[German]Microsoft has released the optional cumulative (preview) update KB5044380 for Windows 11 version 22H2 and 23H2 on October 22, 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.
Advertising
It should be noted 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 KB5044380 for Windows 11 22H2-23H2
The preview update KB5044380 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.
- [Gamepad keyboard]New! This update starts the roll out of a new Gamepad keyboard layout for the on-screen keyboard. With it, you can use your Xbox controller to move around the screen and type. Button accelerators are also available; these include the X button for backspace and the Y button for the spacebar. For better movement patterns, the keyboard keys are aligned vertically.
- [Notifications] New! You can now stop the suggestions to turn off notifications from certain apps. Select the ellipses (…) in the notification and turn it off. You can also go to Settings > System > Notifications and turn it off from there. Look for "Notification Suggestions" in the senders list. An entry will only appear in the list after you receive a notification.
- [Start menu] New! "All apps" has the new name, "All."
- [Narrator]
- New! This update adds a new Narrator shortcut. Press the Narrator key + Ctrl + X to copy what Narrator last spoke to the clipboard. This shortcut is useful when you want to quickly copy some content, like codes or numbers for use.
- New! It will now auto read the contents of an email message in the new Outlook. This is like the behavior in Outlook classic.
The following corrections are subject to a normal rollout and will be implemented immediately.
- [Copilot key settings] New! You can configure the Copilot key on the keyboard. On new devices, the key opens the Copilot app. If you sign in to your account using a Microsoft Entra ID, the key opens the M365 app. You can make the key open a different app or open Search. To do this, go to Settings > Personalization > Text input. To make the key open a different app, the app must be in a signed MSIX package. This ensures that the app meets security and privacy standards to keep you safe. If your PC's keyboard does not have a Copilot key, changing this setting will do nothing.
- [Battery use] Fixed: A device uses too much battery power while the device is in Modern Standby.
- [Microsoft Teams] Fixed: The issue stops you from joining Teams meetings when you select an Outlook meeting reminder.
- [Product activation phone numbers] Fixed: This adds new phone numbers for several regions.
- [Multi-Function Printer (MFP)] Fixed: When you use a USB cable to connect to it, it prints specific network command text when you do want it to.
The support article for the update lists further quality improvements and fixes for a normal rollout.
- [vmswitch] Fixed: A vmswitch triggers a stop error. This occurs when you use Load Balancing and Failover (LBFO) teaming with two virtual switches on a virtual machine (VM). In this case, one virtual switch uses single root Input/Output virtualization (SR-IOV).
- [Collector sets] Fixed: They do not close properly when an exception occurs during startup or while the set is active. Because of this, the command to stop a collector set stops responding.
- [Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA)] Fixed: This update brings profiles up to date for certain mobile operators.
- [Windows Hello for Business] Fixed: PIN reset does not work when you select the "I forgot my PIN' link on the credentials screen.
- [Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist file (DriverSiPolicy.p7b)] Fixed: This update adds to the list of drivers that are at risk for Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks.
- [WebView2 apps] Fixed: They do not detect input from Xbox 360 and Bluetooth controllers.
- [Bluetooth] Fixed: An app stops responding because of a memory leak in a device.
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 in 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.
Similar articles:
Office Updates October 1, 2024
Microsoft Security Update Summary (October 8, 2024)
Patchday: Windows 10/Server-Updates (October 8, 2024)
Patchday: Windows 11/Server 2022-Updates (October 8, 2024)
Patchday: Windows Server 2012 / R2 and Windows 7 (October 8, 2024)
Patchday: Microsoft Office Updates (October 8, 2024)
Advertising
Windows 10 22H2 Preview Update KB5045594 (October 22, 2024)
Windows 11 22H2/23H2: Preview Update KB5044380 (October 22, 2024)
Advertising
