Windows 11 KB5040442 Update | July 2024, What’s new
Microsoft rolls out KB5040442 for Windows 11, July 2024 Patch Tuesday Update. Here’s everything you need to know.
Microsoft rolls out KB5040442 for Windows 11 version 23H2 and version 22H2. This is part of the July 2024 Patch Tuesday Update bring several improvements for existing features, security improvements and the latest bug fixes. You can navigate settings — windows update and hit check for updates to download and install the update. You need to reboot your device to apply changes. Alternatively, you can download Windows 11 KB5040442 from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Windows 11 KB5040442 Direct Download Links: 64-bit and 32-bit (x86) | Microsoft Update Catalog.
What’s new in Windows 11 Build 22631.3880
Well, Installing KB504044 advance Windows 11 build 22631.3880 allows you to copy files from the Windows Share window. Just click the new Copy button. File Explorer now supports creating 7-Zip and Tape Archive (TAR) files via the context menu. This update adds support for Emoji 15.1. Windows supports Unicode symbol-like shapes for family groupings.
Also, Microsoft noted, the Copilot app is now pinned to the taskbar and behaves like an app. This feature only applies to new Windows 11 PCs and new Copilot+ PCs that ship to the European Economic Area (EEA) and other markets where Copilot is available.
This update starts the rollout of the new account manager on the Start menu. When you use a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows, you will get a glance at your account benefits. This feature also makes it easy to manage your account settings.
Today's 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.
Also, fix an issue that affects Snipping Tool. When you use it to record videos on some PCs, the audio has distortions.
Resolve an issue that affects USB devices. Ejecting them using the Safely Remove Hardware option fails. This occurs when Task Manager is open.
This update also includes changes and improvements from last month’s preview update Windows 11 KB5039302 (OS Builds 22621.3810 and 22631.3810).
- This update improves the Virtual Filtering Platform (VFP) within Windows nodes. Now, VFP has more support for packet drop collection. This will make it easier to troubleshoot issues.
- This update addresses an issue that affects Group Policy. It fails to detect when a network’s speed is slow. Instead, it assumes that a fast link is present.
- This update addresses an issue that affects Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) and Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA). When you use them with SMBdirect in your networks, the networks fail. You also lose the ability to manage clusters.
- This update addresses an issue that affects GPUs. They do not enter the idle state that stops them from consuming power.
- This update adds the registry key HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM ForceDisableModeChangeAnimation (REG_DWORD). When you set its value to 1 (or a non-zero number), it turns off the display mode change animation. If the value is 0 or the key does not exist, the animation is set to on.
- This update brings Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles up to date for certain mobile operators.
- This update addresses an issue that affects Azure Virtual Desktop sessions. A deadlock stops you from signing in to them.
- A firewall profile drops from domain to public. This occurs when multiple interfaces exist, and you add or remove an interface. This update addresses this issue.
- An issue occurs in the Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) driver. This issue leads to high system CPU usage. It also reduces throughput under a heavy load. This update boosts network packet processing in WFP. This helps to stop performance from degrading. This update also adds batch processing to reduce CPU load.
- The Input Method Editor (IME) candidate list fails to show or shows in the wrong position. This update addresses this issue.
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