 21H2 -  KB5039213 (OS Build 22000.3019).  Microsoft Update Catalog.

Key changes

• *New! This update adds a feature that stops you from accidentally closing the Windows share window. Clicking outside of the window will no longer close it. To close it, select the close button at the upper-right corner.
• *New! You can now use your mouse to drag files between breadcrumbs in the File Explorer address bar. A breadcrumb shows the path to your current file location in the address bar. For example, there are three breadcrumbs in the path This PC > Windows (C:) > Program Files.
• *New! This update adds a page to Settings > Accounts called Linked devices. On it, you can manage your PCs and Xbox consoles. This page only shows on Home and Pro editions when you sign in to Windows using your Microsoft account (MSA).
• *New! This update starts the rollout of the new account manager on the Start menu. When you use a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows, you will get a glance at your account benefits. This feature also makes it easy to manage your account settings.
• *New! You can now create quick response (QR) codes for webpage URLs and cloud files from the Windows share window. Select the share button in the Microsoft Edge toolbar and choose “Windows share options.” Then, you can share the URLs and files across your devices.
• *New! Windows will now back up many of your sound settings (this includes your sound scheme). This only occurs if you turn on Remember my preferences and select the checkboxes for Personalization and Other Windows settings.To find these, go to Settings > Accounts > Windows backup. Then, you can use the Windows Backup app to restore those settings on a new device.
• *New Starting with this update, you can sign in to your Microsoft account in the Windows Backup app. This app saves backups to your account.
• *New! You can now send email to yourself from the Windows share window. You will receive the email at the email address that is in your Microsoft account.
• *New! This update starts the rollout of a the “Add now” button to Settings > Account. When you select it, you can add a recovery email address if you have not added one for your Microsoft account yet. The button only shows if you sign in to your Microsoft account.
• This update addresses an issue that affects File Explorer. It stops responding when you swipe from a screen edge. This issue occurs after you turn off edge swiping.
• This update addresses an issue that affects handwriting panels and touch keyboards. They do not appear when you use a pen.
• This update addresses an issue that displays a hidden window. Its title bar has no content and no client area. This occurs when you share your screen using certain apps.
• This update addresses an issue that distorts parts of the screen. This occurs when you use a Chromium-based browser to play a video.
• This update addresses an issue that affects File Explorer. It takes up to two minutes to start when you pin a folder that is on a network share to Quick Access. This occurs when you upgrade from Windows 11, version 21H2 to Windows 11, version 22H2.
• This update addresses an issue that affects Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio headsets. They do not show the option to connect or disconnect.
• This update addresses a known issue that affects your account profile picture. When you try to change it, youmight get an error message. The error code is 0x80070520.
• This update addresses an issue that affects the Share button on USB controllers. It might not work with Game Bar.
• This update addresses an issue that affects lsass.exe. It stops responding. This occurs after you install the April 2024 security updates on Windows servers.
• This update addresses an issue that might stop your system from resuming from hibernate. This occurs after you turn on BitLocker.
• This update addresses an issue that affects lsass.exe. It leaks memory. This occurs during a Local Security Authority (Domain Policy) Remote Protocol (LSARPC) call.
• This update addresses a known issue that might affect the installation process. You might get an error when you restart the system. Also, the device might roll back to the previous update. This mainly occurs on Windows virtual machines (Parallels Desktop) that run on Arm based Mac devices.

Cumulative updates for Windows 10

• Windows 10 version 22H2 - KB5039211 (OS Build 19045.4529). Microsoft Update Catalog.
• Windows 10 version 21H2 - KB5039211 (OS Build 19044.4529). Microsoft Update Catalog.
• Windows 10 version 1809 - KB5039217 (OS Build 17763.5936). Microsoft Update Catalog.
• Windows 10 version 1607 - KB5039214 (OS Build 14393.7070). Microsoft Update Catalog.
• Windows 10 version 1507 - KB5039225 (OS Build 10240.20680). Microsoft Update Catalog.

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