September 2024 Windows 11 Non-Security Preview Update

[Corrine]

Microsoft released KB5043145 (OS Builds 22621.4249 and 22631.4249 today for Windows 11 23H3 and Windows 11 22H2.

Important: Windows 11 22H2 will reach end of service on October 8, 2024.

Highlights

These might not be available to all users because they will roll out gradually.

• [Taskbar] New! You can now share local files directly from the search results that appear in the Search box on the taskbar.
  
• [Settings] New! The Delivery Optimization Settings page now matches the Windows 11 design. See Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options > Delivery Optimization.
  
• [Windows Share] New!This update removes the search box from the Windows Share window.
  
• [Lock screen] New!Media controls now show in the lower part of the lock screen at its center when media is playing.
  
• [Start menu] New! The "Sign out" option is now on the account manager when you open the Start menu. To change to a different user, select the ellipses (...). A list of other users appears to make it easier to switch.
  

In addition, see the KB Article for information on new features that may not be available to everyone as they will be rolling out gradually.

Update: To get the update, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. The link to download and install the update can be found in the Optional updates available area. To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

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Windows 11 update history

[ky331]

"Last week, Microsoft released an optional Windows 11 update that brought some new features to the Start menu, taskbar, and lock screen. Unfortunately, that update is wreaking havoc for some users.

As reported by Windows Latest, after installing Windows update KB5043145, you may not be able to restart your PC as you'll be hit with the infamous Blue Screen of Death or the less common Green Screen of Death. In some cases, BitLocker recovery may also be triggered.

Microsoft has confirmed this as a known issue, stating that all users on Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2 can be affected. As of right now, Microsoft has taken down the update".

Article continues:   https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/do-not-install-recent-windows-11-update-wreaks-havoc-and-breaks-pcs/ar-AA1rtuDJ?