Microsoft has released a new optional cumulative update, KB5023778, for Windows 11 22H2 that comes with several new features and improvements. This update is available for download on systems running 22H2 and Microsoft has made the direct download links for Windows 11 KB5022913 offline installers publicly accessible on its Update Catalog.

One of the new features included in this update is support for Microsoft account notifications in the Start menu. A notification will appear promoting OneDrive and Microsoft accounts directly within the Start menu. Additionally, Microsoft has made changes to the search box in Windows 11, making it look lighter when the custom colour mode of Windows is used.

The update also includes fixes for several issues such as an issue with input destinations appearing as null and causing the operating system to stop with a Blue Screen of Death error. Microsoft has also fixed an issue with the new WinRT API, where an app cannot get location information when using MBIM2.0+.

Other issues that have been fixed include kiosk device profiles staying on the sign-in screen after Autopilot finishes setting up, an issue with Xbox Elite users using the Xbox Adaptive Controller on the desktop, and an issue with the audio glitching or screeching when the system is under a lot of pressure or wakes from sleep.

This update also affects the Group Policy Editor, adding TLS 1.3 to the list of protocols that you can set, and supports the government’s daylight saving time change order for 2023 in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Additionally, Microsoft has fixed an issue that affects jscript9Legacy.dll by adding ITracker and ITrackingService to stop MHTML from not responding.

Remember, this patch is titled “2023-03 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5023778)”. As an optional update, Microsoft won’t automatically download or install it on your system unless you manually click the “Download and install” link next to the optional update. If you choose to skip this optional update, you can still receive the improvements in the April 2023 Patch Tuesday update, set to arrive in the second week of next month.

If you want to download the update from the Microsoft Update Catalog, click on the provided link and click the “Download” button next to the update listing in the catalog. The update is available in 64-bit version.

https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB5023778

In addition to the above improvements, Microsoft has also addressed some security vulnerabilities in this update. The company has fixed a vulnerability in the Windows kernel that could allow attackers to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Another vulnerability in the Microsoft Edge browser has also been fixed that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

It is recommended that all Windows 11 users install this update to ensure their systems are up-to-date and protected against potential security threats. As mentioned earlier, this is an optional update, so users can choose to skip it and wait for the next Patch Tuesday update in April.

To download and install the update, users can click on the “Download and install” link next to the optional update in the Windows Update settings. Alternatively, users can download the offline installer from the Microsoft Update Catalog using the direct download links provided in the article.

Windows 11 KB5023778 is a significant update that brings new features and improvements to the OS, as well as addressing some security vulnerabilities. It is recommended that all users install the update to keep their systems up-to-date and secure.