June 2024 Windows 11 Non-Security Preview Update

 Microsoft released KB5039302 (OS Builds 22621.3810 and 22631.3810 today for Windows 11 23H3 and Windows 11 22H2. 

Update 27Jun2024:  KB5039302 released as part of the June non-security preview update has been paused due to issues which cause devices to restart repeatedly. tinyurl.com/3jretfus

IMPORTANT:  The date for optional, non-security preview releases for Home and Pro versions of Windows 11, version 22H2 has been extended from February 27, 2024 to June 26, 2024. 

Highlights

• This update addresses an issue that affects Snipping Tool. When you use it to record videos on some PCs, the audio has distortions.
• This update addresses an issue that affects the touch keyboard. You cannot use it to enter special characters. This occurs when you use the Japanese 106 keyboard.
• This update addresses an issue that affects USB devices. Ejecting them using the Safely Remove Hardware option fails. This occurs when Task Manager is open.
• This update adds a new Game Pass recommendation card on the Settings home page. This home page shows on Home and Pro editions when you sign in to Windows using your Microsoft account.
• The show desktop button is on the taskbar again by default. To change this, right-click the taskbar and choose Taskbar settings. At the lower part of the page, you will find Taskbar behaviors.

In addition, see the KB Article for a list of new features that may not be available to everyone as they will be rolling out gradually.

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 available area.  To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

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Windows 11 update history

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