Windows 11 articles, fixes and updates

This list contains all of the known Microsoft Knowledge Base articles, howtos, fixes, hotfixes, webcasts and updates of Microsoft Windows 11 that have been released in Year 2023. The list is daily updated.

5033205 Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 22H2 and 23H2: December 4, 2023 Q5033205 KB5033205 December 4, 2023
5032288 December 4, 2023—KB5032288 (OS Builds 22621.2792 and 22631.2792) Preview Q5032288 KB5032288 December 4, 2023
5028997 Instructions to manually resize your partition to install the WinRE update Q5028997 KB5028997 December 1, 2023
5033560 Update for Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE): November 30, 2023 Q5033560 KB5033560 November 30, 2023
5032190 November 14, 2023—KB5032190 (OS Builds 22621.2715 and 22631.2715) Q5032190 KB5032190 November 30, 2023
5017185 Power efficient settings in Windows 11 Q5017185 KB5017185 November 28, 2023
5031455 October 31, 2023—KB5031455 (OS Builds 22621.2506 and 22631.2506) Preview Q5031455 KB5031455 November 27, 2023
5031354 October 10, 2023—KB5031354 (OS Build 22621.2428) Q5031354 KB5031354 November 20, 2023
5030310 September 26, 2023—KB5030310 (OS Build 22621.2361) Preview Q5030310 KB5030310 November 20, 2023
5013562 How your Windows account can be used to sign in to other apps Q5013562 KB5013562 November 8, 2023
5027397 Feature update to Windows 11, version 23H2 by using an enablement package Q5027397 KB5027397 November 7, 2023
5029967 Back up your Windows PC Q5029967 KB5029967 October 18, 2023
5006925 Install mobile apps and the Amazon Appstore on Windows Q5006925 KB5006925 October 16, 2023
5032314 How to manage the OLE object conversion vulnerability associated with CVE-2023-36563 Q5032314 KB5032314 October 12, 2023
5031358 October 10, 2023—KB5031358 (OS Build 22000.2538) Q5031358 KB5031358 October 12, 2023
5030301 September 26, 2023—KB5030301 (OS Build 22000.2482) Preview Q5030301 KB5030301 October 12, 2023
5030219 September 12, 2023—KB5030219 (OS Build 22621.2283) Q5030219 KB5030219 October 12, 2023
5030217 September 12, 2023—KB5030217 (OS Build 22000.2416) Q5030217 KB5030217 October 12, 2023
5029351 August 22, 2023—KB5029351 (OS Build 22621.2215) Preview Q5029351 KB5029351 October 12, 2023
5029332 August 22, 2023—KB5029332 (OS Build 22000.2360) Preview Q5029332 KB5029332 October 12, 2023
5029263 August 8, 2023—KB5029263 (OS Build 22621.2134) Q5029263 KB5029263 October 12, 2023
5029253 August 8, 2023—KB5029253 (OS Build 22000.2295) Q5029253 KB5029253 October 12, 2023
5028254 July 26, 2023—KB5028254 (OS Build 22621.2070) Preview Q5028254 KB5028254 October 12, 2023
5028245 July 25, 2023—KB5028245 (OS Build 22000.2245) Preview Q5028245 KB5028245 October 12, 2023
5028185 July 11, 2023—KB5028185 (OS Build 22621.1992) Q5028185 KB5028185 October 12, 2023
5028182 July 11, 2023—KB5028182 (OS Build 22000.2176) Q5028182 KB5028182 October 12, 2023
5031476 Compatibility update for installing and recovering Windows 11, version 22H2: October 10, 2023 Q5031476 KB5031476 October 10, 2023
5031475 Compatibility update for installing and recovering Windows 11, version 21H2: October 10, 2023 Q5031475 KB5031475 October 10, 2023
12440 Activate Windows Q12440 KB12440 October 10, 2023
10741 Fix Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows Q10741 KB10741 October 6, 2023
5032038 Overview of Windows Backup as installed in Windows 10 and Windows 11 Q5032038 KB5032038 October 4, 2023
5022092 Set apps to run automatically when you start your device Q5022092 KB5022092 September 30, 2023
5022089 Add apps to the Startup page in Settings Q5022089 KB5022089 September 30, 2023
