Microsoft Releases Latest Windows 11 Update (KB5064081)
Traditionally, Microsoft publishes non-security updates for Windows 10 and 11 on the last Monday of each month. However, the release of the recent “C-update”for Windows 11 version 24H2 has been delayed until Friday. If you are utilizing Windows 11 version 24H2, you can access the new features by downloading update KB5064081, featuring build number 26100.5074.
What’s New in This Update?
This month’s non-security update for Windows 11 version 24H2 introduces a wealth of new features and improvements aimed at enhancing user experience. Key highlights include:
- Recall: A revamped homepage that showcases your recent activities and frequently used apps and websites, allowing users to easily continue their previous tasks. After enabling snapshot collection, you can quickly access vital features like Recent Snapshots and Top Apps and Websites.
- Click to Do: An interactive tutorial that simplifies task completion by demonstrating diverse actions, from summarizing text to editing images, enhancing efficiency for first-time users.
- Privacy Upgrades: A new dialog box design appears when apps request sensitive permissions, with a dimmed background to underscore the importance of privacy.
Taskbar and Search Enhancements
- Taskbar Adjustments:
- The larger clock, featuring seconds, is back in the notification center. Users can enable this by navigating to
Settings > Time & language > Date & timeand selecting “Show time in the Notification Center.” - Resolved clicking and dragging issues with taskbar preview thumbnails.
- The larger clock, featuring seconds, is back in the notification center. Users can enable this by navigating to
- Search Functionality:
- A new grid view enhances image identification during searches
- Improved status notifications inform users if search results are incomplete while the system organizes files, allowing easier tracking of file statuses.
Lock Screen and File Explorer Improvements
- Lock Screen Customization: Enhanced widget personalization options now allow rearranging and modifying multiple widgets such as Weather and Sports for a more tailored experience.
- File Explorer Updates:
- Introduction of dividers in the context menu and integration of people icons, displaying relevant connections in the Activity column for users signed in with work or school accounts.
- Fixed issues related to certain file properties not reflecting status changes.
Windows Hello and Task Manager Overhauls
- Windows Hello Revamp: The updated interface supports clearer and faster sign-in processes across various applications.
- Task Manager Revitalization: Task Manager now adopts industry-standard metrics to represent CPU workload consistently across all pages, enhancing data reliability.
Additional Features and Fixes
- Widgets: Multiple dashboards within the Widgets Board keep users organized while offering a revamped Discover feed for current events.
- Backup for Organizations: The introduction of Windows Backup facilitates seamless device transitions, which is critical for maintaining productivity in enterprises.
- Legacy PowerShell Removal: Note that starting August 2025, Windows 11, version 24H2 will no longer support PowerShell 2.0.
Download Options and Installation Instructions
To obtain the update KB5064081, navigate to Settings > Windows Update or visit Microsoft Update Catalog. As this update is optional, you may choose to skip it if you prefer.
Stay updated on Windows 11’s latest features and improvements to enhance your computing experience.
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