January 23, 2024 at 02:14PM
Microsoft released the January 2024 preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, adding Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance for European users, allowing uninstallation of all apps by March 6. KB5034203 is an optional update for testing fixes and improvements. The update also addresses specific issues and can be manually installed from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
– Microsoft has released the January 2024 preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, which includes Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance in the European Economic Area (EEA). This allows EEA users to uninstall all Windows apps by March 6, 2024.
– The KB5034203 update is a monthly non-security optional cumulative update, providing fixes and improvements ahead of the February 2024 Patch Tuesday release, giving administrators the opportunity to test changes before the regular Windows update cycle.
– EEA customers installing the update will be able to uninstall all Windows apps, including Microsoft Edge and other Microsoft apps. However, it is still unclear what happens after uninstalling Edge.
– The update also addresses various issues, such as impacting single-function printers, Code Integrity Module, BitLocker data-only encryption, and includes quarterly changes to the Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist file.
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