Windows 11 receives August 2024 update (KB5041585)

Windows 11 receives August 2024 update (KB5041585)

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Microsoft is starting to roll out minor improvements to Windows 11. Here's what you need to know.

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Release Notes: August 2024 – Windows 11, Version 23H2

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 Build 22621.4037 and 22631.4037 for versions 22H2 and 23H2 (KB5041585) as the August 2024 Patch Tuesday update with new features, fixes, and improvements.

According to the official announcements on August 13, 2024, the KB5041585 update for Windows 11 introduces a newer version of File Explorer, adds the ability to duplicate tabs and fixes crashes and hangs. The Start menu now allows users to drag and pin apps to the taskbar. In addition, the preview includes various fixes for networking, printing, and more.

Microsoft also points out that the service for Windows 11 22H2 (Home and Pro) will end on October 8, 2024, and these editions of the operating system will no longer receive security updates after that date.