Key fixes addressed by this update include resolving touch gesture issues in the Start menu, visibility of sign-out options when text sizes are increased, and various Taskbar-related bugs. The update also resolves a problem affecting Xbox Elite Wireless Controllers with specific firmware, which impacts Windows Hardware Quality Labs testing.
The rollout of this update is gradual, meaning that not all users will receive it at the same time. Users can track the status of this update through the Windows release health dashboard.
In addition to the enhancements, the update includes quality improvements and addresses various issues across different Windows 11 versions. Specifically, it resolves issues related to the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol, USB connectivity problems with certain Intel processors, and adds to the list of vulnerable drivers to mitigate risks from BYOVD (Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver) attacks.
Overall, KB5055629 represents a significant step in improving user experience and stability across Windows 11, providing users with new features while addressing existing issues.
Looking ahead, Microsoft continues to focus on enhancing its Windows operating systems, promoting better integration between devices, and ensuring security and reliability through regular updates and servicing stack improvements. Users are encouraged to remain updated on future releases to benefit from ongoing enhancements and fixes
Windows 11 KB5055629 (OS 22621.5262 and 22631.5262) Preview released
Microsoft has announced the release of KB5055629 (OS 22621.5262 and 22631.5262) for Windows 11 Enterprise and Education 22H2 and Windows 11 23H2, which serves as a preview for the Windows 11 servicing stack update. The update presents pivot-based curated views on File Explorer Home, enhances the performance of extracting zipped files, and incorporates support for lock screen widgets on devices within the European Economic Area (EEA). Web developers have the opportunity to leverage their existing content to develop interactive widgets, and the logic for applications pinned to the desktop has been enhanced. The recent update enables users to perform last-minute edits through the share sheet functionality.
KB5055629 resolves several problems related to the Start menu, such as the inability to use touch gestures for accessing the list of pinned apps, the absence of Sign out and More options when text size is increased, and various Taskbar-related issues. The update also resolves an issue impacting Xbox Elite Wireless Controllers with specific firmware versions, which has implications for Windows Hardware Quality Labs testing.
Windows 11 KB5055629 (OS 22621.5262 and 22631.5262) Preview released @ NT Compatible
