Windows 11 KB5017383 Hands-on: Dynamic widgets and more

Windows 11 KB5017383 is now available for original version 21H2 with several improvements. The patch is being rolled out via Windows Update, but Microsoft has also released a direct download link for the Windows 11 KB5017383 offline installer on the update catalog.

KB5017383 is an optional update and will not install or even download to your device unless you manually select and install it. Please note that this specific cumulative preview update is only available for Windows 11 version 21H2 computers (excluding Windows 11 22H2) and will upgrade PCs to Build 22000.1042.

This update will appear on Windows Update as "2022-09 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11, version 21H2 (KB5017383) for x64-based systems." To download and install it, just click on the download button and restart your system when asked. This is a fairly large update and bugs including installation issues are expected.

Build 22000.1042 is an optional cumulative update and the changes contained in this patch will be rolled out to everyone starting during the October 2022 Patch Tuesday cycle. In other words, if you don't need the fixes, you can safely skip the update.

Download link for Windows 11 KB5017383

Direct download link for Windows 11 KB5017383: 64-bit

The update link will open Microsoft's update catalog where you can click button next to the version of the operating system installed on your computer.

Windows 11 KB5017383 (Build 22000.1042) Change Log

Microsoft is rolling out a new feature called "Dynamic Widgets." This was previously exclusive to Windows 11 22H2, but has been backported to version 21H2. With dynamic widgets, Microsoft hopes to make widget icons on the taskbar more attractive with regular updates.

Currently, the widget icon sits quietly at the bottom left of the screen/taskbar. You will be able to customize it to your liking. For example, if you prefer breaking news alerts, you can rely on notification icons.

Badges will appear automatically when there are news updates or score updates for your favorite games. Likewise, financial updates will appear directly on the taskbar. The purpose of dynamic widgets is to give users information at a glance, without even having to open Edge.

In addition to dynamic widget integration, Microsoft has also fixed several issues with Windows 11. For example, the company fixed an issue where some apps would need to be reinstalled if you didn't get them from the Microsoft Store.

Blue screen of death error has been fixed. Microsoft says the operating system can cause a blue screen error when users change display modes while using multiple monitors. Another bug has been fixed where IE mode tabs were forced to reload the session. Likewise, Microsoft has fixed an issue affecting IE mode after opening PDF files.

Here is a list of all other important bug fixes:

• Fixed an issue that caused a black screen when using the pen to turn on the High Dynamic Range feature.
• Fixed the issue of touch keyboard crash when switching apps.
• Fixed an issue affecting Chilean Daylight Saving Time.
• Fixed an issue with the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) that could cause your device to stop responding when you use certain video graphics drivers.
• Fixed an issue affecting graphics drivers.
• Fixed an issue affecting URLs generated by JavaScript.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to stop responding.
• Fixed an issue that could cause a black screen.
• Fixed an issue that could affect Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) path rules.
• Fixed an issue that caused LogonUI.exe to stop working.

As you can see, there are several important bug fixes in this release. Microsoft says the company is not aware of any potential known issues at this time, and we couldn't find reports of new issues.

It's safe to assume that the new September 2022 update for Windows 11 is fairly stable, but unless you really need the fixes now, it's best to skip the optional update.

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