Thursday, October 26, 2023

October 2023 Microsoft Windows 11 Non-Security Preview Update

   Microsoft released the monthly “C” release preview cumulative updates with non-security improvements and fixes for Windows 11, Version 22H2 today.

Below are some of the many highlights included in the KB5031455 update.  See the KB article for the long list of quality improvements.

Highlights:

  • This update adds a preview of centralized AI assistance, called Copilot in Windows. This makes Windows 11 the first PC platform to add centralized AI assistance to help you get things done.
  • This update gives a richer preview when you hover over files under Recommended on the Start menu. For this first release, thumbnails will not be available for all files.
  • Starting in this update, desktop labels appear when you move between desktops in Task View (WIN + CTRL + left or right arrows). New sliding animations will also show when you change your desktops.
  • This update introduces the Windows Backup app. Use it to quickly get your current PC backed up and ready to move to a new PC.
  • Passkeys are a simple and more secure replacement for passwords when you sign in to a website or application that supports them. You can now go to any app or website that supports passkeys to create a passkey that uses Windows Hello.

Update: To get the update, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. The link to download and install the update can be found in the Optional updates area.  To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

For information about the types of updates released by Microsoft each month, see Windows monthly updates explained.


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