Microsoft has released the KB5060829 preview update for Windows 11 version 24H2. This optional update advances Windows 11 to Build 26100.4484, introduces exciting new features, such as smaller Taskbar icons for improved efficiency, default app improvements tailored for the European Economic Area (EEA) to comply with digital regulations, and PC-to-PC file transfer on Windows Backup. This update also addresses issues with search functionality, authentication issues, printing irregularities, and more. This update improves overall Windows 11 performance, stability, and user experience across devices.
How to Download Windows 11 KB5060829
Hence, this is an optional preview update it won’t install automatically. Here’s how to manually download and install Windows 11 KB5060829.
- Open Windows Settings using keyboard shortcut Win + I.
- Navigate to Windows Update > Check for updates.
Ensure you’ve enabled the “get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” option.
- Look for “2025-06 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 24H2 (KB5060829).”
- Click Download and install to start the process. It may take some time, depending on your internet speed.
- Restart your PC when prompted to complete the installation.
Windows 11 KB5060829 Direct Download Links: 64-bit and ARM-64 | Microsoft Update Catalog.
Double-click the .msu file to run the installer, then follow the prompts to install. Restart your PC to apply the update.
Windows 11 KB5060829: What’s new
This update focuses on enhancing user customization and complying with regulatory requirements, particularly for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). According to the release note, KB5060829 for Windows 11 version 24H2 adds an option to change the Taskbar icon size, rolls out a new PC-to-PC file transfer feature for the Windows Backup app.
- Smaller Taskbar Icons: This update introduces a new scaling feature that dynamically shrinks taskbar icons to accommodate more applications when space is limited. You can even customize this behavior in your Taskbar settings.
To change this setting, right-click an empty area on the taskbar, select Taskbar settings, expand the Taskbar behaviors section, and choose your preference under Show smaller taskbar buttons.
- Default App Improvements for EEA Users: As part of Microsoft’s response to regulatory changes in the EU, users in the European Economic Area (EEA) can now customize default apps more freely, giving them greater control over which applications handle common file types and protocols.
- PC-to-PC File Transfer via Windows Backup: A new PC-to-PC migration experience is rolling out with this update. This allows users to easily transfer files, settings, and apps from an old PC to a new one during setup via Windows Backup.
- Click to Do (Preview): Ask Microsoft 365 Copilot. This experimental feature enables users to send selected text or images directly to Microsoft 365 Copilot using a context menu option, offering AI-powered assistance for productivity tasks.
KB5060829 also includes a number of bug fixes and performance improvements across the OS:
- Fixes the ALT + Tab freezing issue when switching out of fullscreen games
- Resolves script execution delays on remote SMB shares (e.g., from Windows Server 2019)
- Improves Windows Hello for Business certificate auto-renewal reliability
- Enhances the cleanup of unused language packs and Features on Demand to free up disk space
- Optimizes Windows Search performance, reducing load times from over 10 seconds
- Fixes Explorer.exe crashes when dragging windows with snapping enabled
While this build introduces many improvements, there is one known issue currently reported:
CJK Text May Appear Blurry at 96 DPI (100% scaling) in Chromium-based browsers (e.g., Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome). As a temporary workaround, users can try increasing scaling to 125% or 150%.
More details are available on the official Microsoft update page.
