Windows 11 24H2 has just received an optional update which comes with some useful tweaks to the interface. This is patch KB5046740 and it’s in preview – so as ever, you might come across glitches if you install it – and the main changes on the desktop are applied to the taskbar and Start menu.

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Microsoft has confirmed via a support document that there are some problems its aware of within Windows 11 24H2, an important Windows 11 update.

Windows 11 24H2 has been struggling with numerous problems since it released back in October, including network connectivity failures, broken keyboard shortcuts, and crashing Office apps. For many, the only fix so far has been to revert to a previous version of Windows 11.

Microsoft confirms that the Windows 11 24H2 update is giving users a real headache with various problems including trashing game audio for gamers.

KB5046740 is out now with dozens of quality-of-life updates for Windows 11, including fixes to the most frustrating bugs.

Use the Registry Editor to Get the Windows 11 24H2 Update . Microsoft is gradually rolling out the 24H2 update, so it might take some time for your computer to receive it. If you

Hotpatching, as the name suggests, means that the update does not require any system reboot, nor does it need any user intervention and they are applied immediately. However, Microsoft assures no comprise in the level of security provided. Thus it will be installed automatically via the Windows Update. It explains:

Windows 11 24H2 update is causing issues with date and time settings, specifically the time zone feature. It also breaks audio USB.

The November optional updates for Windows 11 bring a lot of minor changes that Microsoft has been testing with Insiders in recent weeks.