5020276 Netjoin: Domain join hardening changes Q5020276 KB5020276 September 29, 2023
5006117 Finding items in the File Explorer context menu Q5006117 KB5006117 September 28, 2023
4579967 How to share files in File Explorer on Windows Q4579967 KB4579967 September 28, 2023
4579200 Set File Explorer to open to This PC instead of Quick Access Q4579200 KB4579200 September 28, 2023
4558229 Switch from a local account to a Microsoft account Q4558229 KB4558229 September 28, 2023
4345210 Troubleshoot problems signing in to Windows Q4345210 KB4345210 September 28, 2023
5031274 Out of Box Experience update for Windows 11, version 22H2: September 26, 2023 Q5031274 KB5031274 September 26, 2023
5030323 Out of Box Experience update for Windows 11, version 22H2: September 26, 2023 Q5030323 KB5030323 September 26, 2023
5029731 Getting the most out of your PC backup Q5029731 KB5029731 September 25, 2023
5013438 Recovery discs created by using the "Backup and Restore (Windows 7)” app in Control Panel are unable to start Q5013438 KB5013438 September 25, 2023
5012643 April 25, 2022—KB5012643 (OS Build 22000.652) Preview - EXPIRED Q5012643 KB5012643 September 19, 2023
5006907 Microsoft Software License Terms Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Android™ Q5006907 KB5006907 September 19, 2023
5028742 Search photos and videos by location in Windows Photos Q5028742 KB5028742 September 15, 2023
5030327 Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 22H2: September 12, 2023 Q5030327 KB5030327 September 12, 2023
5030326 Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 21H2: September 12, 2023 Q5030326 KB5030326 September 12, 2023
5029778 How to manage the vulnerability associated with CVE-2022-40982 Q5029778 KB5029778 September 12, 2023
5020575 What is Photos Legacy? Q5020575 KB5020575 September 4, 2023
5026679 Get Windows updates as soon as they're available for your device Q5026679 KB5026679 August 25, 2023
5025885 How to manage the Windows Boot Manager revocations for Secure Boot changes associated with CVE-2023-24932 Q5025885 KB5025885 August 24, 2023
4023057 Update Health Tools—Windows Update Service components Q4023057 KB4023057 August 24, 2023
5029863 Compatibility update for installing and recovering Windows 11, version 22H2: August 22, 2023 Q5029863 KB5029863 August 22, 2023
5020289 Installing the Windows 365 app Q5020289 KB5020289 August 22, 2023
5023227 Web links from Outlook emails and Teams chats open in Microsoft Edge Q5023227 KB5023227 August 21, 2023
5028407 How to manage the vulnerability associated with CVE-2023-32019 Q5028407 KB5028407 August 19, 2023
5018381 Your Microsoft account, your data, your choices Q5018381 KB5018381 August 19, 2023
5006031 Troubleshooting and FAQ for mobile apps on Windows Q5006031 KB5006031 August 18, 2023
5027303 June 27, 2023—KB5027303 (OS Build 22621.1928) Preview Q5027303 KB5027303 August 16, 2023
5027231 June 13, 2023—KB5027231 (OS Build 22621.1848) Q5027231 KB5027231 August 16, 2023
5026446 May 24, 2023—KB5026446 (OS Build 22621.1778) Preview Q5026446 KB5026446 August 16, 2023
5026372 May 9, 2023—KB5026372 (OS Build 22621.1702) Q5026372 KB5026372 August 16, 2023
5025305 April 25, 2023—KB5025305 (OS Build 22621.1635) Preview Q5025305 KB5025305 August 16, 2023
5025239 April 11, 2023—KB5025239 (OS Build 22621.1555) Q5025239 KB5025239 August 16, 2023
5023778 March 28, 2023—KB5023778 (OS Build 22621.1485) Preview Q5023778 KB5023778 August 16, 2023
5023706 March 14, 2023—KB5023706 (OS Build 22621.1413) Q5023706 KB5023706 August 16, 2023
5022913 February 28, 2023—KB5022913 (OS Build 22621.1344) Preview Q5022913 KB5022913 August 16, 2023
