- Windows 11 build 22621.3951 and 22631.3951 for versions 22H2 and 23H2 as update KB5040527 in the Release Preview Channel.
- Windows 10 build 19045.4713 outs as the update KB5040525 for version 22H2 in the Beta and Release Preview Channels.
- These updates don’t introduce anything significant other than some interface tweaks and fixes.
Microsoft is now rolling out the Windows 11 build 22621.3951 and 22631.3951 for versions 22H2 and 23H2 (KB5040527) in the Release Preview Channel, as well as Windows 10 build 19045.4713 (KB5040525) for version 22H2 in the Beta and Release Preview Channels with several improvements changes.
According to the official notes posted on July 11, 2024, update KB5040527 for Windows 11 introduces a newer version of File Explorer that offers the option to duplicate tabs and fixes crashes and hangs. The Start menu now allows users to drag and pin apps to the Taskbar. In addition, the preview rolls out various fixes for networking, printing, and more.
The update for Windows 11 isn’t available for devices enrolled in the Release Preview Channel, but they have already upgraded to version 24H2.
On Windows 10, the update KB5040525 only introduces networking, printing, security, and more fixes.
Windows 11 update KB5040527 changes
As part of the changes for builds 22621.3951 and 22631.3951, you will find:
File Explorer
In File Explorer, the right-click context menu for a tab now includes the option to duplicate the tab.
The update also fixes memory leaks when working with archive folders, introduces minor design bugs, and addresses problems with the search experience, the back button, and problems with the Gallery and Save dialog.
Start menu
It’s now possible to drag an app from the Start menu and pin it to the Taskbar. Although you have been able to pin apps to the Taskbar for a long time, you need to right-click the app and select the pin option.
End Task
The “End Task” option to terminate unresponsive apps will no longer show the “Not responding” message to confirm that the process is being closed.
Other improvements
The update for Windows 11 fixes problems with the Universal Print Clients, which fail to communicate with the print service, and addresses the issue of trying to print from an app running from a USB device.
In addition, Microsoft is also updating the Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist file to include a list of drivers at risk for Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks.
You will also find resolutions for problems with Bluetooth, Windows Backup, and the cache manager. Furthermore, the update rolls out fixes for the Group Policy Preferences Item Level Targeting (ILT) and Local Users and Groups, TCP/IP causing high processor usage, the NetAdapterCx module, and Autopilot.
Windows 10 update KB5040525 changes
As part of the changes for build 19045.4713, you won’t find new features or significant changes, but the company is fixing problems with Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3), ILT and Local Users and Groups, TCP, Windows Backup, and DHCP Option 235.
In addition, similar to the update for Windows 11, this update resolves printing problems and updates the Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist file to include a list of drivers at risk for BYOVD attacks.
Installing updates
To download and install these Windows 11 builds, enroll your device in the Release Preview Channel through the “Windows Insider Program” settings from the “Update & Security” section. Once you enroll the computer in the program, you can download the build from the “Windows Update” settings by turning on the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” option and clicking the “Check for Updates” button.