KB5044384 Update for Windows 11 24H2 (Build 26100.2161)

[Prajwal Desai]

Microsoft has released the KB5044384 update (Build 26100.2161) for Windows 11 devices running version 24H2. This non-security update adds many new features and resolves some critical issues with Windows 11 24H2 UI, post upgrade data that couldn't be deleted, SFC scan errors, DirectAccess bugs and much more.

Check the below link to get a detailed description of October 24, 2024—KB5044384 (OS Build 26100.2161) Preview.

October 24, 2024—KB5044384 (OS Build 26100.2161) Preview - Microsoft Support

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To install the KB5044384 cumulative update preview on Windows 11 24H2, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.

Cumulative Update KB5044384 New Features​

Installing the KB5044384 update on Windows 11, 24H2, will introduce the following new features:

1. This update adds the Windows Sandbox Client Preview that includes runtime clipboard redirection, audio and video input control, and sharing of folders with the host at runtime.
2. If you use the netsh wlan show networks command, it can now read SSIDs that are encoded using UTF-8.
3. This update adds a detach virtual hard disk button to Settings. To use this feature, in the properties for your VHD or VHDx, go to Settings > System > Storage > Disks & Volumes.
4. You can configure the Copilot key on the keyboard.
5. You can now stop the suggestions to turn off notifications from certain apps.
6. The dialog now has the Windows 11 visual design. To check this, go to Settings > Network & internet.
7. This update adds a new Narrator shortcut. Press the Narrator key + Ctrl + X to copy what Narrator last spoke to the clipboard.
8. KB5044384 adds a new feature to auto read the contents of an email message in the new Outlook.

Improvements added with KB5044384 Update for Windows 11 24H2​

Below is a list of improvements and fixes by Microsoft in the KB5044384 update.

1. Fixed the user interface (UI issues) where some sections of the UI weren't visible for apps.
2. Resolves the issue where HTA optional components (OC) are now in ARM64 Windows PE.
3. Fixed a critical issue where win32kbase.sys creates live kernel debug files when it should not.
4. A stop error occurs during shutdown has been resolved with this update.
5. SFC /scannow errors are resolved.
6. The problem where you might experience problems using DirectAccess following a clean install or an in-place upgrade to Windows 11, version 24H2 has been resolved.
7. Resolves a critical issue where your device might have issues using S4U2self to authenticate.
8. This update addresses some of the causes for the wrong free space estimates and improves its accuracy.
9. Resolved an issue where pressing the Alt+Tab key caused the screen to go black on some PCs for a few seconds.