August 2024 Windows 11 Non-Security Preview Update

Corrine · Aug 27, 2024

Microsoft released KB5041587 (OS Builds 22621.4112 and 22631.4112 today for Windows 11 23H3 and Windows 11 22H2.

Highlights

Gradual rollout

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

[Windows Share] New! You can now share content to your Android device from the Windows Share window. To do this, you must pair your Android device to your Windows PC. Use the Link to Windows app on your Android device and Phone Link on your PC.
[Narrator] This update makes scan mode respond quicker. This is especially helpful when you use Microsoft Edge and read large documents. To use scan mode, you must turn on Narrator first (Windows logo key + Ctrl + Enter). Then, turn on scan mode by pressing Caps lock + Spacebar during a Narrator session.
[Voice access] You can now dictate the characters that you spell at a faster speed. You also have more editing options for the commands that select, delete, and move within text.
[File Explorer]
- When you press Windows logo key + E, a screen reader might say a pane has focus, or the focus might not be set at all.
- When you press Ctrl + F, sometimes the search does not start.
- Keyboard focus sometimes might get lost when you press Shift + Tab.
- Screen readers do not announce when you open or browse items that are in a breadcrumb of the Open or Save dialog.
- Screen readers do not announce when you open or browse items in the column header.
[Widgets Board] We are rolling out an update to the Widgets Board to improve security and the APIs for creating widgets and feeds for users in EEA regions. As part of this update, the Microsoft Start Experiences app will power the Microsoft Start widget and feed experiences. Also, as part of this update, some existing widgets will be removed and others will be modified, temporarily affecting their functionality. This update sets the foundation for new widgets and other features in development, set to roll out soon.

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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August 2024 Windows 11 Non-Security Preview Update

Corrine

Administrator,
Microsoft MVP,
Security Analyst

August 2024 Windows 11 Non-Security Preview Update

Corrine

Administrator, Microsoft MVP, Security Analyst

Administrator,
Microsoft MVP,
Security Analyst