Today Microsoft has released a new update KB5041585 OS Build 22631.4037 for its latest Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 operating systems. Also, a new KB5041592 (OS Build 22000.3147) is available for Windows 11 version 21H2. This is part of the August 2024 patch Tuesday update advance to Windows 10 Build 22631.4037 and pushes new features for File Explorer and Start menu as well as fixes for End Task, Taskbar, and Share.
It’s an important security update you should download and install on your computer ASAP. In addition to the Windows update, Microsoft has also published direct download links for Windows 11 KB5041585 offline installers.
Windows 11 is a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 users and official Windows 11 ISO images are available for download you can get it from here. If you are still on Windows 10 and excited to upgrade your computer check if your PC is eligible for Windows 11 free upgrade.
Windows 11 KB5041585 Release Summary
- KB Article: KB5041585
- OS Version: Windows 11 version 23H2/22H2
- OS Build: 22631.4037 /22621.4037
- Size: 732.5 MB, Download link KB5041585
- Release Date: August 13, 2024 Part of Microsoft patch Tuesday update.
- What’s new: Duplicate tab option when you right-click in File Explorer, Allow drag app shortcuts from the Pinned area in Start to the Taskbar.
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Windows 11 KB5041585 download
Windows 11 KB5041585 is a mandatory update download and installed automatically on devices running Windows 11 version 23H2/22H2 and connected to Microsoft server via the internet.
Windows 11 KB5041585 download manually:
- Press the Windows key + X then select settings. Go to Windows update then hit check for updates.
- You will see a new patch update available: 2024-08 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x86-based Systems (KB5041585)
- Click on the download now button to begin the process, Once done reboot your computer to apply the changes.
- Windows 11 KB5041585 download offline installer
- Windows 11 KB5041592 download offline installer
The above link leads to the Microsoft Update Catalog which is the library of Windows Update offline installers.
- First, click on the ‘Download’ button next to the version of the OS installed on your machine.
- Next, run the .msu files to begin the installation of the update.
- Once done you need to reboot your PC to apply changes.
You can press the Windows key + R, type winver and click ok to check Windows 11 Build 22631.4037.
Windows 10 Build 22631.4037 what’s new?
Install Windows 11 KB5041585 bumps build number 22631.4037 and address various issues to enhance user experience and system stability. According to the official announcements Windows 11, KB5041585 update introduces a newer version of File Explorer that offers the option to duplicate tabs
When you right-click a tab, you have the choice to duplicate it.
Also, users can drag apps from the Pinned section of the menu and pin them to the taskbar. Microsoft noted that for nearby sharing to work, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth must be on. If they are off when you turn on nearby sharing, Windows will ask you to allow them to be turned on.
The “End Task” option to terminate unresponsive apps will no longer show the “Not responding” message to confirm that the process is being closed.
In addition, today’s update also rolls out various fixes for networking, printing, and more.
Today’s update addresses a known issue, BitLocker recovery screen shows when you start up your device. This occurs after you install the July 9, 2024, update.
This issue is more likely to occur if device encryption is on. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Device Encryption. To unlock your drive, Windows might ask you to enter the recovery key from your Microsoft account.
The update removes the NetJoinLegacyAccountReuse registry key, which is related to domain join hardening changes. More details are provided in a specific Microsoft Knowledge Base article.
Due to a security update (CVE-2024-38143), the option to connect to Wi-Fi using your Windows account is no longer available on the lock screen.
- The update corrects the display behavior of cache sizes in the latest build of Windows Server vNext.
- High CPU usage, packet loss, and TCP connection problems that were disrupting network performance have been addressed.
- Systems with certain wireless cards (NetAdapterCx module) that were freezing during large data transfers over Wi-Fi are now functioning correctly.
- The update resolves issues where Universal Print clients failed to communicate with the service, especially when Web Proxy Auto Discovery (WPAD) was enabled.
- The problem causing the app to freeze and fail to print when using USB devices has been fixed.
- A memory leak issue has been fixed, and application failures after applying specific WDAC policies have been resolved.
- The update adds more drivers to the blocklist to guard against Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks.
- Backup failures on devices with an Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) system partition have been addressed.
- A fix has been applied to prevent the cache manager from becoming unresponsive on Windows Server 2022 when Hyperthreading is in use.
- The update resolves an upgrade issue from Windows Professional to Enterprise, where an “Access denied” error was encountered during the process.
You can read the complete changelog here.
Windows 10 Build 22000.3147 what’s new?
Windows 11 KB5041592 (OS Build 22000.3147) was also released with a similar changelog. Microsoft noted that this update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.
- [Protected Process Light (PPL) protections] You can bypass them.
- [Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist file (DriverSiPolicy.p7b)] This update adds to the list of drivers that are at risk for Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks.
- [BitLocker (known issue)] A BitLocker recovery screen shows when you start up your device. This occurs after you install the July 9, 2024, update. This issue is more likely to occur if device encryption is on. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Device encryption. To unlock your drive, Windows might ask you to enter the recovery key from your Microsoft account.
- [Lock screen] This update addresses CVE-2024-38143. Because of this, the “Use my Windows user account” check box is not available on the lock screen to connect to Wi-Fi.
- [NetJoinLegacyAccountReuse] This update removes this registry key. For more information refer to KB5020276—Netjoin: Domain join hardening changes.
- [Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT) and Linux Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI)] This update applies SBAT to systems that run Windows. This stops vulnerable Linux EFI (Shim bootloaders) from running. This SBAT update will not apply to systems that dual-boot Windows and Linux. After the SBAT update is applied, older Linux ISO images might not boot. If this occurs, work with your Linux vendor to get an updated ISO image.
You can read the update details on the Microsoft support site here.
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