[German]Microsoft has released the optional cumulative (preview) update KB5043145 for Windows 11 version 22H2 and 23H2 on September 26, 2024. This is an optional update whose fixes will be generally rolled out in the following month. For Windows 11 22H2, only the Education and Enterprise versions will receive the update.
Please note that this update is a so-called preview update. This is optional and must be initiated manually for download and installation by default (although Windows 11 22H2 contains options for automatic installation). The update contains the fixes that will be rolled out in the security update for the following month. The list of updates for Windows 11 can be viewed on this Microsoft page.
Preview update KB5043145 for Windows 11 22H2-23H2
The preview update KB5043145 has been released for Windows 11 version 22H2-23H2 and provides new features and fixes for this Windows version. Microsoft is talking about a gradual rollout for the following new features in the update.
- [Taskbar] New! You can now share local files directly from the search results that appear in the Search box on the taskbar.
- [Settings] New! The Delivery Optimization Settings page now matches the Windows 11 design. See Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options > Delivery Optimization.
- [Windows Share] New! This update removes the search box from the Windows Share window.
- [Lock screen] New! Media controls now show in the lower part of the lock screen at its center when media is playing.
- [Start menu] New! The "Sign out" option is now on the account manager when you open the Start menu. To change to a different user, select the ellipses (…). A list of other users appears to make it easier to switch.
The following corrections are subject to a normal rollout and will be implemented immediately.
- [Microsoft Edge] It sometimes stops responding when you use IE mode.
- [Windows identity protection] Users no longer need to enter their credentials more than once for Outlook or another encrypted email app. A user will be prompted for their PIN one time only.
- [Copilot Pro subscription] New! You can now manage your Copilot Pro subscription in Settings. Sign in to your Microsoft account and go to Settings>Accounts.
- [Task Manager] It stops responding when you switch from a high contrast theme to a normal theme.
The support article for the update lists further quality improvements and fixes for a normal rollout. The details can be found in the support article linked above. The long list of new features and fixes will be integrated into the security update for the following month. The preview update is optional and is offered if the user explicitly selects optional updates for installation on the settings page. If the option to install optional updates is activated, Windows 11 can also install the update automatically.
The update is offered via Windows Update, but can also be downloaded and installed from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The latest Servicing Stack Update (SSU) is integrated to fix various problems. Further details, e.g. on the installation requirements, can be found in the support article if in doubt. Problems, if known, are also listed there.
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