February 2025 Windows 11 24H2 Non-Security Preview Update

  Microsoft released KB5052093 (OS Build 26100.3323) for Windows 11 24H2.

Gradual rollout

These might not be available to all users because they will roll out gradually. 

• [Task Manager] Fixed: It might identify an HDD as an SSD.

• [Taskbar] New! You can now share files directly from a jump list on the taskbar. Jump lists appear when you right-click an app that has a jump list

• [Windows Spotlight]

  
  

  • New! There’s a quick and easy way to find out more information about a background image. Simply hover over the image or click the “Learn about this picture” icon.

  • New! This update makes Windows Spotlight easier to find. You’ll notice changes to the icon color and background. Also, the icon will show at the lower right area on your desktop.

• [Lock screen] New! This update makes it easier to learn more about the image on your lock screen when you select the “Like” button.

• [Narrator] New! There are new functions for Narrator scan mode. Skip past links (n) allows you to go to the text after a link. Use the comma (,) to jump to the start of an item (large table, long list, or another item.) Use the period (.) to jump to the end of an item. This is most helpful when you read long emails, news articles, and wiki pages. Jump to lists (l) allows you to quickly access a list on a web page or in a document. To use these new functions, turn on Narrator first (Windows logo key + Ctrl + Enter). Then turn scan mode on by pressing Caps lock + Spacebar. Note that scan mode is on by default on most web pages (like news articles, wiki page, and so on).

• [Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers] New! Some of you might see a new referral card for a PC Game Pass subscription on the Settings home page. With it, you can invite friends and family to try a PC Game Pass for free. If you qualify, the card only appears when you sign in to your PC using your Microsoft account.

• [File Explorer]

See the KB article for improvements included.

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.  

References: Windows 11 update history

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May the wind sing to you and the sun rise in your heart...

February 2025 Windows 11 23H3 and 22H2 Non-Security Preview Update

  Microsoft released KB5052094 (OS Builds 22621.4974 and 22631.4974) for Windows 11 23H3 and Windows 11 22H2. 

Highlights

Gradual rollout

A gradual rollout releases updates over a period of time, so users receive them at different times. To see the status of this feature, go to Windows release health dashboard.​​​​​​​

• [Taskbar] New! You can now share files directly from a jump list on the taskbar. Jump lists appear when you right-click an app that has a jump list.

• [Windows Spotlight]

  
  

  • New! There’s a quick and easy way to find out more information about a background image. Simply hover over the image or click the “Learn about this picture” icon.

  • New! This update makes Windows Spotlight easier to find. You’ll notice changes to the icon color and background. Also, the icon will show at the lower right area on your desktop.

• [Lock screen] New! This update makes it easier tolearn more about the image on your lock screen when you click the “Like” icon.

• [Narrator] New! There are new functions for Narrator scan mode. Skip past links (n) allows you to go to the text after a link. Use the comma (,) to jump to the start of an item (large table, long list, or another item.) Use the period (.) to jump to the end of an item. This is most helpful when you read long emails, news articles, and wiki pages. Jump to lists (l) allows you to quickly access a list on a web page or in a document. To use these new functions, turn on Narrator first (Windows logo key + Ctrl + Enter). Then turn scan mode on by pressing Caps lock + Spacebar. Note that scan mode is on by default on most web pages (like news articles, wiki page, and so on).

• [Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers] New! Some of you might see a new referral card for a PC Game Pass subscription on the Settings home page. With it, you can invite friends and family to try a PC Game Pass for free. If you qualify, the card only appears when you sign in to your PC using your Microsoft account.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• [File Explorer]

  
  

  • New! You can now snooze or turn off the “Start backup” reminder in the File Explorer address bar. This only applies if you are not already backing up your files and folder. To view this new option, right-click Start backup.

  • Fixed: When you enter a URL in the address bar, it might not go to the location.

  • Fixed: The address bar overlaps files when you use the F11 full-screen mode.

  • Fixed: The context menu opens slowly when you right-click cloud files.

  • Thumbnails for cloud files display more consistently in search results.

• [Start menu] Fixed: The colors are wrong when you open the account manager flyout menu. This occurs when you use a mixed dark and light custom mode in Settings > Personalization > Colors.​​​​​​​

• [Mouse] Fixed: In Settings > Accessibility > Mouse pointer and touch, you can choose a color for the mouse that is not the default. When you chose a color, it reverts to white after the User Account Control (UAC) dialog appears.

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.  

References:

Windows 11 update history

Remember - "A day without laughter is a day wasted."
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February 2025 Windows 10 Non-Security Preview Update

 Microsoft released KB5052077 for Windows 10 version 22H2 optional non-security release preview (Windows monthly updates explained).

Highlights

• ​​​​​​​[Daylight saving time (DST)] This update supports DST changes in Paraguay.

• [Narrator]

  
  

  • Fixed: It fails to say the Chinese IME candidate window quick action buttons right.

  • Fixed: It does not say the control type for the Chinese IME suggestion opt-in item.

  • Fixed: It does not say the heading of the Chinese IME suggestion opt-in panel.

This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stack, which is the component that installs Windows updates. Servicing stack updates (SSU) ensure that you have a robust and reliable servicing stack so that your devices can receive and install Microsoft updates. For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.

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.  

Windows 10 update history

Remember - "A day without laughter is a day wasted."
May the wind sing to you and the sun rise in your heart...