[German]Microsoft has released the optional cumulative (preview) update KB5043178 for Windows 11 version 24H2 on September 30, 2024. This is an optional update whose fixes will be generally rolled out in the following month. This is the preview update for Windows 11 24H2 released from October 1, 2024.
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It should be noted that this update is a preview update. This is optional and must be initiated manually for download and installation by default (although Windows 11 22H2 and higher 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 KB5043178 for Windows 11 24H2
Preview update KB5043178 has been released for Windows 11 version 24H2 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.
- [Settings] New! There is a new energy recommendation to turn off high dynamic range (HDR). This helps to conserve energy on devices that have HDR displays. Go to Settings > Power & battery > Energy recommendations.
- [Battery life] New! When your device's battery power is running low, a pop-up window will appear that asks you to plug in your device. This occurs when the battery level reaches 20% and while Energy Saver is set to "Always On".
- [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.
- [Taskbar] New! You can now share local files directly from the search results that appear in the Search box on the taskbar.
- [Lock screen] New!Media controls now show in the lower part of the lock screen at its center when media is playing.
- [Mouse] New! This update adds the option to turn off enhanced mouse pointer precision to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Mouse. There is also a new option to change the direction in which the mouse scrolls.
The following fixes are subject to a normal rollout and will be implemented immediately.
- [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.
- [Screen readers] The NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) app and other screen readers fail to narrate all the screen content from some apps. This occurs when those apps run with administrator privileges.
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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