Latest Windows 10 and 11 C-Updates – KB5046740 Now Available
This month, Microsoft has released updates for Windows 10 and 11, specifically the KB5046740 update for those on the latest Windows 11 version. This non-security update introduces a range of features, enhancements, and fixes, although, being a Preview update, users may opt to skip it due to the potential for encountering bugs.
Key Features Introduced in KB5046740
Microsoft is gradually rolling out several exciting features with this update. Here’s what you can expect:
Settings Enhancements
- Personalized Offers: The “Tailored Experiences” option has been renamed to “Personalized offers”in the Out of Box Experience (OOBE). You can find this within the Settings > Privacy & security menu, where you can also manage data-sharing settings to enhance your Windows experience.
Taskbar Adjustments
- Notification Updates: The system tray now displays the date and time in a condensed format. If “Do Not Disturb” is activated, the notification bell icon may not appear. For detailed notifications, click on the date and time. To revert to the full display, navigate to Settings > Date and Time and toggle on “Show time and day in the system tray.”
- Usability Fix: Users who opt for “Automatically hide taskbar” will now see the search function correctly displayed as an icon.
Start Menu Improvements
- Jump Lists: Right-clicking pinned apps in the Start menu will now reveal jump lists for supported applications.
Touchscreen Features
- Edge Gestures: A new option has been added under Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Touch allowing users to enable or disable left and right screen edge touch gestures.
Input Improvements
- IME Toolbar: After installation, the Input Method Editor (IME) toolbar will automatically hide when applications are in fullscreen mode—applicable for users typing in Chinese or Japanese.
File Explorer Features
- Sharing Enhancements: Users can now easily share files with Android devices directly from the File Explorer context menu, provided they have installed and configured Phone Link.
- Error Corrections: Several fixes have been made, such as unexpected space in the left pane and issues with the search box being cut off.
Dynamic Lighting and Miscellaneous Updates
- New Controls: The Dynamic Lighting Settings page will now display a message when no compatible devices are connected, and new direction options have been added for lighting effects.
- Speech Features: Improvements to speech-to-text and text-to-speech functionalities are included, along with a prompt for users to update language files via the Microsoft Store.
Technical Changes and Fixes
In addition to user-facing features, several backend improvements and fixes have also been released:
- Task Manager: The Disconnect and Logoff dialogs now support dark mode and text scaling.
- Windows Search Optimization: The search function now runs IFilters in Less Privileged App Containers (LPAC), enhancing security by limiting resource access.
- General Fixes: Various improvements include fixes for PowerShell commands, Windows Update errors, and output problems with JPG files.
Known Issues
Users of Windows 11 (24H2 build 26100.2454) should be aware of a known issue affecting Roblox functionality on ARM devices. Here are the specifics:
Applies To | Symptom | Workaround |
---|---|---|
All users | Roblox is unavailable for download and play via the Microsoft Store on ARM devices. | Users can access Roblox directly at www.Roblox.com. |
How to Update
You can install KB5046740 via Windows Update. If you prefer, you can also download the offline installation package from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
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