Download KB5046617 for Windows 11 version 24H2

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Microsoft has rolled out the KB5046617 cumulative update for Windows 11 version 24H2. This is part of the November 2024 Patch Tuesday update focuses on addressing crucial security vulnerabilities while enhancing overall performance. Installing KB5046617 advance to Windows 11 build 26100.2314, brings changes to Notification Control, Wi-Fi Password Dialog, Narrator Functionality, Windows Sandbox Client Preview and most importantly fixes SFC/scannow bug (tried to repair the broken files on every scan).

Install Windows 11 KB5046617

This mandatory cumulative update is part of the November 2024 Patch Tuesday cycle and includes security enhancements targeting vulnerabilities identified in previous months. Users are strongly encouraged to install this update to maintain optimal security and performance.

You can easily install the update by navigating to Start > Settings > Windows Update and selecting Check for Updates.

Additionally, it can be manually downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog. After installing the October 8 Patch Tuesday update, your PC will upgrade to Windows 11 Build 26100.2314.

New Features in Windows 11 Build 26100.2314

The latest update KB5046617 for Windows 11 version 24H2 introduces new features and addresses several key issues to improve user experience and system reliability. This update fixes issue “cannot access Dev Drive” in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), Internet connection issues and more.

New Features and Improvements

1. Notification Control: Users can now stop suggestions to turn off notifications from certain apps more easily. This can be managed directly from the notification by selecting the ellipses (…) or from Settings > System > Notifications.
2. Wi-Fi Password Dialog: A dedicated Wi-Fi password dialog has been added under Settings > Network & Internet, making it easier to manage wireless network credentials.
3. Enhanced Narrator Functionality: Narrator has gained a shortcut (Narrator key + Ctrl + X) to copy the last spoken text to the clipboard, useful for quickly capturing codes or numbers. Additionally, Narrator now auto-reads emails in the new Outlook, similar to the classic version.
4. Start Menu Update: The “All apps” section in the Start menu is now simply called “All.”
5. Copilot Key Customization: A new Copilot key on certain keyboards allows users to open the Copilot app, Microsoft 365 app (if signed in with Entra ID), or a different app (must be MSIX packaged for security). This option is configurable under Settings > Personalization > Text Input.
6. Virtual Hard Disk Management: A new “Detach virtual hard disk” option is now available under Settings > System > Storage > Disks & Volumes for easier virtual disk management, although it’s gradually rolling out.
7. Enhanced Wi-Fi SSID Display: Wi-Fi networks using Unicode characters are now displayed correctly in the command output for netsh wlan show networks, supporting UTF-8 SSIDs.
8. Windows Sandbox Client Preview: This preview adds clipboard redirection, audio/video input control, and runtime folder sharing between the host and the sandbox. New command-line support is also available via wsb.exe–help, with updates accessible in the Microsoft Store.

Bug Fixes and Improvements

1. User Interface Issues: Fixed issues where parts of the UI could not be viewed in certain apps.
2. Screen Switching with ALT + TAB: Resolved a problem where screens would go black for a few seconds when switching between windows using ALT + TAB on some PCs.
3. Scanning App Compatibility: Addressed a bug where connected scanners were not detected by certain scanning apps.
4. Web Sign-In Responsiveness: Fixed a screen-freezing issue preventing users from signing into their accounts via web-based sign-in.
5. Windows Disk Cleanup Accuracy: Improved the Disk Cleanup app to provide more accurate estimates of free space.
6. SFC Command Errors: Resolved issues with errors appearing during the sfc /scannow command.
7. Credential Guard Authentication: Fixed authentication issues with S4U2self on devices where Credential Guard is off and the Active Directory domain does not allow the RC4 cipher.
8. BYOVD Attack Prevention: Additional drivers have been flagged to guard against “Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver” attacks, which could previously be exploited.
9. Kernel Debug Files: Fixed a problem where win32kbase.sys would incorrectly generate live kernel debug files.
10. Shutdown Stop Errors: Addressed a stop error that occurred during system shutdown.

Microsoft also noted, few known issues, Task Manager’s Processes page displays zero counts for apps, background processes, and Windows processes when using the “Group by Type” view, despite active processes running. Users on ARM devices currently cannot download or play Roblox via the Microsoft Store.

Windows 11 KB5046617 offline installer download link: https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB5046617

• If you are looking for the latest Windows 10 version 22H2 ISO, click here.
• In addition, you can download the latest Windows 11 24H2 ISO images here.

If you experience problems installing the update, check this video for troubleshooting steps:

Source: https://windows101tricks.com/windows-11-update/