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Windows 11 updates

All published releases for Windows 11, newest first: what each update changes, whether to install it and any confirmed known issues. Latest release: November 13, 2026.

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Windows 11 updates

  • Windows 11 23H2 Windows 11 23H2 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5036980

    Start menu recommendations expand; Widgets get clearer icons

    The preview adds Microsoft Store app suggestions and, over the coming weeks, recommendations for frequently used apps. It also improves Widgets and includes fixes for Settings, networking, printing, and other areas.

    Check the newer update, KB5037771
    Windows 11, version 22H2 Home and Pro receive non-security preview updates until June 26, 2024; Enterprise and Education receive them until June 24, 2025. Monthly security updates continue for supported editions afterward.

    Key changes 28 changes

    • New Start menu: The Recommended section can show some Microsoft Store apps from a small group of curated developers.
    • New Start menu: Over the coming weeks, frequently used apps that are not already pinned to Start or the taskbar might appear in Recommended.
    • New Widgets: A larger set of animated Widgets icons starts rolling out.

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    22631.3527
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  • Windows 11 23H2 Windows 11 23H2 Security update
    Zero-day

    KB5036893

    Actively exploited proxy-driver spoofing flaw patched

    Fixes 63 security vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited proxy-driver spoofing flaw. It also adds voice-access, Narrator, sharing, and Windows 365 features.

    Check the newer update, KB5036980
    For Windows 11, version 22H2, non-security updates end June 26, 2024 for Home and Pro and June 24, 2025 for Enterprise and Education. Monthly security updates continue afterward for supported editions.

    Key changes 63 CVEs · 25 changes

    • New Voice access: Voice access now supports French (France and Canada), German, and Spanish (Spain and Mexico).
    • New Voice access: Voice access features, including number and grid overlays, now work across multiple displays.
    • New Voice access: You can create custom voice commands in supported English dialects and assign them one or more actions.

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    Build
    22631.3447
    Security
    63 vulnerabilities fixed · 1 actively exploited
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  • Windows 11 23H2 Windows 11 23H2 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5035942

    Voice shortcuts, multi-screen controls and Cloud PC sign-in added

    Adds voice-access tools, lock-screen content and Windows 365 features, and addresses issues with Bluetooth removal, USB audio and taskbar labels. It also includes many fixes and quality changes for version 22H2.

    Check the newer update, KB5036893
    The page revises the end dates for non-security preview updates for version 22H2: June 26, 2024 for Home and Pro editions, and June 24, 2025 for Enterprise, Education, IoT Enterprise and Enterprise multi-session editions. Monthly security updates continue afterward for supported editions.

    Key changes 58 changes

    • New Lock screen: The lock screen can show sports, traffic and finance content alongside weather.
    • New Voice access: Voice access supports French (France and Canada), German, and Spanish (Spain and Mexico).
    • New Voice access: Voice access features, including number and grid overlays, can now be used on multiple displays.

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    22631.3374
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  • Windows 11 23H2 Windows 11 23H2 Security update

    KB5035853

    Critical Hyper-V flaws addressed; February update hang resolved

    Addresses two critical Hyper-V vulnerabilities and an installation problem that could leave February updates stuck at 96%.

    Check the newer update, KB5035942
    For Windows 11, version 22H2 Home, Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstations, non-security preview updates continue until June 26, 2024. After that, supported editions receive only cumulative monthly security updates.

    Key changes 38 CVEs · 3 changes

    • Improved Windows 11, version 23H2: This build includes the improvements released for Windows 11, version 22H2.
    • Improved Servicing stack: The servicing stack, which installs Windows updates, receives quality improvements.
    • Fix Windows Update: Addresses an issue that could stop the February 2024 security and preview updates from installing, leaving a device stuck at 96% with e...

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    Build
    22631.3296
    Security
    38 fixed · 2 critical
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  • Windows 11 23H2 Windows 11 23H2 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5034848

    Edit Android photos from your PC; adds 80Gbps USB support

    Adds Android photo editing through Snipping Tool and support for USB 80Gbps. It also addresses several Windows and app problems; a later update resolves the reported installation failure.

    Check the newer update, KB5035853
    Windows 11, version 22H2 Home, Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstations editions receive non-security preview updates until June 26, 2024.

    Key changes 21 changes

    • New Snipping Tool: Snipping Tool can edit recent photos and screenshots from an Android device. Your PC can also notify you when the device captures a new...
    • New USB: Adds support for USB 80Gbps, the next generation of USB4 with twice the bandwidth of USB 40Gbps.
    • Improved Mobile devices: The Phone Link settings page is now called Mobile devices.

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    22631.3235
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  • Windows 11 23H2 Windows 11 23H2 Security update
    Zero-day

    KB5034765

    Exploited kernel flaw patched; taskbar layout changes

    Addresses 41 vulnerabilities, including three exploited flaws, and changes the taskbar layout. It also addresses slow Narrator announcements and Explorer hangs during shutdown or restart.

    Check the newer update, KB5034848
    Windows 11, version 22H2 Enterprise, Education, IoT Enterprise, and Enterprise multi-session editions receive non-security preview updates through June 24, 2025; after that, only monthly security updates continue.

    Key changes 41 CVEs · 6 changes

    • New Taskbar: The Copilot icon appears on the right side of the taskbar’s system tray.
    • Improved Taskbar: Show desktop is off by default at the rightmost corner of the taskbar. You can turn it back on in Taskbar settings.
    • Improved Device metadata: Device metadata downloads over HTTPS are more secure.

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    Build
    22631.3155
    Security
    41 fixed · 2 critical · 3 exploited
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  • Windows 11 23H2 Windows 11 23H2 Optional preview
    Preview

    KB5034204

    Start menu search, Bluetooth audio and print-related freezes fixed

    Fixes Start menu search and several audio and stability problems, including freezes after installing a print support app. It also includes fixes and changes for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2.

    Check the newer update, KB5034765
    For Windows 11 version 22H2, non-security preview updates end June 26, 2024 for Home, Pro, Pro Education and Pro for Workstations, and June 24, 2025 for Enterprise, Education, IoT Enterprise and Enterprise multi-session. After those dates, supported editions continue to receive monthly security updates.

    Key changes 31 changes

    • Improved European Economic Area changes: Windows receives changes intended to meet the Digital Markets Act requirements in the European Economic Area.
    • Improved Power transitions: Windows is more reliable during power transitions, reducing the risk of a stop error.
    • Improved Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist: The driver blocklist includes additional drivers considered at risk in bring-your-own-vulnerable-driver attacks.

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    22631.3085
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  • Windows 11 23H2 Windows 11 23H2 Security update

    KB5034123

    Dynamic lock-screen weather arrives; spellchecker issue addressed

    The update adds interactive weather to the lock screen over the coming weeks and addresses a spellchecker issue. It also fixes connection problems for some Wi-Fi adapters and includes 35 security fixes, including two critical vulnerabilities.

    Check the newer update, KB5034204
    Windows 11, version 22H2 Home, Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstations editions receive non-security preview updates until June 26, 2024; after that, only monthly security updates continue.

    Key changes 35 CVEs · 6 changes

    • New Lock screen: Interactive weather updates appear on the lock screen over the coming weeks. Hover over the weather for more information; selecting the...
    • Improved Windows 11, version 23H2: This build includes all the improvements in Windows 11, version 22H2.
    • Improved Servicing stack: The component that installs Windows updates receives quality improvements to help devices receive and install Microsoft updates reliabl...

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    Build
    22631.3007
    Security
    35 fixed · 2 critical
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