Microsoft has recently released the KB5039212 cumulative update for Windows 11 version 23H3, which includes a total of thirty-seven improvements and changes. This update, part of Microsoft’s June 2024 Patch Tuesday, is crucial to install as it contains security updates for various vulnerabilities.
To download the update, you can navigate to Start > Settings > Windows Update and click ‘Check for Updates.’ Alternatively, you can also download the update directly from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
After installing the update, you will notice several new features and enhancements on your Windows 11 system. One noteworthy change is the improved drag-and-drop support in the File Explorer address bar, making it easier to manage your files. Additionally, a new Microsoft account menu has been added to the Start menu for convenience.
Among the thirty-seven changes introduced in this update, some of the highlighted ones include:
– A feature that prevents accidental closure of the Windows share window by clicking outside of it.
– The addition of a Linked devices page in Settings > Accounts to manage your PCs and Xbox consoles.
– The rollout of a new account manager on the Start menu for easy access to account benefits and settings.
– The ability to create QR codes for webpage URLs and cloud files from the Windows share window.
– Backup of sound settings when ‘Remember my preferences’ is enabled, accessible through Settings > Accounts > Windows backup.
– Integration of Microsoft account sign-in in the Windows Backup app for saving backups.
– The option to send emails to yourself from the Windows share window.
– Introduction of the “Add now” button in Settings > Account to add a recovery email address for your Microsoft account.
In addition to these changes, the update addresses several issues, such as problems with handwriting panels, touch keyboards, hidden windows, screen distortion while using Chromium-based browsers, and delays in File Explorer startup when pinning folders on network shares.
Microsoft has stated that there are no known issues with this release. For a detailed list of all changes and fixes included in the KB5039212 update, you can refer to the support bulletin provided by Microsoft. Overall, this update aims to enhance the user experience and security of Windows 11 systems.