Windows 11 update KB5036980 rolls out new policies and network, kernel, startup fixes (preview)

Microsoft is rolling out the Home windows 11 builds 22621.3520 and 22631.3520 because the replace KB5036980 for Home windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 within the Launch Preview Channel as an non-compulsory non-security replace with varied fixes and enhancements that can profit extra system directors than common customers.

In accordance with the official notes, replace KB5036980 for Home windows 11 introduces modifications that enable system directors to put in “.msi” purposes on ARM-based techniques by way of Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and the corporate provides a brand new “AllowScreenRecorder” MDM coverage to disable display recording from the Snipping Software.

This package deal additionally addresses rendering issues with the Widgets icon within the Taskbar, patches Windows Kernel vulnerabilities, points with the Resilient File System (ReFS), startup issues for dual-boot techniques, and TCP latency and different networking points.

This replace comprises a preview of the enhancements Microsoft plans to roll out because the Patch Tuesday Replace for Might 2024. At present, the package deal is offered by way of the Home windows Insider Program, however within the coming days, it’ll arrive as an non-compulsory set up by way of the Steady Channel as an possibility set up with out the safety patches. Then, the replace will grow to be obtainable for everybody on the second Tuesday of Might with all of the meant safety fixes.

On April 9, Microsoft additionally launched the April Patch Tuesday replace (KB5036893), which included safety fixes and extra options as a part of the Second 5 replace.

Different fixes for builds 22621.3520 and 22631.3520

These are fixes rolling out with the newest preview of Home windows 11:

• Mounted for the netstat -c command, enhancing port exhaustion troubleshooting.
• Mounted a reminiscence leak within the accelerator backing retailer administration path.
• Enhanced reminiscence granularity for media allocations, decreasing overcommitment and bettering efficiency.
• Addressed excessive reminiscence consumption and points impacting service and pod deployment within the Host Networking Service (HNS).
• Correction of intermittent identify decision failures in cut up DNS setups for WLS2.
• Mounted Japanese 106 keyboard structure on the contact keyboard at sign-in.
• Resolved a cease error on PCs supporting Bluetooth A2DP {hardware} offload.
• Eliminated duplicate print queues for common printers.
• Mounted a problem permitting bypass of Protected Course of Gentle (PPL) protections.
• HVCI now accepts appropriate drivers.
• Mounted for the Settings menu stopping response when dismissing a flyout menu.
• Addressed a reminiscence leak within the Distributed Transaction Coordinator (DTC) throughout mapping retrieval.
• Repair for Home windows Native Administrator Password Answer (LAPS) the place Publish Authentication Actions (PAA) weren’t triggering accurately.

Set up replace KB5036980

You’ll be able to obtain KB5036980 from the “Home windows Replace” settings (after enrolling within the Home windows Insider Program) by clicking the “Test for Updates” button and restarting your laptop after turning on the “Get the newest updates as quickly as they’re obtainable” toggle change.

If the replace is inflicting issues, you’ll be able to uninstall the KB5036980 replace out of your laptop utilizing any of those strategies.