5022845 February 14, 2023—KB5022845 (OS Build 22621.1265) Q5022845 KB5022845 August 16, 2023
5022360 January 26, 2023—KB5022360 (OS Build 22621.1194) Preview Q5022360 KB5022360 August 16, 2023
5022303 January 10, 2023—KB5022303 (OS Build 22621.1105) Q5022303 KB5022303 August 16, 2023
5021255 December 13, 2022—KB5021255 (OS Build 22621.963) Q5021255 KB5021255 August 16, 2023
5020044 November 29, 2022—KB5020044 (OS Build 22621.900) Preview Q5020044 KB5020044 August 16, 2023
4558767 Manage devices used with your Microsoft account Q4558767 KB4558767 August 16, 2023
4568292 Microsoft Defender update for Windows operating system installation images Q4568292 KB4568292 August 10, 2023
4073757 Protect Windows devices against silicon-based microarchitectural and speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities Q4073757 KB4073757 August 10, 2023
4073119 Windows client guidance for IT Pros to protect against silicon-based microarchitectural and speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities Q4073119 KB4073119 August 9, 2023
5009763 EFS security hardening changes in CVE-2021-43217 Q5009763 KB5009763 July 28, 2023
5029517 Out of Box Experience update for Windows 11, version 22H2: July 26, 2023 Q5029517 KB5029517 July 26, 2023
5028554 Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 22H2: July 26, 2023 Q5028554 KB5028554 July 26, 2023
5028495 Compatibility update for installing and recovering Windows 11, version 22H2: July 26, 2023 Q5028495 KB5028495 July 26, 2023
4074629 Understanding SpeculationControl PowerShell script output Q4074629 KB4074629 July 17, 2023
5027292 June 28, 2023—KB5027292 (OS Build 22000.2124) Preview Q5027292 KB5027292 July 12, 2023
5027223 June 13, 2023—KB5027223 (OS Build 22000.2057) Q5027223 KB5027223 July 12, 2023
5026436 May 23, 2023—KB5026436 (OS Build 22000.2003) Preview Q5026436 KB5026436 July 12, 2023
5029033 Notice of additions to the Windows Driver.STL revocation list Q5029033 KB5029033 July 11, 2023
5028314 Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 22H2: July 11, 2023 Q5028314 KB5028314 July 11, 2023
4578544 Check or change language settings Q4578544 KB4578544 July 3, 2023
5028723 Users who log on using a local user account receive a notice after June 27, 2023 Windows updates are installed Q5028723 KB5028723 June 28, 2023
5027317 Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 21H2: June 28, 2023 Q5027317 KB5027317 June 28, 2023
5026964 Users who log on using a local user account receive a notice after April 11, 2023 Windows updates are installed Q5026964 KB5026964 June 28, 2023
5028563 Windows might start up to a black screen and become unresponsive Q5028563 KB5028563 June 27, 2023
5027318 Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 22H2: June 27, 2023 Q5027318 KB5027318 June 27, 2023
5005227 Stay up to date with widgets Q5005227 KB5005227 June 27, 2023
5028763 You are asked to “Choose if you want to keep signing in with your face or fingerprint” Q5028763 KB5028763 June 21, 2023
4530477 Finding your BitLocker recovery key in Windows Q4530477 KB4530477 June 20, 2023
5024414 Media Feature Pack for Windows 10/11 N (February 2023) Q5024414 KB5024414 June 19, 2023
5021541 Troubleshoot problems installing Quick Assist Q5021541 KB5021541 June 19, 2023
4501036 Wi-Fi network not secure in Windows Q4501036 KB4501036 June 19, 2023
4091342 Calibrate your built-in display for HDR content in Windows Q4091342 KB4091342 June 19, 2023
5010414 February 15, 2022—KB5010414 (OS Build 22000.527) Preview Q5010414 KB5010414 June 15, 2023
