Has Windows 11 24H2 been released?

Windows 11 2024 Update: Release date & availability Windows 11 version 24H2 is already available on new Copilot+ PCs that began shipping on June 18 . If you recently purchased a device with a Snapdragon X chip, you are already running the Windows 11 2024 Update.

Does Windows update every Tuesday?

Most people are familiar with the monthly security update release. The monthly security update release is published on the second Tuesday of each month, typically at 10:00 AM Pacific Time (PST/PDT) . This release might commonly be referred to as: Patch Tuesday.

What did Windows 11 bring?

Microsoft claims performance improvements such as smaller update sizes, faster web browsing in "any browser", faster wake time from sleep mode, and faster Windows Hello authentication .

Will Windows 11 be discontinued?

On October 10, 2023, Windows 11 Home and Pro Version 21H2 will go end of life . This is the first version of Windows 11 to go out of support. Make sure to update any installations you have to version 22H2 to remain supported.

Will there be a Windows 12?

Since Microsoft has announced that it has moved to an annual feature update cadence for its OS, the next logical time for Windows 12 to arrive will be around September or October 2025 , tidily corresponding with the end of life for Windows 10.

What are the benefits of Patch Tuesday?

On Patch Tuesday, you receive security updates that address vulnerabilities in Microsoft operating systems and software, along with fixes for Microsoft Office applications and other software . Patch Tuesday is the day Microsoft releases these updates each month.

What happens when Windows is out of date?

When a Windows version reaches its end-of-support date, the software keeps working, but the update channel grinds to a halt : [There] will be no new security updates, non-security updates, or assisted support.

What is Microsoft July 2024 Patch Tuesday?

Microsoft rolled out fixes for more than 140 vulnerabilities, four of which have been categorized as zero-day. Five bugs are rated critical, 134 are rated important, and four are rated moderate.

Is Windows 11 free now?

Upgrades to Windows 11 from Windows 10 will be free .

Why would anyone want Windows 11?

Windows 11 includes several new built-in security features in addition to its existing security tools, Windows Security and Microsoft Defender. The new Windows 11 security features help to further protect your device . For example, a security alarm has been added to help prevent hackers or malware from accessing data.

What does Windows 11 lack?

The following taskbar features are no longer available as of Windows 11: Support for moving the taskbar to the top, left, or right of the screen. Support for changing the size of the taskbar or its icons. "Time" is not displayed in the calendar when clicking on the "Date/Time" on taskbar.

Is Windows 11 22H2 out yet?

The second component update to Windows 11, version 22H2, codenamed "Moment 2", was released on February 28, 2023 , with build 22621.1344 and several further changes: Added iOS support in the Phone Link app. New Studio Effects section in the Quick Settings for NPU-compatible devices.

How to get Windows 11 24H2 update?

This update is not available through Windows Update. See the Update Catalog release channel. To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website . To download updates from the Update Catalog, see Steps to download updates from the Windows Update Catalog.

Microsoft Enhances Windows 11 24H2 Copilot+ PCs in July Patch Tuesday

Incorporating improvements from the June 28, 2024, KB5039304 update, one notable change with KB5040435 involves the User Account Control (UAC) system. Now, reparation of applications using the Windows Installer will prompt users for credentials.

Automation scripts may need updating to display the Shield icon, indicating the requirement for elevated permissions. To bypass this prompt, users can set the registry value

A major issue addressed in this update concerns the Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) protocol, specifically resolving MD5 collision vulnerabilities. Additional details are available in KB5040268.

This update includes the Windows 11 Servicing Stack Update (KB5039333) for Build 26100.998, crucial for maintaining a stable and reliable servicing stack essential for the application of Microsoft updates.

However, there is an identified issue where Roblox cannot be downloaded and played on Arm devices via the Microsoft Store. A recommended workaround is to download the game directly from the Roblox website.

The KB5040435 update primarily aims at reinforcing security by addressing critical vulnerabilities within Windows 11. Detailed information on the resolved security issues can be found in the Security Update Guide and the July 2024 Security Updates on the Microsoft website. In the meantime, the vulnerabilities addressed in July 2024 Patch Tuesday can be seen below:

CVE ID

Tag

CVE Title

CVE-2024-30105

.NET and Visual Studio

.NET Core and Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38081

.NET and Visual Studio

.NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2024-35264

.NET and Visual Studio

.NET and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38095

.NET and Visual Studio

.NET and Visual Studio Denial of Service Vulnerability

CVE-2024-39684

Active Directory Rights Management Services

Github: CVE-2024-39684 TenCent RapidJSON Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38517

Active Directory Rights Management Services

Github: CVE-2024-38517 TenCent RapidJSON Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38092

Azure CycleCloud

Azure CycleCloud Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2024-35266

Azure DevOps

Azure DevOps Server Spoofing Vulnerability

CVE-2024-35267

Azure DevOps

Azure DevOps Server Spoofing Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38086

Azure Kinect SDK

Azure Kinect SDK Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2024-35261

Azure Network Watcher

Azure Network Watcher VM Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2024-37985

Intel

Arm: CVE-2024-37985 Systematic Identification and Characterization of Proprietary Prefetchers

CVE-2024-38027

Line Printer Daemon Service (LPD)

Windows Line Printer Daemon Service Denial of Service Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38089

Microsoft Defender for IoT

Microsoft Defender for IoT Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2024-30061

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (On-Premises) Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38079

Microsoft Graphics Component

Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38051

Microsoft Graphics Component

Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38021

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38020

Microsoft Office Outlook

Microsoft Outlook Spoofing Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38024

Microsoft Office SharePoint

Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38023

Microsoft Office SharePoint

Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2024-32987

Microsoft Office SharePoint

Microsoft SharePoint Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38094

Microsoft Office SharePoint

Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38057

Microsoft Streaming Service

Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38054

Microsoft Streaming Service

Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38052

Microsoft Streaming Service

Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38055

Microsoft Windows Codecs Library

Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38056

Microsoft Windows Codecs Library

Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38091

Microsoft WS-Discovery

Microsoft WS-Discovery Denial of Service Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38048

NDIS

Windows Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) Denial of Service Vulnerability

CVE-2024-3596

NPS RADIUS Server

CERT/CC: CVE-2024-3596 RADIUS Protocol Spoofing Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38061

Role: Active Directory Certificate Services; Active Directory Domain Services

DCOM Remote Cross-Session Activation Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38080

Role: Windows Hyper-V

Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2024-28928

Microsoft Enhances Windows 11 24H2 Copilot+ PCs in July Patch Tuesday - WinBuzzer (2024)

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