KB5046613: Fix for Teams and Quick Assist Launch Bug on Windows 10 Admin

Microsoft’s November Patch Tuesday Updates: Key Fixes for Windows 10 and 11

On the second Tuesday of November, Microsoft has rolled out its regular Patch Tuesday updates, providing critical enhancements and fixes for both Windows 10 and Windows 11. These updates, identified as KB5046613, KB5046615, KB5046612, and KB5046665 for Windows 10, and KB5046617 and KB5046633 for Windows 11, aim to improve system stability and security.

Significant Fixes in Windows 11 Update

The Windows 11 update particularly addresses a notable bug within the Task Manager. Previously, users experienced an inaccurate display of background processes and Windows processes, which were sometimes incorrectly shown as zero. This glitch has now been resolved, enhancing the functionality of the Task Manager.

Windows 10 Update Resolves Application Launch Issues

In another important update, Windows 10 users will benefit from a fix concerning application launching privileges. Prior to this release, individuals without elevated rights—specifically non-administrator users—faced difficulties when attempting to open applications such as Microsoft Teams and Quick Assist. This problem originated from the introduction of the uiAccess=true attribute within the app’s manifest file in September, as detailed in update KB5043131.

Known Issue Rollback (KIR) and Further Steps

To mitigate the impact of this bug on enterprise-managed devices, Microsoft had previously issued a Known Issue Rollback (KIR). However, the issue has now been completely resolved with the November 12, 2024 updates, specifically KB5046613 and subsequent updates. Users are strongly encouraged to install these latest security updates, which include crucial improvements and fixes.

If your device is enterprise-managed and you have the KB5046613 update or later installed, you do not need a special Group Policy or a KIR to address this issue. However, for those still using older updates and experiencing difficulties, IT administrators can manually address the problem by configuring a specific Group Policy. This policy can be found under Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates.

For guidance on deploying and setting up this Group Policy, refer to the article on How to Use Group Policy to Deploy a Known Issue Rollback.

Essential Group Policy Downloads:

• Download for Windows 10, versions 20H2, 21H1, 21H2, and 22H2 – This includes the Known Issue Rollback for KB5041582.

Further Information on Issues

For more detailed information about the application launching issue, visit the official Microsoft Windows health dashboard.

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