
Microsoft has rolled out mandatory cumulative updates KB5050009 and KB5050021 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 23H2, respectively. These updates address security vulnerabilities and introduce several improvements.
Key Updates and Features:
1. Security Enhancements
– Build numbers updated to 26100.2605 (24H2) and 226×1.4602 (23H2)
– Includes January 2025 Patch Tuesday security fixes
2. Touch and Input Improvements
– New touchscreen edge gestures settings
– IME toolbar auto-hide in full-screen mode for Chinese/Japanese input
– Enhanced mouse pointer visibility controls
3. File Explorer Updates
– Android device sharing capability via context menu
– Fixed spacing issues in left pane
– Search box display improvements
4. System Enhancements
– Dynamic Lighting settings improvements
– New jump list administrative options
– Improved speech-to-text and text-to-speech features
– Multiple display bug fixes
– Clipboard history improvements
5. Accessibility Updates
– New Narrator scan mode functions
– Enhanced list navigation
– Improved link-skipping capabilities
Installation Methods:
– Automatic: Settings > Windows Update
– Manual: Microsoft Update Catalog
Users are encouraged to install these updates promptly to maintain system security and stability. No major issues have been reported with these updates.