5026896 Use a screen reader to pair a Bluetooth device in Windows Q5026896 KB5026896 June 14, 2023
5027573 Compatibility update for installing and recovering Windows 11, version 22H2: June 13, 2023 Q5027573 KB5027573 June 13, 2023
5027572 Compatibility update for installing and recovering Windows 11, version 21H2: June 13, 2023 Q5027572 KB5027572 June 13, 2023
5026605 Using the new Bing on the Windows taskbar Q5026605 KB5026605 June 12, 2023
5024262 Quick Assist update history Q5024262 KB5024262 June 8, 2023
4520288 Fix sound or audio problems in Windows Q4520288 KB4520288 June 7, 2023
5027423 May 24, 2023—Windows configuration update Q5027423 KB5027423 May 26, 2023
5026368 May 9, 2023—KB5026368 (OS Build 22000.1936) Q5026368 KB5026368 May 24, 2023
5025298 April 25, 2023—KB5025298 (OS Build 22000.1880) Preview Q5025298 KB5025298 May 24, 2023
5025224 April 11, 2023—KB5025224 (OS Build 22000.1817) Q5025224 KB5025224 May 24, 2023
5023774 March 28, 2023—KB5023774 (OS Build 22000.1761) Preview Q5023774 KB5023774 May 24, 2023
5018496 October 25, 2022—KB5018496 (OS Build 22621.755) Preview Q5018496 KB5018496 May 24, 2023
5018427 October 11, 2022—KB5018427 (OS Build 22621.674) Q5018427 KB5018427 May 24, 2023
5017389 September 30, 2022—KB5017389 (OS Build 22621.608) Preview Q5017389 KB5017389 May 24, 2023
5005938 Content adaptive brightness control in Windows Q5005938 KB5005938 May 24, 2023
5026910 Out of Box Experience update for Windows 11, version 21H2: May 23, 2023 Q5026910 KB5026910 May 23, 2023
5005949 Managing Presence Sensing settings in Windows 11 Q5005949 KB5005949 May 23, 2023
5000282 Prevent the touch keyboard from appearing Q5000282 KB5000282 May 23, 2023
4057757 Get to know the touch keyboard Q4057757 KB4057757 May 23, 2023
5013150 Meet Windows 11: The basics Q5013150 KB5013150 May 18, 2023
5027455 Guidance for blocking vulnerable Windows boot managers Q5027455 KB5027455 May 15, 2023
5019595 Meet Windows 11: Easily switch to Windows 11 Q5019595 KB5019595 May 15, 2023
5019592 Meet Windows 11: Accessibility Q5019592 KB5019592 May 15, 2023
5019589 Meet Windows 11: Entertainment Q5019589 KB5019589 May 15, 2023
5013240 Meet Windows 11: Apps and tools Q5013240 KB5013240 May 15, 2023
5013238 Meet Windows 11: Personalizing your experience Q5013238 KB5013238 May 15, 2023
22877 Photos help Q22877 KB22877 May 12, 2023
5014882 Install Quick Assist Q5014882 KB5014882 May 5, 2023
5018308 Windows Update is now carbon aware Q5018308 KB5018308 May 1, 2023
4539429 Seamlessly transfer content between your devices Q4539429 KB4539429 April 21, 2023
5005421 Getting ready for the Windows 11 upgrade Q5005421 KB5005421 April 18, 2023
5023526 Manage your contacts and connect with people through the new Outlook for Windows (Preview) Q5023526 KB5023526 April 13, 2023
5026039 Out of Box Experience update for Windows 11, version 22H2: April 11, 2023 Q5026039 KB5026039 April 11, 2023
5026038 Out of Box Experience update for Windows 11, version 21H2: April 11, 2023 Q5026038 KB5026038 April 11, 2023
5012170 Security update for Secure Boot DBX Q5012170 KB5012170 April 11, 2023
5020805 How to manage Kerberos protocol changes related to CVE-2022-37967 Q5020805 KB5020805 April 10, 2023
4521606 Windows Arm-based PCs FAQ Q4521606 KB4521606 April 3, 2023
5005987 Get connected when setting up your Windows 11 PC Q5005987 KB5005987 March 31, 2023
5007124 Media Feature Pack for Windows N Q5007124 KB5007124 March 29, 2023
5023848 Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 21H2: March 28, 2023 Q5023848 KB5023848 March 28, 2023
5008044 How to use the PC Health Check app Q5008044 KB5008044 March 28, 2023
