November 21, 2024 at 04:01PM
Microsoft released the November 2024 preview cumulative update (KB5046740) for Windows 11 24H2, featuring 14 improvements including fixes for File Explorer, Clipboard history, and display issues. The update enhances text-to-speech features and introduces content sharing to Android devices. A December preview release will not occur due to holiday operations.
### Meeting Notes Takeaways: November 2024 Preview Cumulative Update for Windows 11 24H2
**Update Overview:**
– Microsoft released the KB5046740 update as part of the November 2024 optional non-security preview updates for Windows 11 24H2.
– This update includes 14 improvements and fixes targeting issues in File Explorer, Clipboard history, and secondary displays.
**Key Features and Fixes:**
1. **Sharing Enhancement:** Introduces a new method for sharing content from File Explorer and desktop context menus to Android devices via the Phone Link app.
2. **Text-to-Speech Improvements:** Enhancements to the Narrator, voice access, live captions, live translations, and voice typing features.
3. **Display Issues Resolved:**
– Fixes lag and screen tearing on secondary displays in full-screen mode.
– Resolves clipboard history issues where no content appears.
– Addresses app window positioning problems after sleep on multi-monitor setups.
**Installation Instructions:**
– Users can update by navigating to Settings > Windows Update > Check for Updates and selecting ‘Download and install.’
– The update can also be manually downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
**Notable Changes:**
– System tray adjustments: Shortened date/time display; notification bell icon visibility issue when “Do not disturb” is enabled.
– Change in terminology: “Tailored Experiences” now referred to as “Personalized offers” in the OOBE, with new privacy options available.
– Jump list functionality enhanced for admin access.
– Mouse pointer enhancement: Fixed size of visibility circles for pointer location on some displays.
**Future Updates:**
– No non-security preview release for December 2024 due to holiday operations; however, a monthly security release will occur.
– Regular updates for both security and non-security previews will resume in January 2025.
**Known Issues:**
– Affects gamers on Windows Arm devices regarding downloading and playing Roblox via Microsoft Store.
– Game audio volume issues reported when using specific USB DAC sound systems.
**OS Update Context:**
– Windows 11, version 24H2 began rolling out in October 2023 as a full OS upgrade for eligible devices currently on Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2.
This summary captures the essential information and actionable items regarding the November 2024 update for Windows 11 24H2.