Microsoft Releases Cumulative Update KB5053598 for Windows 11 Version 24H2

Microsoft has launched the cumulative update KB5053598 for Windows 11, version 24H2. This update includes all the enhancements and fixes introduced in the optional update KB5052093 from February 25, along with additional security improvements.

Key Features and Enhancements in the KB5053598 Update

1. Taskbar Improvements

Users can now share files directly from the taskbar’s jump list.
Jump lists appear when right-clicking on an application with a jump list.

2. Windows Spotlight Enhancements

New ways to obtain information about background images.
Users can hover over an image or click on the “Get info about this image” icon.
The Windows Spotlight icon now features color and background changes to make locating it easier.

3. Lock Screen Improvements

Users can now quickly get more details about the lock screen image by selecting the “Like” button.

4. New Features for Narrator

Narrator’s scan mode now includes additional navigation options.
Users can skip links, jump to the beginning or end of elements, and quickly access lists on webpages or documents.

5. Game Pass Enhancements

Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers may now see a Game Pass reference card on the main Settings page.
This feature allows users to invite friends and family to try PC Game Pass for free.

6. File Explorer Improvements

Users can now postpone or disable the “Start backup” notification in the address bar.

7. HTML Help Viewer Updates

Added support for text scaling, improving accessibility.

8. Camera Enhancements

The new multiplexing camera allows multiple applications to access the camera feed simultaneously.
This feature is ideal for video streaming, particularly when needing both a sign language interpreter and a main broadcast.
Basic camera functionality has been improved, including better filtering options.

Other Fixes and Improvements in KB5053598

Task Manager

Fixed an issue where an HDD was incorrectly identified as an SSD.

File Explorer

Performance improvements when loading folders with large multimedia files.
Fixed issues when typing URLs in the address bar.
Resolved an issue where the address bar overlapped in full-screen mode.

Start Menu

Fixed incorrect colors in the account manager floating menu when using custom and dark mode.

Audio Fixes

Resolved an issue where the volume could suddenly increase to 100% upon waking from sleep mode.
Fixed a bug causing random mute and unmute sounds.
Fixed an issue where USB audio devices stopped working after a brief period of inactivity.