5008908 What is Smart App Control? Q5008908 KB5008908 March 24, 2023
5025800 Out of Box Experience update for Windows 11, version 22H2: March 21, 2023 Q5025800 KB5025800 March 21, 2023
5025799 Out of Box Experience update for Windows 11, version 21H2: March 21, 2023 Q5025799 KB5025799 March 21, 2023
5004442 Manage changes for Windows DCOM Server Security Feature Bypass (CVE-2021-26414) Q5004442 KB5004442 March 20, 2023
4013265 Use a HIMS braille display with Narrator Q4013265 KB4013265 March 20, 2023
4013086 Use a MiniBraille braille display with Narrator Q4013086 KB4013086 March 20, 2023
4004262 Appendix C: Supported braille displays Q4004262 KB4004262 March 20, 2023
5025564 Use a VideoBraille braille display with Narrator Q5025564 KB5025564 March 17, 2023
5025546 Use a TechniBraille braille display with Narrator Q5025546 KB5025546 March 17, 2023
5025543 Use a Canute braille display with Narrator Q5025543 KB5025543 March 17, 2023
5025535 Use a Frank AudioData braille display with Narrator Q5025535 KB5025535 March 17, 2023
5025529 Use a Braudi braille display with Narrator Q5025529 KB5025529 March 17, 2023
4013087 Use a MultiBraille braille display with Narrator Q4013087 KB4013087 March 17, 2023
5025175 Updating the WinRE partition on deployed devices to address security vulnerabilities in CVE-2022-41099 Q5025175 KB5025175 March 16, 2023
5023698 March 14, 2023—KB5023698 (OS Build 22000.1696) Q5023698 KB5023698 March 16, 2023
5022905 February 21, 2023—KB5022905 (OS Build 22000.1641) Preview Q5022905 KB5022905 March 16, 2023
5022836 February 14, 2023—KB5022836 (OS Build 22000.1574) Q5022836 KB5022836 March 16, 2023
5022287 January 10, 2023—KB5022287 (OS Build 22000.1455) Q5022287 KB5022287 March 16, 2023
5019274 January 19, 2023—KB5019274 (OS Build 22000.1516) Preview Q5019274 KB5019274 March 16, 2023
4028370 Join the Windows Insider Program and manage Insider settings Q4028370 KB4028370 March 15, 2023
4037239 Fix common Surface problems using the Surface app and Surface Diagnostic Toolkit Q4037239 KB4037239 March 9, 2023
5019178 Security vulnerabilities exist in Memory Mapped I/O for some Intel processors for Windows 11, version 22H2: March 2, 2023 Q5019178 KB5019178 March 2, 2023
5019177 Security vulnerabilities exist in Memory Mapped I/O for some Intel processors for Windows 11, version 21H2: March 2, 2023 Q5019177 KB5019177 March 2, 2023
5023527 Compatibility update for installing and recovering Windows 11, version 22H2: February 28, 2023 Q5023527 KB5023527 February 28, 2023
5023360 Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 22H2: February 28, 2023 Q5023360 KB5023360 February 28, 2023
4531350 Change colors in Windows Q4531350 KB4531350 February 28, 2023
4012609 Fix USB-C problems in Windows Q4012609 KB4012609 February 28, 2023
5024351 Removal of Windows edition checks for AppLocker Q5024351 KB5024351 February 22, 2023
4341388 Supported mobile operators for the Mobile Plans app in Windows Q4341388 KB4341388 February 22, 2023
5016061 Addressing vulnerable and revoked Boot Managers Q5016061 KB5016061 February 21, 2023
4052623 Update for Microsoft Defender antimalware platform (KB4052623) Q4052623 KB4052623 February 17, 2023
5023817 Turn on Control flow guard on your computer Q5023817 KB5023817 February 16, 2023
4089834 Troubleshoot problems updating Windows Q4089834 KB4089834 February 15, 2023
5022012 Deprecation of Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) and MSDT Troubleshooters Q5022012 KB5022012 February 14, 2023
4490115 Change or reset your Windows password Q4490115 KB4490115 February 14, 2023
15290 Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows Q15290 KB15290 February 14, 2023
