December 4, 2023 at 06:09PM
Microsoft released the KB5032288 preview update for Windows 11 with Copilot AI enhancements, enabling it by default for Windows 11 23H2, additions to Alt+Tab, and a use limit for local accounts. The update also quickens Copilot taskbar access, offers fixes for 11 bugs, and enhances the Microsoft Store app experience. No December 2023 preview updates are planned; regular updates will resume in January 2024. Optional previews for Windows 11 22H2 will end in February 2024.
**Meeting Takeaways: Microsoft Windows 11 Update – KB5032288**
1. **Release Information:**
– Microsoft has released the KB5032288 preview update for Windows 11 in November 2023.
2. **Windows Copilot AI Assistant Improvements:**
– Windows Copilot AI is now enabled by default on Windows 11 23H2 systems.
– The update allows Copilot AI to be accessible across multiple displays.
– A thumbnail preview is now included in the Alt+Tab dialog.
3. **Usage Restrictions:**
– Users with a local Windows account have a limit of ten Copilot AI assistance requests; thereafter, a verified account login is required.
4. **Performance Enhancement:**
– The speed at which Copilot opens from the taskbar has been improved.
5. **Installation Guidance:**
– Users can update via Settings > Windows Update or manually download from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
6. **Notable Bug Fixes:**
– Windows Spotlight might be set as default background unexpectedly.
– File Explorer windows no longer appear in the foreground unexpectedly.
– Fixed an issue where Microsoft Store apps would stop responding or fail to update.
– Addressed a problem causing IE mode to stop responding when multiple IE mode tabs are open.
7. **Support Documentation:**
– Full list of fixes and improvements are available in the KB5032288 support bulletin.
8. **Other Updates:**
– Windows 10 systems also began receiving the Copilot AI assistant with the KB5032278 update.
9. **No December 2023 Preview Update:**
– Due to reduced operations over the Western holidays, there will be no non-security preview release in December 2023.
– Regular update cycle resumes in January 2024, with a monthly security release for December being the exception.
10. **Future Update Plans:**
– No optional preview releases for Windows 11 22H2 after February 2024; monthly security updates continue.
11. **Action Items Moving Forward:**
– Users should consider updating to benefit from the Copilot AI improvements and fixes.
– IT departments should note the pause in December’s preview updates and the timeline change for Windows 11 22H2.
– Communication should be disseminated appropriately regarding the update features and any operational impacts due to the changes.