KB5055629: Overview with user sentiment and feedback

Overview

This is a preview update for Windows 11 (OS builds 22621.5262 and 22631.5262) released in April 2025. The update includes several new features and improvements across various Windows components, including File Explorer, Narrator, Phone Link, and Widgets functionality. It also contains fixes for previously identified issues with desktop icons, Start menu, taskbar, and other system components.

General Purpose

The update introduces significant enhancements to Windows 11's functionality and user experience. Key improvements include new pivot-based curated views in File Explorer Home for easier access to Microsoft 365 content, speech recap capabilities in Narrator for better accessibility, expanded cross-device features through Phone Link, and new interactive widget capabilities for web developers. The update also addresses performance issues with extracting zipped files and includes various fixes for desktop icons, Start menu navigation, and taskbar functionality.

General Sentiment

The overall sentiment towards this preview update appears positive, with the introduction of several user-requested features and quality-of-life improvements. The update focuses on enhancing productivity and accessibility features while addressing known issues from previous versions. However, as this is a preview release, users should be aware that there might be some stability concerns and should exercise caution when deploying in production environments.

Known Issues

• Citrix Session Recording Agent version 2411 users may experience installation failures
• Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) deployment issues for Windows 11 version 24H2
• Potential blurry or unclear CJK text display in Chromium-based browsers at 96 DPI
• Some users may experience issues with Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) when using built-in USB cameras

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