Microsoft has released the September 2024 non-security preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, with fixes for bugs that cause Edge web browser crashes and media playback issues.
Today’s optional cumulative update (KB5043131) is a maintenance release designed to allow Windows administrators to test fixes and improvements. This will ensure a more reliable user experience when installing security updates during the mandatory October 2024 Patch Tuesday update cycle.
KB5043131 fixes issues such as Microsoft Edge becoming unresponsive when using IE mode and work folders not syncing when Defender for Endpoint is active. It also resolves a bug that causes some media files to stop playing when using a specific surround sound technology.
To install the update, go to the Settings app, navigate to “Windows Update,” and click “Check for updates.” Because this is an optional update, you’ll be prompted to confirm that you want to install it by clicking the “Download and install” link.
Windows 10 users can also install KB5043131 manually after downloading it from Microsoft Update Catalog.
Windows 10 September 2024 Preview Update Highlights
Once installed, this preview build will update Windows 10 22H2 systems to build 19045.4957.
Other fixes and new features in this month’s non-security preview update include:
- (Start Menu) This update moves your profile picture to different positions. The left menu panel also has a new background color, making items in the panel stand out more. This change may not be available to all users as it will be rolled out gradually.
- (Microsoft Sign-On Single Sign-On (SSO)) The SSO warns that the European Digital Markets Act (DMA) requires that you be prompted for requests too frequently. This happens when you authenticate with a certificate.
- (Country and carrier settings) This update updates the COSA profiles for certain mobile operators.
- (File Explorer and Taskbar) Windows Server stops responding when you use applications such as File Explorer and Taskbar.
- (Windows Update Subscription Notifications) They now appear when you log in.
- (Directory Enumeration) This might fail if a directory has symbolic links with long target names.
Users running Windows 10 versions 2004, 20H2, 21H1, or 21H2 can upgrade to Windows 10 version 22H2 using the KB5015684 enablement package. This package enables features in Windows 10 22H2 that are currently unsupported as all these versions share a common core operating system with identical features. system files.
Microsoft says the September 2024 preview update KB5043131 is affected by a single known issue that will prevent customers from changing their user account profile picture.
In early June, Microsoft reopened the Windows 10 Beta Channel and announced the first Windows 10 Beta build since 2021, three years after the last build was set in motion for Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview channels.
In August, Redmond released The second beta of Windows 10 22H2 since the channel was revived, with fixes for the Unified Write Filter (UWF) and Link Filter driver.
