KB5060829: Overview with user sentiment and feedback

Overview

KB5060829 is a preview cumulative update for Windows 11 version 24H2 released on June 26, 2025, which updates systems to build 26100.4484. This optional non-security update introduces numerous improvements and fixes across various Windows components, including new features for the taskbar, PC migration capabilities, accessibility enhancements, and various bug fixes.As a preview update, KB5060829 serves as a testing ground for features and fixes that will be broadly deployed in the following month's Patch Tuesday release. It contains 38 changes and improvements, ranging from UI enhancements to performance optimizations. The update also includes improvements to Windows Search reliability, fixes for Windows Hello certificate renewal issues, and optimizations for storage usage.However, this update has been associated with some significant issues, particularly affecting HDR (High Dynamic Range) functionality on certain systems. Multiple users have reported that after installing KB5060829, they are unable to enable HDR mode on their displays, with the toggle switch reverting to the off position immediately after attempting to enable it. This issue appears to affect various hardware configurations and has been confirmed by multiple users across different support forums.

General Purpose

The primary purpose of KB5060829 is to deliver quality improvements and new features to Windows 11 version 24H2 ahead of their general release. It introduces a new PC-to-PC migration experience in the Windows Backup app, allowing users to transfer files and settings between computers. The update enhances the taskbar functionality with the ability to resize icons to fit more apps when space is limited, and adds text descriptions to accessibility features in Quick Settings for easier identification.For accessibility, the update brings the Screen Curtain feature to Narrator, which blacks out the screen while Narrator reads content aloud, improving privacy and focus. Voice Access has been expanded to support Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese languages, and users can now add custom words to the Voice Access dictionary. The Windows Share experience has been improved with visual previews for shared content and simplified compression level options for image sharing.The update also addresses numerous performance issues, including slow Windows Search loading times, inefficiencies in Storage Spaces Direct, and problems with running scripts on remote SMB shares. It fixes issues with Explorer.exe crashes during window dragging, improves the reliability of the Copilot key, and resolves certificate renewal problems in Windows Hello for Business. Additionally, it enhances display-related experiences by reducing screen flashing during certain transitions and eliminating unnecessary display resets.

General Sentiment

The general sentiment toward KB5060829 is mixed, with appreciation for the new features and fixes but significant concern about the HDR functionality issues. Many users have reported positive experiences with the taskbar improvements, accessibility enhancements, and performance optimizations. The PC-to-PC migration feature has been particularly well-received as a useful addition to Windows.However, the HDR functionality issue has generated considerable negative feedback. Multiple users across different forums have reported that after installing KB5060829, they are unable to enable HDR mode on their displays. The problem affects various hardware configurations, including systems that have successfully used HDR for years prior to this update. Users have found that rolling back the update restores HDR functionality, confirming that the issue is directly related to KB5060829.The severity of this issue depends on the user's needs - for those who rely on HDR for media consumption, gaming, or professional work, this represents a significant regression in functionality. The fact that the only current workaround is to uninstall the update has led some users to pause Windows updates entirely, creating potential security concerns. This highlights the tension between receiving security updates and maintaining system functionality.It's worth noting that as a preview update, some issues are expected, which is why these updates are optional. However, the HDR problem appears to have persisted into subsequent updates as well, with reports that the issue also affects KB5062553, suggesting that the underlying problem has not been addressed in follow-up releases.

Known Issues

• Noto fonts issue: Blurry or unclear CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) text when displayed at 96 DPI (100% scaling) in Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. Windows Firewall error events: Security event logs might include error event 2042 for Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, appearing as "Config Read Failed" with the message "More data is available". Microsoft notes this can be safely ignored. HDR functionality broken: Multiple users report being unable to enable HDR mode on their displays after installing this update. When attempting to toggle HDR on, the screen briefly goes blank but returns with HDR still disabled. The HDR issue affects various hardware configurations, including systems that previously had no problems with HDR display. The HDR functionality problem appears to persist in subsequent updates (KB5062553) as well, suggesting an ongoing issue.

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