June 2024 Windows 11 Non-Security Preview Update

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Microsoft released KB5039302 (OS Builds 22621.3810 and 22631.3810 today for Windows 11 23H3 and Windows 11 22H2.

IMPORTANT: The date for optional, non-security preview releases for Home and Pro versions of Windows 11, version 22H2 has been extended from February 27, 2024 to June 26, 2024.

Highlights

• This update addresses an issue that affects Snipping Tool. When you use it to record videos on some PCs, the audio has distortions.
• This update addresses an issue that affects the touch keyboard. You cannot use it to enter special characters. This occurs when you use the Japanese 106 keyboard.
• This update addresses an issue that affects USB devices. Ejecting them using the Safely Remove Hardware option fails. This occurs when Task Manager is open.
• This update adds a new Game Pass recommendation card on the Settings home page. This home page shows on Home and Pro editions when you sign in to Windows using your Microsoft account.
• The show desktop button is on the taskbar again by default. To change this, right-click the taskbar and choose Taskbar settings. At the lower part of the page, you will find Taskbar behaviors.

In addition, see the KB Article for a list of 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

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Microsoft has pulled Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 June non-security preview update, KB5039302, after users reported boot loops and startup failures, which have left some systems requiring recovery operations to get up and running after install.

Microsoft isn't sure what the problem is, only that it seems to be something to do with virtualization, as it has affected devices utilizing virtual machines tools and nested virtualization features, such as CloudPC, DevBox, Azure Virtual Desktop.  Microsoft says the virtualization aspect means that users of Windows Home edition are less likely to be affected.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/microsoft-yanks-windows-11-update-after-boot-loop-blunder/ar-BB1oZKpl

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According to TechRadar, Microsoft has resumed the release of KB5039302. However, there appears to still be issues. Since the update is optional, it is recommended to hold off installing it at this point.

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All issues were fixed in KB5039302 and the update was included in the Microsoft July security updates.