KB5083631: Cumulative update for Windows 11, versions 24H2 and 25H2, April 2026. Xbox mode brings a full-screen gaming view to PCs

• View and Sort choices stay in place when apps open Downloads or Documents in File Explorer.¹
• Some File Explorer processes stop more reliably after you close their windows.²
  Improves the reliability of relevant explorer.exe processes.

• Setting custom tools for the mouse wheel works more reliably.³
  The setting is under Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Wheel.
• The Fluid Dictation setting stays saved more reliably in voice typing.⁴
• Keyboard navigation in the emoji panel works more reliably.⁵
  The emoji panel shortcut is Windows logo key + Period.
• Typing with the ADLaM keyboard works more reliably.⁶

• Drag Tray is now Drop Tray, with a smaller preview that is easier to dismiss and less likely to open by accident.⁷
  Its settings are now under Settings > System > Multitasking.

• Windows increases protection against some third-party drivers, though a small number might be blocked after enforcement begins.⁸
  Default trust for cross-signed drivers is removed; WHCP drivers and an allow list of trusted legacy drivers remain allowed. Windows audits compatibility for at least 100 hours and three reboots before enforcement.

• Downloading and installing apps from Microsoft Store causes fewer unexpected errors.⁹
  Includes errors 0x80070057, 0x80240008, and 0x80073d28.

For: people using these scripts

• Thai, Lao, Khmer, and Lontara text displays more accurately in the Leelawadee UI font family.¹⁰
  Improves glyph sequencing, positioning, and rendering.

• Third-party audio drivers work more reliably with MIDI services.¹¹
  Improves compatibility with midisrv.exe.

• The system tray area of the taskbar loads more reliably.¹²

• Windows Hello Face works more reliably.¹³
• Windows Hello Fingerprint settings are kept more reliably during upgrades.¹⁴

• Settings shows storage details faster for large volumes.¹⁵
  Applies under Settings > System > Storage > Advanced Storage Settings > Disks & Volumes.
• The command line can format FAT32 volumes up to 2 TB instead of 32 GB.¹⁶

• Delivery Optimization uses less memory, reducing the chance of unexpectedly high memory use.¹⁷

• Color profile choices stay available more reliably on supported monitors.¹⁸

• Setting up allowed apps in kiosks is simpler when Microsoft Edge is one of those apps.¹⁹

• Startup apps launch faster after the device starts.²⁰
  Applies to apps listed under Settings > Apps > Startup.

• Windows works more reliably when you sign in, use taskbar menus or Task View, and remove items from Quick Access.²¹
  Includes underlying changes to improve explorer.exe reliability.

• More eligible devices can receive new Secure Boot certificates automatically, through a controlled rollout.²²
  Devices receive certificates only after showing sufficient successful update signals.

For: people using Remote Desktop with Remote Credential Guard

• Remote Desktop sessions using Remote Credential Guard have improved Kerberos authentication.²³
  Addresses error 0xc000009a.

• Security event logs identify the app involved, making it easier to spot apps that may need updates.²⁴
  The event logging change helps identify apps that rely on smart card certificates.

• The servicing stack that installs Windows updates receives quality improvements.²⁵
  Includes servicing stack update KB5088467, build 26100.8247.

• Xbox mode adds a full-screen view that puts your games front and center.²⁶
  Open it from the Xbox app, Game Bar settings, or with Windows logo key + F11.

• File Explorer can work with more archive formats.²⁷
  Adds support for uu, cpio, xar, and NuGet Packages (nupkg).

• Compatible pens and other input devices can give haptic feedback for some actions.²⁸
  The setting is under Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mouse, Touchpad, or Pen > Haptic signals. Supported devices include Surface Slim Pen 2, ASUS Pen 3.0, and MSI Pen 2 with haptic feedback. Support for other devices might arrive through partner updates.
• Voice typing on the touch keyboard shows its animations on the dictation key instead of using a full-screen overlay.²⁹
• An Arabic 101 Legacy keyboard layout is available for people who prefer the older design.³⁰
  Add it under Time & Language > Language & Region when selecting a keyboard for Arabic.

For: people using supported agent apps

• The taskbar can show progress for agents while they work and notify you when a report is ready.³¹
  The first supported app is Researcher in Microsoft 365 Copilot. Hover over its taskbar icon to see progress.

• Organizations can manage Enterprise State Roaming through Windows Backup policies.³²

• Administrators can list more built-in apps for removal on Enterprise and Education devices.³³
  The dynamic app list uses package family names in the “Remove Default Microsoft Store packages” Group Policy. It is not currently available in the Intune Settings Catalog; validate it using Group Policy or custom OMA-URI.

For: people using supported printers

• Print settings show an icon when a printer supports Windows Protected Print Mode.³⁴

For: IT administrators and Application Control for Business policy authors

• Administrators can enable a mode that stops batch files from changing while they run.³⁵
  Set LockBatchFilesWhenInUse under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor to DWORD 0 (disabled) or 1 (enabled). Policy authors can also use the LockBatchFilesWhenInUse application manifest control.

• A white flash no longer appears when opening This PC or resizing the Details pane in dark mode.³⁶

For: people using multiple monitors with different scaling

• The Remote Desktop security warning dialog displays correctly on monitors with different scaling.³⁷
  The issue could occur after installing the April 2026 security update KB5083769.

• Outlook and other apps that use Windows push notifications no longer hang because of this issue.³⁸
  The update resolves the underlying issue affecting apps that use WNS.