13443 Which version of Windows operating system am I running? Q13443 KB13443 February 14, 2023
5023672 Learn more about energy recommendations Q5023672 KB5023672 February 9, 2023
5023152 “This app can’t open” error message after running system restore and then starting a Windows app in Windows 10 and later versions Q5023152 KB5023152 February 8, 2023
4533249 What's imported to Microsoft Edge Q4533249 KB4533249 January 31, 2023
4026772 Fix family activity reporting for Windows Q4026772 KB4026772 January 31, 2023
5023357 Windows and automatically initiated feature updates Q5023357 KB5023357 January 26, 2023
5023281 Calling the “Get_Settings” method in an x86 application fails to retrieve settings for Automatic Updates in Windows 11, version 22H2 Q5023281 KB5023281 January 26, 2023
5022609 Compatibility update for installing and recovering Windows 11, version 22H2: January 26, 2023 Q5022609 KB5022609 January 26, 2023
5022371 Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 22H2: January 26, 2023 Q5022371 KB5022371 January 26, 2023
5020191 How to get to the Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders in File Explorer Q5020191 KB5020191 January 26, 2023
5018297 Optimizations for windowed games in Windows 11 Q5018297 KB5018297 January 26, 2023
5007009 About Windows backup in Windows 11 Q5007009 KB5007009 January 26, 2023
5005974 Multiple monitor docking in Windows 11 Q5005974 KB5005974 January 26, 2023
5000679 Manage drive space with Storage Sense Q5000679 KB5000679 January 26, 2023
4578384 Why use random hardware addresses? Q4578384 KB4578384 January 26, 2023
4565940 Screen mirroring and projecting to your PC Q4565940 KB4565940 January 26, 2023
4561931 How to use multiple monitors in Windows Q4561931 KB4561931 January 26, 2023
4468250 Speech, voice activation, inking, typing, and privacy Q4468250 KB4468250 January 26, 2023
4468240 Windows location service and privacy Q4468240 KB4468240 January 26, 2023
4027871 Touch gestures for Windows Q4027871 KB4027871 January 26, 2023
4027408 Backup and Restore in Windows Q4027408 KB4027408 January 26, 2023
4027030 Connect to a Wi-Fi network in Windows Q4027030 KB4027030 January 26, 2023
4002019 Tips to improve PC performance in Windows Q4002019 KB4002019 January 26, 2023
27930 Make it easier to focus on tasks Q27930 KB27930 January 26, 2023
27911 Connect to a projector or PC Q27911 KB27911 January 26, 2023
22806 Appendix B: Narrator keyboard commands and touch gestures Q22806 KB22806 January 26, 2023
12425 Free up drive space in Windows Q12425 KB12425 January 26, 2023
5022370 Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 21H2: January 19, 2023 Q5022370 KB5022370 January 19, 2023
12415 Recovery options in Windows Q12415 KB12415 January 19, 2023
4027338 Microsoft Store doesn't open Q4027338 KB4027338 January 18, 2023
4021566 Send feedback to Microsoft with the Feedback Hub app Q4021566 KB4021566 January 17, 2023
17217 Find and open File Explorer Q17217 KB17217 January 13, 2023
15083 Product activation for Windows – online & support telephone numbers Q15083 KB15083 January 11, 2023
12373 Windows Update: FAQ Q12373 KB12373 January 10, 2023
5019980 November 8, 2022—KB5019980 (OS Build 22621.819) Q5019980 KB5019980 January 9, 2023
5018483 October 25, 2022—KB5018483 (OS Build 22000.1165) Preview Q5018483 KB5018483 January 5, 2023
4468253 Windows sign-in options and account protection Q4468253 KB4468253 January 5, 2023
14169 Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows Q14169 KB14169 January 5, 2023

Windows 11 articles, fixes and updates - Year 2023