Windows 11 KB5040442 update released with 31 fixes, changes
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Microsoft released the Windows 11 KB5040442 cumulative update (July 2024 Patch Tuesday) for versions 22H2 and 23H2, adding features like the restored Show Desktop button, new File Explorer compression capabilities (7-Zip/TAR), Copilot app behavior updates, and various UI/performance tweaks, alongside mandatory security fixes. The article explains how to obtain the update (Windows Update or Microsoft Update Catalog), notes gradual feature rollouts, and outlines known issues affecting enterprise subscription upgrades and taskbar functionality on Windows N or when Media Features are disabled.
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