Windows 10: The Windows 11 2023 Update is now available: how to get it

Microsoft announced the general availability of the 2023 feature update for its Windows operating system, the Windows 11 2023 Update, a moment ago. Also called Windows 11 version 23H2, it is the second feature update for Windows 11.

The update is available via the operating system's built-in updating system already and systems that meet the system requirements may be updated now. To do so, Windows 11 administrators need to select Start > Settings > Windows Update and activate the check for updates button. It may be necessary to enable the "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available toggle" to get the update offered right away.

Downloads are also available on the official Microsoft Windows 11 download website.

Microsoft notes that it will prevent the installation of the feature update on systems with known issues. The new Windows 11 version 23H2 known issues health page on the Microsoft website lists them all.

Microsoft lists three issues currently, all of which are resolved or mitigated, and not new. They are:

• BitLocker might incorrectly receive a 65000 error in MDMs
• Devices with locale set to Croatia might not utilize the expected currency
• Compatibility issues with Intel Smart Sound Technology drivers and Windows 11

Most Windows 11 users may want to postpone the installation of the feature update to make sure that it does not introduce major issues. In any event, it is recommended to create a system backup before installing the new feature update for the operating system.

Microsoft plans to support the Windows 11 2023 Update for two years with updates. This version will be supported until October 2025 therefore for Home systems. Enterprise and Education systems receive three years of support.

Windows 11 version 23H2 is a smaller feature update that installs like a regular cumulative update on systems that run Windows 11 version 22H2. It combines the changes of the Moment 4 update with a number of smaller changes.

Microsoft announced some of them on the Windows Experience Blog. John Cable, Vice President, Program Management, Windows Servicing and Delivery, mentions the replacement of Chat with Microsoft Teams as one of the changes. Microsoft Teams is now pinned to the taskbar of the operating system.

Windows users who don't want to use Microsoft Teams can right-click on a blank space on the taskbar and select Taskbar Settings to hide the icon on the Taskbar.

The second change that Cable highlights is the separation of system apps. The All Apps menu of the Start Menu lists some native apps with a system label to better distinguish them from other apps. The system apps are also shown under Settings > System > System Components once the update is installed and no longer under Settings > Apps > Installed Apps.

Some features of the Moment 4 update will ship turned on by default, which was not the case on Windows 11 version 22H2 systems. Windows Copilot is enabled by default, for example. You can turn off Windows Copilot easily though.

Closing Words

Windows 11 2023 Update is a small feature update. Clearly, the decision to release new features through Moment updates throughout the year had a major impact on that. Good news for users is that the feature update should install without major issues on most systems.

Now You: do you plan to install the Windows 11 2023 update?

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how to fix 2023-03 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5023706)

John Dev,

Why would an in-place Upgrade solve this problem? I did all the steps listed here but not the in-place update. The error I see in the Windows update window is "Download error - 0x8024401c" for 2023-03 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5023706). Its been logging this error since 3/17/2023

Note that on 2/15 everything seemed fine:

2023-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5022845)

Successfully Installed on 2/15/2023

2023-02 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1 for Windows 11, version 22H2 for x64 (KB5022497)

Successfully Installed on 2/15/2023

 

Cumulative Updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, April 2023

The following release notes coincide with Cumulative updates for all the supported versions of Windows, released on April 11th, 2023.

Windows 11

Windows 11 22H2: April 11, 2023—KB5025239 (OS Build 22621.1555)

April 11, 2023—KB5025239 (OS Build 22621.1555) - Microsoft Support

Improvements

This security update includes improvements that were a part of update KB5023778 (released March 28, 2023). When you install this KB:

• New! This update implements the new Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) as a Windows inbox feature. For more information, see By popular demand: Windows LAPS available now!
  
• This update addresses a compatibility issue. The issue occurs because of unsupported use of the registry.
  

Download: Download KB5025239 MSU for Windows 11 v22H2 64-bit (x64)

Windows 11 (original release): April 11, 2023—KB5025224 (OS Build 22000.1817)

April 11, 2023—KB5025224 (OS Build 22000.1817) - Microsoft Support

Improvements

This security update includes improvements that were a part of update KB5023774 (released March 28, 2023). When you install this KB:

• New! This update implements the new Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) as a Windows inbox feature. For more information, see By popular demand: Windows LAPS available now!
  
• This update affects the Arab Republic of Egypt. The update supports the government’s daylight saving time change order for 2023.
  
• This update addresses a compatibility issue. The issue occurs because of unsupported use of the registry.
  
• This update addresses a known issue that affects kiosk device profiles. If you have enabled automatic logon, it might not work. After Autopilot completes provisioning, these devices stay on the credential screen. This issue occurs after you install updates dated January 10, 2023, and later
  

Download: Download KB5025224 MSU for Windows 11 v21H2 64-bit (x64)

Windows 10

Windows 10 22H2: April 11, 2023—KB5025221 (OS Builds 19042.2846, 19044.2846, and 19045.2846)

April 11, 2023—KB5025221 (OS Builds 19042.2846, 19044.2846, and 19045.2846) - Microsoft Support

Highlights

• This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.
  

If you installed earlier updates, only the new updates in this package would be downloaded and installed on your device.

Download: Download KB5025221 MSU for Windows 10 v20H2, v21H2, and v22H2 64-bit (x64)

1/19/23
IMPORTANT After March 2023, there are no more optional, non-security preview releases for the supported editions of Windows 10, version 20H2 and Windows 10, version 21H2. Only cumulative monthly security updates (known as the "B" or Update Tuesday release) will continue for these versions. Windows 10, version 22H2 will continue to receive security and optional releases.

https://twitter.com/WindowsUpdate/status/1635692351996801059

��Resources

• Learn about the different types of monthly updates: https://msft.it/6017eRKoX

• Find resources, tools, and news about known issues and safeguards: https://msft.it/6016eRKon

• Have an issue? File feedback to our engineers: https://msft.it/6018eRKok

 

Xbox app April 2023 Update Now Available

Source: Xbox App April 2023 Update - Xbox Wire