If you are running Windows 11 version 22H2 or 21H2, this update is mandatory for security, but it also brings a sack of quality-of-life improvements just in time for the holidays.
. Microsoft Support +2 Key Update Details Version: Windows 11, version 21H2. OS Build: 22000.2538. Size: Approximately 350.5 MB for x64-based systems. Release Date: October 10, 2023. Microsoft Update Catalog +5 Improvements & Security Fixes This update addressed several security vulnerabilities and functional bugs: Zero-Day Mitigations: Patched three major vulnerabilities, including CVE-2023-44487 (HTTP/2 "Rapid Reset" attack) and CVE-2023-36563 (WordPad information disclosure). System Stability: Fixed an issue where the system might stop responding when using OneDrive files compressed by NTFS. Peripheral Support: Resolved a bug where If you are running Windows 11 version 22H2
Beyond the shiny new features, KB5031358 is a security update at its core. OS Build: 22000
While the security patches are reason enough to hit the update button, the return of the uncombined taskbar icons and the integration of Copilot make this one of the most feature-rich cumulative updates of the year. Microsoft Update Catalog +5 Improvements & Security Fixes