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ClickOnce hash checks added; arm64 runtime crash addressed

Adds ClickOnce verification for SHA384 and SHA512 and addresses an issue that could crash the .NET runtime on arm64 devices.

File Explorer dark mode refreshed; handheld gaming expands

File Explorer gets refreshed dark-mode dialogs, and more handheld PCs can use the Xbox full-screen experience. Some users might still see a brief white flash when opening File Explorer in dark mode.

File Explorer clicks and Chinese-named TAR extraction addressed

Addresses File Explorer mouse-click problems, TAR extraction failures with long Chinese names, and other issues. It is the final preview update for version 23H2; supported editions will receive only monthly security updates going forward.

Redesigned Start menu, new Click to Do actions, and fixes

The Start menu gets a redesigned layout, while Copilot+ PCs gain new Click to Do and voice access features. The preview also fixes problems with File Explorer, display, sign-in, and Windows Update.

Fixes touch-keyboard input and virtual-switch network loss

Addresses touch-keyboard input failures after sleep, network loss from external virtual switches, and other issues. It also enables Personalized Offers during setup and in Settings.

.NET Runtime calls updated to meet current standards

The preview updates .NET Runtime operating-system calls for compliance with current standards. It adds no new security improvements.

New accessibility, desktop and file tools; fixes for sign-in and playback

Adds Windows features and fixes several input, sign-in, virtualization and media problems. Some protected-content playback issues remain, and Secure Boot certificates have started expiring in June 2026.

SMBv1 file sharing and Autopilot enrollment issues fixed

Fixes SMBv1 file-sharing connection problems and an Autopilot enrollment page that could fail to load. Windows 10 support ended October 14, 2025.

SMB file sharing and SIM-PIN sign-in problems fixed

Addresses SMB file-sharing failures and fixes a sign-in screen freeze after entering a SIM PIN.

ASP.NET event logging fixed; WPF certificate update addressed

Addresses missing ASP.NET error events in the Windows Event log and a WPF GB18030 certificate update. You must restart after installation if affected files are in use.

ASP.NET event logging and GB18030 certificate handling updated

The update addresses ASP.NET error events that might not be logged properly and a WPF update for the GB18030 certificate used in Chinese language changes.

ASP.NET event logging fixed; GB18030 certificate updated

The update addresses ASP.NET event logging and a GB18030 certificate update for Chinese-language changes. If you already installed the August 26 release, you do not need to take action.

ASP.NET event logging issue addressed; WPF certificate change

Some ASP.NET error events that failed to log properly in Windows Event log are addressed. The update also includes a WPF change related to the GB18030 certificate for Chinese-language changes.

Recall, Widgets and sign-in changes; legacy PowerShell removed

Recall gets a personalized homepage, while Windows PowerShell 2.0 is removed from version 24H2. The preview also adds lock screen widgets and fixes several sign-in, audio and app problems.

Windows Backup reaches general availability; Explorer and input fixes

Windows Backup for Organizations is generally available, and the preview fixes File Explorer, input, and other problems. Standard users might still see unexpected UAC prompts during MSI repairs; KB5065431 addresses the issue.

ESU eligibility check and organizational backup arrive

Adds an opt-in way for eligible organizations to check Windows 10 ESU eligibility and makes Windows Backup for Organizations generally available. It also fixes several input, search, and app-approval problems.

Cumulative quality updates for .NET runtime components

Includes quality and reliability improvements for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8 and 4.8.1. Windows Update downloads and installs it automatically; a restart might be requested.

Recall reaches the EEA; Settings and File Explorer fixes

Recall adds snapshot export in the EEA, and Click to Do gains new reading and writing actions. The preview also fixes several Settings, File Explorer, and stability problems.

ReFS backup exhaustion and input method problems addressed

Addresses problems with ReFS backups, Chinese and phonetic input, device responsiveness, and accessibility icons. It also warns that Secure Boot certificate expiration could affect certain devices if certificates are not updated in time.

Core file system hangs and input-method failures addressed

Addresses rare stability problems that could leave some PCs unresponsive, along with several input-method and emoji-search failures. It also adds a Secure Boot protection deployment option.

Type-converter concurrency and runtime error dialogs addressed

Addresses .NET type-converter concurrency problems and error-reporting dialogs linked to DLL loading and OS code integrity checks. It adds no new security improvements; devices that already installed it need no action.

Addresses type-converter concurrency and runtime error dialogs

The update addresses a .NET type-conversion concurrency issue and error dialogs triggered by .NET DLL loads under OS code integrity enforcement. If you installed it previously, the July release requires no action.

TypeDescriptor concurrency and .NET error dialogs addressed

The update addresses two .NET reliability issues: concurrency in TypeDescriptor calls and error dialogs during DLL loads. The July 8 release is unchanged from April 22; if you already installed it, no action is needed.

Narrator Screen Curtain and PC migration begin rolling out

Narrator gains a Screen Curtain, and Windows starts rolling out PC-to-PC migration. The preview also adds taskbar and sharing changes and fixes several display, input, and search problems.

Browser text clarity, PC migration preview and admin fixes

Adds browser-default and sharing changes, starts a phased PC migration preview, and addresses several problems for Windows 11 22H2 Enterprise and Education. CJK text can still look blurry in Chromium browsers at 96 DPI.